S&W 617

Classic12 · December 26, 2022, 02:06 PM

So I’ve had a 6" S&W 17-6 for some years now, and have been lusting for the stainless version. I saw several for sale in the last 12 months, all 6" but felt they were priced too high.

Then a week ago I saw an ad from a private seller for a 4", first time I ever saw one for sale. Similar high price but for the rarer 4" version. Met the seller, haggled a bit and came home with it after forking out $ 950.-

Packed Septembre 14, 1990

Grips dated September 8, 1990

Classic12 · December 26, 2022, 02:08 PM

Quick range trip 25 m indoor

The pair

BeornLS · December 27, 2022, 09:29 AM

Beautiful 617!

CommandoX · December 30, 2022, 01:35 PM

I have one in 6". I love that thing.

Enjoy the two!

AzShooter · December 30, 2022, 01:37 PM

I've got the 6 and 4 inch 617. The 6 inch gets used more often but I'm starting to like the 4 for speed shooting steel plates.

41 Magnum · December 31, 2022, 09:03 PM

I saw the 617 4" 10 shot before production at the shot show. I called S&W immediately when I got home, & let them know I'd be the first in line to buy one as soon as they were shipped to my dealer here in central Pa.

A little while later I got a call from a lady at S&W telling me that they were on the way to my location.

I was at the shop when he opened the shipment !! A decision I have never regretted !! I fitted a pair of the older S&W target grips to it, & put the rubber ones in storage right away ! The 617-10 is a round butt, & my grips were for a square butt, so I had to make a fitted filler for the back strap cutout. Also, being the first run, "no lock".
I would not trade it or sell it ever !!! I really do love that revolver, and carry it more often than any other pistol I own, mostly loaded with Winchester Silvertips nearly all the time now. perfect for all around fun shooting !!

smee78 · January 1, 2023, 09:19 AM

Nice addition to the collection, I do enjoy a 4-inch barrel over a 6-inch and the stainless makes it a pretty-looking gun.

I have a pre-17 for my 6-inch needs and found a model 18 for my 4-inch barrel length.

41 Magnum · January 3, 2023, 07:47 AM

It's been a while since I've had time to be on the many old sites I used to join in most every day. When I was active, there were a few sites that allowed me to store & post my photo's. I no longer have a host site for uploading photos. How do you post photos on the websites now ??

Jim

December 26, 2022, 02:06 PM	#1
Classic12 Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2020 Posts: 696	S&W 617 So I’ve had a 6" S&W 17-6 for some years now, and have been lusting for the stainless version. I saw several for sale in the last 12 months, all 6" but felt they were priced too high. Then a week ago I saw an ad from a private seller for a 4", first time I ever saw one for sale. Similar high price but for the rarer 4" version. Met the seller, haggled a bit and came home with it after forking out $ 950.- Packed Septembre 14, 1990 Grips dated September 8, 1990

December 30, 2022, 01:35 PM	#4
CommandoX Member Join Date: February 2, 2011 Location: The Land of Cheese n' Beer Posts: 95	I have one in 6". I love that thing. Enjoy the two! __________________ When in doubt, empty the mag.

December 31, 2022, 09:03 PM	#6
41 Magnum Member Join Date: August 31, 2010 Location: Central Pa. Posts: 66	I saw the 617 4" 10 shot before production at the shot show. I called S&W immediately when I got home, & let them know I'd be the first in line to buy one as soon as they were shipped to my dealer here in central Pa. A little while later I got a call from a lady at S&W telling me that they were on the way to my location. I was at the shop when he opened the shipment !! A decision I have never regretted !! I fitted a pair of the older S&W target grips to it, & put the rubber ones in storage right away ! The 617-10 is a round butt, & my grips were for a square butt, so I had to make a fitted filler for the back strap cutout. Also, being the first run, "no lock". I would not trade it or sell it ever !!! I really do love that revolver, and carry it more often than any other pistol I own, mostly loaded with Winchester Silvertips nearly all the time now. perfect for all around fun shooting !! __________________ I have gotten smarter as I've aged, . . . . . . . . No, Really !!!

January 1, 2023, 09:19 AM	#7
smee78 Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,918	Nice addition to the collection, I do enjoy a 4-inch barrel over a 6-inch and the stainless makes it a pretty-looking gun. I have a pre-17 for my 6-inch needs and found a model 18 for my 4-inch barrel length. __________________ We know exactly where one cow with Mad-cow-disease is located, among the millions and millions of cows in America, but we haven't got a clue where thousands of illegal immigrants and terrorists are

January 3, 2023, 07:47 AM	#8
41 Magnum Member Join Date: August 31, 2010 Location: Central Pa. Posts: 66	It's been a while since I've had time to be on the many old sites I used to join in most every day. When I was active, there were a few sites that allowed me to store & post my photo's. I no longer have a host site for uploading photos. How do you post photos on the websites now ?? Jim __________________ I have gotten smarter as I've aged, . . . . . . . . No, Really !!!

December 26, 2022, 02:08 PM	#2
Classic12 Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2020 Posts: 696	Quick range trip 25 m indoor The pair

December 27, 2022, 09:29 AM	#3
BeornLS Member Join Date: October 26, 2005 Location: The Lone Star State Posts: 52	Beautiful 617!

December 30, 2022, 01:37 PM	#5
AzShooter Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2006 Location: Surprise, Az. Posts: 766	I've got the 6 and 4 inch 617. The 6 inch gets used more often but I'm starting to like the 4 for speed shooting steel plates.