6 shot M18 and M17 vs The new 10 shot

[Engine49guy]

If the full underlug barrel bothers you look for a Model 18

I do like the 6 shot better as a trainer for my K38 and KT357 but with the 10 shot version you dont have to open and close the cylinder as much to fire say 600 rds (100 x on the 6 shot vs 60 x on the ten shot).

 

[Wee Hooker]

Forgive me if this question is inappropriate for the S&W forum: What about the Ruger SP101 in .22 LR? It does not have the silly over-weight underlug barrel. What do folks think of them?

I've actually owned two of the newer model sp101s in 22. Only because the action was so heavy on the first one that I figured it must be a fluke. It wasn't . Both suffered from mediocre triggers that stacked significantly even after significant tuning & spring changes. I never got either to shoot nearly as well as my 17/617s so off they went. Too bad, I wanted to love those guns for their size and features.
Based on my experience , I'd suggest you spend the extra $ and get the S&W K frame.

 

[Qc Pistolero]

If you shoot DA go for the 6 shot.If like most,me included you shoot SA,you can go to the 10 shots.
These S&W 22s are so good that,I'm tempted to say go for the best price that you'll find.

 

[nachogrande]

FOR ME...

The 617 makes a great understudy for the 681/686. For steel challenge I never REALLY needed more than 6 shots. If I did, you lost the round anyway. For bowling pin the 10 might come in more handy, but again, if you needed them ALL, you lost. I like the 10 shot with an Ansac (or other type) speed loader. I haven't sold the Ruger MKll target bottom feeder yet though.

 

[Pharis]

Forgive me if this question is inappropriate for the S&W forum: What about the Ruger SP101 in .22 LR? It does not have the silly over-weight underlug barrel. What do folks think of them?

I bought one, and sold it very quickly. The first time out had to send it back to Ruger. They fixed it and sent it back. Sold it, the trigger was horrible. Found a pre mod.18. Best find in long time, love that gun.

 

[AzShooter]

At last month's Steel Challenge match I actually shot my 617 instead of my Mark IV. It was so much more fun. My times were even better, making my shots count.

I no longer go one for one on the hits but I'm getting closer. Nothing beats a good tuned double action trigger pull.

 

[squiggy]

I have come to the conclusion that the .22 pistol I want is not made. I am thinking about picking up a model 18, and slapping a 10 shot 617 cylinder in it. It is my understanding that I would only have to swap out the cylinder, and the hand to do this conversion. Since it is not a permanent modification, I am not worried about ruining the collector value. Does anyone have any experience doing this conversion?

 

[R*E]

The only downside to the 617 is more chambers to clean.

 

[Drm50]

I have a couple 17s & 18s and 617-10shot. As far as accuracy they may
be the same but the 617 4" feels like a brick compared to even 17 6".
It may be a better trainer than 18 or 17.

 

[kthom]

Sir,
My personal opinion is that you cannot go wrong with an older S&W revolver that has six chambers in the cylinder. Then again, I'm an older guy who really favors the older models and I also favor any kind of an S&W revolver in .22 caliber. You just can't beat 'em!!

 

[Super Dave]

Get your self a speed loader and have a blast.

A .22 tornado brush will clean the cylinders with one pass.

Get one each of the following scraper tools to remove the lead splatter.
Scrape n' Scrub™ cleaning tool | Welcome to Gunsmither™ Tools | Myself

I greatly prefer the Dawson Precision Fiber Optic front sight vs the factory sight for most shooting.

Lastly, I upgrade the current factory grips to Hogue rubber finger grooves...they are cheap online.

The speed loader and loading trays I have are made by Ansac and have been flawless.

 

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So, on Saturday, I wound up with a model 18-3. She has had one owner who bought her new. I can tell by the lack of a ring on the cylinder that she has not had many rounds through her. Well, between sunday and today I put 550 rounds through her already. I am loving this gun.

 

[zogger]

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So, on Saturday, I wound up with a model 18-3. She has had one owner who bought her new. I can tell by the lack of a ring on the cylinder that she has not had many rounds through her. Well, between sunday and today I put 550 rounds through her already. I am loving this gun.

Great! I love my 18-2. I see there are some different grips on it. I put some Altamont "Cokes" on mne.