Smith & Wesson Model 617
The Smith & Wesson Model 617 (S&W Model 617) in caliber .22 lr (.22 lfB) is a small-bore disc revolver for sporty shooting. The trigger allows single action (SA) and double action (DA). It was made based on the S&W Model 686 with similar dimensions and weights (K-Frame). Large-caliber sport shooters therefore very often use it for training purposes for reasons of cost.
The model 617 is and was manufactured with a 6-shot or 10-shot steel drum and barrel lengths of 4 ”, 6” and 8-3 / 8 ”. In 1996, Smith & Wesson briefly introduced a 10-shot aluminum alloy variant with a 1.6-inch barrel length that was unsuccessful commercially.
The 617 is still in current production, is made of matt stainless steel and is delivered from the factory with a Hogue rubber handle. It is also available as a higher quality version with the additional designation "Target Champion". The new price in Germany is between € 1,300 and € 2,400, depending on the version. As a rule, top shooters use competition designs specially revised by gunsmiths. The additional costs for this are based on the labor or machine hours required.
The empty weight of the standard 6-inch barrel and the six-barrel drum is 1231 grams: for comparison: A P99 weighs 605 grams.
The main change to the old S&W Model 17 is the change from the bolt block system to the transfer stud system as an internal safeguard against the unintentional triggering of a shot.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Product: Model 617. In: smith-wesson.com. Accessed August 21, 2016 (English).