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Re: S&W 617, .22 LR [Re: onlysmith&wesson] #6872141 08/29/17 02:08 AM
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Yes, you have to shop it hard-- it's just not around, look it over very close for any unusual marks. It's great on metal fun shooting. Good luck

Re: S&W 617, .22 LR [Re: RiverRider] #6872300 08/29/17 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted By: RiverRider
It has a look of experience and competence. What model? I'm guessing 15, but with little confidence.


Yep! Model 15 K-38 Combat Masterpiece. Target Masterpiece had the flat back front sights. Probably rode on more hip's than any other pistol made, that was until the Model 19 made it's presence known. With a 4 inch Model 19 on your side and a couple of full speed loader you were well protected. The 1911 was a great gun and carried by many but it had a serious drawback in a gunfight. It had difficulty penetrating vehicles made during that period as did the 38. Bill Jordan who had allot of influence in the production of the 19 made that point clear several times in his writings. While issued a 1911 or a 38 as their duty weapon many officers carried a 9mm Browning Hi-Power with ball ammo in the glove box for just such a situation since it's velocity and bullet design allowed for greater penetration in a vehicle situation. Once the 357 came around that practice was ended. Let me also add that about that time many departments started allowing their personnel to carry the Hi-Power's and ammo makers jumped on the train to develop better defensive loads for the 9mm and it's popularity took off leaving all the wheel guns in the dust. For 95% of my pistol needs a wheel gun handles them perfectly. I carry a 9mm auto (SIG or Browning) but I primarily shoot wheel guns and the S&W line has always performed flawlessly.

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Yes! A Weatherby does kill them deader.
Re: S&W 617, .22 LR [Re: onlysmith&wesson] #6872314 08/29/17 10:48 AM
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Nothing wrong with this one, just want the 10 shot option, and retire the 60 year old work horse.

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Re: S&W 617, .22 LR [Re: onlysmith&wesson] #6872426 08/29/17 01:11 PM
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I have an 18-3 with the TH, TT, TG, I never shoot it, my daughter has claimed it, so its not for sale.


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