Smith & Wesson 617 4"

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Posted: 4/8/2019 3:11:24 PM EDT

Hello,

Im thinking of getting a S&W 617 4". What is your thoughts, good ,bad, ect. I really want to know what you guys think of them. LGS can get me one here for 680.00+Uncle Sams fee. Ive never owned a double action 22lr, Ive only had Ruger single six and MkII and I love them. My local range has just started a rim-fire challenge thinking of trying it out.
Thanks

Posted: 4/8/2019 3:14:38 PM EDT

[#1]

Great guns, good price IMO. People will prefer the pre lock guns, but the newer production lock guns have the same level of quality to my eye. I personally prefer the 4 inch guns and would probably pick it up if I was in the market for one.

Grabagun has them for $652 shipped if that saves you sales tax at all.

Posted: 4/8/2019 3:15:54 PM EDT

[#2]

They are awesome! You’ll likely enjoy the heck out of it

Posted: 4/8/2019 3:32:46 PM EDT

[#3]

I have the 6" version.

Very good quality and accurate.

Highly recommend

Posted: 4/8/2019 4:23:58 PM EDT

[#4]

Great revolver. I’ve had 4” and 6”. I prefer the 4” since it balances better. Speedbeez speedloaders work great too.

Posted: 4/8/2019 4:43:06 PM EDT

[#5]

I have one (pre-lock) and it is excellent. Shoots great.

Posted: 4/8/2019 5:28:45 PM EDT

[#6]

A definite vote for the 617 4"
One of my favorite and most shot pistols.

Posted: 4/8/2019 5:33:26 PM EDT

[#7]

A friend of mine has one and it is a great shooter, he uses his in steel challenge. I have the older non lug barrel 17 in blue. If they made this in blue I would have one. ( they did make a blued 10-shot for just a few years but they are very rare ) I much prefer blue and no lug but they never made a non lug blued 10 shot

Posted: 4/8/2019 5:58:21 PM EDT

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A friend of mine has one and it is a great shooter, he uses his in steel challenge. I have the older non lug barrel 17 in blue. If they made this in blue I would have one. ( they did make a blued 10-shot for just a few years but they are very rare ) I much prefer blue and no lug but they never made a non lug blued 10 shot

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I also have a M18 in addition to my 617. I also prefer the non-lugged barrel and wish they made a M18 in stainless. Both of mine are 6-shot, a 10-shot would be cool too.

Posted: 4/9/2019 2:30:25 PM EDT

[#9]

Well guys I've bit the bullet. Ordered one this morning.. Says should be here Thursday, i'll keep you posted and pics.

Posted: 4/10/2019 9:06:19 AM EDT

[#10]

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I have a 6 inch with a red dot. It a great shooter. The second pic is of the scoring legend on a silhouette I shot at from our 50 yard line, this was using plain ole federal 22

Posted: 4/12/2019 8:33:54 PM EDT

[#11]

I went with the 6" and installed the Apex hammer as I never shoot single action. Love the gun.

The best accessory for this is the Speed Beez loading block, makes all the difference in having fun at the range.

https://www.speedbeez.com/product/speed-beez-smith-wesson-617-10-shot-speedloader-loading-block-case-value-pack-gold/?utm_source=TPA%20On%20Google%20Shopping&utm_campaign=TPA%20Shopping&utm_medium=cpc&product_partition_id=454364715825&product_id=woocommerce_gpf_14374&device=m&loc_physical_ms=9011071&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIu6uoo-nL4QIVAkwNCh055AyBEAQYASABEgLUYPD_BwE

Posted: 4/12/2019 10:22:20 PM EDT

[#12]

Fantastic guns! Find a pre lock.

Posted: 4/13/2019 10:36:15 AM EDT

[#13]

Got my setup in yesterday!!! Hope to shoot this weekend.

Ive always wanted one of these, Thanks for all your input..

Posted: 4/13/2019 10:50:36 AM EDT

[#14]

I have a pre lock 10rd 617 and it's so much fun, love shooting it in the yard with Colbris(sp)

Wasn't sure if I would like the 10rd but I really do.

