This gun single handedly got me into revolvers. It really let me know how important a good trigger is for accuracy; the very first time I shot it, was the most accurate I had ever been with a handgun in my life. Shortly after I purchased a 686, and now I'm hooked on quality revolvers.
I just had my 617 6" out this afternoon. It is a pleasure to shoot, and is a real tac driver. On a sidenote, a person was next to me with a p22. I was floored at all the FTF's that gun had. When they were done, I told them to give me their ftf rounds, and I shot every 1 in my 617 without a single failure! Great video;)
I have had my 617 22 LR 10 years now, and I have been shooting thousands of thousands of rounds with it... simply said, I still love shooting it... high price = high quality... and awesome video like always, thank you 22plinkster
Thats a 22lr for real men. He's not kidding when he said it's build like a tank,its got a life time warranty,and very accurate. You can't go wrong when you go Smith&wesson.
Love the 617! I think it was the first handgun I ever fired. Pricey but worth every penny. Recently separated, so it’s definitely on my wishlist now that I’m allowed to exercise my rights. Also want a 686.
Your video on the 617 was great fun and got me to thinking about the ones that got away. My first pistol 40+ years ago was an S&W Model 17 with a 4" barrel. Great gun to learn on, any misses were on me not on the gun. The .22 was not appropriate as a duty gun and since I could not afford more than one revolver it got traded for a Combat Masterpiece .38 also with the 4" barrel. I regret that trade to this day, also the later trade that sent the .38 to a new home. Enjoy the Smith and never let it get away.
I bought that gun a month ago. At 50, it's the first gun I've owned and I love it! It is heavy, though, but the weight absorbs the recoil. I'm thinking of getting a 642 as a lighter gun to mix into my range time, and for more stopping power and for concealed carry.
Had mine out yesterday along with my 617 8 3/8” barrel. Also have a couple colts and a couple 17’s. Gotta say that the 6” 617 is most probably my favorite firearm period and that is standing in some pretty good company.
I bought a used 617, 6-shot, 6" barrel, in the 2000s. I literally wore it out. I sent it back to S&W for service, and they replaced the cylinder. So, it went back to being very reliable. I was happy that SW still had some 6-shot cylinders for the repair, since they discontinued 6-shot 617s.
After owning many Colt and Smith revolvers, I prefer the Smith & Wesson. I sold my Colt's and still have my S&W. My Colt's were investments and the S&W were keepers!
Another 22 revolver fan here so I'm glad to see this video. I have a Model 17, 51 (22 mag), 34, and 317 in Smith. Also have a Ruger 22/22mag single six, SP101 and an early Charter 3" Pathfinder (which taught me how to shoot revolvers back in the early 80s).. Everyone else at the range is shooting 22 autos and bitchin' about the ammo but my revolvers keep firing. My autos get kinda lonely sometimes. :) Would love to see more on 22 mag. Nice range!
these revolvers are worth the money, i bought one about a year ago and it is soooo good, i use it for 25m (approx 80') target shooting at an olympic range and the thing is a tack driver! i can confirm that it is quite heavy though, but nothing the average person wont get used to. the trigger is so light in SA and breaks like glass, in DA it is not too heavy and smooth like butter.
Just a great revolver. Mine has a 8 3/8" barrel and is a tack driver. A little heavy with that long barrel, but the smooth trigger on it really makes a difference in double action.. Nice range. I know you will enjoy it. Thanks for another great video.
The S&W 617 is also available with a 4" barrel making it lighter for smaller shooters. There is also a very hefty 8 3/8" Barrel variant. The 617 was designed to replace the .22lr Model 17 which was offered as a blued steel revolver. the Model 17 was offered with, or more commonly, without the full underlug (the solid, rod-like piece of steel that runs the full length of the barrel to add weight & balance) whereas the Model 617 is/was only available with the full underlug. .22Plinkster is a good shot but commits the most common sin with revolvers - he is not counting his rounds and stops firing to reload when the hammer drops on an already shot, empty brass case. But not as bad as dry-firing the 617 : the firing pin can split and /or strike the edge of the steel or alloy chamber hole when it hits the non-centerfire cylinder... The pre-lock S&W .22lr 'K' frame revolvers with the 4" barrels (models 17-18 & 617) have become very popular since ammo prices have doubled during the Obama reign. They are the same dimension-size-weight as their siblings offered in calibers up to .38/.357 so yes, they are heavy. Also of note: A new S&W Model 17/617 is the most expensive .22lr revolver (in factory stock configuration) you can buy.
