617 aluminum cylinder question
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Shooter 973
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617 Aluminum cylinder
I have a S&W 617 that shoots better than I can hold. It shoots more like a rifle than a handgun. I use the Federal bulk packs from Wally World and it seems to really like them. I don't think that S&W would use just any kind of aluminum in the cylinders. I would think they are very safe or S&W wouldn't do it! Just to much liability if the cylinder was weak. 22's don't build up a lot of pressure either.
I have a S&W 617 that shoots better than I can hold. It shoots more like a rifle than a handgun. I use the Federal bulk packs from Wally World and it seems to really like them. I don't think that S&W would use just any kind of aluminum in the cylinders. I would think they are very safe or S&W wouldn't do it! Just to much liability if the cylinder was weak. 22's don't build up a lot of pressure either.
Jungle Work
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I bought a four inch 617 on a fluke at a gun show. One of the best purchases I've made in the last ten years.
Jungle Work
Jungle Work
They are fine for a .22. The only issues that I have ever heard with aluminum cylinders were with the original Model 12's. These were .38 Special K-frames. Apparently they could grenade under the wrong conditions.
A 617 would be a highly desirable revolver with either the steel or the aluminum cylinder.
Clemson
A 617 would be a highly desirable revolver with either the steel or the aluminum cylinder.
Clemson