22lr DA Revolver

johNTO said:
For some reason I thought the 617 frame was identical to the 686. I must have read the marketing material incorrectly.
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in most of the comparisons online people compare it to the 686 for weight and feel. The 617 is a K frame, the 686 is an L frame. Different frame size but very similar, the K was originally designed for .38's and some .357 but had some durability issues with .357 so they beefed it up and created the L from my understanding.

I just bought my 617 last Saturday and still waiting on the transfer, so hopefully in the next few days I'll be able to do a side by side comparison.
 
johNTO said:
Mark...interesting idea! But how does someone buy a 12(6) HG to get it converted to restricted class? btw...I'm not 12(6)
For some reason I thought the 617 frame was identical to the 686. I must have read the marketing material incorrectly.
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You buy the 12(6) and have it sent straight to a gunsmith who will do the conversion for you. The seller retains ownership until the new barrel is installed and the gun is re-registered as a restricted with the CFC. The seller then transfers the now restricted handgun to the buyer and the buyer can take possession of the gun.

It took mine 9 months from start to finish, with more than half of that waiting on a bureaucrat in the CFC to rubber stamp the change. You need patience and a seller willing to wait out all the BS as well.


Mark
 
Wow 9 months! Its like giving birth to a new HG...thanks for the info Mark. Worth the wait for something you really want converted to restricted.
Condomboy, looking forward to your review/comparison between the 617 and 686. Pics would be great too :)
 
mmattockx said:
I think the 617 is a K frame, not an L frame. I went the opposite direction. I find the idea of shooting .22LR out of a big, heavy K frame ludicrous, so I bought a 12(6) Model 34 and had a new barrel installed to make it restricted. Total cost was about the same as buying a good condition used 617 off the EE. I now have a sweet S&W .22LR J frame, which suits the small cartridge much better and works ok for my kids' smaller hands.
Mark
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But wouldn't the J frame coil spring trigger pull (both DA and SA) be inferior (heavier, less smooth and crisp) to the flat bar spring trigger pull of a K frame (Model 17 or 617)?
 
Years ago I picked up a Colt Diamondback as it seemed to be an appropriate match for my 357 Python.

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Not too long ago, there was an opportunity to purchase an older production model of the SS Ruger SP-101. Good 'partner' for my GP-100 so I went for it.

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Johnn Peterson...you have some awesome revolvers! If you ever have a weak moment and "need" to sell one of your DA .22lr revolvers ...
 
johNTO said:
Very nice! One is on my must buy list...hopefully they start showing up in Canada again. I also looked at the 617 but like Condomboy said they are scarce right now and a bit pricey even for used. I prefer to spend my $900+ on a centerfire...but that's me.
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I paid less than US MSRP from P&D for my Ruger. Great little revolver. Goes through cartridges like poop through a goose.
Very Accurate and well made.

Take Care

Bob
 
geologist said:
But wouldn't the J frame coil spring trigger pull (both DA and SA) be inferior (heavier, less smooth and crisp) to the flat bar spring trigger pull of a K frame (Model 17 or 617)?
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The K frame does have a sweet trigger, very true. My Model 34 DA isn't as good as a K frame, but the SA is very close if not the same. I plan to change the spring out this winter to see what I can do about the DA pull. It is quite smooth, but heavy compared to a K frame model.


Mark
 
Accuracy Plus in Peterborough had 3 17-2's for $549 each for sale the other day. They wont last at that price. Some in the pictures look like they have Target grips,Hammer & trigger worth checking out...

Rick
 
Thanks for that tidbit of info.

I was looking for an interesting top break revolver, and this one started to pick my interest.

Will pass on H & R.
 
lanis said:
Thanks for that tidbit of info.

I was looking for an interesting top break revolver, and this one started to pick my interest.

Will pass on H & R.
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Don't pass on a nice one, for the right price. They are interesting and well made revolvers. Just don't expect Smith like performance from it.

Everyone should have one top break in their revolver collection, why not make it a 22lr.

I do believe BCRider has one. Perhaps he can comment on his experience with the Sportsman.

M
 
Wonder what was wrong with your H&R?

Had two of those over the years (a 949 and a top that I can't remember the model #)... Both of them were nice shooters, double action was nothing to write home about but the single action was nice/crisp... never actually benched them, but grouping at 20Y were pretty much the same as with any other 22lr revolver.

Should probably have kept the top-break. Ho well, I'm sure I'll stumble across another nice one eventually.
On the plus side, the also can be had for not much $
 
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