My Favorite S&W Target 22

[mag318]

Of all the K22s I've owned over the years my favorite is the Model 17-6 with its full lug barrel. The full lug barrel really is IMO the pinnacle of K22 development. The build quality, fit and finish is superb with its still forged hammer and trigger. This is the 2'nd one I've owned and I recently picked this example up at Simpson LTD and it was recently imported from Europe. The previous owner took really good care of it since there is virtually no finish wear other than the ever present turn line.
Tomorrow I'm taking it out to the range along with my Korth Match Target, should be a good range session.

 

[Retired W4]

I'm afraid you might have started something.

 

[HOUSTON RICK]

Would like a K22, but wife quit working and college for two kids came along too soon. My 22 target pistol is a nice S&W S22:

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

Glad to like it. I can't stand FL barrels especially on a .22......Too much un-needed weight......I often look at a my 4 in 617 and think about bringing out the portaban saw.........My two old 17's are the berries.

 

[Housepuss]

Target 22's

My favorite is my 1935 K22 Outdoorsman. There is just something about that revolver that feels so right. It's easy
to bring up on target has a great trigger pull, the factory grips
fit my hand just perfect.

 

[AJ]

I enjoy shooting my 17-3. It works well for me.

 

[wproct]

I have owned a 17-6 just like the one you have and I agree, that is the pinnacle of Smith & Wesson .22 target revolvers. People either love the full lug barrel or hate it. I fall into the love category.

 

[Valmet]

The K22 is the finest example of a .22 handgun ever made IMO.

 

[jrc1]

Here’s my favorite

617 no-


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[burneyr]

Full underlugs scratch my itch-

 

[dave1918a2]

I've had a lot of K-22s. The most accurate is a 1953 version that is pitted a little and somewhat finish delinquent. I only have the one, and it also really likes the Remington Yellow Jackets.

 

[Oldsalt66]

That's certainly a beautiful example thanks for the pics.

 

[MTC(SS)Ret]

Here's another one for the mix, my 17-2. THE definition of a 22 revolver.

 

[mag318]

Here's a short 1'st shots video after function testing it I fired it from a rest and it was shooting a little to the right. A few click left and it was right on shooting very tight groups at 10 yds. I was going to make another video after dialing it in but my battery died. https://youtu.be/CNEQLqcw7ao?si=ym0AYKZ1FmLWX6bv