I've got 2 of them. Very nice. But I found the trigger needed work, so I modified both mine. Filed my front sight to a point. I use it fishing to shoot my hook loose from branches on the opposite bank. But I have 22 ammo that I've filed flat on the ends. Cuts those branches good.
Great vid 22plinkster! I'm glad to see you got the 6"- I also went with the 6 for the little bit of extra sight radius. Your new range is excellent! It might help the audience to see your hits If your targets were painted black. Also, if you can convince him to come over, it would be great to see you and Hickok go at the dueling tree!
Those tracers were the bomb. My 617 is my most used gun. Fun and cheap to shoot. I got one used for $450. The previous owner probably shot it alot and the cylinder was getting sticky, difficult to put the cartridges in. Flitz metal polish! They now slip right in. Get the Speed beeze Re-loader and re loader blocks. I go thru 160 rounds real fast. I need more reloading blocks.
For targets, I think the soup can on a steal rod is brilliant fun. Also, protect the finish on your guns by putting a 8 -11 oz leather hide on your table. You can order them from a tanner. I would stage your targets better so the viewer can get an idea which target your aiming at ahead of time. Having animal, color, shaped targets, and calling your shots is very helpful. Haha, have you seen a ghetto brass catcher...a semi auto inside a mesh laundry bag.
This definitely was more hickok45 like which is great. A little informative length to a video is awesome! I for one didn't know about powderless 22 ammo.
Good to see videos out of you again. Sweet range dude!... Being compared to fellow Volunteer Hickok45's range I'd take as a compliment as I'm sure you do... Not all you tubers from afar realize that in Tennessee most of our back country that is able to shoot in out in the counties looks like your's and Hickok45's unless one is out in a cow pasture.... Them ole July flies ain't as bad at your place as Hickok45's I hear. 😉 Looking forward to seeing your range in the future; I know you are just getting started, but looking good already.
Love S&W revolvers man I feel bad though, all I have are new production ones with key locks. They still seem to kick ass though. Even sent one back for backsplash and got a timely professional turn around.
The S&W 617 is a great plinking revolver is you're going to plink for less than 10 minutes. Super accurate as expected, but at the range, by the second time I reloaded it, I was done with it. Great trigger on this thing, but the shear heft of the gun for such a small caliber was a deal-breaker and decided not to buy. Exceptional video though, as always 22plinkster. Always enjoyable.
For a unique experience and a revolver your wife might like is the S&W 317 kit gun. IMHO the 317 is the perfect kit gun. The most remarkable feature is the 8 shot aluminum cylinder. I can get about 2 cylinders full before the cylinder expands to the point it won't revolve. A few minutes cool down and you're back in action. Not a very good range gun. A couple years ago, customers that complained about the sticky cylinder had to return their guns to S&W where a stainless cylinder was fitted, Making the 317 just another aluminum frame J-frame in weight. I like it just the way it is. Ultralight on the hip, and hardly noticeable in a pack.
I do miss a blued lineup of Smiths, seems like only custom shop models are available blued. I always had a weakness for the 617, especially with that heavy underlug of an ejector rod shroud on the 6". Wonder how it would stack up against my S&W .22 Combat Masterpiece from the early 60's. THAT'S a sweet shooter! I totally understand your "rediscovery" of revolvers. They are a LOT of fun!
I hope you got to keep the gun for the wonderful Comercial you did for Smith & Wesson plus fair renumeration because I defiantly want one after watching you very enjoyable entertaining video. love the new range and happy happy to see you back on RUclips.
Nice new range! Shops around me are getting .22 ammo, prices are coming down. Wideners had the .22 Shorts I needed for my 1890 too. So perhaps the worst of the drought is coming to an end.
Dear Plinkster, Really enjoy your videos, the are excellant . I, and maybe some others, would really appreciate a video on how to properly hold a revolver. I really think this would be very helpul and much appreceated by your viewers! Thanks, Bill
Good to have you back 22. Love the new range. I feel like I might have seen one very similar somewhere before... Now there are two ranges I have to be jealous of. Can you hear shots from H45's place?
