S&W 617 Barrel Length

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I finally found a gun shop where I can buy a new 617. They have both 4" and 6" barrel lengths available. I plan to buy one soon but I'm curious as to how some of you knowledgeable folks out there feel about barrel length. Any thoughts?
 
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If you are going to shoot in competitions such as Steel Challenge get the six inch. If not, get the four inch.




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I have a 4" and love the gun. Balances very well in my hand and is far more accurate than I am. The 6" was a bit nose heavy for me. Handle both and see which one you like better, but do it quickly or they will both be gone!

Liked my 617 so much I just got a 4" 686 to keep it company!
 
I have the 617 in 4" and IMO it is a perfectly balanced revolver. The only gripe I have, is that the stock rubber grips are yucky lol. It needs a nice set of wooden shoes. If i were you I would hold both and make a choice of what best suites you and good luck in your decision.



And, you have to post pictures or it never happened. ;)
 
arjay said:
A 4 inch balances better unless you prefer muzzle heavy guns.
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I once had a M 17-3 with the 6"bbl. I liked the idea of shooting 22 ammo out of a K-frame revolver but I didn't like the muzzle heavy feeling of the gun.

For the same reason I quit with my M 27s years ago. Both had a 6"bbl.

My M28-2 now has the 4"bbl. And he suits me fine.

If you have the opportunity to handle both of them parallely - do so and make your decision.

Another aspect: If your 617 will be a carry gun - take the four-incher.
 
I have a 6" 617 and love it. I want a 4" as well but the 6" isn't going anywhere.

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I recommend the 4 inch version of the 617 I have very little experience with both versions of the 617 to be Honest but between the two barrel lengths I prefer the 4 inch model.
 
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I had the 617 in both the 6 inch and 4 inch barrels and I sold the 6 inch and kept the 4 inch. I like the balance better and I also shoot it better.
 
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I have one of each. The 4 inch is much more fun for some reason, especially at 15-25 yards on sttel plates.
The longer sight radius for the 6 inch makes 50 yard shots effortless. Both guns are extremely accurate. If I had to choose only one, I would probably keep the 4"
 
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