My new 17-6

[robvasi]

This revolver did not display any usage signs. The cleaning kit that came with the box had never been opened. The grips had no dents or scratches.

I got the gun yesterday, took it to the range and shot it. It did well, all six bullets hit the target in the same area, not a small area, but that is not the fault of the gun.

The ejector rod didn't move. I used the handle of a screwdriver and tapped on the end of the rod. The rod was now unstuck.

I noticed some silver flakes under the ejector extractor. During the cleaning process, I removed the flakes with a brush.

Loaded some bullets and used the ejector rod to extract them. Did not encounter any issues.

 

[colt_saa]

Congratulations,
That is a sweet looking revolver

I am a big fan of the .22 Masterpiece revolvers from any era

The only full lug I ever has was a stainless .22 Combat Masterpiece, 4" 617

 

[robvasi]

Congratulations,
That is a sweet looking revolver

I am a big fan of the .22 Masterpiece revolvers from any era

The only full lug I ever has was a stainless .22 Combat Masterpiece, 4" 617

The weight is ideal, and the K frame is perfect. I am quite happy with this revolver.

I wish the hammer was not checkered, it digs into the skin on my thumb.

 

[M29since14]

Nice looking 17-6! Hope extractor wasn't stuck too hard. Always better to push than to "tap". It's a K frame. Congratulations on your new .22!

 

[robvasi]

Nice looking 17-6! Hope extractor wasn't stuck too hard. Always better to push than to "tap". It's a K frame. Congratulations on your new .22!

It was stuck, a light tap seemed more prudent that a hard push.

 

[FifthWheel]

Nice 17! My old K22 has always been hard to eject compared to my 10 round 617. For the range I cut the tip off of an old leather glove and place it over the rod before I push the casings out. Saved my palm from destruction and I didn't want to have it reamed, it's older than I am and it's a very good shooter. Some ammo will probably eject better than others.

 

[woodsltc]

Nice M17-6.....that version of the K22 is one of my favorites.

Thanks for sharing.

Don

 

[M29since14]

It was stuck, a light tap seemed more prudent that a hard push.

You know, on second thought, with the new style extractors it probably doesn't much matter. Anyway, that's a nice looking K22 you've found. I have to admit - I'm envious. Unfortunately for me, I'm not envious enough to pay the $1200-$1500 that a nice one of those often commands. I'll keep looking and maybe some day...

Enjoy your new revolver.

 

[robvasi]

You know, on second thought, with the new style extractors it probably doesn't much matter. Anyway, that's a nice looking K22 you've found. I have to admit - I'm envious. Unfortunately for me, I'm not envious enough to pay the $1200-$1500 that a nice one of those often commands. I'll keep looking and maybe some day...

Enjoy your new revolver.

Your price estimate is accurate.

Could the ejector rod have been tight because the gun was new and had never been fired, thus no lubricant? The next few days will tell. I will shoot it at the range.

I enjoyed shooting it.

 

[Green Frog]

I have a great personal love for the K-22. Mine is considerably older than yours and the barrel is lighter (a 1948 vintage with narrow rib) but the blood line is there and "blood will tell."

As for your extraction problems, I would first make sure the chambers and extractor star (underneath as well as on the surface) are scrupulously clean, then dry before shooting it. Try some different brands and grades of ammo, and avoid those with heavily waxed bullets. Finally, if sticking continues you will have to decide whether some polishing or even reaming is necessary and you want to do it on your classic old gun. Personally I don't like any gun that doesn't work as it should, so I would have to have it reamed if that's what it took, but that's just me.

BTW, there are a bunch of threads on this and the Gunsmithing forum of this site about this very problem. Your Model 17 is not unique!

Froggie

 

[Hillbilly77]

Congrats.

I chased a 17-6 for 2 or 3 years before I finally got one.
It's easily one of my most favorite guns.

These are the pictures the seller sent to me when I bought it.
They are better than any pictures that I've taken of it.

 

[M29since14]

Sticky extraction of .22 empties has never bothered me, but I wouldn't want to have to tap on or push the extractor rod with such force that you could damage it and/or the extractor. As was said, thorough cleaning and maybe a different type of ammo should solve the problem. I'd reserve polishing/reaming as an absolute last choice. None of my K22s have ever extracted like .38 wadcutters, but I'd be loathe to ream one, too.

 

[robvasi]

I have a great personal love for the K-22. Mine is considerably older than yours and the barrel is lighter (a 1948 vintage with narrow rib) but the blood line is there and "blood will tell."

As for your extraction problems, I would first make sure the chambers and extractor star (underneath as well as on the surface) are scrupulously clean, then dry before shooting it. Try some different brands and grades of ammo, and avoid those with heavily waxed bullets. Finally, if sticking continues you will have to decide whether some polishing or even reaming is necessary and you want to do it on your classic old gun. Personally I don't like any gun that doesn't work as it should, so I would have to have it reamed if that's what it took, but that's just me.

BTW, there are a bunch of threads on this and the Gunsmithing forum of this site about this very problem. Your Model 17 is not unique!

Froggie

Took it to the range on Thursday and the extractor worked as it should. No sticking;

 

[tombstone2000]

I joined the club today. Can't wait to get it to the range.

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