I just acquired a beautiful S&W 617 and I am pondering mounting a scope or red dot on it. I know it's sacriledge for some but the old eyes aren't what they used to be. Is there a Canadian supplier that might be able to help me out? I know there are a variety available and I would like to buy one here as I wouldn't want to jeopardize "homeland security". TC
Revolver Scope Mount Supplier?
- Thread starter trky chsr
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Heres my 686 wearing Leupold mounts and a Bushnell
Trophy. No gunsmithing required. you will need medium 30mm extenson dual dovetail rings, the base is the same for all the Smiths
Trophy. No gunsmithing required. you will need medium 30mm extenson dual dovetail rings, the base is the same for all the Smiths
easyrider604
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Is the top strap of your 617 drilled and tapped?
You should be able to see 3 holes if you swing out the cylinder and look uner the top strap.
If so I believe the Leupold mount, or a B-Square or Weaver will fit.
My Model 17-3 did not have these drilled and tapped holes so I had a gunsmith do it to fit a Leupold mount. Thing with the Leu is that the scope mounts are fixed in location so you cannot adjust fore and aft.
If you do not have the D and T'd holes, you may want to try an Aimtech type of mount. This is a no-gunsmithing mount that uses an aluminum extrusion that screws onto the right side using the sideplate screws (they come with the mount). IMO, this is the most solild style of scope mount.
The Aimtech on my 686 has never loosened and it also allows you to use the iron sights if necessary.
I don't know if my fears are unfounded but I think that with magnum loads, the screws on a topstrap mounted mount will shear off. But then you only need it for your 617 so that should be strong enough.
You should be able to see 3 holes if you swing out the cylinder and look uner the top strap.
If so I believe the Leupold mount, or a B-Square or Weaver will fit.
My Model 17-3 did not have these drilled and tapped holes so I had a gunsmith do it to fit a Leupold mount. Thing with the Leu is that the scope mounts are fixed in location so you cannot adjust fore and aft.
If you do not have the D and T'd holes, you may want to try an Aimtech type of mount. This is a no-gunsmithing mount that uses an aluminum extrusion that screws onto the right side using the sideplate screws (they come with the mount). IMO, this is the most solild style of scope mount.
The Aimtech on my 686 has never loosened and it also allows you to use the iron sights if necessary.
I don't know if my fears are unfounded but I think that with magnum loads, the screws on a topstrap mounted mount will shear off. But then you only need it for your 617 so that should be strong enough.
I bought one from Weigand Combat a few months ago and had no trouble with Homeland or Customs. Ordered online and I had it in a couple of weeks. Mounted right up on the existing holes with a nice solid recoil lug. Good instructions and videos on his website as well.
Thanks for your replies. The top is drilled and tapped so the mounts you mention will probably fit. My question is where can I buy the pistol mounts? I know most dealers carry Leupold stuff but they probably don't have revolver mounts. TC
I phoned Korth, they had it in stock and sent it to my local shop for me.
