Is this the k 22-model 17 slippery slope?

[indiuckian]

I picked up an 1947 K 22 a couple of days ago and posted pics in the forum above this one. A couple of you folks said I was "Heading down a slippery slope." Yeah right.

Now three days later after a 60 mile round trip I picked up a 17-3 with a few rough spots in the finish but nice otherwise.

Because...Well see...I had a K 22 Masterpiece shooter and it only stands to reason I would get a 17-3 shooter to go with it right?...I mean, just to be able to show people the difference in the two...Am I okay?? I mean it's just a .22 so why I am getting all worked up? They look great together. It's a 1974 and I am looking at a vintage holster and some 60's vintage Stag grips in K frame square butt. What have I caught and is there a way to slow it down a bit?

Hello. My name is Indiuckian and I am a K 22 addict.

 

[CALREB]

Now that you have 2 , you have to be real careful.
I had one for a long time then went to 2 and then they seemed to multiply in the safe. Sometimes with weird 4" , stainless, and heavy underlug mutations. Its strange, not quite sure how it occurs. Good luck. Bob

 

[fyimo]

I started with two and ended up with 8 different versions of the Model 17 but recently I sold one so I'm down to 7 and headed for a cure - NOT !!!!!

 

[TAROMAN]

Oh yeah, you're doomed.
Just keep us posted as you acquire all the myriad K22 variations!

 

[Iggy]

Your only hope now is to keep telling yourself, "I've only got two hands, I've only got two hands"..........

 

[rimfired]

Abandon all hope ye who enter here.

 

[H Richard]

Take two boxes of standard velocity and call me in the morning. But the cure is doubtful.

 

[Gunhacker]

Oh, I can tell you... it doesn't stop with K-22's... there is the I "need" to have it's bigger K-38 brother, which leads to all of the K-38 variants. And then there is the "I need" the other K Masterpiece to complete the triad, the elusive (and uber-expensive) K-32 Masterpiece.

Yep... we're all doomed, but what a way to go

 

[glenncal1]

See my post is the Lounge section for the K-22 12 step program. I did just sell a 4" model 48 (only because I just purchased a 4" with both cylinders) and really dont want another K-22 unless I find a 617 no lug, or a birth year combat masterpiece, or........... Oh well you guys knew I was full of beans anyway,

 

[Engine49guy]

The S&W K22 slope is indeed steep and it is definately not cheap !
As for Slippery...Well I dunno you tell me?

 

[indiuckian]

The S&W K22 slope is indeed steep and it is definately not cheap !
As for Slippery...Well I dunno you tell me?

Sometimes you see something that is so beautiful that the only thing that comes to mind is a quote from the Good Book.

"My cup runneth over"

That is a most beautiful sight for these eyes. Thank you for sharing and giving me a glimpse of what Heaven may look like if I am a good boy.
I may have someone do a cast of one of mine and make it into a hood ornament. They are that pretty.

 

[johnsonl]

Just don't put any Remington ammo through them!

I have a 1974 17-3. Love it.

 

[Aircrewman]

Engine49guy is absolute proof positive of the existence of the slippery slope.... notice that 17s turned into 18s...

I started with one and now have three 17s. I may not get to where Engine49guy is but I am sliding....! Looking for a nice 18...

 

[Engine49guy]

.... notice that 17s turned into 18s...

I started with one and now have three 17s. I may not get to where Engine49guy is but I am sliding....! Looking for a nice 18...

Then again you just might....
BTW After the 17's turn to 18's the 18's turn into 19's

 

[indiuckian]

New shoes help when sliding down.....

a slippery slope. A very special thanks to Beagleye for providing these beautiful stag grips for my 17-3. I don't think these new shoes are providing any traction..I still feel myself sliding down...(or up?) the K 22 slope.

Thanks again beagleye.

 

[Engine49guy]

Very Nice Grips!

BTW...Slipping on a slope is no fun ....I suggest throwing caution to the wind and strapping on a freshly waxed snowboard to get things moving faster !!!

 

[zelda]

Beautiful stags lndi... All STAGS are !!

 

[Neal39]

The disease is insidious and comes in many forms. I fell victim to it at an early age with the purchase of a model 48 .22 magnum. Then a "look alike" Model 14 attached itself to me. Later, a K-22 joined the herd and a nickel plated model 17 attacked and just "had to be had." I truly hope a "cure" is not found. Too much fun to be had with the "disease" and besides it is good for the economy ! Yeah-- Right ! All manner of excuses go with this disease.

 

[LazyKB]

You guys have some really nice guns. I am poor, destitute, and unworthy, I only have one, a 17-3, but what a great little shooter. They are so much fun I don't think you can be faulted for having more than one, or six, or twelve.

 

[fyimo]

Engine49guy has slide off the slippery slope and is in free fall form which there is no return just hopfully a soft landing.