S&W model 63 and model 317 rare

[Pababear]

I've been trying to purchase both a S&W model 63 and maybe the 317 kit revolver all with a 3 inch barrel.   My gun store has had them on back order for two months.  I've even tried other dealers in State and on the internet.  I can find the snubbies,  I don't want a snub nosed, I have a Taurus that is.

I like the longer barrel, I've tried gun broker, all with no luck.

All you Ruger fans (including me), none in .22 with a 3-4.5 barrel can be had.  I've been trying for 18 months to get one.  I wish that Ruger would do a production run and then announce a new fire arm!

So, anyone know of a model 63 or 317 with a 3 inch barrel.

[alfsauve]

I think all 3" S&W revolvers are viewed as prized and are somewhat rare.   Not surprising those particular ones are hard to find.

I'll keep an eye out as I peruse the auctions this week.

[Pababear]

Thanks, I'm going to phone Smith this week, to see what the delay is.  The models are current production runs, not the 63 from old.
Who knows, maybe if I bug them they'll fill my dealers order.

The Taurus are ok, but since I shoot with 1 hand (no choice in that) as I have the use of the left arm.  Trigger pull on the each is in excess of 16#.  I have to aim close to the edge of target, about 3 o'clock  if I going to get 10-8 rings.  Frustrating as heck.

The snub nosed Smith at least doesn't pull me off target as much, so that is why I want a Model 63 or the kit gun, model 317 with a 3 inch barrel to give me a longer sight picture.

[Timothy]

Have you considered changing the main spring and trigger return spring in the Taurus? 

I was able to slick up my Ruger snub from 14+ to less than 10# with new springs from Wolfe and cleaning the action on the hammer and trigger assembly.  I didn't touch the sear at all (I'm not a smith) and it made a world of difference.

[alfsauve]

What's really needed is to pull the interior parts and polish the heck out of all bearing surfaces.

Lighter springs in revolvers aren't always desirable.

[Sponsor]

[Timothy]

What's really needed is to pull the interior parts and polish the heck out of all bearing surfaces.

Lighter springs in revolvers aren't always desirable.

I don't disagree at all Alf but 16# seems a bit excessive if it actually measures that high.  Even a modest gain would be welcome if he's one handed.

Polishing the bearing surfaces is the key most definitely.  Just be careful with the sear if you're not comfortable with what you're doing.

[Timothy]

To the OP, I've shot a 317-3 quite a bit as my BIL has one he loans me on occasion.  Quite a nice, accurate little revolver but my Ruger LCR trigger is better IMO.

[alfsauve]

Polishing the bearing surfaces is the key most definitely.  Just be careful with the sear if you're not comfortable with what you're doing.

I think, in a revolver, the sear is the last thing you should even think about working on.  Only if it's obviously not smooth would I touch it.  There are so many other bearing surfaces to worry with first.

[ellis4538]

Have you tried Buds GS on line.  He seems to do a lot of business.

FWIW


Richard

[alfsauve]

Didn't find any 317s but found one 63 in an upcoming auction.

https://www.proxibid.com/asp/LotDetail.asp?ahid=2392&aid=58151&lid=14747906#topoflot








The interesting thing about doing the searches is the things you find out by accident.  "317" didn't bring up anything, but "63" is interesting.

There are Winchester 63 rifles in .22lr. 
And some collectible Lugers have a proof mark of Eagle/63.