{"id":852,"date":"2023-03-02T23:48:05","date_gmt":"2023-03-02T23:48:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=852"},"modified":"2023-03-02T23:48:05","modified_gmt":"2023-03-02T23:48:05","slug":"gun-review-smith-wesson-model-317-kit-gun-22lr-revolver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=852","title":{"rendered":"Gun Review: Smith &#038; Wesson Model 317 Kit Gun .22LR Revolver"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wp-next-post-navi\">\n<p>\nNext Post Coming Soon&#8230;\u25b6\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_536474\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-536474\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-536474 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2807-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Model 317 Kit Gun .22 revolver review\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2807-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2807-1-300x296.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2807-1-700x690.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2807-1-768x757.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2807-1-1536x1514.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2807-1-2048x2018.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2807-1-150x148.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2807-1-696x686.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2807-1-1068x1052.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2807-1-1920x1892.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2807-1-426x420.jpg 426w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2807-1-560x552.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-536474\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Courtesy Chris Sanzaro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Reader Chris Sanzaro writes . . .<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">Lots of outdoorsmen carry a gun with them when they\u2019re in the field. Whether it\u2019s for self-defense, pest control, or just some fun, a small, light gun is generally what they choose. In the early 20th century, small frame revolvers in rimfire calibers fit that bill. Before polymer and aluminum frame firearms, these smaller calibers were the best compromise.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">With the introduction of the J-frame and, later, scandium started to pack way more of a punch. However, Smith &amp; Wesson really capitalized on the weight savings with .22lr in the their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smith-wesson.com\/product\/model-317-kit-gun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Model 317 Kit Gun<\/a>. It\u2019s everything an outdoorsman would want out of a .22 revolver; extremely portable, feels great in the hand, and it\u2019s easy on the eyes.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><strong>First Impressions<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_536467\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-536467\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-536467 size-full\" alt=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Model 317 Kit Gun .22 revolver review\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2809-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2809-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2809-700x511.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2809-768x560.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2809-1536x1120.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2809-2048x1494.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2809-150x109.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2809-696x508.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2809-1068x779.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2809-1920x1400.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2809-576x420.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2809-324x235.jpg 324w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2809-560x408.jpg 560w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2809-scaled.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-536467 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2809-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Model 317 Kit Gun .22 revolver review\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2809-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2809-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2809-700x511.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2809-768x560.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2809-1536x1120.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2809-2048x1494.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2809-150x109.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2809-696x508.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2809-1068x779.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2809-1920x1400.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2809-576x420.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2809-324x235.jpg 324w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2809-560x408.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-536467\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Model 317 J-frame (L) compared to my Model 657 N-frame (Courtesy Chris Sanzaro)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p4\">The 317 is built on Smith &amp; Wesson\u2019s popular, compact aluminum alloy J-frame. It sports a 3-inch barrel with a green fiber optic sight and a V-notch rear sight.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">The revolver is extremely portable at a mere 12.5 oz., but also comfortable to shoot with an elongated synthetic grip instead of the usual stubby J-frame grip. The balance on the wheelgun is excellent. And the .22 revolver\u2019s trigger lives up to Smith\u2019s reputation for excellence.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">This is an absolute gem of a rimfire revolver. Now the question is, how does she run?<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><strong>Shooting It<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p4\">Practicing with this revolver couldn\u2019t be more enjoyable. Its feathery weight combined with the ultra low recoil keep fatigue at a bare minimum. That being said, every move you make has an effect on your sight picture.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_536471\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-536471\" style=\"width: 1111px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-536471 size-full\" alt=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Model 317 Kit Gun .22 revolver review\" width=\"1111\" height=\"680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2811-1.jpg 1111w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2811-1-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2811-1-700x428.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2811-1-768x470.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2811-1-150x92.