Smith and Wesson 617-6 revolver update. Spent 6 weeks at the factory but fixed

🇦🇺😎👍Nice…those little 617s are a timeless little piece. Never to rust and I guess they will last for many generations to come

This is not first video I've seen on somebody having to send the 617 back.

I have a 1995 6” dreaded aluminum cylinder 617-2. The timing is perfect between all ten chambers. I enjoy the balance of the cylinder being almost 5 ounces lighter. As far as my research, no one has complained about the aluminum wearing out.

What a shame Smith and Wesson just not want it use too be …😢😢😢

Thanks for the update! I was going to buy one, but now I won’t!

Thanks for video, I had heard of checking the timing but didn't realize needed to check it on all cylinders, of course having someone tell you they were getting lead spit and the lead all on one side of forcing cone will be a clue also. I'll keep that in mind when re-checking by used S&W!

On your test of empty brass, those impacts looked sufficient to detonate the rounds. I would suspect your ammo and try different rounds before I condemned the gun again. The .22 is notorious for duds in certain ammo. Edit to Add: I see you did use various makes of ammo. Looks like it's running good. :)

Ridiculous at that price point, especially here in Europe. No way I’m buying one now because shipping it back overseas to S&W would probably be a huge pain in the ass.

After getting it repaired and shooting it again. Was it worth buying this pistol? Is this pistol picky on the 22LR ammo you used? Thinking about buying one but they only have the 4 inch barrel. I want the 6 inch. Great video. Good trigger control.

How was the shipping process did u just fed ex it, did you ship it in the guncase it came with in another box? Im having an issue with mine with timing its shooting lead out of the left side i can feel it in my cheeks and also another shooter 2 tables away felt it.

I had to send my 617 back twice due to light strikes. Its good now but had to go back twice.

🇦🇺😎👍I was talking to my gunsmith and I noticed him cleaning my gun with brake cleaner. He told me it is the best for removing carbon and any other build up material on a gun. . Not too sure how it would go on a blued gun though ?

Glad they got it fixed up for you! I try to always inspect Smiths before buying checking the crane and timing, on non pined barrel Smiths I check for cant especially the early crush fit models. Bummer yours had so many issues. Was it sitting in a gunshop or did you order it online? If it was in a shop I could see the crane being damaged via someone "cowboying" ie spinning the cylinder and using your wrist to slam it shut, and that would lead to most of those issues you had. Just a thought. Hope you enjoy it now that you've got a working piece. Did you have any other ftf other than those CCIs at the beginning?

I just purchased one in 22 mag. Besides some mis fires Mine is fine

Wow I’m thinking about getting one of these but a 22 that’s anywhere from $870 to $1200 maybe I better not .

Same problems as mine but fixed by gunsmith in my hometown in Chiang Mai, Thailand...so dissapoint with Smith poor quality...

If you're seeing ammo that requires multiple strikes to fire that is not a gun issue, that's a primer issue. Rimfire ammo is well known to have this issue because of the liquid priming mix used can sometimes not be spun and cover the entire rim in production.

I don’t want to analyze too much, but you’re shooting left a lot because your trigger finger placement. Way too much trigger finger. Ideally, center pad of first knuckle allows a straight pull.