I've carried a 317 for a few years now. I've owned an original Ruger Standard Auto w/ fixed sights, shot an older model Colt Woodsman, owned and used a new Woodsman Colt, and owned and hunted a 6 inch K-22, and a 5.5 inch Convertible Stainless Ruger.
The K-22 was the best field pistol. At 25 yds., it would put all six into 1.5 inches from a rest. Weight, trigger, and sight radius were probably why. And, of course, a very well made gun. The 317 will do the same groups with WW Power Points at 12 yds..... But it is so light, you can forget it's there. Mine shot high as well. The factory fixed it. E