Have quite a few k22s and I'd say they are one my favorite wheel guns to shoot.

Congrats on your new 617

Posted: 5/31/2019 6:41:38 PM EDT

[#15]

I have a prelock 17 six inch, 17 four inch and a 617 six inch. All are six shot guns....I love them ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL.

Posted: 6/2/2019 11:29:36 AM EDT

[#16]

I have a pre loc 10 shot 6", probably my favorite gun to shoot. It runs absolutely flawless with everything I throw at it. Just leave the stock trigger and springs alone. They tend to get a little more picky on ammo when the trigger starts to get lightened up. And that is a pretty fair price, dealer cost at the moment is $645 plus the ride. Do it, you will not be unhappy!

Posted: 6/5/2019 4:08:57 AM EDT

[#17]

My wife gave this one to me for my birthday a long time ago.
Probably my favorite .22 revolver.

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Posted: 7/7/2019 6:46:27 AM EDT

[#18]

I really do need to get a 617, such a sweet looking revolver and 22lr is fun to shoot.

Posted: 7/7/2019 7:30:11 AM EDT

[#19]

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617-1
Very accurate.......
That old Tasco red dot has been on a bunch of pistols and just won't die....it's bulky and heavy compared to newest technology ,but it still works.

Posted: 7/7/2019 6:28:10 PM EDT

[#20]

I have a 617-6, beautiful gun. Scary accurate. 4”.
Smoothed up the internals, 13lb rebound spring, it’s a dream to shoot. I did have to send it back for timing and to get a forcing cone cut. No big deal, had it back within 2 weeks. Came back absolutely perfect. Gave it a light buff with flitz to make it look like a oem 1980’s polish job, cases were getting hard to eject after 60 rounds, reamed the cylinder with a piloted cylinder 22lr finish reamer my Manson saami spec.
Cannot wait to shoot it after I reamed it.
I do have a raptor mount for a deltapoint pro but I’m waiting for a deal on it.

It is the most favorite gun that I own. Hands down.

Posted: 12/17/2019 11:52:55 PM EDT

[#21]

Great guns. Mine is circa 1995.

Posted: 12/18/2019 12:58:05 PM EDT

[#22]

I have the -2 version, with the alloy cylinder. You don't see those much these days for whatever reason. Mine is the 6" bbl.

Posted: 12/18/2019 1:20:10 PM EDT

[#23]

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I have the 6" version.

Very good quality and accurate.

Highly recommend

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Posted: 12/20/2019 11:35:06 PM EDT

[#24]

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I have a pre lock 10rd 617 and it's so much fun, love shooting it in the yard with Colbris(sp)

Wasn't sure if I would like the 10rd but I really do.

Have quite a few k22s and I'd say they are one my favorite wheel guns to shoot.

Congrats on your new 617

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I have a nice older Smith & Wesson Model K-22 Combat Masterpiece .22 LR. Super Sweet Trigger.

Posted: 12/21/2019 12:00:21 AM EDT

[#25]

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I have the 6" version.

Very good quality and accurate.

Highly recommend

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Posted: 1/22/2020 2:02:01 PM EDT

[#26]

I just picked up a used -6 with the 4" barrel for $550. It looks like it's barely been shot. I'm sitting around waiting for the 4473 to clear.

Posted: 2/2/2020 9:13:27 PM EDT

[#27]

I just bought a 6 inch. The trigger is a little heavy, but I think it will break in. Mine is a tack driver.

Posted: 3/2/2020 9:43:01 PM EDT

[#28]

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I also have a M18 in addition to my 617. I also prefer the non-lugged barrel and wish they made a M18 in stainless. Both of mine are 6-shot, a 10-shot would be cool too.

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This is what you seek....

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Posted: 3/2/2020 11:33:46 PM EDT

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This is what you seek....

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I also have a M18 in addition to my 617. I also prefer the non-lugged barrel and wish they made a M18 in stainless. Both of mine are 6-shot, a 10-shot would be cool too.

This is what you seek....

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/16749/617MtnGun_jpg-1299538.JPG

Yep, exactly. I wasn’t aware that model ever existed.

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