The back bottom edge is serrated to kill glare. The rear sight is adjustable for windage and elevation, and if you are not familiar with S&W revolver sights, you will need to look at the manual since there is no indication for up/down nor left/right adjustment. The front sight is a plain black post pinned in place, which we like. It also wears decorative grooves on the top side. The top side of the barrel is bead blasted for a matte, non-glare finish. A pin in the underlug snaps in place when the cylinder is closed. The front lock on the cylinder is located in the end of the ejector rod. We had no issues dumping empties even after extended firing. The ejector fully dumps 22 LR cases when depressed. The cylinder is fluted for all 10 chambers, making it easy to identify it as a rimfire revolver even though it looks a lot like a S&W Model 686. At 39 ounces unloaded, this is not a lightweight 22 LR handgun. Did we mention this is a beautiful gun? The 4-inch barrel uses a full underlug, so the 617 is a hefty revolver. The hammer, trigger, and sights are black and contrast nicely. We like this finish, and it is easy to clean. Our sample featured a bright stainless finish typically found on S&W’s other stainless revolvers. This would also be a good choice for small-game hunting. This is a serious revolver for the wheelgun aficionado. As we studied and fired it, we found it to be a great choice, especially if you have a centerfire L-frame and want to train with less cost and recoil. The Model 617, this in its 6th design iteration, hence the “-6” in the model number, is an expensive rimfire revolver.
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