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Posted: 4/22/2024 1:56:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HellifIknow: Colt Cobra .22 I’ve owned used the M617, M63, M317, H&R M999, Hi-Standard Sentinel, plus several S/A’s of various makes. The M617 is heavy. Fine gun just it weighs too much. |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 2:24:12 PM EDT
[Last Edit: backbencher]
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OP, if you want lighter, the front lug can be cut back. I haz Dremel.
 < S&W Warranty Department > Please buy a Ruger. Please buy a Ruger < End transmission > |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 2:26:33 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By XDONX3: H&R 999 sportsman top break revolver. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/243663/IMG_0920_jpeg-3195178.JPG These are great guns. |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 2:39:20 PM EDT
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My vote is 617, but that could be b/c I picked one up with a fiberoptic front sight earlier this year for just $700
 
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Posted: 4/22/2024 2:42:45 PM EDT
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I carry the 63 daily. It is my around the farm gun. It is a great gun. Sometimes I do t switch when I hapead to town, other times I replace it with a 3"60 in the same holster.
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Posted: 4/22/2024 2:53:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jasoncar40: My vote is 617, but that could be b/c I picked one up with a fiberoptic front sight earlier this year for just $700 https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/91056/mvo2utgb-3191201.jpg Things are pretty ridiculous when you say "just $700" for that. Good god, I thought that's what they went for and thought that was about $300 too many. |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 2:56:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bcr308: These are great guns. I’ve wanted one for some time now but haven’t pulled the trigger yet. |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 3:00:47 PM EDT
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I really like my 617 no dash. It is a 6 shot so that slows down the shooting a bit but it is a very well made revolver an extremely accurate.
If it gets dirty, it gets harder to eject the fired rounds. I think they are known for tight chambers. 
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Posted: 4/22/2024 3:04:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 03RN: This is what I want Bunch on gunsinternational.com, but they are approaching $1K |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 3:09:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Action45: If you don’t own one yet I’d go with the 617 of those two choices. In typical GD fashion I’ll suggest an alternative that’s completely different. The Ruger Single Six convertible is a great little gun, and having a .22 magnum cylinder gives you a lot more versatility. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/108967/IMG_1599_jpeg-3195064.JPG but in my experience it is not the firearm if you want to hit anything small. |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 3:12:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Action45: If you don’t own one yet I’d go with the 617 of those two choices. In typical GD fashion I’ll suggest an alternative that’s completely different. The Ruger Single Six convertible is a great little gun, and having a .22 magnum cylinder gives you a lot more versatility. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/108967/IMG_1599_jpeg-3195064.JPG This. My Single-Six Convertible (center) shoots anything that's .22 rimfire, from CB Short and Colibri to both types of .22 magnum. Most versatile gun I own. It's also my number one favorite gun.  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 3:17:54 PM EDT
[Last Edit: chase45]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By warlord: Yep, S&W 617, I think the MSRP is like ~$1,000. I wished I had bought one years ago, when it was way less expensive, I think it was in the ~$600 range. BTw I also have a Colt 22lR Diamondback that is a kick to shoot, no pun intended. Lookin like 900 street price Then theres the 75 dollar kick back right now so thats why I feel I should make a move Expensive .22 blaster no doubt. But I expect it to last a lifetime or two |
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AK, USA
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Posted: 4/22/2024 3:20:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By gardenWeasel: You can have a lot of fun with 617 along with a loading block, a speed loader, and a Bucket o bullets. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/1957/20240318_112805_jpg-3195089.JPG That optics mount is tits. I wonder if it will fit a Taurus model 94... |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 3:20:18 PM EDT
[Last Edit: compuvette]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By chase45: Its really tough for me to decide I feel the 63 is perfect sized However Im trying to bear in mind that I mostly want this for a training aid and the 617 is a K frame which would transfer better for shooting my K and L frame 357 guns But Im having a tough time getting over the fact its heavier  I don't have any of the new ones, but I MUCH prefer the K frame to the J. My Smith 22lr's:  The little 34's just don't shoot as well as the K frames do. My 4" 34 does "OK" but the 18 just kills it. |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 3:22:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dave_Markowitz: Find an old S&W Model 18 Combat Masterpiece.  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 3:34:16 PM EDT
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I was strongly tempted by an 8 3/8" Model 17-3 this past Friday. I could have had it for $1,225 OTD, which is a pretty good deal, but I chose to walk away since I've got a number of long weekend getaways planned for this summer and need to be a little fiscally conservative. Of course that didn't stop me from spending $800, OTD, for a 4" square butt Model 13-3 with original box about an hour later.