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2811-1-696x426.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2811-1-1068x654.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2811-1-686x420.jpg 686w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2811-1-560x343.jpg 560w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1111px) 100vw, 1111px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2811-1.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-536471 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2811-1.jpg\" alt=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Model 317 Kit Gun .22 revolver review\" width=\"1111\" height=\"680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2811-1.jpg 1111w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2811-1-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2811-1-700x428.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2811-1-768x470.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2811-1-150x92.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2811-1-696x426.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2811-1-1068x654.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2811-1-686x420.jpg 686w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2811-1-560x343.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1111px) 100vw, 1111px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-536471\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Courtesy Chris Sanzaro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Speaking of sight pictures, the sights on this gun don\u2019t really match up. The large fiber optic front dot and the rear sharp v-notch rear blade aren\u2019t really a good fit for each other.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_536473\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-536473\" style=\"width: 1023px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-536473 size-full\" alt=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Model 317 Kit Gun .22 revolver review\" width=\"1023\" height=\"656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2781-1.jpg 1023w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2781-1-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2781-1-700x449.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2781-1-768x492.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2781-1-150x96.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2781-1-696x446.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2781-1-655x420.jpg 655w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2781-1-560x359.jpg 560w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1023px) 100vw, 1023px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2781-1.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-536473 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2781-1.jpg\" alt=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Model 317 Kit Gun .22 revolver review\" width=\"1023\" height=\"656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2781-1.jpg 1023w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2781-1-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2781-1-700x449.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2781-1-768x492.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2781-1-150x96.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2781-1-696x446.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2781-1-655x420.jpg 655w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2781-1-560x359.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1023px) 100vw, 1023px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-536473\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Courtesy Chris Sanzaro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p4\">It\u2019s hard to show on camera, but it\u2019s the same concept of a round peg that doesn\u2019t fit into a square \u2014 or in this case, v-shaped \u2014 hole. A square rear notch would have been a better choice.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">That being said, that fiber optic sight is bright. The learning curve of round dot in angular notch takes a little getting used to, but worth the time. Rimfire ammo is, once again, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=366d8fa6-2a72-4d59-bc31-583f74cfd91b&amp;website_id=4e8a62e5-c9f2-4169-947d-06856fc118da&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fpalmettostatearmory.com%2Fammo%2Frimfire-ammo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">relatively cheap<\/a>. Put in about $10 or $15 worth of work, and you should get the hang of putting rounds right where you want them with this little J-frame.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_536469\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-536469\" style=\"width: 841px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-536469 size-full\" alt=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Model 317 Kit Gun .22 revolver review\" width=\"841\" height=\"1364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2815.jpg 841w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2815-185x300.jpg 185w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2815-432x700.jpg 432w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2815-768x1246.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2815-150x243.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2815-300x487.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2815-696x1129.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2815-259x420.jpg 259w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2815-560x908.jpg 560w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 841px) 100vw, 841px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2815.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-536469 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2815.jpg\" alt=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Model 317 Kit Gun .22 revolver review\" width=\"841\" height=\"1364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2815.jpg 841w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2815-185x300.jpg 185w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2815-432x700.jpg 432w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2815-768x1246.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2815-150x243.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2815-300x487.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2815-696x1129.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2815-259x420.jpg 259w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2815-560x908.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 841px) 100vw, 841px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-536469\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Courtesy Chris Sanzaro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p4\">As you can see from my targets, the gun is capable of great accuracy from the standard seven yards. I was still able to make hits out to 20 yards, but it definitely puts your skills to the test.