S&W model 617

[bigbossman]

I was minding my own business today and wandering about town with some free time on my hands, when on a lark I decided to drop into a local gun shop to see if they had any decent sales going on. There was a S&W 617 in the consignment case that caught my interest, and I had always wanted one so.......

The price was a bit high I thought, so I asked if there was any wiggle room. There was, so I made an offer. The sales clerk consulted the manager, the manager called the consignee, and in short order I was doing the paperwork.

It is a dash-8 so newer, and it has a 4" barrel. I'm pretty happy right now, and can't wait until it is released into my hands:

[Gat Man]

Nice score!

['ol shooter]

I sure like mine, have had it about 4-5 years. I bought a loading block and a couple speed loaders from DS-10 and it makes loading a snap.

https://ds10speed.wordpress.com/ds-10-im-ds-10-impbt/

[Gryff]

I have the same gun that I bought used. Love it, and the real benefit of the gun is that it will eat any .22LR brand. Revolvers usually aren't picky.

[G-Man WC]

Very nice OP.
-g

[b.thomas]

I've had mine for 25 plus years now........probably the best double action .22 ever made. Mine is a six shot and got red dot settin' on top of it.
my old eyes don't do well with open sights these days!

[Wordupmybrotha]

Congrats!

[bergmen]

These are excellent revolvers, I had one for several years. The only thing that bothered me (but does not bother most shooters) was the weight. At 40 oz, it was a real chunk. I ended up selling it and getting a Ruger SP101 8-shot which is 10 oz less. The right weight for me but the Smith felt a lot better in my hands. I should have kept it and bought the Ruger to add to it.

Dan

[stormvet]

These are excellent revolvers, I had one for several years. The only thing that bothered me (but does not bother most shooters) was the weight. At 40 oz, it was a real chunk. I ended up selling it and getting a Ruger SP101 8-shot which is 10 oz less. The right weight for me but the Smith felt a lot better in my hands. I should have kept it and bought the Ruger to add to it.

Dan

Good point Dan, I've decided to add the S&W 63 for when I want a smaller lighter .22 wheel gun.

[trigger945]

Congrats! May you be endlessly happy with it. A sincere wish.

As much as I like revolvers, five rimfires revolvers have come and gone - a High Standard, a Colt and 3 Smiths, one of which was a No Dash 617. I really tried to like them but rimfire revolvers and I do not enjoy each other's company for one reason or another.

[billt]

That one is on my "to buy" list. It will keep my new 10 shot GP-100 .22 company. I love 10 shot .22 revolvers.

[jazman]

Nice one! If you don't mind my asking, what did you talk them down to?

[Wordupmybrotha]

Congrats! May you be endlessly happy with it. A sincere wish.

As much as I like revolvers, five rimfires revolvers have come and gone - a High Standard, a Colt and 3 Smiths, one of which was a No Dash 617. I really tried to like them but rimfire revolvers and I do not enjoy each other's company for one reason or another.

I also have high end rimfire revolvers - S&W 617 and K22 masterpiece from the 50s. I'm contemplating selling them also.

Believe it or not, I like my cheapo Roughrider the best.

[MistyMountain]

Sweet pickup OP. Should definitely be reliable with most any 22lr ammo

[bigbossman]

Nice one! If you don't mind my asking, what did you talk them down to?

$650.

I didn't steal it, but I think it was a fair price.