This S&W wheel gun addiction is tough. |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 3:39:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SiVisPacem: I was strongly tempted by an 8 3/8" Model 17-3 this past Friday. I could have had it for $1,225 OTD, which is a pretty good deal, but I chose to walk away since I've got a number of long weekend getaways planned for this summer and need to be a little fiscally conservative. Of course that didn't stop me from spending $800, OTD, for a 4" square butt Model 13-3 with original box about an hour later. This S&W wheel gun addiction is tough. Is that really the going rate on these? I've been offered my choice of 17-3's (6-1/2 or 8-3/8) for $750 and both are in very good shape, along with a 617 for $700 or a GP100 4.5" or $650. Maybe I need to quit dragging my feet. @SiVisPacem |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 3:43:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MallNinja531: Is that really the going rate on these? I've been offered my choice of 17-3's (6-1/2 or 8-3/8) for $750 and both are in very good shape, along with a 617 for $700 or a GP100 4.5" or $650. Maybe I need to quit dragging my feet. @SiVisPacem Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MallNinja531: Originally Posted By SiVisPacem: I was strongly tempted by an 8 3/8" Model 17-3 this past Friday. I could have had it for $1,225 OTD, which is a pretty good deal, but I chose to walk away since I've got a number of long weekend getaways planned for this summer and need to be a little fiscally conservative. Of course that didn't stop me from spending $800, OTD, for a 4" square butt Model 13-3 with original box about an hour later. This S&W wheel gun addiction is tough. Is that really the going rate on these? I've been offered my choice of 17-3's (6-1/2 or 8-3/8) for $750 and both are in very good shape, along with a 617 for $700 or a GP100 4.5" or $650. Maybe I need to quit dragging my feet. @SiVisPacem @MallNinja531 While I was hemming and hawing about at least putting it on layaway, I looked up closed auctions on GunBroker and, yeah, that's a pretty good deal, especially when you add in the 3% CC fees, 9.5% sales tax, $25-50 shipping fee, and $50 FFL transfer fee I'd have to pay ordering from GB and having it shipped to me. I may go back later this week and if it's still there, I may put it on layaway, which will give me 90 days to pay it off. |
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TN, USA
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Posted: 4/22/2024 3:46:05 PM EDT
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I have the stainless model 63 that I like. I’d like to get a mix as they are awesome trainers, I like starting people on something with no recoil so we can avoid The Flinch!
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:14:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SiVisPacem: I was strongly tempted by an 8 3/8" Model 17-3 There was some variant of long barrelled 17 at a shop I browsed the other day. Had a note on it saying 4 screw. |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:14:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By deuce_22: Things are pretty ridiculous when you say "just $700" for that. Good god, I thought that's what they went for and thought that was about $300 too many. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By deuce_22: Originally Posted By jasoncar40: My vote is 617, but that could be b/c I picked one up with a fiberoptic front sight earlier this year for just $700 https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/91056/mvo2utgb-3191201.jpg Things are pretty ridiculous when you say "just $700" for that. Good god, I thought that's what they went for and thought that was about $300 too many. Well, it sure beat the $1000 tag on the one at Scheels |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:15:09 PM EDT
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I’ve been thinking over a H&R999. They’re getting harder to find
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:42:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dave_Markowitz: Find an old S&W Model 18 Combat Masterpiece. Best advice yet. |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:53:32 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Windustsearch]
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If you are going to pack it around, the j-frame wins, but will be bitchier if you try speed loaders because the cylinder is very close to the frame. The 3-in barrel is perfect and its what I had in a .357 60-15. Not sure I'd care about the double action trigger pull, I would never use it anyway. I shoot .22 Lr revolvers single action exclusively.
