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General Category => Security & Survival => Topic started by: zanedclark on December 12, 2018, 11:09:05 AM

Title: Smith 617 .22lr
Post by: zanedclark on December 12, 2018, 11:09:05 AM
Does anyone have experience with the Smith k-frame 617 .22 lr?

z
Title: Re: Smith 617 .22lr
Post by: JohnyMac on December 12, 2018, 03:28:29 PM
Nope sorry Z.
Title: Re: Smith 617 .22lr
Post by: CJS06 on December 12, 2018, 03:37:08 PM
Great guns. The K frame allows for a 10rd cylinder. The K frame is also crazy over built for the loads of a .22lr.  I prefer Smith revolvers blued, but the Stainless 617 is good for cleaning after shooting dirty .22lr.

Chris

Title: Re: Smith 617 .22lr
Post by: zanedclark on December 12, 2018, 04:20:13 PM
Thanks CJS06,

I have seen a couple videos that show problems with the 617 locking up.  Have you had any problems with reliability?
z
Title: Re: Smith 617 .22lr
Post by: Nemo on December 12, 2018, 07:14:21 PM
Although I am a Colt fan through and through and through, I would go with a S&W no problem.

Nemo

from their website.

https://www.smith-wesson.com/firearms/model-617 (https://www.smith-wesson.com/firearms/model-617)

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Overview

The K-Frame revolver is one of the most important innovations in Smith & Wesson history and was built specifically to handle the .38 S&W Special cartridge. Since its introduction in 1899, the K-Frame has been a favorite for military and police professionals as well as target shooters and enthusiasts. Today's K-Frame is available in .22 LR, .357 Magnum and .38 S&W Special.


ALL BACKED BY OUR SMITH & WESSON LIFETIME SERVICE POLICY.
Availability subject to applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.
Title: Re: Smith 617 .22lr
Post by: CJS06 on December 12, 2018, 08:55:57 PM
Thanks CJS06,

I have seen a couple videos that show problems with the 617 locking up.  Have you had any problems with reliability?
z

The only time I have come across a lockup problem was a result of owner abuse.  The shop I gunsmith for sells them fairly regularly and we have had no issues. As Nemo points out , S&W has a very good warranty and they are very responsive.......if you did happen to have an issue.  Taurus revolvers are a whole separate ball of wax when it comes to warranty issues.

Chris
Title: Re: Smith 617 .22lr
Post by: zanedclark on December 13, 2018, 11:34:49 AM
Thanks CJS06,

z