Model 17 - ‘best’ years & models - smith-wessonforum.com
Dec 18, 2011 · A wider rib version of the K-22 first appears with the 17-5 revision which actually copies the K-38 "Heavy" Masterpiece rib that first appeared in 1950, S&W offered the 17-5 in …
Model 17 year identification help - Smith & Wesson Forum
Palmer, Alaska Apr 23, 2021 #12 Peteoz77 Welcome to the S&W Forum. In the future, I suggest you start a new thread when you want to ask about a different gun. We try to keep the …
The K-22 Masterpiece (Model 17): a brief history
Jan 24, 2007 · The Model 18-4 was discontinued when S&W opted to produce the Model 17-5 and 17-6 in both 6" and 4" barrel lengths instead. Also the 6 shot Model 18 and 17 were …
17 vs. 18: what's the difference? - Smith & Wesson Forum
Apr 20, 2018 · The only difference between the Model 17 and Model 18 was barrel length and sight configuration. Model 17 K-22 Masterpiece - 6" barrel, Patridge front sight Model 18 .22 …
Which To Buy - Model 17 or 18 - smith-wessonforum.com
Feb 8, 2015 · The Model 18 was discontinued a long time ago by S&W. The Model 17 was more recent. Lots more Model 17's around. I have a Model 17 and love it but I would pick the Model 18.
Model 17 with target hammer and trigger. - smith …
Nov 15, 2003 · Does anyone own a model 17 that shipped with target hammer and trigger? A friend just won one on one of the auction sites and is wondering if this is the way it shipped …
Model 17-3 K-22 Masterpiece - smith-wessonforum.com
Nov 12, 2011 · OP snagged a real nice K22 with that Model 17-3. As I have found with most all of my 1970's era S & W 22's (3 - Model 34-1 Kit Guns, 2 Model 17-3) they ALL had to be reamed …
Is there any mystique to Model 17 vs Model 18? - Smith
Mar 21, 2016 · I'm not talking rarities here (like a 18-1, 5 screw) rather a simple Model 17-3 against a 18-3 (or 4), and just talking the guns, no accessories, condition 95-97% both guns. …
New to me 17-3 opinions - Smith & Wesson Forum
Jul 22, 2024 · A 17-3, 3-T gun was my first S&W 22. Wish I'd held onto it. Yours is a beauty. I do have this one, a 1951 K-22. Great shooter, and about as close to a birth year gun as I'm likely …
S&W Model 17 versus 18? - Smith & Wesson Forum
Feb 8, 2015 · But to answer your question about the S&W 17 or 18 ....yes I do believe the only difference between the two is the barrel length, with the Model 18 having a 4 inch barrel while …