Question(s) on 617 purchase

[95XL883]

Hi Mike,

Like you, I recently came back after an extended shooting absence. For me, the muscle memory did come back the more I shot. Interestingly, it feels even better than it did before.

I've got a model 60 that I put mostly 38 specials through. I was using my old H&R 686 (22 lr) but one of my boys was enjoying shooting so much, he now has it.

I'm also on the lookout for a double action 22. From what I can tell S&W and Taurus are the only makers of new ones. If you want to stay cheap, you might look for an old H&R. I loved my 686 but the two on gunbroker.com right now look pretty sad.

I'm about to suck it up and buy either a used 17, 617 or a Dan Wesson 22. They won't be cheap but I'll enjoy them a lot and eventually one of my kids will get it.

HTH.

 

[myesio]

Hey 883,
As I think about it, at this stage of the game I may be having more issues with eyesight than muscle memory.

I went down the path of looking for a logical substitute for a 617 and still kept coming back to the 617. After listening to the satisfied owners of this piece, I'm pretty much sold. Now it's time to rev up the old lady to the idea.

Mike

 

[95XL883]

Hi Mike,

Know what you mean about the eyes. I painted the front site on my 60 gold. That really helped.

I bid on a Dan Wesson 22 today but bowed out at $590. I'll find something. Good look on your search.