Hi From Ireland!

Welcome from the State of Maine!
Did a bus tour of Ireland two years ago. Beautiful scenery, wonderful people. Highly recommend.
 
Rlg#17 said:
Welcome Liam! From the commonwealth of Kentucky. Let us know how the revolver runs for you!

Regards, Rick Gibbs
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I've only fired it once- trigger is very light.
it seems to have the tight chamber issue that I believe is common to a lot of the Model 17 - once its dirty.

Not sure if i want to get the reamer for it. I have no idea how clean the fire arm was prior to my shooting it (Its still with the RFD until i get my Licence so i can take it home). If i can get maybe a hundred rounds through it before i need to clean the chambers i'll be fine (for competitions).

Liking it though - Its a 17-3 and i believe that's around 1975 for my serial number (8K71426 is the serial)
I have the product leaflet and original box for it...(Target Grips, Hammer and Trigger, Pinned Barrell.
I hope to find out more on its history on this forum :-)
 
Run a brush through the chambers after each range session. I wouldn't ream the chambers. Close tolerances help maintain accuracy. I rarely clean the barrels on my 17s (I have two). When I do swab out the barrels I get bigger groups until they get dirty again.

Fifth generation Irish in Missouri.
 
Welcome from Tulsa OK! 3rd generation from Ulster. And we also liked Smithwicks from our visit in 2019.
 
Welcome from San Diego and just about as far away as you can get and still be in the good ole USA.
BOB
 
OLDSTER said:
Hi from North Dakota :)
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Born,raised,and educated in North Dakota. I'm mostly Irish. Been there twice. Amazing place. The people practically adopted my wife Bernadette and myself. She is a great golfer. I caddied for her at Ballybunion and Lahinch.

BTW Smithwicks is the best.
 
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99DC99 said:
I'm in Co. Kerry - and no we don't need to keep them at club house. :-) (thank God). :-)
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My wife's family was from County Kerry. When we were there people guessed correctly what her family name was. They said there was a woman downtown that looked exactly like her. I asked my wife if I could work out a trade.
 
Welcome

Welcome from Washington State (not the city).

I was just in Ireland last summer on a bird hunting trip. Love Green Spot whisky and Guiness in the lodge after shooting.

You certainly have a fine revolver in that Model 17, and I know that you'll really enjoy it. My Model 17-3.
 

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Welcome! The 617 is a fine choice. I have one and while a bit heavy, a fine shooter. Incidentally, I lived in Dublin just off the River Liffey in the 90's. I have very fond memories of the culture, people and of course "Guinness for breakfast". Erin go Bragh...
 
Welcome from Western Pennsylvania ! I have wanted to see Ireland since I saw John Wayne, in the Quiet Man. Are you familiar with any of the movie locations ?
 
Welcome and it's good to know there are other countries where a person can own a revolver.
 
PeterJ said:
Welcome from Western Pennsylvania ! I have wanted to see Ireland since I saw John Wayne, in the Quiet Man. Are you familiar with any of the movie locations ?
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Hi,

I believe that was filmed up and around County mayo - I'm at the south end of the country :-)

Where Ryan's Daughter was filmed - the Dingle Peninsular
 
Welcome from Maryland!

My son's high school rugby team went on a spring tour in Ireland. He still talks about it.
 
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