Clayton
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Got a line on a Model 17-4 that appears new. It's also cheaper than some 17-5's that I have seen. What is the difference in the 2. Are the 17-5's better?
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The -4 is pinned where as the -5 is not. Of course the pinned era guns are more sought, but as far as shooting the -5 should make you grin. I have a -4 4 and I love the thing more than any other S&W--- well maybee not more than my 19-4, or my pre 28, or my..... Hell they all have a special place in my heart.
jimmyjoe
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Clayton, I picked up this 17-6 not to long ago at a local gun show for $350. It shoots really good. With the price of ammo, I can plink with this and not empty my wallet..
"So is the -5 a better shooting gun?"
No. You probably can't tell the difference in accuracy between the too.
Either will shoot very well. S&W fanatics will go for the -4 for sentimental reasons, but the -5 will shoot just as well.
I would choose the pinned barrel model just because it represents an older variation and I am an older variation too.
No. You probably can't tell the difference in accuracy between the too.
Either will shoot very well. S&W fanatics will go for the -4 for sentimental reasons, but the -5 will shoot just as well.
I would choose the pinned barrel model just because it represents an older variation and I am an older variation too.
bravastar1
Member
Not all Md-17-4's were pinned. I had one that was not pinned,sold it and bought a pinned one.
I too prefer the older pinned guns,
I doubt that there will be any accuracy difference between the -s.
As fer as -5s going for more than the -4s, I cant say since each time i see an old 17 or pre 17 I buy them.
But realistically the K22s I have bought have been less than $4 in the past year.
Just get it and you will love it!
Peter
I doubt that there will be any accuracy difference between the -s.
As fer as -5s going for more than the -4s, I cant say since each time i see an old 17 or pre 17 I buy them.
But realistically the K22s I have bought have been less than $4 in the past year.
Just get it and you will love it!
Peter
How much can you get it for and what do you have in the way of K-22's now? You NEED at least one and more is better!
You wouldn't have gone wrong on either one, but my preference is the -4 (which I have) just because I like older guns. Shoot lots of different kinds of ammo through it, as all 17's can be a little "ammo specific", and find the brand it likes best, (then go out and buy as much of it as you can get).
Congratulations, I think you'll love it. I've had good luck with Federal bulk pack. Be careful, if you let the Mrs. shoot it, you might have to buy another one.
