New S&W 617
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RussB
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I've been busy with this 617, making it "Mine"
I added a Dawson F/O front sight along with a "trimmed for speedloaders" Hogue Big Butt grip.
I did some internal smoothing, installed a 12# rebound spring and took down the strain screw to give me a 7.8# trigger pull. The gun is reliable with 2 different Federal 22's and CCI Mini-Mags
I also re-contoured the trigger face. I prefer a more rounded profile. The visible portions of the hammer & trigger were also polished then "scratch finished"
I added a Dawson F/O front sight along with a "trimmed for speedloaders" Hogue Big Butt grip.
I did some internal smoothing, installed a 12# rebound spring and took down the strain screw to give me a 7.8# trigger pull. The gun is reliable with 2 different Federal 22's and CCI Mini-Mags
I also re-contoured the trigger face. I prefer a more rounded profile. The visible portions of the hammer & trigger were also polished then "scratch finished"
Nice work.
As far as the trigger, smooth is more important that light, even when the timer's running. I've seen numerous wheelgunners outrun their front sight when they lightened the action.
As far as rimfire steel matches, the 10-shot 617 is an excellent choice, IMO. A few years ago, I used my bone-stock 4" 617 at a major rimfire steel match. IIRC, I was the only revolver shooter, but finished the top shooter during the handgun portion (eh...rifle...not so much). The semi-auto shooters I saw all had numerous malfunctions during the match, whereas I had none, so I was essentially given time by my choice of gun.
As far as the trigger, smooth is more important that light, even when the timer's running. I've seen numerous wheelgunners outrun their front sight when they lightened the action.
As far as rimfire steel matches, the 10-shot 617 is an excellent choice, IMO. A few years ago, I used my bone-stock 4" 617 at a major rimfire steel match. IIRC, I was the only revolver shooter, but finished the top shooter during the handgun portion (eh...rifle...not so much
). The semi-auto shooters I saw all had numerous malfunctions during the match, whereas I had none, so I was essentially given time by my choice of gun. MifflinKid
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RussB, if you can find any, try some Aquila Golden Eagle Match Pistol ammo.
RussB
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Heck, I'm thrilled if I can find ANY 22LR!
RussB
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Thanks much, thats what I was thinking I just wanted to verify. Ordering one right now!!
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