Model 17-3

[badbrass]

Hello kinda new here, well it's been a long time anyway! Picked this one up last week, wood ser # matches, what do you think? can someone give me a DOM 3K6952x Thanks.

 

[gunlovingirl]

Nice!! I believe it to be 1972.

 

[flagman1776]

Very nice find.
Russell

 

[Gun 4 Fun]

Welcome to the forum!

Very nice! GLG is right on the date.

I have a 17-3 just like it, but I installed some different grips on it. Ther are no scratches on this one either. Anything in the picture is just smears in the rust inhibitor I keep on all my guns.-

 

[badbrass]

Nice!! I believe it to be 1972.

Thanks for the DOM, GLG ! and the welcome and comments from everyone! Going to have to wait to give her a go as it's -28c here in Alberta, Canada.

 

[au2183]

Welcome to the forum badbrass! Beautiful K-22! I feel your pain with regards to the cold. It's not quite that cold in Maine, but cold enough to keep me from doing much more shooting until March or April. It's gonna be a looong winter.

 

[badbrass]

Welcome to the forum badbrass! Beautiful K-22! I feel your pain with regards to the cold. It's not quite that cold in Maine, but cold enough to keep me from doing much more shooting until March or April. It's gonna be a looong winter.

Thanks !! Yep! considering I was in Mexico last week and it was +28c, and now -28 and a windchill of -34 this morning. yuk ! but will warm up! and a guy can do some shooting at the range. BB.

 

[Sportsterguy]

My favorite rimfire S&W! Congrats and shoot the heck out of it. I take mine (17-3) out every weekend and it's scary accurate AND cheap to shoot. It's going squirrel hunting in Ohio next fall! Good for 25 yard head shots.

I'm going to slap a set of target grips like gun 4 fun has on his. The skinny ones are too skinny!

 

[badbrass]

That's kinda why I bought it! Cheap To Shoot! I have had 357mag 44mag 9mm etc. Cant wait to try it out.

 

[badbrass]

Is it OK to dry fire this revolver? I have heard that that the Model 17 should not be dry fired.

 

[Gun 4 Fun]

Several guys here do dry fire theirs, but I am not one of them. S&W says not to on their website, and I defer to them.

Here is a direct quote from the website-

Q: Can I dry fire my Smith & Wesson?

A: Yes, except for the .22 caliber pistols which includes models 22A, 22S, 422, 2206, 2214, 2213 and 41.

.22 caliber revolvers such as models 17, 43, 63, 317 and 617 also should not be dry fired.

Q: Why can't I dry fire my .22 pistol or revolver?

A: Dry firing a S&W .22 pistol or revolver will cause damage to the firing pin.


Here is the link to that quote. It's the second one down.-

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...talogId=10001&content=13012&sectionId=10504#2

 

[ttrotter]

Over the years I've just made it a habit to never dry fire any firearm. Keeps life simple and I don't have to remember which ones can be dry fired. Snap caps are great and I use them, no problem.

 

[badbrass]

Thanks! Better safe than sorry! No dry fire!

 

[davidlarsen]

Most say to never dry fire a rimfire. Could damage the firing pin as with an empty chamber, firing pin may hit the edge of it. I've got a S&W model 41-4(?) .22 magnum and have dry-fired a few times (prior to hearing that it wasn't a good idea) and have not had any problems. Also just picked up a 2213 for $180 at Gander. Won't be dry firing that one either.

 

[rock doc]

My favorite rimfire S&W! Congrats and shoot the heck out of it. I take mine (17-3) out every weekend and it's scary accurate AND cheap to shoot. It's going squirrel hunting in Ohio next fall! Good for 25 yard head shots.

I'm going to slap a set of target grips like gun 4 fun has on his. The skinny ones are too skinny!

I can't agree more. The target grips are just right for my average size hands. Plus no arguments for the dry firing......just don't do it. I did a lot of research when I decided on a 22 rimfire, and I recently purchased a 17-4 from a forum member and couldn't be more pleased.

 

[BobK]

When I was new to S&W's, and joined my present Northampton Revolver Club, I didn't dry fire my M-17-4 much at all. One of the
so-called "experts" at the club, would take my revolver and dry fire it about a hundred times, every time I saw him there....saying that it was the thing to do, to smooth the trigger.

After several months, I read S&W's advice that you shouldn't. I didn't need a new firing pin.....but next to the charge holes on the cylinder, there was a collection of indents. I pointed this out to the "expert". He's responsible for damaging my gun. He just said "oh" then walked away.

Now, whenever he starts shootin' off his mouth.....I just walk away. Bob

 

[fyimo]

Great looking S&W Model 17 and they are a blast to shoot and a favorite of mine. I don't believe you should dry fire any 22 handgun or rifle because you will damage the chamber on a rifle or semi auto pistol and cylinder chambers on a revolver because they are a rim fire cartridge and you will dent and damage the edge of the chambers.

 

[revans]

i just took delivery on a K-22 model 17-3(like 1 above) in very goodshape with Target grips. Have not shot it yet. I am having some buyers remorse as I see the .22 convertible Rugers at about the same price as I paid for this older gun($450) Serial # is 85582. I usually shot a model 28 with .38's. This k-22 had goos balance.
Any advice on this gun other than, Buy the Ruger Too?? So many guns, so little $$$.

 

[au2183]

i just took delivery on a K-22 model 17-3(like 1 above) in very goodshape with Target grips. Have not shot it yet. I am having some buyers remorse as I see the .22 convertible Rugers at about the same price as I paid for this older gun($450) Serial # is 85582. I usually shot a model 28 with .38's. This k-22 had goos balance.
Any advice on this gun other than, Buy the Ruger Too?? So many guns, so little $$$.

Wow! If I bought a 17-3 in very good shape for $450 I would be dancing for joy! That is an excellent price! There are many forum members here who would gladly take it off your hands for $450.
IMO you should just buy the Ruger and move on. The model 17 is an extremely accurate handgun. A Ruger single six with 22LR and 22 mag cylinders has a barrel bored to shoot the 22 mag, which is larger than a standard 22 LR bore, and will not be as accurate with LR cartridges.
Good luck, and enjoy your new gun, or sell it!

 

[deuterij]

When I was new to S&W's, and joined my present Northampton Revolver Club, I didn't dry fire my M-17-4 much at all. One of the
so-called "experts" at the club, would take my revolver and dry fire it about a hundred times, every time I saw him there....saying that it was the thing to do, to smooth the trigger.

After several months, I read S&W's advice that you shouldn't. I didn't need a new firing pin.....but next to the charge holes on the cylinder, there was a collection of indents. I pointed this out to the "expert". He's responsible for damaging my gun. He just said "oh" then walked away.

Now, whenever he starts shootin' off his mouth.....I just walk away. Bob

I just love people like that - unapologetic and unconcerned about being totally wrong. I see it every day. This attitude seems to be rewarded and growing - people who are proud and happy to be screwing up. Those who talk and act like they know what they are doing - even when they totally do not - get the promotions in our society.