SMITH & WESSON 160578 MODEL 617 22 LR SS 6" BBL

The Smith & Wesson 160578 (160578) Model 617 is a 22 LR revolver with a 6 inch stainless steel barrel and a 10 round cylinder capacity, built on the K frame for shooters who want a full size rimfire revolver for target work and practice. This caliber, capacity, and barrel length combination make it a practical rimfire revolver for target shooters, plinkers, and anyone training on double action revolver fundamentals without centerfire ammunition costs. It suits new revolver shooters, competitive shooters practicing trigger control, and anyone searching for a stainless 22 LR revolver built with true K frame heft and balance.

Key Features

• Model number: 160578
• UPC: 022188605785
• Caliber: 22 LR
• Capacity: 10 rounds
• Barrel length: 6 inches
• Barrel material: Stainless steel, full lug
• Barrel finish: Satin stainless
• Frame material: Stainless steel, K frame, medium size
• Frame finish: Satin stainless
• Cylinder material: Stainless steel
• Cylinder finish: Stainless steel
• Front sight: Patridge
• Rear sight: Adjustable
• Grip: Black synthetic
• Action: Single action and double action
• Hammer style: Exposed
• Overall length: 11.1 inches
• Weight: 44.1 ounces
• Safety: Internal lock

Special Features

• The full lug barrel adds weight forward on the frame, giving the revolver a front heavy balance that helps steady the sights during slow fire and target shooting.
• The adjustable rear sight paired with the Patridge front sight lets you zero the point of impact precisely for different loads and shooting distances.
• The K frame construction gives this 22 LR revolver the same size and heft as centerfire K frame revolvers, so the size and balance carry over if you also shoot 38 Special or 357 Magnum K frame guns.
• The internal lock adds a built in security feature to the revolver without requiring an external padlock or cable lock.
• The 10 round cylinder capacity gives you more shots per cylinder than a typical 6 or 8 shot revolver in this caliber.

Practical Benefits

• The 6 inch barrel and adjustable sights give you a longer sight radius for more precise aiming, which suits target shooting and slow fire practice at the range.
• The 22 LR chambering lets you practice trigger control and sight alignment at a fraction of the ammunition cost of a centerfire revolver, which answers the question of whether a rimfire revolver is a good training tool for double action shooting fundamentals.
• The full size K frame gives new shooters and smaller framed shooters alike a stable, heavy platform that manages muzzle movement well during range sessions.
• The 10 round cylinder means fewer reloads during extended practice sessions compared to a standard 6 shot revolver.
• If you want a rimfire revolver that handles like a full size centerfire wheel gun for training or plinking, this Model 617 gives you that K frame feel without the ammunition cost.

You get a stainless K frame revolver that lets you build real trigger and sight skills without the expense of centerfire ammunition.

The Smith & Wesson 160578 Model 617 in 22 LR with its 6 inch barrel and 10 round capacity stands as a solid fit for target shooters and revolver enthusiasts looking for a dependable rimfire training platform.