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Thanks all! Bought an M&P 22 Compact since my post! Love it's size, perfect operation, and feel in my hand, but I have ordered a CMR 201 laser because I am just not steady enough anymore. The only way I can get a one inch group is if I shoot one round and that is my group no matter where it hits...

Hi! Bought an M&P 22 Compact this week. Very quickly found out that my almost 75 year old arms are not as steady as they need to be with a 3 1/2 barrel. Gun is great! Works smoothly, no malfunctions. Typical S&W quality. I bought a Crimson Trace CMR 201 laser for it today. I have read mixed...

Hi! Shot my new M&P 22 Compact this morning. I actually flinched when it finally fired because of the unexpected long trigger pull. I actually flinched on several of my first shots with the gun. Didn't know where the heck the bullets were going. Yes, they were on the target, but that was about...

Hi! Checking out the M&P 22. Would appreciate any input from users. I have a 617 which is awesome! There are numerous22s out there so I am looking for input of any kind. Thanks, Grigler

Hi Guys! I have an Otis pistol & revolver cleaning kit! Handy as heck! It has two snakes, solvent combo, and it has a very small zippered circular case. Try this for cleaning around the back of the barrel and the firing pin surface--I bought a cheap, battery operated electric toothbrush. You can...

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Hi! When I clean my 617, I only use a very light coating of oil on all of the gun parts. I have never cocked the gun and swabbed and oil down in side there. Actually, I have never cleaned down in there. What do you recommend? My gun shop told me yesterday, that I was doing a good job of cleaning!

Blow back! Thanks all! Glad to know it is common and not to stand on either side of a revolver when being fired! Grigler

Learned a quick lesson! The first time I shot my new 617, I let my wife shoot it and I stood to her left and back just a little. When she fired the gun shrapnel hit the side of my face. Nothing painful, but a surprise! I talked to my gunsmith at the shooting gallery and he said we warns people...

Cylinder stuck! Thanks for all your replies! Very helpful. My gunsmith also said it is common. When he checked my gun out he did say I have a nice tight gun! Grigler

Sorry! Thanks, but no thanks! My gun is warranties for life! I will take my chances. S & W also warranties it for life so I should be pretty well covered! Thanks for your response!

Has anyone else had a cylinder that got harder and harder to open until it just stuck! I took the gun to my gun shop wher I bought it and he fixed it. The knurled knob on the extractor had loosened causing the cylinder to bind more an more as it loosened. My gun is brand new! This tight opening...

Hi! Having a hard time finding a good quality holster for my 617 with the laser bump on the right side grip. Help!

Cleaning 617 Thanks for the good ideas!

Hey! Very fussy with my new 617! What should I use to clean the lead off of the back of the circular ring of the barrel? I have a lead cleaning cloth which works very well on everything but the small tight places like around the outside of the inner barrel ring. Does anyone use a small brush...

Hi! Love my new 617! I need a top quality holster to go with my top quality gun! I have a Crimson Trace Laser. Do the 617 4" holsters have room for the laser protrusion? Any recommendations please? Thanks, Ray

Blue color Thanks for replies! I do not shoot fast and usually in five round groups. I am finding I prefer sa more than da as I am not super steady and it seems easier to shoot sa accurately. I am 74 and this is my first handgun. Accurate is a relative term! My son in law is accurate. He shot a...

Blue on cylinder What is best way to remove blue color?

Hi! My new 617 is awesome and amazingly accurate. I have only put a couple hundred CCI Mini Mags through it. I am getting some blue color on the 10 round cylinder. My gun shop, which has been doing gunsmithing for over sixty years says that is quite normal. Any input from other revolver owners.

Re: 617 Crimson Trace Thanks! My use will not be for self defense. I will use it mostly for plinking and some small game. I will also carry it along with my Remington 700 .308 for big game hunting. Having been primarily a bow hunter for many years, I am used to the stealth and close up...