I want a 617 Pro!

[Wee Hooker]

Seems the debate in 617 /17 circles has always come down to weight and balance. Given S&W's line of (new and used) .22 revolvers seems to still be in great demand, lets take the next step. How about a 617 Pro series. Use the same K frame , add factory action tuning but go with a 686 pro style 5" tapered and shaved barrel with recessed crown. Give it a interchangeable front sight with a Fiber optic standard. Relieve the cylinder mouths for easier loading with a speed loader. Delete the fluting,bead blast the finish and add a set of laser etched laminated wood grips. I'm in!

 

[slickracer]

Make it a 6 inch barrel and I'll take one.

 

[Frank237]

Or....bring back the original Combat stocks or Targets.

Insp Callahan here has one of the 6" export models that went to Germany. Basically the configuration you wish, but a six inch barrel. I agree...a sweet 617.

 

[buckyjames1]

How about the .22WMR option for the 617!

Interesting ammo developments in .22wmr ammo (KEEP IT UP HORNADY!)

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3opMF8iqC5k[/ame]

 

[Wee Hooker]

Sorry S&W

Looks like the folks at Ruger read this forum.
They have just introduced a new 10 shot ,.22 rimfire on their stainless GP100 frame.

Very similar weight and size to the 617 but has 1/2 lug 5.5" barrel, FO front sight. Owning one of their like designed GP100 Match Champion models myself, I am thinking that they may have done this right. No doubt the 617 will have a slight edge in finish and trigger behavior but this could be the first serious market challenge the 617 has seen in many a decade.