I’ve given up on the idea of a reasonably priced 18 so perhaps I’ll jump on a 617 MG…… says they have 4.1” barrels. Is that the case with all the MGs? Will a 4” holster work “
Looks like we are getting a new 617 and 610 mountain gun
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I’m sure Lipsey’s knows what they are doing as far as releasing models at their pace. What’s the hurry?
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I’m glad to see the new MG line growing but would echo some members in this thread looking for…
An 8-shot .357 N-Frame
A 6-shot .45 ACP / .45 Auto Rim N-Frame
…in future MG offerings.
An 8-shot .357 N-Frame
A 6-shot .45 ACP / .45 Auto Rim N-Frame
…in future MG offerings.
JimW
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Both are very attractive but I’ll stick with my K22 Outdoorsman and my 651 Kit Gun for now. If both were priced at $800 plus or minus I’d be adding another Smith to my toy chest. (I won’t mention that I also have a couple Ruger .22’s)
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Come on Smith. Release the MG in 45 Long Colt!
Yeah unless they release a 9mm Mountain gun, this thing would probably be the cheapest (non rimfire) one to feed, as you can get pretty reasonably priced 40 still.
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Engine49guy
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If Lipseys is looking for more ideas a 6 shot K frame, 7 shot L frame or 8 shot N frame Mountain gun in 9mm sans iL with a built in extractor system ( think Model 547 here) that doesn't require moon clips would be great, if it included a spare fitted .357 cylinder even better.
Green Frog
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I find this thread fascinating. So many of us are looking at the new no lock releases (many having said they’d never buy an IL gun) and are making comments about how we’d buy it if… (you fill in the blank). OK, I’ll play. Although I had my own “prototype” built nearly a decade ago, I think a Model 616 Mountain gun, a stainless K frame in 327 would be the next, greatest thing to be released. Anybody else want one?
HuntFish918
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I just pulled my 63 out for inspection...it's apparently dissatisfied that I haven't taken it to the range lately. Still fully functional!
Yes!!! A current 32 cal stainless or blued K frame would be amazing! Don’t know that it would be a great seller though I love the 32 caliber family.I find this thread fascinating. So many of us are looking at the new no lock releases (many having said they’d never buy an IL gun) and are making comments about how we’d buy it if… (you fill in the blank). OK, I’ll play. Although I had my own “prototype” built nearly a decade ago, I think a Model 616 Mountain gun, a stainless K frame in 327 would be the next, greatest thing to be released. Anybody else want one?
I agree. There is virtually no difference between 41 an 44 magnum performance. 10mm/40 S&W makes perfect sense to me.
22LR in anything but a semi-auto however, I simply do not understand, especially in a large revolver.
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Absolutely not!
Doc Watson
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ordered mine today
Green Frog
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Warren Sear, although I spent a lot of time at the range with 22 autos, and collected them for a while, there is still something comfortable about the feel of a K22 in my hand. Even more so as I get older. YMMV.
I think I have already ranted about the quality of the L frame Mountain gun I just got. It's pretty bad. Long ratchets, bent frt sight and the grips are horrible. Grips are very proud along the entire length of the backstrap. Plus there appears to be zero finish on them. Finish on the frame and cylinder looks like a 3 year old did it. Not a well done revolver.
I've got my 686MG ordered. I'll likely get the 617MG, and I would 100% get a 327Fed MG.I find this thread fascinating. So many of us are looking at the new no lock releases (many having said they’d never buy an IL gun) and are making comments about how we’d buy it if… (you fill in the blank). OK, I’ll play. Although I had my own “prototype” built nearly a decade ago, I think a Model 616 Mountain gun, a stainless K frame in 327 would be the next, greatest thing to be released. Anybody else want one?
eclayton
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There is no better handgun for developing and maintaining fundamental shooting skills than a .22 double action revolver. It is also useful for shooting rats in my barn with snake shot and occasionally a squirrel trying to pry into my chicken coops to steal feed. I take the opposite view and have no real use for a .22 auto pistol. I have a nice Browning Buckmark but I haven’t shot it in years. I plan to get one of these 617s and it will take over holster duty on my farm and give my Model 18-4 a break.
They did back before they added the Hillary Lock. I bought one. My oldest son has it now. I'd buy another if it comes without the lock.
