Model 17 .22

[steamloco76]

Just my opinion, but the original M17's (and 4" M18's) are fantastic guns. The 617's (actually an L Frame) is no wheres near as good IMHO. I have a few of them and they are trouble free and tons of fun!

The 617's are still K Frame revolvers! They have the heavy lug barrel profile of the L frame. I have put thousands upon thousands of rounds through my 617 no dash, 617-6 ten shot and 17-8 and all have been trouble free. The 617 no dash out shoots my 1950's K-22s, My 17-3 and 17-4.

I do admit, the blue on the 17-3 and 17-4 is absolutely beautiful and is not matched by any S&W made recently.

 

[slickracer]

I was able to pickup a 17 Classic at a local shop for $595. The barrel was not turned into the frame far enough but S&W fixed it within 2 weeks. It shoots just fine.

 

[Mike McLellan]

There's one for sale right now on this forum for $350.00. Looks a little rough, but the price is right on. Check "Guns for sale".

Never mind. Too late.