Smith and Wesson 617: Jam Session

I created this video with the YouTube Video Editor (http://www.youtube.com/editor)

By the way the YouTube video editor really stinks. This is a compilation of a number of clips which show the issues which I have been having with my Smith and Wesson model 617 revolver. It has already been back to the factory once because it was misfiring and the cylinder locking up after 40 plus rounds. Know the gun no longer misfires but it locks up very regularly, at least one ever cylinder full. It's on its way back to the Smith and Wesson factory to be returned. Hopefully Smith and Wesson will send me a brand new revolver rather than attempting to fix this one which was a factory dud.

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[Mattypphillip]

At the time of the video, how many rounds did the gun have through it since it was last cleaned?

[TheGearTester]

@Mattypphillip

I had just cleaned it. I maybe had shot between 5-10 rounds. I ended up returning this gun to Smith and Wesson and they were kind enough to send me a brand-new firearm, one that was not chambered in .22 LR.

[TheDirtbike333]

damn i watched your other video talking about the problems you've had, really wanted to get this gun for my first handgun but now im reconsidering.

[TheGearTester]

@TheDirtbike333

I loved the fit, feel and the finish of this revolver. When the gun would function well enough for me to shoot a couple cylinders without too many hiccups it was very accurate. There are lots of videos on YouTube which show the 617 functioning flawlessly. My gun was just a lemon. It does seem that many people are having a lot of issues with them though. I will post a video in the next couple weeks on how Smith and Wesson ends up dealing with me.

[dgallag339]

So were you able to speak to someone at Smith & Wesson?

[TheGearTester]

@dgallag339

I still have not gotten to speak to someone, however I did email them and they got back to me with a free shipping label. I'm sending the gun off tomorrow.

[colbyVas]

i love how people who obviously do not know shit about firearms pull a stupid comment out of their ass and try to come off as some gun "SAGE" IE MINUTERO

[colbyVas]

i love how people who obviously do not know shit about firearms pull a stupid comment out of their ass and try to come off as some gun "SAGE" IE MINUTERO get a clue before u speak homie

[MrKael51]

you idiot prepare before

[pivotboy63]

@EL3minutero a double action revolver can be shot as a single action too, it doesnt matter. shoting in single action is more accurate because you dont have the gun moving as much as you pul the trigger

[EL3minutero]

That's what you get for shooting a double action revolver in single action.

[flyboiooow]

how much do they cost

[mickeylehuynh]

Thank you for the video. I was looking for a double action 22 revolver and this was on my list. Looks like I will skip this one. Just bought a single action 9 shot Heritage 22 LR / MAG and it works great. Not bad for a lower priced gun.

[Zegswijze]

I've shot my brand new S&W 617 today for the first time. Only fired 20 rounds (CCI minimag), because my cilinder locked up 3 times. My gun has the same problem as yours, it deforms the back of the cases so the cilinder can't revolve anymore.