New 617-6

[bluelund79]

It's tied for my favorite revolver. My only wish would be to reduce the weight just a bit, but only because of my kids. It's extremely accurate, and looks good too.

 

[mikeruns]

Found this today and decided it was time to get one. Replaced the rubber grips with Hogue extreme G10 grips, added the medallions. This should be a great shooter. What do you think of the 617s?

Congratulations!
I think they are wonderful! I have one of the early 617's with a 6" bbl and wish it a 4".... It is very nose heavy but I still enjoy it a lot! I just prefer 4" revolvers and do have a model 18 but will maybe get a 4" 617 one day

 

[wproct]

Love the 617 revolver. This is my 617-1.

 

[challer61]

I have two, both 6". Want to covert one to 4"

 

[627Pro]

The 617-6 is a great gun. I have one with the 4" barrel, and even I can shoot it well. It is my only .22 revolver, and the reason my Ruger Single Ten went to a new owner. I consider the 617-6 to be an "almost twin" to my 627 Pro, and love them both.

 

[prairieviper]

I bought my 617, 6", new in 2016. It is one of my favorite handguns to shoot. I changed the rubber grips to some Ahrend's Retro Combat in Goncalo Alves.

I did have problems right out of the box with light strikes. After a trip back to S&W, all has been well since.