Model 617

My bet is that you'll love whichever model you get. I've owned near every 617 in every dash number at one time or another. ( My former collection missing only the mountain gun version as I recall.) I still keep " a few" around. A 6" , 6 shot no dash and a pair of dash 6, 10 shots in 4 and 6". ( and I'll buy a 5" the first day they are available if S&W ever starts listening!)
FWIW, The 4" 10 shot gets used the most. I think it is the most versitile and quickpointing but the others do have their purpose. All 3 have a painted front sight to help my aging eyes . Give me a 10 shot 617 and a few DS Speed loaders and some swinging steel targets and I'm a smiling man for the afternoon.

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Reading the early post makes me appreciate my 617 no dash that lives in the free state of Arkansas. The acquisition took 42 seconds to see how much was in billfold. Shooting ranges are rare since you can still buy land below 2000 per acre. Keep posting cause it really makes me appreciate home. Vote right and vote often
 
I picked up this -4 a few months ago and was able to get it for under 6 bills. Identical one sold online recently for $1476 so I reckon I did ok. I definitely need to highlight the front site or stop using targets with dark centers. You've picked a great revolver. Best wishes in your quest.
 

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I have both the 4" and 6" with Hogue black rubber grips. Can't go wrong either way. I prefer the 4".
Hey Mr. Green are those barrels original? Been thinking about a 6" barrel with no lug.
 
The 617 is awesome. I shoot mine all the time. I found this one at a garage sale recently and it looked nice.
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Thanks to all for your valuable inputs and images of some awesome revolvers. Placed my order with my LGS on Friday and now just need to wait for my NJ purchase permit approval (up to 30 days but hopefully 3 weeks). I really envy those of you in the states that are less restrictive with regard to hand gun purchases. Guns & Ammo Magazine ranked the states in a recent article and NJ was at the bottom of the barrel (number 50 - NY was 51). If our Gov. has his way we will become even more restrictive.

My only con so far with the 617 is the Good Years. Thinking of swapping out for some Altamont rosewood checkered targets which will also fit my 586-8. Does this sound like a good choice?

Thanks again,

Lew
 
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My only con so far with the 617 is the Good Years. Thinking of swapping out for some Altamont rosewood checkered targets which will also fit my 586-8. Does this sound like a good choice?
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As for shooting I don't think any wood compare to rubber grips. Rubber are far and away the best option, even in 22 lr.

Aesthetically, no question wood is the way to go. While I can be rather vane when it comes to my guns, all of mine are shooters first and have rubber options for all and only 1 wood swapping grip.

Check out Ahrends for nice wood options.
 
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Doug44 said:
I have both the 4" and 6" with Hogue black rubber grips. Can't go wrong either way. I prefer the 4".
Hey Mr. Green are those barrels original? Been thinking about a 6" barrel with no lug.
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Yes, they are the real deal.:)

Ashland Shooting Supply special order guns in 1991.

200 4" guns
116 6" guns

enjoy,
bdGreen
 
Is the no lug barrel also a 617 ?
Looks like a stainless model 17, which would be a 617 ?
I thought all the 617's had lugs.
 
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Is the no lug barrel also a 617 ?
Looks like a stainless model 17, which would be a 617 ?
I thought all the 617's had lugs.
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Per the Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson
4" S CS SB CT ST AS 200 Manufactured
1991 Special Non-Lug

6" S CS SB CT ST AS, 116 Manufactured
1991 Special Non-Lug



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Picked up my new 617-6 yesterday

Have not been to the range with it yet but will this weekend. Not sure I like the all black patridge front sight and black rear sight. Used to the red ramp on my 586-8 (that I painted white) and white outline rear. Found this combination to help in the low light conditions at my range.
Fit and finish of the new revolver appears to be excellent as expected from a Smith. DA trigger a bit heavy. Not real fond of the synthetic grips but admit they are comfortable. Not an issue with low recoil 22lr but I will try them on my 586-8 with hot .357s.
 
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Mine was made for the engineer who made this gun and the ten round cylinder. My gun has the ten round cylinder. Have the 6 round cylinder and hardware to swap it over.


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Model 617 - firing 22 shorts

Anyone have experience firing 22 shorts in their 617? I have three boxes of vintage Remington Hi-Speed Kleanbore that I am planning to shoot.Manual states that 22S & L may be fired (revolvers only) as well as LR. Ammo appears to be in very good condition upon visual inspection. Has been in my attic since 1978 and my father's hardware store many years before that.

Regards,

Lew
 
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