Getting down to deciding between a S&W 617 and an S&W 648, and these seem to be some of the bigger differences:
S&W 617 - 22 LR
Cleaner Ammo Available Minus
Speedloader Available Plus (6 shot)
Ammo cost & availability Slight Plus
Works w/ backyard trap Plus
S&W 648 - 22 MAG
Cleaner Ammo Available Plus
Speedloader Available Minus
Ammo cost & availability Slight Minus
Works w/ backyard trap Minus
Both are compatible with the local club smallbore sports I'm planning to practice for - a Bowling Pin Shoot and Falling Plates. I think that both will be fine for me to learn with as a near-rank beginner. And both seem to be fine for small game if I go that way (so long as I choose the right ammo).
Oh, I'm leaning towards the 648 at the moment. Seems I might as well get a 22 mag for which I can easily get FMJ to minimze lead exposure. But that's based on all of my assumptions/understanding above.
Am I on the right track here?
Any other thoughts?
S&W 617 - 22 LR
Cleaner Ammo Available Minus
Speedloader Available Plus (6 shot)
Ammo cost & availability Slight Plus
Works w/ backyard trap Plus
S&W 648 - 22 MAG
Cleaner Ammo Available Plus
Speedloader Available Minus
Ammo cost & availability Slight Minus
Works w/ backyard trap Minus
Both are compatible with the local club smallbore sports I'm planning to practice for - a Bowling Pin Shoot and Falling Plates. I think that both will be fine for me to learn with as a near-rank beginner. And both seem to be fine for small game if I go that way (so long as I choose the right ammo).
Oh, I'm leaning towards the 648 at the moment. Seems I might as well get a 22 mag for which I can easily get FMJ to minimze lead exposure. But that's based on all of my assumptions/understanding above.
Am I on the right track here?
Any other thoughts?