M1917 revolver

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Does anyone have any experience with this revolver in 45acp? are the new reproduction any good or just pricey? how do the orginal ww1 and ww2 compare? Are moon clips needed to shoot 45acp, and can 45 auto rim work in them also?

 

[NAA]

I've had a WWI era S&W revolver in .45 ACP / .45 Auto Rim as well as a S&W Model 25-5 target in the same. The old Smiths had a very long action trigger pull, plus the sites were fixed. The 25-2 had the modern "N" frame action and had an adjustable rear site. As well the barrel on the 25-2 was heavier than the old one. Needed moon clips of some sort to reliably shoot .45ACP. The .45 Auto Rim shot very well in them as well. I don't have either now, though.

I have handled but not shot the new S&W revolvers meant to be the 'repro' of the M1917 wheelgun. Personally, I was not too impressed with the fit & finish compared to the real deal revolvers of yesteryear. And yeah, they are pricey.

NAA.

 

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ok, so when i find an old one than, lol had the opertunity twice last year, just did not have the money.

 

[dan belisle]

I've had both the Colt and S&W 1917's, still have a S&W. Good guns. The Colt is a little bigger then the S&W, need large hands to shoot it well. Mine all work with or without moon/halfmoon clips. Just tougher to get the brass out. - dan

 

[NAA]

Does anyone have any experience with this revolver in 45acp? are the new reproduction any good or just pricey? how do the orginal ww1 and ww2 compare? Are moon clips needed to shoot 45acp, and can 45 auto rim work in them also?

Never mind the M1917..... This is the .45ACP wheelgun you should get:

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=405015

NAA.

 

[kjohn]

I have one those old "Brazil" jobs. 1935, I think. It is essentially the Model 1917. With "moon" clips, they work great, and are fun to shoot. Mine is definitely not of "collector" quality.

 

[Brutus]

Never mind the M1917..... This is the .45ACP wheelgun you should get:

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=405015

NAA.

I have the Brazilian 1937 & the 25-2.

I wholeheartedly recommend the S&W 25-2 as NAA says.
Just for the better sights alone are reason enough.

 

[dan belisle]

As I mentioned, I have a 1917. Had a 1937 but sold it. Ditto the 1950. Still have a 1955 and a 25-2. Great guns, but the 1917 typifies the tough combat revolver in a real caliber. - dan

 

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Nice guns in those pics, but i am more of a tradionelst in some ways,