Brilliant video, a good range, just an observation, I think you should set your targets up in sets to give an idea of what you are shooting at and what the range is, and have a special target like..... The 2 litre or something, and even a gong because I really like what you and Hickok are showing us, a 22 version of this format would be very entertaining and informative, keep them coming.....
Now, you should lay a concrete slab for a shooting platform. Now, it will keep the mud off you, provide good footing, easy clean up, and if large enough it will make it super easy to sweep the brass into a corner. Now, don't forget a curb cut for vehicle access to range and a slope for drainage. Now :)
Good to see you back! Was missing your videos and hope the move went as well as a move can go. On a serious note, am I missing something? I was really liking that S&W until I _literally_ had to go back to see if I heard you right... $830 for a 22lr revolver! That is s steep price. I can outfit three people with ruger Mk III bull and have enough left over for a days plinking for that price. I'm sure there are a plethora of other 22lr target pistols for half that of this gun having same accuracy and longevity.. My Mk I is still going strong and that came down from my Grandfather to my Dad and now I've put thousands of rounds through it. My MkIII bull has to be above 3000 by now and soon to go to the nephew... They both still drive nails and are reliable. Don't get me wrong, my absolute favorite wheel gun is my S&W 357 Mag, but $830 for an off the shelf 22lr wheel gun? Negative.
i haven't seen .22 ammo in stores in years, the stuff i see online cost as much as 9mm! lucky i have a few thousand rounds in storage. last .22 i bought was $4.95 for a 500 round brick!
The model 617 is in a class by itself. Would love to see a comparison of the model 17 with six inch barrel and Ruger Single Six with six and one half inch barrel. My two favorite trail guns.
I use 1 with Aguila Colibri rounds for pest control around the property and a Gamo Air Rifle for longer shots. I honestly love it buy damn if she ain't a range queen. Like the man said, its suitable for pest control and target shooting but not much else. This thing is a standard size S&W K-Frame so it is the exact same size as their normal full power revolvers but with a .22 chambering. Why on earth would I carry this as a spare CCW when it is near the same weight and size as my Colt 1911? Its great fun, but I'll keep my Walther P22 for my back-up CCW.
Mine is the 6-shot model, 6". prefer those in part because the timing cams on the cylinder are a bit thicker and more robust than on the 10 shot model. I seem to have worn out the firing pin, so it will need a little work. Nice trigger, especially for a DA .22. Also have a Model 17. I shoot the 17 with iron sights and the 617 with a Burris FF2 red dot.
I have a 6” 617 with an aluminum 10 shot cylinder. It weighs 37.5oz. It has many rounds thru it, with no sign of wear in the cylinder chambers. S&W quickly discontinued the aluminum cylinder model for lack of sales and made a steel cylinder 6 shot to replace it. Researching the internet, there were problems with the aluminum cylinder, though not because of wear. My 617-2 is accurate and reliable, so I assume it one that was manufactured correctly.
The 617 IS A GREAT REVOLVER ,( that's me shouting this out.) I have it's big brother the 686 in.367 magnum, it looks just like the 617, but it "barks" a lot louder ! By the way, have you tried out the Mexican Mendoza .22 rifles yet ? I'd like your opinion on these, by way of a shooting review.
Great range 22 and as always excellent content but from one viewer's standpoint your new environs need a little attention like a little more lighting when you are in the shade, maybe a close-up camera on a couple of the targets when you are shooting at them, definitely a gong of some sort, and maybe some paper just to see the spread of shotshells and the like. Fantastic job so far sir, keep having fun and please keep 'em coming. Thank you.
I like the new range, are you going to put in an 80 yard gong. Really like the S&W 617, but the price talk about sticker shock. Keep the great videos coming.
Do not listen to any of that Hickok trash about your range!!! I have seen all of Hickok's videos(yes all) big fan of both of ya'll including other tubers that matter and I think its great we get to see your new "compound" come together! Keep the videos coming!!!! Thank You!!!!
Great video! Thanks! Awesome pistol! Good shooting! I really like the range. I have the exact same revolver and I love it - more fun than should be legal and worth every cent!
You mentioned in an earlier video that you thought you and Hickock45 were now shooting along the same holler. The locals are gonna have start calling it lead slinger holler. Or, would that be lead slanger holler. Good to see you set up in your new (wooded) range!
