S&W 617

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Judge Blackhawk

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I have a S&W 617 in 10 .22 caliber and I have this question.

Do the 10 shots hold up as well as the 6 shots.

I have this mental block about 10 shot revolvers. The cylinder just looks delicate, with all the little catches.

Has anyone put this revolver though its paces. I have only shot about 150 to 200 rounds though it and it seems to be accurate as any .22 revolver I have owned.

I am just hung up on those 10 shot cylinders.

Thanks for any help

Judge Blackhawk

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I can't help you here, as I have a hangup that revolvers should have no more than six shots, so i bought the 617 six shooter. I have had the hammer spur snap off on two hammers when firing, but S&W fixed them quickly. Trigger could be better, but have found that lighter return springs, but not a lighter mainspring (light strikes and misfires) help.
 
Guys the Model 17 K-22 is the way to go, I have owned one since 1968 and it is supremely accurate and reliable. I to would be concerned about the apparent delicate looking internals on the 10 shooter. But then I don't have any experience with them as I do with my old faithful K-22. :)

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I've had one of these 10 shooters since they came out in stainless. I probably have fired over 2,000 rounds through it. 99.9% double action with about 99.9% of those fired rapidly. I shows no excessive wear in the areas you would expect. In fact, I cleaned it up real good last week and it looks as good as new to me. The only way I would get rid of this firearm would be to get one with a 4" barrel.

Neil Casper
 
I will add one important variable that I don't think has been brought up yet (sorry if it was and I just missed it).
Some of the earlier full-lug 10-shot M17/617's came with an aluminum cylinder.
As this spinning aluminum cylinder is halted by a steel cylinder stop, and aluminum is of course the softer of the two, over time the stop notches will get worn.
This will drastically disturb lockup, and will destroy accuracy.
If it goes on too long without repair, the many bullets slamming into the barrel face may harm the barrel.
If you bought the gun new, and have the Forever Warranty, no worries.
When the cylinder gets worn you will get a new one for free (minus S&H). I would bet that S&W would just go ahead and fit a new steel cylinder so they don't have to do it again in the future.
I would ask for a steel cylinder, just in case they hadn't thought of it.

If your gun has the steel cylinder, then don't you worry.
With care, your gun will delight your grandchildren for the rest of their lives!
:) -Kframe
 
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