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[Mitch_Rapp.45]

Was talking the other day with a forum member and we were curious what people are using their 617s for. If anything is missing from the poll let me know and I will add it.
Lee

Edited by Mitch_Rapp.45, 22 January 2012 - 04:23 PM.

[Bosshoss]

I have one 617 but switch it from optics and irons depends on what I want to work on. That option wasn't available in the poll. Use for cheap practice mainly.

[Tom E]

I have one 617

There are people with only one?

[Mitch_Rapp.45]

I have one 617

There are people with only one?

I have only one and it is set up for irons. I have thought of putting my spare Cmore on it, but I am not sure what I would do with it (I have a TS Buckmark with a Cmore). Boss, I added another option to the poll in case anyone else converts back and forth.
Lee

Edited by Mitch_Rapp.45, 22 January 2012 - 04:25 PM.

[Carmoney]

I have one 617

There are people with only one?

Strangely enough, I only have one 617! Never really saw the need for a second one.

[Tom E]

I have one with a C-more and one with iron sights.

[Bosshoss]

Mitch I already voted before you added that option I just voted once for each

[buckaroo45]

Found I didn't have much opportunity for practice w my 617 as we only have one Steel match a month. I prefer to do it with my competition 627 Open gun. Recently sold my whole 617 rig to another be member. Trying to keep the revo flame alive.

[Brian B]

Fiber optics should be added to this questionair:
I use them on my 617, 610 and 627. They are high quality and I recommend them for anyone who has eyes over 50 and those who want a significantly improved sight picture.

http://www.cylinder-...ow&ref=SWsights

Please note these Fiber Optics are for the Front and Rear sights! Whereas many use only a fiber optic front sight the addition of fiber optic to the rear sight is an amazingly bright three dot image to align with the target: Red, green, red.
I shoot standard revolver with my 610 in IPSC/USPSA and these sights are legal and make for fast transitions between targets. I use my 617 for practice.

[Carmoney]

Please note these Fiber Optics are for the Front and Rear sights! Whereas many use only a fiber optic front sight the addition of fiber optic to the rear sight is an amazingly bright three dot image to align with the target: Red, green, red.

I know some people like them, but in my opinion the last thing you want are amazingly bright dots on your rear sight. The rear sight should be nothing more than a fuzzy frame to look through, and there should not be anything on that focal plane drawing your visual focus away from the front sight.

[Mitch_Rapp.45]

I can't say I am faster without the fiber optic, but I will say I have more precision at speed without them. I tended to crutch against them assuming the dot would always be an acceptable sight picture when it was in the notch. I went to a Patridge front and Apex rear and I will not go back until I go blind. Additionally, no fiber optic, no fiber optic falls out. I think tracking the front sight through recoil with a revolver is much different than a semi auto.
Lee

[Mitch_Rapp.45]

It has been 3 months and I still have a Cmore sitting here with no revolver under it. I have young eyes and it seems like irons just fit into more divisions. I may try the dot on my 617 this year for steel.
Lee

[kshock]

I have only one. I use it for practice in PPC as it is very similar to my PPC gun(s).

[West Texas Granny]

Rather have my 17-4