I need a table for my range, which is similar to yours, what did you use for your table? It looks great. Also, did you notice that the shade you so wished for also creates a mosquito nightmare in this part of the US? I can shoot in the sunny field part of my property with no bugs all day long, but instantly when I go to the grove it becomes mosquito hell at any time of day. I look forward to your new range videos!
I paid $640 for my S&W model 63. It is an all stainless 8 shot revolver. Weighs 24.8oz. Also has a fiber optic front sight and adjustable rear sight. If you want a nice shooting 22LR revolver that does not have the heft of the 617 the 63 might be for you.
I have that exact same gun. My dad gave it to me. I never knew it was worth so much. Probably less that 500 round through it. It is indeed heavy. The only drawback is how tedious it is to clean.
My 617 was dead on for windage but 8 inches high for elevation good for plinking steel out of the box. but you might want to zero before hunting the sights are a flat black color okay for target shooting but difficult to sight for hunting 1st thing I did was paint the front sight
Personally I like the S&W 648, shooting 40 grain pills the 6 inch barrel 22WMR is about ballistically the same (maybe a little more power) as a 40 grain Velocitor out of a 20 inch barrel. I like the power, small size, and convenience. But good review here on the 617.
You might want to look for a Colt Police Positive in .22, nice old revolver, about S&W J frame sized, very well finished, they make my Mod 17 look quite bulky. I think your wife would like one.
I have this pistol. It’s fantastic but try to stay away from Winchester white box. It’s dirty ammo and it clogs up the cylinder, barrel, and ejector rod. If u have to buy that dirty ammo bring a cleaning spray and brush with you. You’ll need it after about 250 rounds. If u shoot Federal ammo you can shoot at least 1500 rounds before it starts to clog up. Super high quality pistol right here. Definitely an heirloom type gun
I have seen enough vids on the 617 planning to sell one of my Glock 19's G4 and some coin and get one of these. I have a model 28 S&W and regret selling every S&W revolver I ever owned. Actions and quality is so nice...
I had one not too long ago but I traded it for a new shotgun but the only problem I had was that once the ejector got jammed for no reason so I just pushed it on my boot and it just kept on shooting and ejecting with no problem and I wish I didn't trade it now
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my wife didn't want guns in our house. I kinda miss her.... Ive got my priorities, nice video I went and ordered a 617 this morning
Haha same here, after a review like this try not to buy this thing....just ordered one myself!
That's funny👍👍
...nothing like "Self-Defense" - lol
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You should have checked that problem out first.
This gun single handedly got me into revolvers. It really let me know how important a good trigger is for accuracy; the very first time I shot it, was the most accurate I had ever been with a handgun in my life. Shortly after I purchased a 686, and now I'm hooked on quality revolvers.
I just had my 617 6" out this afternoon. It is a pleasure to shoot, and is a real tac driver.
On a sidenote, a person was next to me with a p22. I was floored at all the FTF's that gun had. When they were done, I told them to give me their ftf rounds, and I shot every 1 in my 617 without a single failure!
Great video;)
I have had my 617 22 LR 10 years now, and I have been shooting thousands of thousands of rounds with it... simply said, I still love shooting it... high price = high quality... and awesome video like always, thank you 22plinkster
Thats a 22lr for real men. He's not kidding when he said it's build like a tank,its got a life time warranty,and very accurate. You can't go wrong when you go Smith&wesson.
I have the 4 inch. It’s my favorite gun. Cheap to shoot very very high quality. Indestructible as long as u don’t dry fire it!!!
Love the 617! I think it was the first handgun I ever fired. Pricey but worth every penny. Recently separated, so it’s definitely on my wishlist now that I’m allowed to exercise my rights. Also want a 686.
Your video on the 617 was great fun and got me to thinking about the ones that got away. My first pistol 40+ years ago was an S&W Model 17 with a 4" barrel. Great gun to learn on, any misses were on me not on the gun. The .22 was not appropriate as a duty gun and since I could not afford more than one revolver it got traded for a Combat Masterpiece .38 also with the 4" barrel. I regret that trade to this day, also the later trade that sent the .38 to a new home. Enjoy the Smith and never let it get away.
