617 Ready For Steel Challenge

[AzShooter]

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]

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]

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

 

[AzShooter]

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]

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

 

[Don P]

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)