Model 617 10 shot anybody?

[LL617]

I finally got mine in. I couldn't wait to get it home for pictures so here's some crappy cellphone pics at the gun store counter. I don't see any need for trigger work on this one. The double action is very smooth and much lighter than I anticipated. This is a very well crafted machine and I can't wait to shoot it.

I've had mine for a couple of months now. I still enjoy shooting with it and wish I could go shooting more often. I only wish that it didn't take me so long to clean it, but since the revolver holds ten shots, it does take a little longer to clean.

My spouse admits that it is more enjoyable to shoot with the 617 than the Browning 22SA my spouse purchased.

 

[Stainz]

My first DA-capable .22 LR revolver was my new 4" 617 bought 9/08 - after I turned 60! Don't make my mistake... get one sooner rather than later - they really are that much fun. You'll soon forget the price you paid. You can, if your eyes are as mature as mine, get some help plinking with your 617 by changing the front sight - the HiViz 'SW617' is made low to match the original rear sights. The no-fg Ahrends cocobolo retro targets helped my grip - and the DS-10 speedloder & loading baseplate add to the 'fun factor'.

Mine loves the el cheapo Federal bricks from WallyWorld. Great buy... congratulations!

Stainz

 

[bossduce]

-4 Gatling gun

I've got the same one (per lock 10 shoot 6"). One of my favorites and always gets to ride to the range with me and my sons. Great gun a fun and cheap to shoot. I was lucky to pick mine up a couple years back for $550 OTD. I thought that was too much, but I guess it was a deal looking back.

 

[boatboy]

I just got a 617 from a forum member it was NIB (SOP first class guy)
I shot it within a couple days of getting it and I can feel a true winner with trigger refinements I love the feel and balance (4in) plus the chance to shoot cheap and let My daughter and kids experiance a truely fine gun without costing me a pile

But for long term plans and value of the heirloom I didnt want to turn it over to a substandard gunsmith to just replace springs ME!
I called S&W they dont do trigger jobs on 22s but a friend of mine is very well known in the gun business his dad was a smith when I asked him he just was so excited about his guy and he is the only one he would have do his S&W triggers
Because I trust him its there now I should get it early next week
I CANT WAIT TO GET IT BACK

I never know how this will sound on the S&W forums but I hope its close to my Trooper 22 that action was made by an alien from another planet its by far the best trigger I have ever pulled better than my Pythons

Hank

 

[one eye joe]

Trigger jobs on .22 caliber handguns are tricky business--as evidenced by S&W refusal to do the work. Good luck with your project. Post a range report and a description of the work done when you finally get to shoot it. FWIW--my current production 617's trigger is un-modified, but seems to be getting better with use.

 

[Firearmsrookie]

I have one with an 8 3/8 barrel that thinks its a rifle. A 4 inch has been on my list for a while.

 

[civil1977]

More eye candy.....pair of 617-4s.

 

[fyimo]

The 617 is a great revolver in either 4 inch or 6 inch and a must have in your revolver family. My 4 inch 617 actually is more accurate then my 6 inch.
617 no dash 6 inch

617 no dash 4 inch

 

[n8dawg6]

mine came out of the box dead on and shooting tight groups with CCI blazers. i've been very pleased with it, and don't feel like $700 was overpaying for it in the least. crisp SA trigger pull right at about 4 lbs, DA pull is pretty heavy, but i've shot some great DA groups with it too. it's my "go-to" .22.

 

[skyraider]

These are looking good to me. 10 shot.22lr on a k frame sounds perfect. At close to $700 I expect perfect function for a very long time. I had a Ruger SP101 in .22 and sold it due to the crappy trigger. Is the 617 better? I will probably have to buy it without fondling it first. Thanks.

Great gun. The trigger on mine was nice. That is until I compared it to what it was traded on...Last year I found a new in the box 1979 manufactured Model 41 and traded the 617 on it.

Paul Moore

 

[one eye joe]

Great gun. The trigger on mine was nice. That is until I compared it to what it was traded on...Last year I found a new in the box 1979 manufactured Model 41 and traded the 617 on it.

Paul Moore

Skyraider, you're not comparing apples and apples. To be FAIRLY judged, the 617 trigger should be compared to the triggers of other DA .22 LR revolvers. The Model 41 is a Target Pistol, designed for competition on an international level, and widely thought of as one of the FINEST COMPETITION TARGET PISTOLS EVER MANUFACTURED......

 

[one eye joe]

Here's a few pics of my 4 inch 617. It's wearin' the PLUG to cover the hole, and a set of Ahrends grips. The sights are S&W RR, that replace the stock Patridge and a Weigand rear blade. It shoots better than I can hold it.......

 

[DS-10-SPEED]

10 shot 617

My 6 inch 10 shot 617-2 has many years and thousands of rounds through it at bowling pins and steel matches. The 4 inch 10 shot 617 is now my favorite for speed shooting. The balance of the 4 inch 617 seems to be the best for me. The model 63 8 shot is my best carry .22 and is also proving to be fun at steel shoots and pins.

My DA .22's:

617 (no dash) 6 inch 6 shot
617-2 6 inch 10 shot
617-6 4 inch 10 shot
63-5 3 inch 8 shot
New Ruger SP101 8 shot

 

[one eye joe]

That's a nice collection, DS-10-SPEED....

 

[grahng]

I love the grips. What and where did you get them?
Jerry