RevolverJockey Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 I could get it milled for free locally. Just curious how it would work. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Whyte Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Where would I send a 6inch to be cut down to 5inch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewski Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Any metalsmith with a milling machine can cut the barrel down. I too found the 6" barrel heavy. I had it cut to 3" and had a Weigand front sight base installed. Actually, it is still too muzzle heavy for my taste, but it is nice handling revo now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcman Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 I once had to make the 6 or 10 decision as well and ended up going with the 10. I use my 617 as a trainer because I run a 686 and 625 in comps, and 22 is a whole lot cheaper to send downrange even though I cast and reload. I chose a 4" because that's what my others are as well. Basically I use it in two ways- accuracy/speed training (no drawing, etc) and then drawing and going through little homemade courses. If I'm practicing speed/accuracy, I load ten and shoot ten. If practicing in a mock course, I load ten but only shoot 6. All that said to say this- the extra rounds won't confuse you but rather help you keep a mental check on round count, another practice that is really good to master. I leave the black partridge on mine and run a gree FO on my 686 and a red FO on my 625. Keeps my brain busy when shooting. So, 4" 10rd is my suggestion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revopop Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 I've got a 6 shot Model 18 that I love, but what I'd really like is a 10 shot 617 with a 6" half lug barrel like on a Model 17 or K22. That'd give you the sight radius of the longer barrel but without the sluggishness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevolverJockey Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 I've got a 6 shot Model 18 that I love, but what I'd really like is a 10 shot 617 with a 6" half lug barrel like on a Model 17 or K22. That'd give you the sight radius of the longer barrel but without the sluggishness. Having shot both, I really don't see the point of longer barrel revolvers. Not saying I would want a 2" but I think the sight radius is much more important in Limited. I don't think there is anything I could do with a 6" half lug that I couldn't do with a 4" full lug. I have thought of making PC style cuts since I have access to a mill, but that is for looks not performance. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fudd Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 Hey guys, thanks for all of your in put. I have found a 617, 4", 10 shot owned by a forum member. I am in the process of getting it shipped to my FFL in Cal. Again want to thank you for your opinions and input, it has been and enjoyable and informative read. Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TANZER Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 PC PROFILE BARREL PC617-HEIM.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckaroo45 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Ahoy Tanzer, Where'd ya get the stocks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TANZER Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 NILL stocks.( P# SW03P ) Ahoy Tanzer, Where'd ya get the stocks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sc0 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 now that's a pretty 617! Who did the milling and for how much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr7070 Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 now that's a pretty 617! Who did the milling and for how much? S&W has produced some 617s in the past with the sloped profile bbl for European distribution. Once in a while one shows up in the USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TANZER Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 As gr7070 indicated this 617-1 was built by S&W Performance in 1998. S&W shipped 306 units to a German distributor Wischo I was lucky to find it on the www at a German gun dealer in Jan of 2011. It took 3 months ( paperwork ) to import it to Georgia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr7070 Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I'm not too big a fan of the SSR barrel even though I have a 627, but one in 617 is pretty cool. The shoes don't hurt it any either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TANZER Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Great balance vs my 617 6" full underlug. Balances much like my 617 4" & 627 PC. I'm not too big a fan of the SSR barrel even though I have a 627, but one in 617 is pretty cool. The shoes don't hurt it any either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sc0 Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Wow, 3 months of paperwork... that is dedication. Looks nice though and is not something that is seen frequently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyloks Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 i would like to know which is better speed loader. for these guns in 10 shot. the California competition works or the DS or the other one that i can not remember the name of. i want to buy 5 of these for my wife so she can shoot a 22 match thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevolverJockey Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 (edited) i would like to know which is better speed loader. for these guns in 10 shot. the California competition works or the DS or the other one that i can not remember the name of. i want to buy 5 of these for my wife so she can shoot a 22 match thanks for the info This question will open a can of worms and tempers if the history of the forum has taught us anything. I will say I have the DS-10s and they are great products. Also, of you have a loading block like the ones in a pelican case that Bob sells you can do with just two loaders. I am sure others will have more to say about your question but I will leave it right there. Lee Edited January 23, 2012 by Mitch_Rapp.45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sc0 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Does the Match require reloads? If so then something like below would be nice: http://www.4wheelguns.com/DS10Holder.html (I like to use mine for IDPA open events or just for practice.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quedude Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Sounds like the 4 inch barrel is the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fudd Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 Update on 617. I have a 617-10shot-4inch coming from fellow forum member. Should be here in a day or 2. Again thank all of you for your input. Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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