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">To my surprise, the gun shot <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=366d8fa6-2a72-4d59-bc31-583f74cfd91b&amp;website_id=4e8a62e5-c9f2-4169-947d-06856fc118da&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fpalmettostatearmory.com%2Fammo%2Frimfire-ammo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">40gr bulk ammo<\/a> best. The lighter, faster <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=366d8fa6-2a72-4d59-bc31-583f74cfd91b&amp;website_id=4e8a62e5-c9f2-4169-947d-06856fc118da&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fpalmettostatearmory.com%2Fammo%2Frimfire-ammo.html%3Fmanufacturer%3DCCI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mini Mags<\/a> tended to shoot low at seven yards (that will change with distance). And <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=366d8fa6-2a72-4d59-bc31-583f74cfd91b&amp;website_id=4e8a62e5-c9f2-4169-947d-06856fc118da&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fpalmettostatearmory.com%2Fammo%2Frimfire-ammo.html%3Fmanufacturer%3DCCI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">.22 shorts<\/a> seemed to wander. I shot a lot of ammo of each weight ant type, but I fired a few extra shorts just to confirm that I wasn\u2019t pulling any shots.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">I also tried some rapid fire shooting at seven yards. You can definitely get some good groups, but you aren\u2019t going to be sending rounds down range as fast as you do with your full size duty or target pistol.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">I also noticed towards the end of my range session that the rear sight had come loose. That\u2019s a little disappointing, but it\u2019s easy to fix with a little <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=855e0b56-67a2-40d0-aa2b-a0764ca94489&amp;website_id=4e8a62e5-c9f2-4169-947d-06856fc118da&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownells.com%2Fsearch%2F%3Fsearch%3Dloctite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Loctite<\/a>. Overall this great little wheelgun gun is a hoot to shoot.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_536470\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-536470\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-536470 size-full\" alt=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Model 317 Kit Gun .22 revolver review\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/317-feat-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/317-feat-300x238.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/317-feat-700x556.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/317-feat-768x610.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/317-feat-1536x1219.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/317-feat-2048x1625.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/317-feat-150x119.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/317-feat-696x552.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/317-feat-1068x848.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/317-feat-1920x1524.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/317-feat-529x420.jpg 529w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/317-feat-560x444.jpg 560w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/317-feat-scaled.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-536470 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/317-feat-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Model 317 Kit Gun .22 revolver review\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/317-feat-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/317-feat-300x238.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/317-feat-700x556.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/317-feat-768x610.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/317-feat-1536x1219.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/317-feat-2048x1625.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/317-feat-150x119.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/317-feat-696x552.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/317-feat-1068x848.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/317-feat-1920x1524.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/317-feat-529x420.jpg 529w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/317-feat-560x444.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-536470\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Courtesy Chris Sanzaro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><strong>Pros and cons<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p4\">The Model 317 Kit Gun is purpose-built to be as lightweight and portable as possible to be with you wherever you go.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lightweight<\/li>\n<li>Reliable<\/li>\n<li>Accurate<\/li>\n<li>Eight-round cylinder<\/li>\n<li>Excellent build quality<\/li>\n<li>Smooth double action and crisp single action trigger<\/li>\n<li>J-frame ergonomic excellene<\/li>\n<li>Aesthetically pleasing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p4\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li4\">Aluminum frame and cylinder are easily marred<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\">Rear sight came loose during a long range session<\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\">Front dot and rear v-notch sights aren\u2019t the best combination<\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\">Somewhat expensive<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_536464\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-536464\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-536464 size-full\" alt=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Model 317 Kit Gun .22 revolver review\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2805-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2805-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2805-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2805-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2805-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2805-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2805-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2805-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2805-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2805-1920x1440.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2805-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2805-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2805-265x198.jpg 265w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2805-scaled.