Finally scratched an itch: Snub 1917/1937 Brazilian

[Borderboss]

I've wanted a snub 1917 for the longest time. I finally acquired a 1937 Brazilian a few months back that was perfect as a base. The gun had already been refinished once, so it wasn't a collector gun. Off it went to 10-Ring Precision in San Antonio a few weeks ago. I just got it back today.

I couldn't be more pleased. I wanted the barrel cut outside of the ejector rod housing to retain the mushroom ejector rod. The new sight was left somewhat proud so I can file it to whatever load I settle on. They then refinished it with the black polymer coating.

What am I going to use it for? Who knows. Probably just range time. But I always wanted one.

 

[robertrwalsh]

Very nice. Looks EVIL.

 

[Kinman]

While not a real snubby, I do like to carry this cut down 1917 that has had a few modifications, I tend to shoot most revolvers single action and installed a cock-eyed hammer. With practice I still manage to get off a fairly quick well aimed 1st shot.

 

[quinn]

I can hardly count the itches that I've scratched! Doesn't it fee fine? Congrats.

 

[SGT ROCK 11B]

Fortunately when I had a great job Lew Horton was putting out large caliber snubbies in the mid 1980s.

 

[max503]

I'd say it was money well spent.

Why wouldn't you carry it?

 

[Borderboss]

I'd say it was money well spent.

Why wouldn't you carry it?

I might carry it. It will certainly pack a punch. I'll sight it in for a defensive round and then chrono that round versus the 1911 Officers that I carry sometimes.

 

[Papa Lee]

1917

I've had this 1917 3 1/2" for many years. I tried a number of grips on it including the Hogues like the OP has. I found the Pachmayr N small were the most comfortable when shooting. Possibly because of the covered back grip strap.

 

[StrawHat]

Years ago I cut my first Model 1917 to 4". This is the latest one.

It was my edc for quite a while, until replaced by the Model 22-4.

Kevin

 

[Wiregrassguy]

Looks good, Borderboss! I picked this one up a few years back.

 

[Borderboss]

Thanks for posting photos of your 1917 snubs everyone. I like the look of a short barrel N-frame.

 

[Catahoula]

Good to see so many here.
I have been enjoying this one.

 

[steelslaver]

My toes

 

[A10]

Good to see so many here.
I have been enjoying this one.

I like that barrel band front sight. Makes it look Safari Grade!