S&W 617 Mountain Gun: Fixed After Smith & Wesson Repair?

Initial Issues and Repair

• 🎯 The presenter discusses his Smith & Wesson 617 Mountain Gun, which had reliability issues, particularly in double-action mode.
• 💡 The revolver would often fail to fire a full cylinder, averaging only seven or eight reliable shots double-action, though it performed fine in single-action.
• 🛠️ The firearm was sent back to Smith & Wesson for repair, with the presenter expressing concern about potential recurring problems based on common negative experiences.

Post-Repair Performance Testing

• ✅ Upon receiving the repaired firearm, initial tests showed significant improvement, with most rounds firing reliably in double-action.
• ⚡ The presenter notes that even with good quality ammunition like CCI Mini Mags and Winchester Super X, occasional issues with 22 rimfire ammo are not uncommon.
• 🧐 Smith & Wesson's work order indicated they cut the forcing cone and repaired the yoke, suggesting these were the areas addressed to fix the malfunction.

Ammunition Reliability Observations

• ⚠️ A single misfire occurred with Winchester ammunition, similar to an issue experienced the previous day.
• 💯 In contrast, CCI ammunition performed flawlessly over approximately 100 rounds, including yesterday's testing.
• ❓ The presenter plans to test further with fresh, good-quality 22 LR ammunition to confirm the reliability of the repair and identify any lingering ammo-specific issues.

Overall Impression and Future Plans

• 👍 The presenter is encouraged by the performance post-repair, stating that the gun now seems "fixed" for practical purposes.
• 💬 He plans to keep the 617 Mountain Gun as his primary model going forward, especially after this positive repair experience.
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