Amp
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My 617 shoots as good as my PC Victory.
Well maybe that's me.
My best upgrade was a touch of paint on the front sight.
Well maybe that's me.
My best upgrade was a touch of paint on the front sight.
Model 617
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Ribwizzard
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I have a 4", sometimes wish I went with the 6".
nipperdog
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I used to have both but sold the 6" after the 4" became the go to. At least till I started buying more 17's that is. But that's for another thread .....
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Well there are these...
Or we can go with this one...
Or, we can double down with these two...
And, then, there is this...
Ok, just one more for now...
Enjoy,
bdGreen
Or we can go with this one...
Or, we can double down with these two...
And, then, there is this...
Ok, just one more for now...
Enjoy,
bdGreen
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I bought the gun from the wife of the S&W engineer who I think designed the gun . Mine has a stainless steel 10 shot cylinder. I also have the 6 shot cylinder and parts to convert it. I have the paperwork to him when he bought it. Honestly I think it is one more than Ashland think they had!
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I hadn't noticed the cylinder. I just saw the 6" no-lug barrel. Very nice and thanks for posting...
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Who'd thunk it??? Just another re-iteration to never say never when referring to S&W.
Wee Hooker
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My bet is that you'll love whichever model you get. I've owned near every 617 in every dash number at one time or another. ( My former collection missing only the mountain gun version as I recall.) I still keep " a few" around. A 6" , 6 shot no dash and a pair of dash 6, 10 shots in 4 and 6". ( and I'll buy a 5" the first day they are available if S&W ever starts listening!)
FWIW, The 4" 10 shot gets used the most. I think it is the most versitile and quickpointing but the others do have their purpose. All 3 have a painted front sight to help my aging eyes . Give me a 10 shot 617 and a few DS Speed loaders and some swinging steel targets and I'm a smiling man for the afternoon.
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FWIW, The 4" 10 shot gets used the most. I think it is the most versitile and quickpointing but the others do have their purpose. All 3 have a painted front sight to help my aging eyes . Give me a 10 shot 617 and a few DS Speed loaders and some swinging steel targets and I'm a smiling man for the afternoon.
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Ackley1952
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Reading the early post makes me appreciate my 617 no dash that lives in the free state of Arkansas. The acquisition took 42 seconds to see how much was in billfold. Shooting ranges are rare since you can still buy land below 2000 per acre. Keep posting cause it really makes me appreciate home. Vote right and vote often
I picked up this -4 a few months ago and was able to get it for under 6 bills. Identical one sold online recently for $1476 so I reckon I did ok. I definitely need to highlight the front site or stop using targets with dark centers. You've picked a great revolver. Best wishes in your quest.
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The serial number may appear on an NCIC hot sheet as you stole that piece...
Congrats on a super find at a super price.
ericrlarson
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Nice! What mount is that. I want to put a Venom on my 6".
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spdguns
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Fraternal twins.
Inspector-Callahan
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The 617 is awesome. I shoot mine all the time. I found this one at a garage sale recently and it looked nice.
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