Smith Model 617 Revolver

[michael_aos]

I've been on a revolver kick lately. Don't quite know why.

I think a 6-shot, K-frame, 4" barrel would be ideal. Of course Smith & Wesson doesn't offer that right now.

I'm torn between the 4" 10-shot, and the 6" 6-shot.

Any comments on either?

[JohnTRourke]

Get an older K-17
heck of a lot less money, same basic gun
I like mine a lot. (not as much as the diamondback, but it was a lot less money)

[michael_aos]

Any thoughts on 4" bbl -vs- 6" bbl?

6-shot -vs- 10-shot?

Mike

[michael_aos]

Model: 94SS4
Caliber: .22 S/L/L.R
Capacity: 9
Barrel Length: 4"
Action: DA/SA
Finish: Stainless Steel
Grips: Rubber
Weight: 26.5 oz
Construction: Steel
Frame: Small
Front Sight: Fixed
Rear Sight: Adjustable
Trigger Type: Smooth
Length: 8-3/4"
Width: 1.346"
Height: 4.98"

[JohnTRourke]

Revolvers should have 6
Ordained from above.

Depends on what you want it for.
Target shooting? 6"
Carrying, 4"

The 4" is better balanced (like all revolvers), but the 6" is probably more accurate and looks scarier. :twisted:

[michael_aos]

Revolvers should have 6

The 4" is better balanced

That's my take on both items as well.

So how do I go about getting a 4" 6-shot?

Mike

[JohnTRourke]

Try the gun shops
You'll have to get a model 17, not a 617 (i.e. used), they don't make the 17 anymore
But there are always some around.

[michael_aos]

What about getting a 10-shot 4" and a 6-shot 6".

And then swapping barrels?

Or could I get a 6" 6-shot, and order a 4" barrel for it?

I will look for a Model 17 though. I think that would suit me fine.

Mike

[michael_aos]

FYI, I bought a Model 317 HIVIZ a few years ago, but I just never liked it and wound up trading it in on something else.

[michael_aos]

What would be really cool is a 6-shot ~24oz 4" J-frame in .22.

Or even a ~30oz 4" K-frame 6-shot .22.

Mike