S&w da17

[pdgh59]

I am thinking of getting a S&W Mod 17 in 45ACP. Do these pistols have a particular liking for a specific cast boolit or will any 45ACP cast boolit do the job?

[hunter74]

I don't know if it will like the same boolit as my 625 but it likes about everything from 200 - 250 gr. I shoot most of the Magma 200 SWC.

I have also used the Magma 150 SWC a bit but this is a boolit I'm struggling with. The precision of this boolit can't be compared with the 200 swc.

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[cuzinbruce]

1917? Army revolver from WW 1? Model 17 is a K-22 Masterpiece. 22 LR.

[Dan Cash]

If it is a .45ACP you have a Model 1917 or one of the later number guns, M25, 1952 etc. The 1917 generally will shoot the same ammo as the 1911 auto with good results. I have one that is uncanny in the accuracy department with 225 TC bullets cast on the soft side and launched at 800fps.

[Hardcast416taylor]

I was just going to say my S&W 17 is a .22 long rifle chamber.Robert

[pdgh59]

Hi, it is 45ACP.

[Outpost75]

In my S&W .45 Hand Ejector, U.S. Army Model of 1917 I prefer the Accurate 45-240H1 flatnosed bullet with 4 grains of Bullseye. While any .45 ACP bullet will "work", the long, flat nose is more accurate than hardball and effective on game. The Saeco #954 or RCBS 45-230 CM Cowboy bullets are also good choices, as is the #452423 which Keith designed for the .45 Auto Rim.

[pdgh59]

Thanks for the feedback. I will try and track down a 452423 mould.

[sghart3578]

I have a S&W Brazilian in 45 ACP. It shoots 200 gr LSWC up to 230 gr Hardball very accurately.

I have tried 150 gr LSWC and they are good, but not as accurate as the heavier loads.

[Harter66]

Mine is a wonder . 5.5 Unique under a 45-200 SWC , 454423 , 454424 and a 452-255 have all shot well . It is a solid 2" @ 25 yd gun with all 4 and GI 230 ball .

Don't forget the Auto Rim brass .