If you could keep only one or none of the 317s

[Kollector03]

Have a 317-2 and a 317-3. Can keep one of them because I just picked up a 351C and I really want a 63-5.

Would you ditch them both and pick up the 63-5 or is either of them worthy of keeping in the collection.

Note, I already have a 43C.

decisions decisions......

 

[Targets Guy]

Tough call. We only have the 317-3 and we are not giving it up.

 

[murphydog]

If your 317s function 100% and you like them, save your pennies for the 63-5. Plenty of used and new ones of those on the market, and if you are into the alloy frame .22s the 63 is "awfully heavy".

Good luck in your decision.

 

[Kollector03]

If your 317s function 100% and you like them, save your pennies for the 63-5. Plenty of used and new ones of those on the market, and if you are into the alloy frame .22s the 63 is "awfully heavy".

Good luck in your decision.

Good advice. They both have been 100% for me. I'm leaning on selling off the 317-2 since I have the 43C and that is a good trainer for me as I have a 342PD and 351C in carry rotation.

I really want that 63-5 to match up with my 60-15 .357 Magnum.

 

[df06]

Had a 327 and it was light I could not shoot it accurately. Have a 63 now and like it and shoot it much better.
I sure wanted the 317 to shoot accurately, but didn't happen.

 

[Kollector03]

Looks like I stumbled on my answer. Making a trade this weekend on the 317-3 for a 9mm Shield & a stainless Taurus M85...so the 317 snubbie has got to go.

 

[Targets Guy]

I love happy endings.

 

[Kollector03]

well the trade didn't happen, so the dilemma continues.

 

[Kollector03]

Had a 327 and it was light I could not shoot it accurately. Have a 63 now and like it and shoot it much better.
I sure wanted the 317 to shoot accurately, but didn't happen.

The 317 is amazingly light thats for sure. Tackdriver, nope. But adequate accuracy for a field kit gun revolver, yes.

 

[BoCash]

Personally, I would have a hard time giving up either of the 317's.

I have older versions of both the 3" and 2". One or the other always goes with me into the National Forest. Light weight, 8-shot, compact..............what more would I want to pack in a cross-draw holster where grizzlies do not exist?

Contrary to most opinions read, the 3" version is nearly as accurate (for me with a steady hand) as either of the 4-inch model 63's I own.

Y'all take care............. Bo

 

[Kollector03]

Issue decided.....I just stumbled into a NIB Model 63 on GB for less than $600...so poof, got the 63 to match up with my 60-15.....so the 317-3 is on the disposal list.

However, I put some wood grips on the 317-2 and dang I now think it needs to stay around.