[Deslock]

Hey all, still new to the site but thought I'd share what brought me here. I had been wanting a snubbie in a .357 but wasn't sure if I wanted to get a poly or not. As luck would have it I happen to go into my lgs just planning to window shop and there it sat, between an 82 service and a judge, I likely would have passed it up if not for the bobbed hammer, then I saw the ports on it and decided I had to have it. To be honest I haven't had time to get to the range yet but I suspect it will do just fine. So here is my new 2003 model 617 CIA with ported barrel. Oh, also just ordered a theis holster for it.

 

[carlstaurus]

:thumb: congrats, that's a beauty.

 

[ncfarmer]

I own your revolver's twin except I have the full hammer. Congratulations and I hope your snubbie
shoots as well as mine does.

 

[djw479]

I have a 617 DAO in stainless otherwise its just like yours...hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine!

I rate mine a :rating10:

 

[badge851]

I have 10 Taurus® revolvers and my Mdl 617SS2 (non-ported & conventional hammer) is my absolute favorite. My gun is also from 2003 & I have over 9000+ rounds through it. It's a GREAT GUN!

 

[ice]

Nice! Welcome aboard!

 

[Deslock]

Thanks guys, really looking forward to seeing how she shoots with those ports in it, but need that holster first. Was really surprised that I couldn't find that many online.

 

[Fx1]

Have the blued non ported 617. Would like to hear about the range trip. Ran some 38 +P, it wasn't bad at all. 357 for the next trip

 

[Lil Beaver]

I love my regular 617 in stainless non-ported and the seven round cylinder just makes it sweeter. IMHO

 

[Deslock]

Still haven't gotten a chance to shoot her, been a busy weekend (trying to find a new grill). What holsters does everyone use? As I mentioned I ordered a Theis IWB, but looking for something outside as well, I picked up a Looper K-frame holster that is just a lil' snug, likely due to the cylinder. It draws easily enough but reholstering has to go in at the right angle, so I am just keeping it in thre for now to see if it will reshape itself a bit.

 

[djw479]

When I purchased this 617 awhile ago the seller included this holster and a few HKS Speedloaders in the deal. Altho its not tactical-cool, the holster holds the 617 snuggly whether I have the Crimson Trace laser grips or standard grips installed.

Its a Hunter Holster Model 1100-29, and has a belt loop on backside.

 

[ELW00D]

Congratulations on your new firearm.

 

[hollywood63]

Sweet I think that's going to be my next one to keep the 405 company

 

[Juggler]

I've a 617 snubbie as well. Love to shoot mine, usually have it loaded with .38spl+P hollow points.

 

[Fx1]

Range today with some 357....wouldn't want to be on the business end of those.

 

[Keltyke]

Thanks guys, really looking forward to seeing how she shoots with those ports in it, but need that holster first. Was really surprised that I couldn't find that many online.

It's a "K" frame size, but the big 7 round cylinder and deep trigger guard mess up the holster equation. Good luck. I had the titanium ported version, and now have the SS non ported. It's a hell of a gun, and the ports DO help. So do those Ribber grips!