17 or 617?

[Born2Lose]

I'd like to get a .22 revolver. Please give me some opinions on which to buy - a 617, a 17 Classic, or look for an older Model 17. I shoot mostly DA. Thanks.

 

[theCovertOne]

wait, .22 wadcutters don't exist do they?

 

[arjay]

Stainless is easier to clean,but blue is prettier.Buy a 617 to shoot and an old 17 to look at

 

[redbos]

I would go with an older, blued Model 17. But thats just cause I like blued Model 17's...... Nothing like one of the oldies.....

 

[kas9412]

I have a 1959 model 17 and a brand new 617. The trigger on the 617 in both single and double action is about twice as heavy as in the 17. If you plan on mostly DA shooting, I would go with a nice vintage 17.

Unfortunately, I don't have a convenient way of measuring the trigger pull of these guns, otherwise, I would have already have done it. I am sure others will chime in.

kas

kas

 

[Born2Lose]

wait, .22 wadcutters don't exist do they?

I'm sorry, not getting enough sleep lately. I'm also looking for a model 14. I'll try to edit that out.

 

[Engine49guy]

Start with the one you like better,

Dont be surprised when whichever one you get doesnt satisfy the itch completely ,
Then you will get the other one as well.

After that you will start wanting the harder to find models like the 4" 17-6....

 

[fyimo]

Well I have both and they both are great revolvers but I must say I like shooting the Model 17 more because to me it balances better and has a better trigger.
My lastest a P&R 17-4 with 6 inch barrel. I've already changed the grips out on this one with S&W combats grips but haven't taken a new photo yet.

Model 617 no dash with 6 inch barrel.

 

[410bore]

Partial to the 617 but i do have one 17....a 17-6

 

[LS1]

Actually Remington did make .22 wadcutters, they were called Indoor Target Sharp Shoulder Ammo. Very collectible today.

 

[gunblade]

Start with the one you like better,

Dont be surprised when whichever one you get doesnt satisfy the itch completely ,
Then you will get the other one as well.

After that you will start wanting the harder to find models like the 4" 17-6....

And it goes on and on. Sweet surrender!

 

[What the]

My vote is for an older model K, the triggers are usually silky smooth, and the price if you are diligent is reasonable compared to the newer models.

 

[rmcnelly]

Don't rule out the Model 18.

 

[Born2Lose]

Very nice pics! Is there any noticeable difference in accuracy between the two models?

 

[fyimo]

My 14-4 with 8/38 barrel shoots like a rifle and is way more accuarate then I am. My other Model 17 and 18's 22 S&W revolvers vary with the type of ammo used but all are accurate and quite frankly my 617 6 inch is also very accurate.

 

[gr7070]

If you like them equally I'd buy whichever you found first for a decent price. They're all somewhat difficult to find IIUC.

I love my 4" 617, fwtw.

 

[j_lyons121]

i love my 617 its a fun little gun. the SA is quiet light but the DA is horrible because its so heavy.

 

[PMRet]

Until recently I'd have said get the 617, but over the last several months I have acquired a couple of older K-22's from the 40's and 50's. They are unbelievably smooth and accurate, and will shoot rings around my 617.

 

[glenncal1]

There is a reasonably priced 17-3 on the for sale section right now.

 

[stevieboy]

Here's my 617-1. It has a superb da trigger, as good or better than the trigger on any handgun I own.