Mod. 317 - not what I had hoped for

[sholsclaw]

I traded for a S&W 317 a couple weeks ago. I thought I might
use it for CC. Nice lightweight, drop in the front pocket and go. However, it does not like any of the CCI high velocity rounds. I've tried Stingers, Velocitors, Mini-mags, and SGB
rounds. After the 3rd or 4th round, double action, the cylinder
will not advance. I feel no lead spitting or other
problems. I can shoot CCI standard velocity rounds all day
long. I know that the Stingers have a longer case than the
LR rounds. The other types are the same length as the standard velocity. I know that this is not a steel cylinder, so
is it not rated for hyper or high velocity 22lr's? Any possible
causes for this problem? Is my revolver ready for a trip back to S&W? If anyone carries a 317 for Concealed carry, what ammo do you use? TIA

 

[TACC1]

I've got the 3" and it gives no trouble until a few cylinders go downrange, and that's just normal fouling. Hope you get this
figured out soon. Was thinking of CC with it myself.
TACC1

 

[sholsclaw]

TACC1 what ammo are you using? My 2inch starts binding on
the first cylinder full. However, the cases eject without any
problem. Go figure

 

[Monad71]

My 317 is also sensitive to lockup as you described. I found that using Winchester 36 grain JHP resolved the problem. I can shoot cylinder after cylinder and not experience the problem any longer.

 

[lscocoa]

My 317 likes Fed. classics . CCI's and bulk Rem's bulge at the back of the shell and jambed the cylinder . I heard that the gap between the cylinder and the flash shield, if myterminology is correct, has a wider gap on some but still in S&W tolerances . So I tried several till I found the right ammo ,Fed. classics but Fed. lightnings bulged also .

 

[TSQUARED]

Virtually all 22 caliber pistols display a preference for certain ammo. You do not have a firearm probelm only a choice of functional ammo. I prefer the Fedral copper plated/washed HV HP bulk pack ammo for plinking.