I bought that gun a month ago. At 50, it's the first gun I've owned and I love it! It is heavy, though, but the weight absorbs the recoil. I'm thinking of getting a 642 as a lighter gun to mix into my range time, and for more stopping power and for concealed carry.
Had mine out yesterday along with my 617 8 3/8” barrel. Also have a couple colts and a couple 17’s. Gotta say that the 6” 617 is most probably my favorite firearm period and that is standing in some pretty good company.
I bought a used 617, 6-shot, 6" barrel, in the 2000s. I literally wore it out. I sent it back to S&W for service, and they replaced the cylinder. So, it went back to being very reliable. I was happy that SW still had some 6-shot cylinders for the repair, since they discontinued 6-shot 617s.
After owning many Colt and Smith revolvers, I prefer the Smith & Wesson. I sold my Colt's and still have my S&W. My Colt's were investments and the S&W were keepers!
These guns are just beautiful. I love my 4" model and use it to keep me practiced for my 586.
Another 22 revolver fan here so I'm glad to see this video. I have a Model 17, 51 (22 mag), 34, and 317 in Smith. Also have a Ruger 22/22mag single six, SP101 and an early Charter 3" Pathfinder (which taught me how to shoot revolvers back in the early 80s).. Everyone else at the range is shooting 22 autos and bitchin' about the ammo but my revolvers keep firing. My autos get kinda lonely sometimes. :) Would love to see more on 22 mag.
Nice range!
these revolvers are worth the money, i bought one about a year ago and it is soooo good, i use it for 25m (approx 80') target shooting at an olympic range and the thing is a tack driver! i can confirm that it is quite heavy though, but nothing the average person wont get used to. the trigger is so light in SA and breaks like glass, in DA it is not too heavy and smooth like butter.
Just a great revolver. Mine has a 8 3/8" barrel and is a tack driver. A little heavy with that long barrel, but the smooth trigger on it really makes a difference in double action.. Nice range. I know you will enjoy it. Thanks for another great video.
Nice Range !
I really do like your shooting range, it reminds me of Hickok45's range !
SWEET !
They live a couple miles from each other. That is the same creek/valley that Hickok shoots at
Not quite as target rich of an environment though
Nice natural backstop hill, trees to dampen sound, terraced places for metal plates. Not too difficult, but really handy.
Great video as always!
The S&W 617 is also available with a 4" barrel making it lighter for smaller shooters. There is also a very hefty 8 3/8" Barrel variant. The 617 was designed to replace the .22lr Model 17 which was offered as a blued steel revolver. the Model 17 was offered with, or more commonly, without the full underlug (the solid, rod-like piece of steel that runs the full length of the barrel to add weight & balance) whereas the Model 617 is/was only available with the full underlug.
.22Plinkster is a good shot but commits the most common sin with revolvers - he is not counting his rounds and stops firing to reload when the hammer drops on an already shot, empty brass case. But not as bad as dry-firing the 617 : the firing pin can split and /or strike the edge of the steel or alloy chamber hole when it hits the non-centerfire cylinder...
The pre-lock S&W .22lr 'K' frame revolvers with the 4" barrels (models 17-18 & 617) have become very popular since ammo prices have doubled during the Obama reign. They are the same dimension-size-weight as their siblings offered in calibers up to .38/.357 so yes, they are heavy. Also of note: A new S&W Model 17/617 is the most expensive .22lr revolver (in factory stock configuration) you can buy.
so is it bad to fire on a spent case? I thought it is like a snap cap?
I've got 2 of them. Very nice. But I found the trigger needed work, so I modified both mine. Filed my front sight to a point. I use it fishing to shoot my hook loose from branches on the opposite bank. But I have 22 ammo that I've filed flat on the ends. Cuts those branches good.
Great vid 22plinkster!
I'm glad to see you got the 6"- I also went with the 6 for the little bit of extra sight radius.
Your new range is excellent! It might help the audience to see your hits If your targets were painted black. Also, if you can convince him to come over, it would be great to see you and Hickok go at the dueling tree!
Those tracers were the bomb. My 617 is my most used gun. Fun and cheap to shoot. I got one used for $450. The previous owner probably shot it alot and the cylinder was getting sticky, difficult to put the cartridges in. Flitz metal polish! They now slip right in. Get the Speed beeze Re-loader and re loader blocks. I go thru 160 rounds real fast. I need more reloading blocks.
