This is an every elusive revolver and took me over two months to locate a new one, and a month to complete the purchase. It hasn't been fired yet, hopefully in the coming week. Meanwhile, enjoy a few quick shots...
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choombak's first handgun - S&W 617 revolver
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choombak
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choombak's first handgun - S&W 617 revolver
After a lot of search, reviews, visits to gun shops, and handling quiet a few of 'em, the Smith & Wesson 617 revolver seemed an overall excellent choice for first handgun. Caliber is .22LR, 10 rounds, 4" barrel, all stainless and weighs a whopping 1.1 kg.
This is an every elusive revolver and took me over two months to locate a new one, and a month to complete the purchase. It hasn't been fired yet, hopefully in the coming week. Meanwhile, enjoy a few quick shots...
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This is an every elusive revolver and took me over two months to locate a new one, and a month to complete the purchase. It hasn't been fired yet, hopefully in the coming week. Meanwhile, enjoy a few quick shots...
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rahulbdelhi
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Re: choombak's first handgun - S&W 617 revolver
Congrats buddy !!! Its a really nice gun. I am a big fan of S&W revolvers too....Enjoy...
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Dear Choombak,
I have never felt so envious before...you are very lucky to own this, Indian Government DO SOMETHING...open imports please...
Al the Best,
Chicky
I have never felt so envious before...you are very lucky to own this, Indian Government DO SOMETHING...open imports please...
Al the Best,
Chicky
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Re: choombak's first handgun - S&W 617 revolver
I smell something burning... 
that's a beauty in your hand,
S&W.....
superb hand gun.....
congrats on your purchase...
do post the video on shooting....
that's a beauty in your hand,
S&W.....
superb hand gun.....
congrats on your purchase...
do post the video on shooting....
faster, faster, faster, faster .......
till the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death
till the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death
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Moin.
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Re: choombak's first handgun - S&W 617 revolver
Gorgeous Choombak.. Hope we are not loosing you to the Dark Side 
i.e fire arms.. You are one of us, Sharp N Shiny Only
Regards
Moin.
i.e fire arms.. You are one of us, Sharp N Shiny Only Regards
Moin.
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Mayankjaiswal
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Re: choombak's first handgun - S&W 617 revolver
My Friend....congratulations for the buy. I am looking for the exact same model since a very long time. Can you pls help me with the same. How much did you pay for it and where.
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Armed Defence
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Re: choombak's first handgun - S&W 617 revolver
Very beautiful revolver. Congrats for the purchase. And may I ask you the reason behind going for .22? Is it that you are a new to handguns and you wanted a lighter one?
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choombak
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Re: choombak's first handgun - S&W 617 revolver
Primary aim being target shooting, .22 ammo is inexpensive. Next hop will be a bigger caliber (mostly 9mm).Armed Defence wrote:Very beautiful revolver. Congrats for the purchase. And may I ask you the reason behind going for .22? Is it that you are a new to handguns and you wanted a lighter one?
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choombak
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Re: choombak's first handgun - S&W 617 revolver
Subscribe to several gun sites, look through gun broker, handgunfinder, and so on. Finally landed a brand new from bumblebee firearms via gunbroker. Hyatt Gun Shop has a few in stock for $799. My final cost with ffl transfer fees etc. was about $850. Hope this helps.Mayankjaiswal wrote:My Friend....congratulations for the buy. I am looking for the exact same model since a very long time. Can you pls help me with the same. How much did you pay for it and where.
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deep27
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Re: choombak's first handgun - S&W 617 revolver
Congrats Choombak...... its a real beauty.
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Re: choombak's first handgun - S&W 617 revolver
Choombak congrats I am always salivating for this gorgeous 22 shooter probably the best there is in revolvers ..now start hoarding 22 ammo but check your local law!
Cheers
Cheers
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Hearty Congratulations choombak - a gorgeous revolver indeed!
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
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Re: choombak's first handgun - S&W 617 revolver
Congrats! a very nice revolver. Herb.
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Re: choombak's first handgun - S&W 617 revolver
Sweet looking revolver, Choombak!Congratulations. Must be great fun to shoot.
It ain’t over ’til it’s over! "Rocky,Rocky,Rocky....."
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TC
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Re: choombak's first handgun - S&W 617 revolver
Congrats Buddy,
Of course some of us enjoyed the pics last week
When it comes to a wheelgun my personal choice goes like this.... Smith, Colt and... Manhurin.
This 617 is a great looking handgun and I am sure very well balanced as well.
Do post some pics from the range and a range report as well.
My best wishes once again
TC
Of course some of us enjoyed the pics last week
When it comes to a wheelgun my personal choice goes like this.... Smith, Colt and... Manhurin.
This 617 is a great looking handgun and I am sure very well balanced as well.
Do post some pics from the range and a range report as well.
My best wishes once again
TC