I have a 17-6 that is a little strange, it has a 4 inch barrel but no underlug. The barrel is a "bull" type, not tapered like my older model 18, is this gun rare? It also has a rather large target hammer but a smooth trigger.
17-6
- Thread starter Mr629shooter
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It is uncommon compared to the number of 6" mod 17s. I've got one that I'm hanging on to.
BUFF
SWCA Member, Absent Comrade
They were made from 1986 to 1989 and apparently S&W didn't make many before they began putting the full length underlug barrels on them. They look nice like that. I had one but, not being a particularly sensitive guy, I didn't feel much difference from my 1976-made gun, and sold it to another forum member. I have a 6 incher (seen much more often than the 4 incher) like that for sale in the marketplace section.
Many like the full length barrel underlug on the Models 17 and 617, but I don't find the extra weight needed or wanted on a .22. It's nice to have a choice.
Many like the full length barrel underlug on the Models 17 and 617, but I don't find the extra weight needed or wanted on a .22. It's nice to have a choice.
