Smith Model 617 22lr

[dmillar74]

Thinking of purchasing the 617 revolver, 10 shot 22lr. I've always wanted a 22lr revolver. Any opinions on this? The 617 is pricey though. Love the quality of my 686 plus.


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[Tyrod]

When they come to pry the gun out of my cold dead fingers, That gun will be my SIG P226. But, my S&W 317 kit gun will be in my pocket.

 

[steamloco76]

Thinking of purchasing the 617 revolver, 10 shot 22lr. I've always wanted a 22lr revolver. Any opinions on this? The 617 is pricey though. Love the quality of my 686 plus.
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I have a 617-6 10 shot and it is a super accurate, fun to shoot revolver. Equal to my older S&W revolvers in accuracy and single action trigger pull too. You will not need another . 22 LR revolver if you buy a 617, though that shouldn't stop you from buying more!

 

[KalamazooKid]

Of the guns I shoot a lot, the 617 w/4" barrel is my favorite. Well balanced and very accurate. Just a joy to shoot! You're going to need a LOT of ammo .....

 

[spdguns]

You will love it!

 

[Capttjk1]

I have a 617 with the 6" barrel. Great weapon, great trigger. It goes with me to every range session. It's well worth the money.

 

[22hipower]

I rarely, as in almost never, buy new guns. With S&W, and most other manufacturers, the older they are the better I like them. The pre 17s/18s and their later model number versions are perfect. That said, I have a no dash four inch 617 that may just be the best of the bunch from a purely fun shooting perspective. And last year I found a 10 shot 617-6 Mountain Gun (ok, made in 2012 even though they didn't show up until last year, so not really "new" but close enough) and it is as well made and fun to shoot as the no dash or the earlier guns for that matter. That's a long ramble I guess to endorse your inclination to buy a new 617. Enjoy.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

 

[CDR_Glock]

I've considered one, strongly, but I always get sidetracked. I ended up going with a 6.5" S&W 500 at the moment. I'll save up a few pennies again soon.


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[AJ]

I have a 17-2 and a 18-7. If either of these ever leaves, I will probably get a 617. Have shot a friends and it is pretty nice.

 

[Big Cholla]

And if you like the 22 WMR, it is really easy to buy another M 617 cylinder and have it fitted to your handgun. Then have that cylinder reamed out to 22 Mag. You will then also have a superbly accurate 22 Mag! .... Every one that I have done has turned out to be at least as accurate at the 22 LR version and a couple have been even more accurate. A win win situation. .......

 

[Paul105]

My 617 w/2x Leupold and with open sights.

In response to a question about accuracy, I shot the 617 at 25 yds with 2x Leupold and 100 yds with 4x Leupold.

I really like this gun and shoot it often. I also have several older M17s which I also like and shoot a lot. As I get older, I find I enjoy/shoot the 22s a lot more.

I say get the 617, I think you'll really like it.

Paul

 

[Boudiepitbull]

Of the guns I shoot a lot, the 617 w/4" barrel is my favorite. Well balanced and very accurate. Just a joy to shoot! You're going to need a LOT of ammo .....

+1 on the SpeedBeez set up! I was just talking about that on another thread. Seems like today is 617 day on the forum!

 

[Ashlander]

I have both a 4" and 6" 617 of recent vintage. Crazy expensive but I love them. If I could keep only one -- the 4" has better balance and the trade-off in sight radius and steadiness (once a heavy gun is steady -- it's steady) is marginal. If I were strictly target shooting rather than just plinking and having fun, I'd keep the 6".

 

[FifthWheel]

I have a 617 with the 6" barrel. Great weapon, great trigger. It goes with me to every range session. It's well worth the money.

I just got one last month. My favorite gun, put 1200rds through already. Always goes to range with me, the others are rotated.

 

[bluelund79]

I have the 4" dash 6 model. Its absolutely one of my favorite guns to shoot. My 12yr old son and my way better half also enjoy shooting it. The speed beez reloaders make it a little easier for them as well. Mine has no issues with anything from bulk ammo to match grade. I really think there are worse buys out there.....

 

[wxl]

Have the 6" and a favorite blaster.

 

[Baggy Wrinkle]

It's unanimous! Do it!

 

[AveragEd]

And if you like the 22 WMR, it is really easy to buy another M 617 cylinder and have it fitted to your handgun. Then have that cylinder reamed out to 22 Mag. You will then also have a superbly accurate 22 Mag! .... Every one that I have done has turned out to be at least as accurate at the 22 LR version and a couple have been even more accurate. A win win situation. .......

I always thought there was a bore diameter difference between the two cartridges.

Anyway, I keep thinking I should procure a no-dash 617 with an 8-3/8" barrel to complete the set but since I shoot the 4" a lot more than the 6", I never found the longer barrel worth going after.

Ed

 

[D Brown]

Model 617

Go for it! You'll love it!

 

[625smith]

Buy the 617 you will enjoy it! Here are two of mine and a bonus 17!