Model 617 10 shot anybody?

[The Big Ox]

Here's my six inch, 10 shot cylinder 617 with Altamont stocks and fiber optic front sight. I love this gun!

 

[Mrcharlie1]

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.

 

[kamloops67]

i shoot a 6" 17-5 and i like it fine, at the range i can hold my own against most. a friend recently picked up a new 6" 617 i tried it out and instantly i felt the extra weight out front,but in a good way. it was rock steady .he stoned the trigger assembly swapped in some wolf springs ...and now i want one!

 

[Clean Break]

Interesting gun & thread... do they make one without the full length underlug? Clean Break.

 

[AveragEd]

Clean, I don't think so.

I have 4" and 6" no-dash 617s with target triggers and hammers. I put spring kits in both, using the lightest springs in the kit. Both function perfectly.

Ed

 

[one eye joe]

Interesting gun & thread... do they make one without the full length underlug? Clean Break.

The 617 has a full length underlug in every barrel length........

 

[civil1977]

Interesting gun & thread... do they make one without the full length underlug? Clean Break.

They don't now but in 1991 they made some without the underlug as a limited production for Ashland Shooting Supplies. They are hard to find and are sought after by collectors.

 

[Jeepster1]

Wolff Mainspring in my 617

I put a full strength Wolff mainspring in my 4" 617, 10 shot and started getting lots of misfires even with the strain screw down tight. But, it feels a lot better in double action than the stock mainspring. I do not use it in competition, so the misfires really do not matter. I just go around the dial again and they usually go off the second time around. I was also getting a fair amount of lead spitting but a 'smith friend of mine opened the bullet entry point of the barrel very, very slightly and that made a big difference. I find the build up of lead around the top strap by the b/c gap annoying but that is what happens with copper washed lead bullets. I shoot 586/686 in SSR in IDPA and having a 617 to practice with is fantastic. All in all I am very happy with my 617.

 

[one eye joe]

They don't now but in 1991 they made some without the underlug as a limited production for Ashland Shooting Supplies. They are hard to find and are sought after by collectors.

I STAND CORRECTED ! ! ! I never knew this. Gotta be scarcer than hen's teeth........

 

[civil1977]

They are rare but several forum members have them. I also saw one 617 owner who machined off the full lug on his barrel since he wanted the no lug version but couldn't find one.

 

[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