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Zhillsauditor · January 26, 2013, 05:20 PM

Having fired both the SP101 and 617, I'd give a large edge to the 617. However, in the 6" flavor, it is a heavy (and not well balanced IMO) gun. The 4" 617 is better. If you are not set on stainless steel, a model 17 can be had used for a lot less than a new 617 (although usually more than a new SP101).

January 26, 2013, 05:20 PM	#12
Zhillsauditor Senior Member Join Date: October 19, 2008 Posts: 635	Having fired both the SP101 and 617, I'd give a large edge to the 617. However, in the 6" flavor, it is a heavy (and not well balanced IMO) gun. The 4" 617 is better. If you are not set on stainless steel, a model 17 can be had used for a lot less than a new 617 (although usually more than a new SP101).