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Ok thinking about adding a 22lr Revolver to the safe. Always like the K frame S&W.
A buddy had (if I remember correct) a K-22. Did this get replaced by the Model 17?

Which is better? Or basically the same except for one screw?

Is the 617 simply the M17 in stainless and made a 10rd?

Yes I know I could do a bunch of research but bet some of you have the info on the tip of your tongue.


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You have it figured out pretty well, the M-17 IS the K-22 in 6" or 8 3/8"(rare-ish) and there was the M-18 with 4" barrel.

All of them are very nice revolvers.

Just in case you were unaware, Whittakerguns is running the M-17s on sale right now, I just noticed them on the website a few hours ago.

I had a 4" M-18 some years ago, and it was an amazing gun. The extremely tight chambers caused me some issues, though it helped with accuracy, but it was a PITN.


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Originally Posted by ramrod340
Ok thinking about adding a 22lr Revolver to the safe. Always like the K frame S&W.
A buddy had (if I remember correct) a K-22. Did this get replaced by the Model 17?

Which is better? Or basically the same except for one screw?

Is the 617 simply the M17 in stainless and made a 10rd?

Yes I know I could do a bunch of research but bet some of you have the info on the tip of your tongue.


617s have full lug barrels and some were made with 6-round cylinders. I've had a S&W 18 since 1983, like it, and shoot it regularly. I've had a 617 since 2001, never liked it, probably haven't shot it in a decade or more.

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I have the 617 with pre-lock and six shot cylinder and have own more than a dozen 17 and a couple of 18's since the years since the 60's and I like the 617 much better than the early 22 K Models



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Yep was the sale that is what got me to thinking.

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had one of the early 617 SS 10 shot cylinder........

some reason sold it....great revolver...liked it better than

my K-22.....don't over look the model 63 Smith.....


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I got my minty 5-screw K-22 at an estate auction, for $80. grin Not that long ago. I was the only one in the audience who wanted it. Sometimes even a blind hog finds an acorn!

P.S. It shoots like a young rifle.


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Heck I'll double your money


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The K-22 has a partridge front sight as does the 17 and 617. The model 18 (Combat Masterpiece) has a Baugman ramp front site. Otherwise all are K frames.

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Ramrod340: By "adding to the safe" do you mean "investing in for profit" or for buying and shooting and keeping around for a while?
The pistols you mention in 22 caliber are a bit hard to find these days - especially on the used market.
I have shot both Model 18's and Model 17's in caliber 22 L.R. in the past and they are dreamy.
I currently just own four of those (2 M-18 4 inchers and 2 M-17 8 3/8 inchers) they are all either mint condition or unfired new in the boxes.
They are (in my opinion) just to valuable to take out shooting these days.
I often wish I had kept a shooter quality pistol in either model.
I have been looking for a Model 617 in 6 shot configuration (preferably) and at a livable price for quite some time now.
If "I" understand things correctly the Model 18 S&W's were also called "22 Combat Masterpieces" - I could be wrong about this as well but I think the Model 17 S&W's were called K-22 Masterpieces
- anyway both the Model 17's and 18's are superb pistols.
And I am pretty sure the S&W Model 617 came in both 6 shot and 10 shot configurations at different times - 10 shot being the latter manufactured style
I think any of the 3 models you are considering would be a good investment if you are collecting or an excellent pistol to shoot if interested in that.
Good luck.
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Sorry. It will be for shooting. Have nothing in the safe that doesn't go to the range.


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Originally Posted by gnoahhh
I got my minty 5-screw K-22 at an estate auction, for $80. grin Not that long ago. I was the only one in the audience who wanted it. Sometimes even a blind hog finds an acorn!

P.S. It shoots like a young rifle.


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tik, the $80. K one of the benefits of living in Md.. Probably no one else wanted an evil handgun...??


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I have one each of the K22 Combat Masterpiece (4" pre-18) and the K22 Target Masterpiece (6" pre-17). Both are shooters, the 4" gun is the best practice or training pistol I've had. I believe I've shot it more than all my other handguns combined. It was not too expensive when I bought it 9 years ago in a small gunshop. The longer barreled target model is in much better shape, expect for missing it's original grips, but I don't shoot it as much. I use Stingers with it for small game hunting and it's very easy to hit with. It is difficult for me to imagine a better all around revolver than the 4" K frame 22lr, I would probably be better off with a stainless 10 shot as a training pistol, assuming the double action was as enjoyable as the late 40's guns.

Whatever meager skill I have as a pistol shooter was developed mostly with the K22 Combat Masterpiece.

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Just to add, deciding which K frame 22 you like best is a lot like going to the best steak house within 100 miles and deciding which steak to order off the menu. You may have your favorite, but you are going to love whichever one you end up with!

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I have one of the later 10 shot 6" 617's. Wonderfully accurate and sweet shooter but like others, have not shot it much since the .22 ammo shortage. I'd consider selling it if your interested let me know. 10 shots at 25 yards, rested.
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my newer 617 4" gets more use than my K-22. the K-22 is much, much prettier. both are pretty heavy compared to any modern contraption.


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I have a new manufacture model 17 I bought a couple years ago. Shoots very well, and though spendy has no peers IMHO. Excepting older 17s smile

I'd love an 18 as well.


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Centershot: How much would that lockable Model 617 be on sale for?
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