I have had my eye on a 617 at my local fun shop for the last couple of weeks. I went in yesterday with cash in hand and you guessed it....it was sold!!! I won't let that happen again, when they get another in stock I will buy it without waiting.
It's gone....
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cjcutter1
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They are in very high demand. I am getting close to makin my move not sure though 617 4" or model 18.
Take it easy.
Take it easy.
spearcrow
Member
Alas, it happens. I have held out before, thinking the gun was overpriced, and that eventually the price would come down...only to find that someone came skippin in with more money than sense...but, they have the guns and we don't so...
What's the saying ?? ....... "he who hesitates is lost" 
This has probably happened to all of us at one time or another.
Don
This has probably happened to all of us at one time or another.
Don
HAWKEYE10
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Another saying. "When you snooze you lose" Sorry Don
.You are beginning to understand The First Rule of Firearms Acquisition: If you ever even THINK that you MIGHT want to purchase a particular firearm, you should have bought it twenty years ago!
Better luck in the future!
Better luck in the future!
Marshall 357
Member
I hate it when that happens. If I see something I want I put it in Lay a way. Good luck with your hunt.
Wee Hooker
Member
My local shops are pretty good. They will hold anything for me for 60-90 days with just my signiture. IF I later change my mind, they just cross my name off the ticket and put it back in the case. This USUALLY keeps me from missing those that I really want.
FWIW, $700 is about average for a nice used one around here these days. $800 new. Gone forever are the days when I could buy a nice 617 for $300-$400.
FWIW, $700 is about average for a nice used one around here these days. $800 new. Gone forever are the days when I could buy a nice 617 for $300-$400.
Yep, local gun store had a like-new M17 with a 6" full under lug and combat grips for $650. That was the most I would have ever spent on a used handgun and had to "think it over". I went back on a Monday morning and the owner told me he sold it the previous Saturday. It happens. I used to sell new and used guns, so I know all about not pulling the trigger immediately on good finds. But I also have to show at least a little self restraint at times. A dollar still only stretches so far.
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