SMITH & WESSON MODEL 617 K-22 MASTERPIECE STAINLESS Description
.22 LR cal., K-frame, stainless steel variation of the Model 17 (K-22 Masterpiece), 4, 6, or 8 3/8 (disc. 2002) in. full lug barrel, 6 (6 in. full lug barrel only mfg. 1999-2009) or 10 (new 1997, current mfg.) shot, satin stainless finish, combat trigger and Hogue rubber grips are standard on current production, semi-target, 41-52 1/2 oz. New 1989.
In 2000, this model included target hammer with 8 3/8 in. barrel. 4 and 6 in. barrels were standard during a limited production period in 1991.
There have been six engineering changes to this model.