k22 M17-3

[bananaman]

Bought my 1st S&W .22 revolver last July. (-2, 1964) It finally has correct era diamond magnas on it. Great shooter to boot! Bob

 

[Abbynormal]

I've had 2 M-17's. A -3 & a -4. Got the -3 over 30 years ago and gave it to a good friend in AZ.
16 years ago after I stumbled upon a M14 3T & M17-4 at a price I couldn't refuse.

I prefer not having either the Target Trigger or Target Hammers.
Gotta have a Target grip though, and take 2-1/2 coils off the trigger rebound spring!
That makes the smooth trigger pull lighter yet still pops .22's reliably.

 

[cpt-t]

Miles42: Boy oh Boy can I relate to Your Story about buying a S&W K-22 17-2 & 17-3. And also turning 75 years of age. I bought my first S&W K Model 14-3 in 1970. At Fort Rucker AL, while I was going to the Army's Helicopter Flight School. It was a used 6 inch barreled K-38 with Herrett Target Grips on it and to me, it was just absolutely beautiful. And that Old Gun made even me look like a good pistol shot. And I have shot it alot over the years and I still have it. But I always wanted a nice K-22. But I always put it off for one reason or another. Well finally with in the last 2 years I bought a 6 inch S&W K-22 17-2 and a 17-3 as well.
They are both just truly beautiful guns to me and outstanding shooters as well. I can't began to tell you just how much I have enjoyed shooting both of them and they shoot so very well. I missed out on a lot, waiting so long to buy myself a nice K-22. But I am trying to make up for lost time. Oh by the way I will
turn 75 years old the 20th of this month.
ken

 

[Narragansett]

My 1968 17-3. Nice find, enjoy it for a long time to come

 

[Abbynormal]

A K-22 is a revolver shooters must have!

They make you a better shot as they shoot cheaper and one
can get more experience and get the same results. K-22's allow
you to refine your grip, aim, trigger pull easier and quicker that with
a larger caliber.

 

[Abbynormal]

When I got into revolver shooting in the 70's, I read a ton of Skeeter Skelton's stories about 5" M27's and 6" M17 "K-22"'s. My first handgun was a M28-2 6", and my third was a "K-22" M-17-3 6". The K-22 taught me how to shoot a handgun accurately.

Skeeter was right!

 

[shouldazagged]

My 1968 17-3. Nice find, enjoy it for a long time to come

Beautiful stocks on that one.

 

[Birdgun]

Love the Model 17 "K22 Masterpiece" and it's never too late to acquire a fine firearm. These 17's are a joy to shoot for everyone, both small and large.

Here's mine.

S&W Model 17-4 "K22 Masterpiece" in .22 Long Rifle

Thanks for looking at my Model 17-4.

God bless,
Birdgun

 

[Narragansett]

Beautiful stocks on that one.

Culina's xtra high figured cocabolo. They had an N frame set, but I did not have a gun for them. I fixed that collection flaw

 

[Birdgun]

Mine is a 17-2, love it, very accurate. I know you are going to enjoy shooting it.
Walt

Jtown, you might want to look at your second photo again.

God bless,
Birdgun

 

[bdGreen]

My Model 17-3, and yes, I am partial to the shiny ones.


enjoy,
bdGreen

 

[Empe]

Purchased my 17-3 about 5 yrs. ago . I've always wanted one and finally found this one locally . It's in excellent condition with very few signs of use. Came with the Target Trigger & Hammer & regular stocks. It wasn't cheap but I have no regrets.