accuracy: Single Six vs SW 617

Deep13 · 05-26-2005, 09:52 AM

I am shopping for 0.22lr revolvers mostly for shooting at the range. I have it narrowed to two choices. Ruger stainless 6.5" Single Six or S&W 617 6" 6 shot. They each have their own attractive features, but I am concerned about the dealer's claim that any revolver with a convertible cylinder (0.22lr and 0.22WMR for the Ruger) will have compromised accuracy.

The question is, how much of a difference are we talking about?
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Big Dog · 05-26-2005, 03:27 PM

Basically, the Ruger Single Six is a very nice Plinker. The S&W 617 is a very nice target revolver. 'Nuff said.
I have the older Smith Model 17-3 - it's far tighter shooting than the Ruger.
For field carry, I might prefer the Ruger's simpler, more rugged design.

05-26-2005, 09:52 AM	#1
Deep13 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 203	accuracy: Single Six vs SW 617 I am shopping for 0.22lr revolvers mostly for shooting at the range. I have it narrowed to two choices. Ruger stainless 6.5" Single Six or S&W 617 6" 6 shot. They each have their own attractive features, but I am concerned about the dealer's claim that any revolver with a convertible cylinder (0.22lr and 0.22WMR for the Ruger) will have compromised accuracy. The question is, how much of a difference are we talking about? :target:

05-26-2005, 03:27 PM	#2
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,214	Basically, the Ruger Single Six is a very nice Plinker. The S&W 617 is a very nice target revolver. 'Nuff said. I have the older Smith Model 17-3 - it's far tighter shooting than the Ruger. For field carry, I might prefer the Ruger's simpler, more rugged design. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.