Two of the Best Rimfires Known to Man

[gallk]

Agreed. That jewel quality handgun on top is just downright purty too.

I love the stainless single six. Sold mine years ago to a co-worker and I've been trying to get it back ever since. Bast**d when sell it to me. He's the smart one.

 

[doctorjj]

Which model is the revolver in the OP? I want one.

 

[XD-9Guy]

Which model is the revolver in the OP? I want one.

I think it's a 617, I have been shopping really good 22 revolvers and still haven't settled on one. According to my research thus far if you are looking for a 22 wheelgun the 617 is a winner as well as the Models 17 & K22. None come cheap but it seems everyone that owns one of those three loves it.

 

[druryj]

Which model is the revolver in the OP? I want one.

It is a S&W Model 617 with 4" bbl, and yes, it cost me out the wazoo to buy but it has been worth every penny I paid for it. It really is a hoot to shoot!

 

[Old Fart]

It is a S&W Model 617 with 4" bbl, and yes, it cost me out the wazoo to buy but it has been worth every penny I paid for it. It really is a hoot to shoot!

I'll have to agree with you on that. Love mine, not for sell.

 

[nich018]

Along the same lines - one is like a swiss watch and the other is tough as nails

Damn it, I miss my Ruger SS

 

[adluginb]

I think it's a 617, I have been shopping really good 22 revolvers and still haven't settled on one. According to my research thus far if you are looking for a 22 wheelgun the 617 is a winner as well as the Models 17 & K22. None come cheap but it seems everyone that owns one of those three loves it.

S&W K22 and M17 are one in the same revolver. The K22's (original name) were just eventually marked with 17 and dash numbers in the crane up until the model 17 was discontinued altogether. The model 18 is also a very fine revolver. Good luck in finding any K22, M17, M18 marked .22 revolvers unless you're willing to drop some serious dough.

 

[kd5rjz]

M17, MkII, and a Single Six. I can't argue with these selections and it would be hard to make a list of the best two from these three.

 

[Coonskinner]

I have a Single Six and a Mark II.

Love them both.

And I would dearly love a K-22.

 

[XD-9Guy]

S&W K22 and M17 are one in the same revolver. The K22's (original name) were just eventually marked with 17 and dash numbers in the crane up until the model 17 was discontinued altogether. The model 18 is also a very fine revolver. Good luck in finding any K22, M17, M18 marked .22 revolvers unless you're willing to drop some serious dough.

Yeah but it pays to seek out both because people that own them & list them for sale call it one or the other based on age. I haven't seen any listed with K22 & M17 in the title. I guess I coulda said K22 which later becomes the Model 17 but S&W model numbers already confuse and annoy me. The long and the short of it is... I'd like one, regardless of what numbers & letters are on it. LOL