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-536464 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2805-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Model 317 Kit Gun .22 revolver review\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2805-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2805-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2805-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2805-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2805-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2805-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2805-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2805-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2805-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2805-1920x1440.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2805-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2805-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2805-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-536464\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Courtesy Chris Sanzaro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p4\">If you can\u2019t tell, I absolutely adore this little revolver. It\u2019s light, accurate, and a whole lot of fun. It\u2019s been wet and muddy, even a little bloody at times, and it\u2019s no worse for wear. The aluminum alloy construction combined with case-hardened parts make for a corrosion resistant gun.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">While I have carried the Model 317 concealed, l\u2019d opt for a J-frame chambered in a more potent caliber or a single stack semi-auto before relying on this one for personal defense.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">The only thing that will give some pause is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=366d8fa6-2a72-4d59-bc31-583f74cfd91b&amp;website_id=4e8a62e5-c9f2-4169-947d-06856fc118da&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fpalmettostatearmory.com%2Fsmith-wesson-model-317-kit-gun-small-22lr-revolver-matte-silver-160221.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Model 317<\/a>\u2018s $839 MSRP (about $800 retail). Some other comparable models include the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=83c7c186-fb5f-42ca-a1a4-8e6e1a99ac2e&amp;website_id=4e8a62e5-c9f2-4169-947d-06856fc118da&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sportsmans.com%2Fshooting-gear-gun-supplies%2Fhandguns%2Ftaurus-942-22-long-rifle-2in-black-revolver-8-round%2Fp%2F1696567\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Taurus 942<\/a> (about $350) and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=366d8fa6-2a72-4d59-bc31-583f74cfd91b&amp;website_id=4e8a62e5-c9f2-4169-947d-06856fc118da&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fpalmettostatearmory.com%2Fruger-lcrx-22lr-pistol-8rd-3-black-5435.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ruger LCRx<\/a> (around $600). In my opinion, the Smith 317 is the perfect trapline or survival pistol. YMMV.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">A piece of advice for those who own this gun: the aluminum build is softer than steel. Those aluminum components are going to wear faster than steel. The Model 317 is meant to be carried much and shot relatively little, so that aspect doesn\u2019t bother me as much.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">My only real gripe with the Model 317 \u2014 and it\u2019s not a huge one \u2014 is the combination of the rear sight v-notch blade with the fiber optic front sight. That could easily be swapped out\u2026or you could just get used to it as I have.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">The Model 317\u2019s price makes it a more expensive niche gun. But if you want a quality revolver to pack in your woodsman\/survival kit, the 317 is an excellent option.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p4\"><strong>Specifications: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=83c7c186-fb5f-42ca-a1a4-8e6e1a99ac2e&amp;website_id=4e8a62e5-c9f2-4169-947d-06856fc118da&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sportsmans.com%2Fshooting-gear-gun-supplies%2Fhandguns%2Fsmith-wesson-model-317-kit-gun-22-long-rifle-3in-stainless-revolver-8-rounds%2Fp%2F315470\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smith &amp; Wesson Model 317 Kit Gun<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Caliber: .22lr<br \/>Capacity: 8<br \/>Barrel Length: 3\u201d<br \/>Overall Length: 7.2\u2033<br \/>Height: 5\u2033<br \/>Width: 1.3\u2033<br \/>Frame: aluminum alloy<br \/>Grips: synthetic<br \/>Sights: hi-viz green front, v notch rear<br \/>Weight: 12.5 oz<br \/>MSRP: $839 (about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=83c7c186-fb5f-42ca-a1a4-8e6e1a99ac2e&amp;website_id=4e8a62e5-c9f2-4169-947d-06856fc118da&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sportsmans.com%2Fshooting-gear-gun-supplies%2Fhandguns%2Fsmith-wesson-model-317-kit-gun-22-long-rifle-3in-stainless-revolver-8-rounds%2Fp%2F315470\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">$800 retail<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Ratings (out of five stars):<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Style and Appearance: * * * * *<\/strong><br \/>A relatively dainty tool with utilitarian purpose. It definitely keeps the same classic lines as it\u2019s bigger caliber brothers. Smith &amp; Wesson revolvers are just a good-looking bunch.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Customization: * * *<\/strong><br \/>It\u2019s a J-frame so there is a plethora of speed loaders, grips and sight options out there for it. You can even find optics mounts if that\u2019s your thing. That being said it\u2019s not really a gun you\u2019ll want to put a lot of junk on.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Accuracy: * * * *<\/strong><br \/>The sight combination means there may be a learning curve. But the Model 317 isn\u2019t inaccurate, you just need to learn to be accurate with it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reliability * * * * *<\/strong><br \/>It operates just as it should. I\u2019ve put thousands of rounds through it without a malfunction. Just clean out those cylinders and bring a flathead screwdriver.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Value * * * *<\/strong><br \/>It\u2019s on the pricey side of .22 revolvers, but given the materials and build quality, it\u2019s really hard to beat a Smith &amp; Wesson rimfire revolver.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overall * * * * \u00bd<\/strong><br \/>If the price doesn\u2019t put you off, the Model 317 Kit Gun is the perfect revolver to stow in your backpack or tackle box when you\u2019re heading out.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-next-post-navi\">\n<p>\nNext Post Coming Soon&#8230;\u25b6\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/gun-review-smith-wesson-model-317-kit-gun-22lr-revolver\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Next Post Coming Soon&#8230;\u25b6 Courtesy Chris Sanzaro Reader Chris Sanzaro writes . . . Lots of outdoorsmen carry a gun with them when they\u2019re in the field. Whether it\u2019s for self-defense, pest control, or just some fun, a small, light gun is generally what they choose. 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