imschur Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 For some reason I keep going to the S&W site and looking these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microgunner Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 I've owned two. A 617 4" six shot and a 617 8.375" six shot and both were beautiful revolvers.The 8.375" had very tight chambers that required cleaning every 20-30 rounds before the empties began sticking.I now own three k framed .22lr revolvers and all three shoot rings around the 617s.A mod 17 8.375" a mod 17 6" and a mod 18 4".The barrels are just too heavy on the 617s IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted May 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 I have a 686 with th 8 3/8 that I just love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microgunner Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 The 617 8.375" is even heavier than the L-framed 8.375" I believe because of the tiny bore in the full profile barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted May 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 ill bet. Remember the Freedom Arms .22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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