gjgalligan
Blackhawk
Just wondering if there was ever a semi-autos made in ,17 HMR or ,17 Mach2.
.17HMR hand guns
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mikem2
Single-Sixer
Kimber made a 1911 model 17hmr. Was at shop when the buyer was picking one up about 15 years ago.
Ruger also made a single action hunter model in 17hmr.
Ruger also made a single action hunter model in 17hmr.
1gunsnotenough
Hunter
Volquartsen made one. Pretty scarce.
https://www.gunbroker.com/Item/960251003
https://www.gunbroker.com/Item/960251003
ibboatin28
Single-Sixer
Smith made a revolver in 17 HMR. ITS A 647. They are rather scarce.
mikem2
Single-Sixer
The Ruger was not accurate, scoped, the flash at the cylinder was large. Never grouped, the round seems to need more barrel to get speed / accuracy.
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gjgalligan
Blackhawk
Revolvers I knew about.
My question was about semi-auto pistols.
I also wonder about semi-auto pistols in .22 short.
My question was about semi-auto pistols.
I also wonder about semi-auto pistols in .22 short.
chet15
Hawkeye
Ruger made at least two prototype Mark III pistols in .17 M2. As I recall they had an 8" barrel.
Ruger didn't produce them because they believed the impulse of the recoil on the bolt and bolt stop was too great.
Chet15
Ruger didn't produce them because they believed the impulse of the recoil on the bolt and bolt stop was too great.
Chet15
I have a pair of 1911s in .17HM2. One is a complete pistol from Kimber, the other is a Kimber top half mated to a Rock Island frame.
Both are reliable and yield better accuracy than I can hold off hand.
One note, Kimber used steel slides for the .17 Mach 2, and aluminum slides for the. 22LR
Both are reliable and yield better accuracy than I can hold off hand.
One note, Kimber used steel slides for the .17 Mach 2, and aluminum slides for the. 22LR
I think Hammerli makes some 22 short semi auto’s. Or did make them. I think, don’t quote me.
Aren’t there High Standard 22 short semi autos as well?
Aren’t there High Standard 22 short semi autos as well?
contender
Ruger Guru
Kevin, the OP is asking about .17 HMR cal guns. EDIT; Aww heck,, I missed the part where the OP added he was interested in .22 short semi's as well. My apologies Kevin!
But to answer your question, yes,, High Standard did make a .22 Short only semi-auto.,
But to answer your question, yes,, High Standard did make a .22 Short only semi-auto.,
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I have a fair amount of experience with 17 HMR rifles and simply can't imagine what purpose would be served by a 17 HMR handgun.
Beretta also offered a little .22 Short semiauto. The Model 950BS.
ibboatin28
Single-Sixer
Anschutz makes one. It’s bolt action,
There are a few being offered on Gunbroker. Some high end target pistols and some mouse guns. I'm looking at a couple only because I don't have one.
contender
Ruger Guru
"I also wonder about semi-auto pistols in .22 short."
Ok, as I wipe off the egg from my face,, I'll add a bit more about .22 Short cal pistols.
The High Standard's in .22 Short are a very good option. They made a few different models that were .22 Short only. If I were to get one,, I'd look hard at finding a "Olympic" model. I believe they were made in a few different series. I have a Series "103 Olympic" myself. VERY well worth it if you wish to shoot .22 Shorts.
Ok, as I wipe off the egg from my face,, I'll add a bit more about .22 Short cal pistols.
The High Standard's in .22 Short are a very good option. They made a few different models that were .22 Short only. If I were to get one,, I'd look hard at finding a "Olympic" model. I believe they were made in a few different series. I have a Series "103 Olympic" myself. VERY well worth it if you wish to shoot .22 Shorts.
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gjgalligan
Blackhawk
Common ammo when small game hunting is one thought.
And when does a "purpose" need to be involved for most gun guys?
We want what we want.
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gjgalligan
Blackhawk
I see a couple on Gun Broker that interest me.
I have never used gun broker. Looked at web site for process but didn't really give easy to find/understand answer to my questions.
Like how much to register?
Buyers fee?
Any other red tape that I need to be aware of?
I do understand it needs to be shipped to an ffl.
I have never used gun broker. Looked at web site for process but didn't really give easy to find/understand answer to my questions.
Like how much to register?
Buyers fee?
Any other red tape that I need to be aware of?
I do understand it needs to be shipped to an ffl.
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Free to register (unless something has changed)
No buyers fee
Just the usual FFL and payment hoops
Regarding 22 short semi- there are .22 short bolts and mags availabe for the Ruger MK series. Aftermarket of course. Although something rattling in my brain says one of he major builders of these passed away.
No buyers fee
Just the usual FFL and payment hoops
Regarding 22 short semi- there are .22 short bolts and mags availabe for the Ruger MK series. Aftermarket of course. Although something rattling in my brain says one of he major builders of these passed away.
Contender, hey, was I right about Hammerli offering 22 short pistols? I seem to think I’ve seen them for sale. Those “Olympic” style semi autos.
I didn’t have a clue about any 17 HMR semi auto, but it looks like that question was answered.
Is 17 HMR even a good caliber to be shooting from such a short barrel? I thought that round needed a longer barrel to get up to speed.
I didn’t have a clue about any 17 HMR semi auto, but it looks like that question was answered.
Is 17 HMR even a good caliber to be shooting from such a short barrel? I thought that round needed a longer barrel to get up to speed.
When I think of .17 HMR and .22 short semi auto, the first thoughts that come to mind are " Jam,jam,jam". Did / do they still, or did someone come up with a better design. They sure as hell used to.
contender
Ruger Guru
I have a couple of revolvers in 17 HMR, one is NIB. The other one,, it'd been shot a little before I got it. (The rare Hunter .17 Convertible.)
NOT a semi, but as for using .17 HMR in a handgun, you won't get the same velocities as a rifle,,, but it's just like shooting a .22 magnum in a revolver. Both calibers lose velocity due to the shorter barrels.
NOT a semi, but as for using .17 HMR in a handgun, you won't get the same velocities as a rifle,,, but it's just like shooting a .22 magnum in a revolver. Both calibers lose velocity due to the shorter barrels.
contender
Ruger Guru
"When I think of .17 HMR and .22 short semi auto, the first thoughts that come to mind are " Jam,jam,jam"."
My (2) High Standards in .22 Short do not jam at all.
My (2) High Standards in .22 Short do not jam at all.
By this I assume that you mean that they leave the barrel at speed, but with lesser spin, they run into air resistance more quickly, and I agree. However, maybe the .17 HMRs, being a hyper velocity round and also presenting a much smaller face to wind resistance, might do a bit better for a greater distance? Not sure, just spitballing.
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