I think I need a 617 10-shot. Anything bad I should watch out for?

[Borderboss]

The bug has hit me that I need to get a 617 10-shot .22LR. The online reviews I've seen of them all seem to be pretty positive. But I wanted to ask you all, because I know you won't sugar coat your thoughts on it. Anything bad I should watch out for?

 

[Loyaljeeper]

No reason not to buy one. It's one of the few revolvers the lock does not bother me.

 

[colt_saa]

I bought mine last summer.

I changed the grips on it, but otherwise it is stock

 

[misswired]

Look out for the price......they ain't getting any cheaper.

 

[wingnuut]

617-6

new in last of may they still have it S&W not happy they have had it longer than i have , it spits lead bad , hit my son in the face

 

[mackafoose]

Keep an eye out for some pre-holes
They do come up from time to time
617-4 4" 10 shot

 

[mackafoose]

I bought mine last summer.

I changed the grips on it, but otherwise it is stock

Really like those grips!!
Details please

 

[DS-10-SPEED]

The bug has hit me that I need to get a 617 10-shot .22LR. The online reviews I've seen of them all seem to be pretty positive. But I wanted to ask you all, because I know you won't sugar coat your thoughts on it. Anything bad I should watch out for?

I have both 4 and 6 inch models, I like both and use them quite a lot with steel plate sports and bowling pin matches. The 4 inch has better balance and I like wood Hogue square butt conversion grips on both of them. They will smooth out with use and there are spring kits available if you decide to lighten the trigger a bit, I like a 13 or 14lb rebound spring and I leave the hammer spring stock.

The only bad thing I can think of is you'll need to buy a lot of ammo!

 

[robvious]

The only bad thing I can think of is you'll need to buy a lot of ammo!

I second that... you will need a lot of extra 22lr ammo...
good luck

 

[Borderboss]

I have both 4 and 6 inch models, I like both and use them quite a lot with steel plate sports and bowling pin matches. The 4 inch has better balance and I like wood Hogue square butt conversion grips on both of them. They will smooth out with use and there are spring kits available if you decide to lighten the trigger a bit, I like a 13 or 14lb rebound spring and I leave the hammer spring stock.

The only bad thing I can think of is you'll need to buy a lot of ammo!

I like Hogue wood grips as well. I'll have to do that.

Who makes the speedloaders?

Who's scope mount are you using? I like the setup.

 

[DS-10-SPEED]

I like Hogue wood grips as well. I'll have to do that.

Who makes the speedloaders?

Who's scope mount are you using? I like the setup.

I make the loaders and the 617 mount is an Allchin mount, I have a Raptor Engineering mount on my V-Comp and I like it better.

DS-10-SPEED

 

[vintage40s]

... there are spring kits available if you decide to lighten the trigger a bit...

Do you have a link to a spring kit?
I bought a J-frame 642-2, 2-inch .38 centerfire Airweight, and the trigger was unbearable. So I ordered an Apex kit which a gunsmith installed.
Duty/Carry Spring Kit for J-Frame Revolvers
Now the trigger is easy. But I would like a gun with less recoil.

I would like to add a S&W .22 4-inch revolver for target practice. Less recoil and cheaper, more available ammo. But I understand a .22's trigger is even harder because it has to fire a rimfire cartridge. So a spring kit would be even more important.

But the Apex link says their spring kit is:
"For Use In These Guns
For use in all modern centerfire J-Frame revolvers manufactured by Smith & Wesson ..."

So I would be interested in a spring kit that works for the rimfire .22.

 

[DS-10-SPEED]

Do you have a link to a spring kit?
I bought a J-frame 642-2, 2-inch .38 centerfire Airweight, and the trigger was unbearable. So I ordered an Apex kit which a gunsmith installed.
Duty/Carry Spring Kit for J-Frame Revolvers
Now the trigger is easy. But I would like a gun with less recoil.

I would like to add a S&W .22 4-inch revolver for target practice. Less recoil and cheaper, more available ammo. But I understand a .22's trigger is even harder because it has to fire a rimfire cartridge. So a spring kit would be even more important.

But the Apex link says their spring kit is:
"For Use In These Guns
For use in all modern centerfire J-Frame revolvers manufactured by Smith & Wesson ..."

So I would be interested in a spring kit that works for the rimfire .22.

https://www.gunsprings.com/SMITH & WESSON/K, L, & N FRAME/cID3/mID58/dID264

Link I stated above, I prefer the stock hammer spring to ensure good ignition with all ammo brands, and don't go too light on the rebound spring or the trigger return can be too slow or not work at all. I find it best to break in a new gun first to smooth it out before experimenting.

 

[GypsmJim]

I wanted one too but won't buy any S&W with a hole. Just my preference. After searching for a used one I couldn't find one that met my price point.

I came across a lightly used late model 10 shot Ruger GP 100 that only had 10 rounds down the tube. At $400 I couldn't turn it down.

It has a trigger that rivals any of my Smiths. Its as accurate as any of my K-22s.

I'll still entertain a 617, but I'm quite happy with the Ruger.

 

[zogger]

When I got the itch for a 22LR revolver, I was able to find a Model 18-2. It is a great shooter. You might want to consider one of them.

 

[DS-10-SPEED]

I wanted one too but won't buy any S&W with a hole. Just my preference. After searching for a used one I couldn't find one that met my price point.

I came across a lightly used late model 10 shot Ruger GP 100 that only had 10 rounds down the tube. At $400 I couldn't turn it down.

It has a trigger that rivals any of my Smiths. Its as accurate as any of my K-22s.

I'll still entertain a 617, but I'm quite happy with the Ruger.

I also have a GP100 .22, It is very smooth after a bunch of rework but the significantly longer DA trigger pull pretty much kills it for me in the speed shooting sports, especially if you're used to S&W's much shorter/faster pull.

The picture below shows the difference in trigger pull. Ruger on top of the 617.

 

[colt_saa]

Really like those grips!!
Details please

Those are old Smith & Wesson round butt combats.

One of my favorite grip as it actually fits my fingers

 

[ericrlarson]

I love mine. Zero complaints. Only bad thing is my eye sight isn't getting any better. Adding a Vortex Venom helped though.

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[Borderboss]

When I got the itch for a 22LR revolver, I was able to find a Model 18-2. It is a great shooter. You might want to consider one of them.

I had one, a pre-18 5-screw that was actually a family heirloom on my brother-in-law's side. I ended up giving it to my nephew, as it deserved to stay with that family.

It was a nice gun, but only 6 shots. I want to go the 10 route at this point.

 

[zipty6]

I love my 617-4. I had the good fortunate of purchasing it from a member here.

If you get one, be careful about who you let shoot it. I have two people that will not stop trying to buy mine from me.