617 Ready For Steel Challenge

AzShooter · March 10, 2021, 06:19 PM

I decided to take my C-More off my 617 and shoot it for the next few weeks in RFPI (Rimfire Pistol Iron) category for Steel Challenge.

Today I fired 300 rounds of Federal BYOB and Remington Golden bullets and only had 2 Failure To Fires so I'm pretty happy. I have a new mainspring on order and that will take care of the FTFs.

I shoot better with my revolvers that I do with my Autos so I'm hoping to get into a higher class. This is a small, only 5 stage match, but if I do well I'll shoot the full SC Match next weekend.

ms6852 · March 10, 2021, 10:49 PM

I love my 617, I have the 4" barrel. I shoot about a 100 or 200 rounds before I shoot my 686. I do all my revolver shooting in double action to get better. Right now I have shotgun patterns but they are getting smaller.

Love the grips on those, if you don't mind my asking where did you get them. I am a left hand shooter and was wondering if they are ambidextrous and if they a thumb rest on the other side that wold interfere with my shooting. Good luck on your match.

AzShooter · March 11, 2021, 07:29 AM

These grips are from HOGUE.COM. They are available in left handed as well with the thumb rest.

AzShooter · March 11, 2021, 07:31 AM

Yes, Hogue makes the grips. They also make them in rubber.

Another great option are the DS-10 Speed Loaders. They really help when loading up for Steel Challenge Matches.

ms6852 · March 11, 2021, 09:22 AM

Thanks for the info. I use the same speed loader, it works great.

Don P · March 20, 2021, 03:07 PM

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I have a new mainspring on order and that will take care of the FTFs.

Curious as to what makes you think it's the mainspring? ( Hammer spring)

March 10, 2021, 06:19 PM	#1
AzShooter Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2006 Location: Surprise, Az. Posts: 766	617 Ready For Steel Challenge I decided to take my C-More off my 617 and shoot it for the next few weeks in RFPI (Rimfire Pistol Iron) category for Steel Challenge. Today I fired 300 rounds of Federal BYOB and Remington Golden bullets and only had 2 Failure To Fires so I'm pretty happy. I have a new mainspring on order and that will take care of the FTFs. I shoot better with my revolvers that I do with my Autos so I'm hoping to get into a higher class. This is a small, only 5 stage match, but if I do well I'll shoot the full SC Match next weekend.

March 10, 2021, 10:49 PM	#2
ms6852 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,394	I love my 617, I have the 4" barrel. I shoot about a 100 or 200 rounds before I shoot my 686. I do all my revolver shooting in double action to get better. Right now I have shotgun patterns but they are getting smaller. Love the grips on those, if you don't mind my asking where did you get them. I am a left hand shooter and was wondering if they are ambidextrous and if they a thumb rest on the other side that wold interfere with my shooting. Good luck on your match. __________________ ONLY TWO DEFINING FORCES HAVE GIVEN UP THEIR LIVES FOR YOU. ONE IS JESUS CHRIST FOR YOUR SOUL AND THE OTHER IS THE AMERICAN SOLDIER FOR YOUR FREEDOM.

March 11, 2021, 09:22 AM	#5
ms6852 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,394	Thanks for the info. I use the same speed loader, it works great. __________________ ONLY TWO DEFINING FORCES HAVE GIVEN UP THEIR LIVES FOR YOU. ONE IS JESUS CHRIST FOR YOUR SOUL AND THE OTHER IS THE AMERICAN SOLDIER FOR YOUR FREEDOM.

March 11, 2021, 07:29 AM	#3
AzShooter Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2006 Location: Surprise, Az. Posts: 766	These grips are from HOGUE.COM. They are available in left handed as well with the thumb rest.

March 11, 2021, 07:31 AM	#4
AzShooter Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2006 Location: Surprise, Az. Posts: 766	Yes, Hogue makes the grips. They also make them in rubber. Another great option are the DS-10 Speed Loaders. They really help when loading up for Steel Challenge Matches.