Smith&Wesson Model 617 Revolver
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I have one and it's accurate and reliable. I bought mine from a dealer via telephone because the local stores didn't have any 6 shot models in stock but I'd recommend you buy it from a local store so you can visually inspect it before you buy it because my 617 has some finish blemishes that are considered 'normal' by S&W. I saw the blemishes at a store I would've surely requested to see different one.
Just about?? It's a revolver, of course it'll eat any type of ammo.
A K17 in usable condition in the $300 would not stay listed for more than about 3 minutes before it was scooped up by someone that thought they just won the Lotto. Ones I've seen here on the EE and in a couple of other cases went for more in the mid $400's to $500 range if they were in nice shape.
If you're looking at new I'd suggest you check out the model 63 as well. But it depends on what you want out of shooting such a revolver. For myself I like to feel the gun kick more so the rather massive weight of the 617 at 45'ish oz means there's not going to be much feel to the shot being taken. Meanwhile a model 63 at 29'ish oz is going to feel more like a soft .38 from a K frame going off. A far more desireable sensation for myself. But YMMV as the old saying goes.
If you're looking at new I'd suggest you check out the model 63 as well. But it depends on what you want out of shooting such a revolver. For myself I like to feel the gun kick more so the rather massive weight of the 617 at 45'ish oz means there's not going to be much feel to the shot being taken. Meanwhile a model 63 at 29'ish oz is going to feel more like a soft .38 from a K frame going off. A far more desireable sensation for myself. But YMMV as the old saying goes.
I had a 17 and sold it to a friend. I have a 617. Great gun, a bit on the heavy side. But I shoot a 625, 629 and 627, so for me, the 617 is an acceptable weight.
It is very accurate and reliable. I don't think you can wrong with either a 17 or 617. My .22 cents worth!!!!
It is very accurate and reliable. I don't think you can wrong with either a 17 or 617. My .22 cents worth!!!!
I have a 17-6 (full underlug) and it is beautiful, coutoured wooden grips etc, EXCEPT that it has a large barrel/cylinder gap and might also not be indexed properly. I bought it used (cheap) so am not complaining. Still very accurate.
I am considering sending it to a good revolver smith and have them make it perfect!!!! Total cost would still be much less than a new one, or even a good one one the EE.
I am considering sending it to a good revolver smith and have them make it perfect!!!! Total cost would still be much less than a new one, or even a good one one the EE.
You may be surprised, but 2 brands actually took a double strike to ignite about 20% of the rounds. But thanks for your contribution to the thread.
I picked mine up from a buddy for $500, in very good condition with the condition he gets first rights to buy it if I decide to sell.
