I'm looking for a DA revolver only to improve my trigger control, i.e. not competition, hunting, or self-defense.
I don't yet know prices (LGS never quotes over the phone), but I'm in California, where these sort of revolvers are in chronic short supply. The big box just ran out of 617s, which run $930, 317s at $810, both new
Option 1: 6" Model 317, new
Option 2: Airlite 317, new
I don't have more details at the present time.
The other day, someone let me shoot 10 rounds on his 4" Model 317 (my first time shooting a .22LR revolver). I shot low and right with my right hand. I liked the revolver. He said he wanted to sell it, but never followed up with me.
About the Airlite 317, I'm concerned about the durability of the all aluminum 317 (I read anecdotes of the .38SPL Airweight 642 and M&P Bodyguard frames cracking), though maybe my shooting factory .22LR ammo won't harm it?
Does the 317 have issues with light primer strikes?
Also, how do they compare as to durability and reliability? Maintaining value?
I don't yet know prices (LGS never quotes over the phone), but I'm in California, where these sort of revolvers are in chronic short supply. The big box just ran out of 617s, which run $930, 317s at $810, both new
Option 1: 6" Model 317, new
Option 2: Airlite 317, new
I don't have more details at the present time.
The other day, someone let me shoot 10 rounds on his 4" Model 317 (my first time shooting a .22LR revolver). I shot low and right with my right hand. I liked the revolver. He said he wanted to sell it, but never followed up with me.
About the Airlite 317, I'm concerned about the durability of the all aluminum 317 (I read anecdotes of the .38SPL Airweight 642 and M&P Bodyguard frames cracking), though maybe my shooting factory .22LR ammo won't harm it?
Does the 317 have issues with light primer strikes?
Also, how do they compare as to durability and reliability? Maintaining value?
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