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    Got a new S&W Model 617 Revolver... (with pics)

    Double Clutch -- You're most welcome... and WOW! You went full-tilt didn't ya??!!! Five (5ea) DS-10-Speed loaders huh? Hind sight being what it is.... me personally, I would have purchased several more 40rnd loading blocks versus additional speed loaders, then again.... I only shoot my 617 at...
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    Got a new S&W Model 617 Revolver... (with pics)

    twoclones -- No, I didn't use the dremel tool on any other portion of the revolver, other that what I previously mentioned. :rolleyes:
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    Got a new S&W Model 617 Revolver... (with pics)

    Swapped-out the OEM Hammer for a .500 Hammer I've finally completed my S&W Model 617 revolver. I replaced its hammer with a .500 wide spur hammer (some people I think refer to it as the target hammer), and swapped out the rear sight blade for a taller one with a white box outline. During...
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    Got a new S&W Model 617 Revolver... (with pics)

    twoclones -- That's the correct email address for Dave Skrzela... I'm sure he'll reply to your email contact very soon. 20nickles -- Sir, thank you for the kind words. I checked out the forum thread link you provided.... and found the discussion interesting and valuable. "Bottom Line Up...
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    Got a new S&W Model 617 Revolver... (with pics)

    Hogue Extended Cylinder Release Lever MR.G -- When you ask, "Where did you get that thumbpiece?" If you are inquirying about the aftermarket extended cylinder release lever, it is a Hogue product. The least expensive online location where I could find it was from CheaperThanDirt, here...
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    Got a new S&W Model 617 Revolver... (with pics)

    twoclones -- The only place one can purchase the DS-10-Speed loader (and 40rnd loading block) is directly from Dave Skrzela who manufacturers them. He can be reached at the following website: http://www.msnusers.com/Speedloader/ds10speed.msnw dadsluger -- I ordered the SDM pinned front...
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    Got a new S&W Model 617 Revolver... (with pics)

    Thank you gents for the kind words. :) [email protected] -- If you like my photos.... perhaps this one will please you as well. It is of my Ruger Charger 10/22 pistol, which I refer to as the 'Platypus' on account of how I was able to shape the forend of the Boyd's Barracuda laminate...
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    Got a new S&W Model 617 Revolver... (with pics)

    I picked this new pal up from my FFL on Thursday. Friday evening I spent a few hours "tweeking her" by installing a Wolff mainspring and rebound spring, as well as shining her up nice and bright with Mothers Mag & Aluminum Polish. To finish her off I installed a SDM green fiber optic front...
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