Good to see you back plinkster!
I love S&W revolvers!
Still blown away by the H&R 922. For the price, it's just perfection.
For targets, I think the soup can on a steal rod is brilliant fun. Also, protect the finish on your guns by putting a 8 -11 oz leather hide on your table. You can order them from a tanner. I would stage your targets better so the viewer can get an idea which target your aiming at ahead of time. Having animal, color, shaped targets, and calling your shots is very helpful. Haha, have you seen a ghetto brass catcher...a semi auto inside a mesh laundry bag.
Finally some "stangers" get shot! Plinkster, you my friend, have an awesome job. Thanks for putting out some really fun and informative content.
This definitely was more hickok45 like which is great. A little informative length to a video is awesome! I for one didn't know about powderless 22 ammo.
Good to see videos out of you again.
Sweet range dude!... Being compared to fellow Volunteer Hickok45's range I'd take as a compliment as I'm sure you do... Not all you tubers from afar realize that in Tennessee most of our back country that is able to shoot in out in the counties looks like your's and Hickok45's unless one is out in a cow pasture.... Them ole July flies ain't as bad at your place as Hickok45's I hear. 😉
Looking forward to seeing your range in the future; I know you are just getting started, but looking good already.
Cool! Gotta love those revolvers! Thanks for the video.
Every penny you spend on a S&W revolver is a penny well spent.
Love S&W revolvers man I feel bad though, all I have are new production ones with key locks. They still seem to kick ass though. Even sent one back for backsplash and got a timely professional turn around.
Just picked one out yesterday at Turners... Can't wait for my lame 10 day waiting period. Cool video.
The S&W 617 is a great plinking revolver is you're going to plink for less than 10 minutes. Super accurate as expected, but at the range, by the second time I reloaded it, I was done with it. Great trigger on this thing, but the shear heft of the gun for such a small caliber was a deal-breaker and decided not to buy. Exceptional video though, as always 22plinkster. Always enjoyable.
Hope you are enjoying your new range, looks great
Nice new range! Very hickok45ish. Can't wait to see it completed.
For a unique experience and a revolver your wife might like is the S&W 317 kit gun. IMHO the 317 is the perfect kit gun. The most remarkable feature is the 8 shot aluminum cylinder. I can get about 2 cylinders full before the cylinder expands to the point it won't revolve. A few minutes cool down and you're back in action. Not a very good range gun. A couple years ago, customers that complained about the sticky cylinder had to return their guns to S&W where a stainless cylinder was fitted, Making the 317 just another aluminum frame J-frame in weight. I like it just the way it is. Ultralight on the hip, and hardly noticeable in a pack.
I do miss a blued lineup of Smiths, seems like only custom shop models are available blued. I always had a weakness for the 617, especially with that heavy underlug of an ejector rod shroud on the 6". Wonder how it would stack up against my S&W .22 Combat Masterpiece from the early 60's. THAT'S a sweet shooter! I totally understand your "rediscovery" of revolvers. They are a LOT of fun!
I hope you got to keep the gun for the wonderful Comercial you did for Smith & Wesson plus fair renumeration because I defiantly want one after watching you very enjoyable entertaining video. love the new range and happy happy to see you back on RUclips.
Im liking the Plinkster Compound!
Range looks awesome! Looking forward to all the videos to come.
This gun is on my short list right after I get the 686plus .357 Magnum 4” 😁✌️🇺🇸
Nice new range! Shops around me are getting .22 ammo, prices are coming down. Wideners had the .22 Shorts I needed for my 1890 too. So perhaps the worst of the drought is coming to an end.
I'm getting ready to trade a Walther PPQ for the 617. The Walther is my only polymer handgun. It's all steel now and mostly revolvers.
Dear Plinkster,
Really enjoy your videos, the are excellant . I, and maybe some others, would really appreciate a video on how to properly hold a revolver. I really think this would be very helpul and much appreceated by your viewers!
Thanks,
Bill
Good to have you back 22. Love the new range. I feel like I might have seen one very similar somewhere before... Now there are two ranges I have to be jealous of. Can you hear shots from H45's place?
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I am not going to argue like everyone else you reply to...the less your name is in RUclips the better
You and Hickok have dream setups
You have a good presentation... good luck. I just bought one.
Looks like a mini Hickok45 range! Great info!!!
