Do you prefer the ten shot of six shot version of the Model 617? Would be interested to know why you prefer one over the other. I have heard the ten shooters may have timing problems and that trying to extract 6 spent cases from a .22 revolver is sometimes difficult and that ten would make it just that much more of a pain. Thanks. Fleiger
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617: ten shot or six shot?
- Thread starter fleiger
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I've heard of some 10 shot 617's with timing issues but have not seen it in the several samples I've inspected. I have a 6" 617 10 shot and a 4" 617 6 shot. I personally preffer the 6 shot but for no measurable reason. ( I own ALLOT of 6 shot revolvers.) No issues with hard extraction from either but a few of my older mod 17's have shown it. This can usually be helped with some light polishing of the chambers.
Blue Heeler
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I prefer the 6 shot. It is a natural and traditional format for a revolver. I have had both (since sold) and they were quite good fun-but if you are going to shoot .22, and not worry about saving the cases you might as well have an autoloader (I have a Browning Medalist). Another thing, you can get 6 round speedloaders but not,as far as I know 10 round.
If you are used to the 6 round configuration then getting a 10 will only complicate matters - you'll have 4 rounds left when it should be empty.
If you are used to the 6 round configuration then getting a 10 will only complicate matters - you'll have 4 rounds left when it should be empty.
redrooster2
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I have a 6" 10-shot 617 that has performed flawlessly.
The only thing I don't like about it is that little key hole on the left side.
The only thing I don't like about it is that little key hole on the left side.