I like the older ones better also, but the new ones should shoot just fine and aren't going to be such a pain to find and buy. I might eventually grab one too, don't feel like packing my heirloom Diamondback around. |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 4/22/2024 6:11:22 PM EDT
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In for the info considering the same, either a Smith 617 or a Ruger GP in 22.
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Posted: 4/22/2024 8:47:44 PM EDT
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Just to whet your appetite for the Model 18 I mentioned upthread, here's my 18-3 with Herrett's.
 Attached FileBut if you want a really nice .22 revolver, find a K-22 Masterpiece. This one was built in 1951.  Attached FileThe grip adapter is modern, from Robertson Trading Post. |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 8:53:07 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bradpierson26]
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Posted: 4/22/2024 8:55:39 PM EDT
[Last Edit: compuvette]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SiVisPacem: I was strongly tempted by an 8 3/8" Model 17-3 this past Friday. I could have had it for $1,225 OTD, which is a pretty good deal, but I chose to walk away since I've got a number of long weekend getaways planned for this summer and need to be a little fiscally conservative. Of course that didn't stop me from spending $800, OTD, for a 4" square butt Model 13-3 with original box about an hour later. This S&W wheel gun addiction is tough. A better pic of my 17-3 and model 41:  The 17 with the 8-3/8” barrel is “laser beam” accurate. It’s no field gun, but it’s a very good target gun. Almost as good as the 41…… If it’s still at your FFL, get it. And @chase45 , if you want, you can shoot any of my guns. The 18 really is perfect. |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 9:03:06 PM EDT
[Last Edit: fxntime]
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My favorite 4'' .22 6 shooters.
 Attached File Attached FileI have older one's but those two just have such nice balance it's hard to not like them. One of my old 17's.  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 9:04:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Clarinath: 617 Super accurate, 10 shots, same weight as the bigger guns so it is plinking/training. |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 9:07:51 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/22/2024 9:33:38 PM EDT
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S&W 617
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Posted: 4/22/2024 9:36:38 PM EDT
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Much prefer my 18 over 617
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Posted: 4/22/2024 9:39:30 PM EDT
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I've always wanted a S&W Model 53. I know it's not a 22LR but there was a conversion kit.
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Posted: 4/22/2024 9:41:45 PM EDT
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Just depends on which gun fits you. My hands are more J-frame, so I went with a 63.
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WA, USA
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Posted: 4/22/2024 9:52:30 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Commando223: This little 9 shot swingout cylinder diamondback sidekick goes to the range with me everytime. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/63506/20240213_155255_jpg-3173786.JPG those remind me of the high standard sentinal, I might have to get one. |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 10:12:11 PM EDT
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The new Colt King Cobra is pretty damn nice. Shown here with an old 6” Diamondback. The KC is 6” but 4” is available.
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Posted: 4/22/2024 10:13:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryI got the 4" version.  Attached FileMay still pick up a 617 4" and/or one of the new Colt King Cobra .22s. |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 4/22/2024 10:45:29 PM EDT
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If you want it for training a full size 357 etc or target. The 617 is without a doubt the one to get.
