Colt Diamondback vs S&W Model 17

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I would like a .22 lr revolver and have long admired these two pieces, already owning their .357 magnum big brothers in the form of the 586 and Python. I would appreciate opinions on these pistols re accuracy, reliability, etc. I know that the Diamondback is much more scarce than the 17 or 617.

Many thanks!
 
I have a Python, four Diamondbacks, a 17, a 27 and a 28, as well as a couple of 19's (and assorted other revolvers). Most Diamondbacks I've owned have been good shooting revolvers, although certainly no better then my 17. I guess you should try them and see what feels best for you. Personally, I prefer the Diamondbacks. FWIW - dan
 
Was the Diamondback available with a 6" barrel? What would be a reasonable price for one in excellent condition?
 
There is a very nice .22 Diamondback (blued, 6 inches) on sale at P&D in Edmonton for $650 CDN. I now think I can't afford it, but it is a beauty.
 
A like new Diamondback .22 would worth more than that. I am going to buy it for 650 but it is not on the website. I know it is more collectable than a Python especially in .22. It even worth 25 % more than a DIAMONDBACK in . 38 according to the Blue book in the States.
 
I have a 17-6. A real nice looking and balanced gun and a real nice shooter.

Shooting DA, the cylinder always predictably stops positive in single action mode on every chamber.

I sure would like to take it out and look for partridge in the fall. :(

Mine is a keeper. :)
 
S&W Model 18

guninhand said:
Don't pass up a S&W Mdl 18, the combat masterpiece, in .22lr. As accurate as any 17.
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I had a sweet Model 18 4" a number of years ago when I was also doing a lot of shooting with a Model 10 4" .38 Special. The Model 18 made an excellent plinker and great for 'econo' practice since .22lrs are 'cheaper' than centerfire ammo. My Model 18 was very accurate, too. Dang, shoulda never sold her! :(
 
I have a Diamondback and a 617, the 617 does not look as pretty but has a much nicer double action and a slightly lighter single action. Unless you are a die hard Colt fan I would recommend the S&W over the Diamondback.
 
Before S&W used model numbers for their revolvers, they had names and designations. The K-22 refers to a K frame revolver chambered for .22 LR. There was the K-22 Target Masterpiece and the K-22 Combat Masterpiece. The Target Masterpiece became the M17 under the new model numbers and the Combat masterpiece became the M18. Similarily the M&P became the M10 and the K38 Target Masterpiece became the M14 and the K38 Combat Masterpiece was renamed as the M15.
This is just the tip of the iceberg here, but covers the essentials anyway.

Pat
 
coyote tech 421 said:
Before S&W used model numbers for their revolvers, they had names and designations. The K-22 refers to a K frame revolver chambered for .22 LR. There was the K-22 Target Masterpiece and the K-22 Combat Masterpiece. The Target Masterpiece became the M17 under the new model numbers and the Combat masterpiece became the M18. Similarily the M&P became the M10 and the K38 Target Masterpiece became the M14 and the K38 Combat Masterpiece was renamed as the M15.
This is just the tip of the iceberg here, but covers the essentials anyway.

Pat
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Ahh, thanks for the explanation. It all makes sense now.
 
I had a 17-4 which I sold to a friend when I purchased a 17-3. The 17-3 is an exceptionally nice gun with wide target trigger and hammer. Got it from a retired friend that purchased it new around 1970 and had put one box of shells through it.

I've only ever held and shot one Colt Diamondback and while a nice gun I prefer the S&W.

As for the .38/.357 I shot thousands of rounds through a 586 that caused me no problems at all and sold it to buy a 686. Both exceptional guns and a pleasure to shoot. My Python sits on the shelf most of the time - beautifull gun but usually the 686 or scoped K-38 get the range time.

Had a model 66 that I liked but sold to a friend. Very nice gun but I like the extra weight of the 686.
 
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