did S&W make a a .22LR companion revolver to match their 586/686?
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easyrider604
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I always thought the 610 was chambered for the 10mm/S&W 40
My bad 617
That's correct--there are no L-framed .22's. It would be an awfully bulky frame for a .22. A K-framed .22 with a full-lug barrel, like this 17-5 I used to own, could pass for a 586 or 686 unless you look awfully close, though (well, unless you looked down the barrel!).
The later K frame 22 revolvers (full lug) will work just fine as a training aid for 586/686 users. The grips are the same size, and the extra weight from the 22 barrel brings the weight up very close to the 586/686 guns. - dan
Believe it or not, the 6" 10-shot 617 actually weighs one ounce more than the 6" 686 (45 oz vs. 44 oz.) due to the smaller bore.
That's correct--there are no L-framed .22's. It would be an awfully bulky frame for a .22. A K-framed .22 with a full-lug barrel, like this 17-5 I used to own, could pass for a 586 or 686 unless you look awfully close, though (well, unless you looked down the barrel!).
That's one sweet looking revolver. Yours?
It does look nice doesn't it? It used to be mine but I traded it a couple of years ago. I found it not that well-balanced, to be honest--too muzzle heavy. I'm much happier with my Browning Challenger.
You'd think so but I had that one on the EE asking $450 a couple of years ago with no offers for a month. It does seem, though, they're making a comeback, maybe.