If you want a 22 revolver get a 63. |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 10:52:12 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By chase45: I havent messed with .22LR in about a decade I find myself looking at .22 revolvers as a training aid to supplement since Im shooting revolvers pretty heavy these days Cant quite decide between Looking at the 617 4" Smith or the 63 3" 617 is more a full sized gun in .22LR where as the 63 is a stainless steel J Frame in .22LR. 617 is 10 shot where as the 63 is 8. The 617 seems to be available locally which means I could atleast have a chance to be picky where as the 63 it seems I would have to order in. Part of me thinks the 617 is the better buy but I cant deny a short smaller .22 being really handy. The 617 as it sits is a few more ounces HEAVIER than my 357 guns and 2 ounces from my 44 magnum. That is somewhat hard for me to swallow. 617= 40 Oz gun 63= 25 oz If they made the 617 with a tapered barrel its exactly what I would want but alas they do not What says the hive? 617 https://external-preview.redd.it/OZ42TUu_Uz3D177e-Uca1y1UJ9wJhEI06B6xITPO6wo.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=8d0aafab661266475d23bd12dc75d12d4a2f5fe8 63 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xFChl_2u3S4/sddefault.jpg After one brick from a double action .22 
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Posted: 4/22/2024 11:24:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By XDONX3: H&R 999 sportsman top break revolver. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/243663/IMG_0920_jpeg-3195178.JPG I have owned probably six of those in my life, used to find them at flea markets and garage sales for cheap. |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 11:41:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By chase45: Its really tough for me to decide I feel the 63 is perfect sized However Im trying to bear in mind that I mostly want this for a training aid and the 617 is a K frame which would transfer better for shooting my K and L frame 357 guns But Im having a tough time getting over the fact its heavier Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By chase45: Originally Posted By 10mmillie: 63 is much more handy. Plus it only gives up two rounds. Its really tough for me to decide I feel the 63 is perfect sized However Im trying to bear in mind that I mostly want this for a training aid and the 617 is a K frame which would transfer better for shooting my K and L frame 357 guns But Im having a tough time getting over the fact its heavier The 63 is the perfect size. 20 |
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Posted: 4/23/2024 12:52:39 AM EDT
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Ruger Single-Six, 4 5/8" convertible and a Ruger Bearcat Shopkeeper. As an aside, my LGS has a S&W Model 51 with the 22 LR. cylinder, price $2.000.00.
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Posted: 4/23/2024 1:14:17 AM EDT
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Widen your options. Check out Heritage's line of ,22 LR/WMR pistoles.
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Posted: 4/23/2024 1:32:31 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dave_Markowitz: Find an old S&W Model 18 Combat Masterpiece. This |
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Posted: 4/23/2024 6:19:57 AM EDT
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617 is my favorite gun out of almost 300 I have owned. I have had it for 18 years and it is simply the most consistent shooting gun I have owned in ANY caliber, and amazingly with ANYy ammo, even the cheap stuff too weak to cycle a semi-auto.
It comes already drilled and tapped adding an optic, and I think the overall weight (mine includes an older Aimpoint) helps me steady it for shooting it better.  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/23/2024 7:27:52 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dave_Markowitz: Find an old S&W Model 18 Combat Masterpiece. ^^^ |
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Posted: 4/23/2024 7:59:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Inquisitive_Spaniard: I’ve been thinking over a H&R999. They’re getting harder to find  Mines been great, Had it since the late 90's. I have a lot of rds thru it. Been very reliable, shoots anything and quite accurate. I had the 4" version I sold to a buddy, Wish I had kept that. |
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Posted: 4/23/2024 8:46:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dave_Markowitz: Just to whet your appetite for the Model 18 I mentioned upthread, here's my 18-3 with Herrett's. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/54763/SW-18-3-Herretts_jpg-3195449.JPG But if you want a really nice .22 revolver, find a K-22 Masterpiece. This one was built in 1951. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/54763/K-22-and-grip-adapter_jpg-3195453.JPG The grip adapter is modern, from Robertson Trading Post. Yeah that would be perfect Even better would be that 18 but stainless I love the classics and have been waiting to run up against one but it simply has not happened locally Ive been wary buying one online that I cant look over real good first. |
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Posted: 4/23/2024 8:47:27 AM EDT
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Well during lunch Im thinking about moseying over and buying that 617 since the consensus is really strong here about it
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