wolverine350
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I got a chance to fondle one of these little guns and thought it was pretty neat, does anyone on here own one and how accurate is it
Does anyone own a Smith & Wesson 317 22LR revolver with the 3" barrel ?
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I had one a few years ago, a good concept for a hiker or fisherman. I thought it a suitable replacement for the S&W Model 43. The sleeved barrel makes it astonishingly light, difficult to shoot well.
I could have handled the light weight, but I found the silver polymer finish to be pretty fragile (even solvents will damage it). I would prefer the 317 with a real anodized finish (351PD). Even better would be a Melonite finish stainless cylinder with the anodized alloy frame.
I could have handled the light weight, but I found the silver polymer finish to be pretty fragile (even solvents will damage it). I would prefer the 317 with a real anodized finish (351PD). Even better would be a Melonite finish stainless cylinder with the anodized alloy frame.
I've owned one for a year or so. My only complaint is that I don't care for the sights - V rear and Hi-Viz florescent on the front. But this is a personal thing. I just prefer the old notch and post sights on all my other guns. I've thought about having them replaced but it's not a very high priority for me.
As far as accuracy goes, I don't shoot it enough to stay proficient with it. I am much more concerned with staying proficient with my carry guns so that's what I spend my time on. I really have no complaints about the S&W 317 though. I think it would be a good plinker.
Paul G.
As far as accuracy goes, I don't shoot it enough to stay proficient with it. I am much more concerned with staying proficient with my carry guns so that's what I spend my time on. I really have no complaints about the S&W 317 though. I think it would be a good plinker.
Paul G.
wolverine350
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Well thats bout all id do with it is shoot paper or cans or just to carry with me in the woods hunting
If you're like me, once you get the itch, it's really only a matter of time before you have to scratch it. I think you would be happy with the 317 as a fun gun. You might also look at the Taurus 22lr revolvers. I don't own one but I haven't hear many bad comments about them.
Paul G.
Paul G.
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If you can find some nice older models like the 17 or 18 you would be very happy with one of those classic k frames...