RevolverJockey Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 (edited) Was talking the other day with a forum member and we were curious what people are using their 617s for. If anything is missing from the poll let me know and I will add it. Lee Edited January 22, 2012 by Mitch_Rapp.45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosshoss Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I have one 617 but switch it from optics and irons depends on what I want to work on. That option wasn't available in the poll. Use for cheap practice mainly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom E Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I have one 617 There are people with only one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevolverJockey Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 (edited) I have one 617 There are people with only one? I have only one and it is set up for irons. I have thought of putting my spare Cmore on it, but I am not sure what I would do with it (I have a TS Buckmark with a Cmore). Boss, I added another option to the poll in case anyone else converts back and forth. Lee Edited January 22, 2012 by Mitch_Rapp.45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I have one 617 There are people with only one? Strangely enough, I only have one 617! Never really saw the need for a second one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom E Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I have one with a C-more and one with iron sights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosshoss Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Mitch I already voted before you added that option I just voted once for each Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckaroo45 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Found I didn't have much opportunity for practice w my 617 as we only have one Steel match a month. I prefer to do it with my competition 627 Open gun. Recently sold my whole 617 rig to another be member. Trying to keep the revo flame alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian B Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Fiber optics should be added to this questionair: I use them on my 617, 610 and 627. They are high quality and I recommend them for anyone who has eyes over 50 and those who want a significantly improved sight picture. http://www.cylinder-slide.com/index.php?app=ccp0&ns=catshow&ref=SWsights Please note these Fiber Optics are for the Front and Rear sights! Whereas many use only a fiber optic front sight the addition of fiber optic to the rear sight is an amazingly bright three dot image to align with the target: Red, green, red. I shoot standard revolver with my 610 in IPSC/USPSA and these sights are legal and make for fast transitions between targets. I use my 617 for practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Please note these Fiber Optics are for the Front and Rear sights! Whereas many use only a fiber optic front sight the addition of fiber optic to the rear sight is an amazingly bright three dot image to align with the target: Red, green, red. I know some people like them, but in my opinion the last thing you want are amazingly bright dots on your rear sight. The rear sight should be nothing more than a fuzzy frame to look through, and there should not be anything on that focal plane drawing your visual focus away from the front sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevolverJockey Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 I can't say I am faster without the fiber optic, but I will say I have more precision at speed without them. I tended to crutch against them assuming the dot would always be an acceptable sight picture when it was in the notch. I went to a Patridge front and Apex rear and I will not go back until I go blind. Additionally, no fiber optic, no fiber optic falls out. I think tracking the front sight through recoil with a revolver is much different than a semi auto. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevolverJockey Posted April 28, 2012 Author Share Posted April 28, 2012 It has been 3 months and I still have a Cmore sitting here with no revolver under it. I have young eyes and it seems like irons just fit into more divisions. I may try the dot on my 617 this year for steel. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kshock Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 I have only one. I use it for practice in PPC as it is very similar to my PPC gun(s). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Texas Granny Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Rather have my 17-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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