Like both your channels. Looking forward to your next videos.
I lightened the trigger and installed hiviz sights and made this sweet little gun. that much more enjoyable to shoot.
Brilliant video, a good range, just an observation, I think you should set your targets up in sets to give an idea of what you are shooting at and what the range is, and have a special target like..... The 2 litre or something, and even a gong because I really like what you and Hickok are showing us, a 22 version of this format would be very entertaining and informative, keep them coming.....
The S&W 617 4" 10 Rounds was already on my wishlist before to watch this video. You just reinforced my choice now :)
Now, you should lay a concrete slab for a shooting platform. Now, it will keep the mud off you, provide good footing, easy clean up, and if large enough it will make it super easy to sweep the brass into a corner. Now, don't forget a curb cut for vehicle access to range and a slope for drainage. Now :)
Hey! I just started watching your channel and I love it! You do a great job👍🏼Keep doing Awesomeness!!!!
Love your channel and smith and wesson 617
I found my 617, absolutely love it. You need to get speed bees for the 617... talk about going through ammo quick
Good to see you back! Was missing your videos and hope the move went as well as a move can go.
On a serious note, am I missing something? I was really liking that S&W until I _literally_ had to go back to see if I heard you right... $830 for a 22lr revolver! That is s steep price.
I can outfit three people with ruger Mk III bull and have enough left over for a days plinking for that price. I'm sure there are a plethora of other 22lr target pistols for half that of this gun having same accuracy and longevity..
My Mk I is still going strong and that came down from my Grandfather to my Dad and now I've put thousands of rounds through it. My MkIII bull has to be above 3000 by now and soon to go to the nephew... They both still drive nails and are reliable.
Don't get me wrong, my absolute favorite wheel gun is my S&W 357 Mag, but $830 for an off the shelf 22lr wheel gun? Negative.
i haven't seen .22 ammo in stores in years, the stuff i see online cost as much as 9mm! lucky i have a few thousand rounds in storage. last .22 i bought was $4.95 for a 500 round brick!
Check out ammoseek.com if you want to find cheapo .22
Nice range, you are living the dream!
The model 617 is in a class by itself. Would love to see a comparison of the model 17 with six inch barrel and Ruger Single Six with six and one half inch barrel. My two favorite trail guns.
Beautiful S&W revolver.Good Shooting.Thanks
Congrats for your new field!!
I use 1 with Aguila Colibri rounds for pest control around the property and a Gamo Air Rifle for longer shots. I honestly love it buy damn if she ain't a range queen. Like the man said, its suitable for pest control and target shooting but not much else. This thing is a standard size S&W K-Frame so it is the exact same size as their normal full power revolvers but with a .22 chambering. Why on earth would I carry this as a spare CCW when it is near the same weight and size as my Colt 1911? Its great fun, but I'll keep my Walther P22 for my back-up CCW.
Mine is the 6-shot model, 6". prefer those in part because the timing cams on the cylinder are a bit thicker and more robust than on the 10 shot model. I seem to have worn out the firing pin, so it will need a little work. Nice trigger, especially for a DA .22. Also have a Model 17. I shoot the 17 with iron sights and the 617 with a Burris FF2 red dot.
I have a 6” 617 with an aluminum 10 shot cylinder. It weighs 37.5oz. It has many rounds thru it, with no sign of wear in the cylinder chambers. S&W quickly discontinued the aluminum cylinder model for lack of sales and made a steel cylinder 6 shot to replace it. Researching the internet, there were problems with the aluminum cylinder, though not because of wear. My 617-2 is accurate and reliable, so I assume it one that was manufactured correctly.
The 617 IS A GREAT REVOLVER ,( that's me shouting this out.) I have it's big brother the 686 in.367 magnum, it looks just like the 617, but it "barks" a lot louder !
By the way, have you tried out the Mexican Mendoza .22 rifles yet ? I'd like your opinion on these, by way of a shooting review.
Great range 22 and as always excellent content but from one viewer's standpoint your new environs need a little attention like a little more lighting when you are in the shade, maybe a close-up camera on a couple of the targets when you are shooting at them, definitely a gong of some sort, and maybe some paper just to see the spread of shotshells and the like. Fantastic job so far sir, keep having fun and please keep 'em coming. Thank you.
