ROK'N THUNDER
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Does the S&W model 17 have a recessed cylinder?
The chambers are a little tight on mine, and it doesnt like Winchesters (they bind a bit on extraction), but every other brand Ive tried chambers and ejects fine. My most accurate handgun for sure.
When I first noticed the binding issue with Win. ammo, I cleaned the snot out of my chambers, but the issue persisted. Interestingly, my Springfield M1922 wont chamber Winchesters at all, but has no problem with Federal, Remington, or Aguila. I can only surmise that Winchester .22s have microscopically fatter brass.One thing I've found help with sticky extraction on S&W and other 22's, is to use a patch cut from a "lead wipe away" cloth. Just cut a patch small enough to fit tight in the chambers. They're slightly abrasive, so they'll scrub out all that powder, bullet lube and such that builds up in there. Use a couple or so per charge hole. Then clean as normal.
Use caution around the outside. They will damage blue guns. I've never damaged any of mine, but be aware that it can.
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When I first noticed the binding issue with Win. ammo, I cleaned the snot out of my chambers, but the issue persisted. Interestingly, my Springfield M1922 wont chamber Winchesters at all, but has no problem with Federal, Remington, or Aguila. I can only surmise that Winchester .22s have microscopically fatter brass.