I have a few Smith and Wesson 22 LR handguns to include a Model 41 5.5" pistol, , Model 617 6" and 4" revolvers, Model 317 3" revolver, and a Model 63 3" revolver. As a casual bullseyer shooter the Model 41 is a fine pistol, and for my level of competition is all I will ever need. Both of the 617s have been great revolvers, range use only with family members, for familiarization for larger cartridge revolvers. The one 317 revolver, I carried for many years on my trapline,a delight to carry, but, given any distance I found it too light for an accurate hold. The Model 63 has been the Goldilacs for me, weight appropriate, not too light for a steady hold, just right to reach out to a snowshoe hare, and has proven dependable and reasonably accurate. If I could only keep one 22LR handgun, it would be a S&W Model 63. IMHO for a kit gun it has no equal.
Last edited by Tsavo; 03/18/18.