I like the new range, are you going to put in an 80 yard gong. Really like the S&W 617, but the price talk about sticker shock. Keep the great videos coming.
Do not listen to any of that Hickok trash about your range!!! I have seen all of Hickok's videos(yes all) big fan of both of ya'll including other tubers that matter and I think its great we get to see your new "compound" come together! Keep the videos coming!!!! Thank You!!!!
Very nice review. Great shooting ! Nice gun, but I love the old blued Smith revolvers.
The range is looking good. Are you going to have 100 yard across the hill there?
Hickok 22 plinkster??? Both of these guys do great reviews. I'd like to see them together in a video.
Great video! Thanks! Awesome pistol! Good shooting! I really like the range. I have the exact same revolver and I love it - more fun than should be legal and worth every cent!
You mentioned in an earlier video that you thought you and Hickock45 were now shooting along the same holler. The locals are gonna have start calling it lead slinger holler. Or, would that be lead slanger holler. Good to see you set up in your new (wooded) range!
Hey its Hickock 22. Lol great video loved it
I've got a 686, and was thinking of a Charger or a 22/45 as a 22 pistol... but now I'm wanting a downscale of my 686 :D
Thank you for the review. Look forward to mine soon.
Sweet setup Bro!! Nice job!
I need a table for my range, which is similar to yours, what did you use for your table? It looks great. Also, did you notice that the shade you so wished for also creates a mosquito nightmare in this part of the US? I can shoot in the sunny field part of my property with no bugs all day long, but instantly when I go to the grove it becomes mosquito hell at any time of day. I look forward to your new range videos!
Hey 22 love your videos you should use some go pro videos with the sportsmans mount.
Nice range. You and Hickok both scored.
Plinkster 22. Can you please post a video of your favorite 22 pistols for year 15-16 please!
I paid $640 for my S&W model 63. It is an all stainless 8 shot revolver. Weighs 24.8oz. Also has a fiber optic front sight and adjustable rear sight. If you want a nice shooting 22LR revolver that does not have the heft of the 617 the 63 might be for you.
I have that exact same gun. My dad gave it to me. I never knew it was worth so much. Probably less that 500 round through it. It is indeed heavy. The only drawback is how tedious it is to clean.
I love S&W. This is a super Revolver
Love my 617 ... Interested now in your opinion on the 648 22 mag ... Great channel.
Like your new range.
My 617 was dead on for windage but 8 inches high for elevation good for plinking steel out of the box. but you might want to zero before hunting the sights are a flat black color okay for target shooting but difficult to sight for hunting 1st thing I did was paint the front sight
You need to set up yourself a gong for long range. Also might wanna try different targets instead of circles everywhere.
keep the videos coming I do trick shooting also but that was when I was with the department and we did it at the range
Great video plinks. .. they should make one with a 22 mag interchangeable cylinder right?
Always loved these! My only.22 revolver is an old high standard r-107 6” inherited from my grandfather. Still a decent little gun.
Personally I like the S&W 648, shooting 40 grain pills the 6 inch barrel 22WMR is about ballistically the same (maybe a little more power) as a 40 grain Velocitor out of a 20 inch barrel. I like the power, small size, and convenience. But good review here on the 617.
Thats a dream range!
And nice video :)
Nice range and beautiful piece. You should invite hickok45 over to your range for video and shoot up some 2 liters.
You might want to look for a Colt Police Positive in .22, nice old revolver, about S&W J frame sized, very well finished, they make my Mod 17 look quite bulky. I think your wife would like one.
I have this pistol. It’s fantastic but try to stay away from Winchester white box. It’s dirty ammo and it clogs up the cylinder, barrel, and ejector rod. If u have to buy that dirty ammo bring a cleaning spray and brush with you. You’ll need it after about 250 rounds. If u shoot Federal ammo you can shoot at least 1500 rounds before it starts to clog up. Super high quality pistol right here. Definitely an heirloom type gun
I have seen enough vids on the 617 planning to sell one of my Glock 19's G4 and some coin and get one of these. I have a model 28 S&W and regret selling every S&W revolver I ever owned. Actions and quality is so nice...
I had one not too long ago but I traded it for a new shotgun but the only problem I had was that once the ejector got jammed for no reason so I just pushed it on my boot and it just kept on shooting and ejecting with no problem and I wish I didn't trade it now