Would You Sell A S&W Model 17-8 To Buy An Earlier Model 17?

Joe_Pike · October 2, 2012, 08:12 PM

I bought a used S&W model 17-8 in the box three or four years ago. It's the one with the bead blast finish and the aluminum 10 shot cylinder. I bought it on a whim because I never see blued model 17s in my area and it wasn't a bad price at the time.

Now, I'm thinking I would like to have a nice blued model 17 or 18. I would have to buy it online as I never see them here and I would have to sell or trade something to do it, probably the 17-8.

I know it's up to me, but I'm just curious to know what some of you would do.

highpower3006 · October 2, 2012, 08:28 PM

I'd sell it in a New York minute in order to buy an earlier Model 17, but only if I was looking to buy a five screw model.

Here's a little something to whet your appetite: 1948 one line K22 Masterpiece.

Winchester_73 · October 2, 2012, 08:38 PM

I probably would if I could only have one. The price of early 17s and K-22s is going up up up My newest is a 17-3. 4 of these are K-22s.

Redhawk5.5+P+ · October 4, 2012, 04:20 AM

Do it, it's broke, and you need to fix it!

Hal · October 4, 2012, 07:39 AM

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Would You Sell A S&W Model 17-8 To Buy An Earlier Model 17?

Yep - 10 times faster than it took me to type this...
I despised my 617 10 shot w/it's cheap crap looking frosted sstainless steel finish.
I dumped it w/in a short period of time after buying it.

I stumbled onto a nice pair of older 17's not too long after that.

Where abouts are you located?
I've been thinking of selling the 17's since I don't use them at all.

Belve · October 4, 2012, 08:17 AM

yes!!!!!! as long as the older one is in good shape.

JimPage · October 4, 2012, 09:03 AM

I have a K22 from the early 1930 - 1935 according to the serial number. It's the best trigger I have ever tried and it is nail driver. (As much as a 22lr will drive a nail

Has some holster wear on the end of the barrel, a few spots of wear from past rust, Love that gun, but it's about time to sell, I think.

WIL TERRY · October 4, 2012, 12:03 PM

ABSOLUTELY NOT !!! I want 'em both and i will do that needed to assure I have 'em both.

BigJimP · October 4, 2012, 12:47 PM

Yes, if I had to ....I'd sell the 10 shot ...and look for a nice model 18 4" ...

Sharpsdressed Man · October 4, 2012, 09:54 PM

I have perfectly beautiful 1948 K22, but recentl;y got an oppportunity to buy a 1953 version that has some light rust and pinprick pitting here and there, with some additona bluing wear. Still solid as a rock, and found it to be even more accurate than the older one. It has now become my favorite .22, as I can take it anywhere and not worry about scarring up a pristine gun. I heartily recommend finding a slightly used, older one, so you can do the same, and shoot the hell out of it.

22-rimfire · October 7, 2012, 12:17 AM

Kind of a tough decision for me. I would lean toward somehow keeping what you have and getting a Model 18. I find that I simply shoot the 4" revolvers more.

October 2, 2012, 08:12 PM	#1
Joe_Pike Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2010 Posts: 729	Would You Sell A S&W Model 17-8 To Buy An Earlier Model 17? I bought a used S&W model 17-8 in the box three or four years ago. It's the one with the bead blast finish and the aluminum 10 shot cylinder. I bought it on a whim because I never see blued model 17s in my area and it wasn't a bad price at the time. Now, I'm thinking I would like to have a nice blued model 17 or 18. I would have to buy it online as I never see them here and I would have to sell or trade something to do it, probably the 17-8. I know it's up to me, but I'm just curious to know what some of you would do. __________________ Stay Groovy

October 2, 2012, 08:38 PM	#3
Winchester_73 Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2008 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 2,598	I probably would if I could only have one. The price of early 17s and K-22s is going up up up My newest is a 17-3. 4 of these are K-22s. __________________ Winchester 73, the TFL user that won the west

October 4, 2012, 09:03 AM	#7
JimPage Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2010 Location: Rome, NY Posts: 570	I have a K22 from the early 1930 - 1935 according to the serial number. It's the best trigger I have ever tried and it is nail driver. (As much as a 22lr will drive a nail Has some holster wear on the end of the barrel, a few spots of wear from past rust, Love that gun, but it's about time to sell, I think. __________________ Jim Page Cogito, ergo armatum sum

October 2, 2012, 08:28 PM	#2
highpower3006 Senior Member Join Date: July 30, 2011 Posts: 221	I'd sell it in a New York minute in order to buy an earlier Model 17, but only if I was looking to buy a five screw model. Here's a little something to whet your appetite: 1948 one line K22 Masterpiece.

October 4, 2012, 04:20 AM	#4
Redhawk5.5+P+ Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2012 Location: NV Posts: 743	Do it, it's broke, and you need to fix it!

October 4, 2012, 08:17 AM	#6
Belve Member Join Date: October 2, 2012 Posts: 57	yes!!!!!! as long as the older one is in good shape.

October 4, 2012, 12:03 PM	#8
WIL TERRY Senior Member Join Date: July 7, 2000 Location: BLACK HILLS Posts: 986	ABSOLUTELY NOT !!! I want 'em both and i will do that needed to assure I have 'em both.

October 4, 2012, 12:47 PM	#9
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 9,961	Yes, if I had to ....I'd sell the 10 shot ...and look for a nice model 18 4" ...

October 4, 2012, 09:54 PM	#10
Sharpsdressed Man Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2009 Posts: 855	I have perfectly beautiful 1948 K22, but recentl;y got an oppportunity to buy a 1953 version that has some light rust and pinprick pitting here and there, with some additona bluing wear. Still solid as a rock, and found it to be even more accurate than the older one. It has now become my favorite .22, as I can take it anywhere and not worry about scarring up a pristine gun. I heartily recommend finding a slightly used, older one, so you can do the same, and shoot the hell out of it.

October 7, 2012, 12:17 AM	#11
22-rimfire Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 4,331	Kind of a tough decision for me. I would lean toward somehow keeping what you have and getting a Model 18. I find that I simply shoot the 4" revolvers more.