Author Topic: Barrel Program - 17M2 (Read 842 times)

TomD · « **on:** January 03, 2005, 07:24:15 AM »

Hi folks.

May I tap your collective knowledge?

I'm planning on sending my Sportster receiver in to be fitted with a 17M2 Barrel :-D.

I called H&R this morning but noone's home? :?

Does anyone know:

1) the 17M2 barrel part #?
2) availability?
3) is it a Bull bbl?
4) when they'll be answering the phone again?

I have the 17 HMR and I love it...I'd like the 17M2 barrel to complete the set. I know that I can get the complete gun for $135 + tax, but I don't want another receiver. It's worth the $90 to me to have both barrels...It's just for plinking fun and one of the reasons that I like these inexpensive products.

Thx.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #1 on:** January 03, 2005, 07:45:11 AM »

Tom, it's actually $98, IIRC....the local marts had the Sportsters on sale for $110 last week, FWIW...I'd check with Walmart before I bought one from H&R. H&R is closed down for the holidays and will be opening soon. You can email em at hr1871@hr1871.com to save some time and money getting their answering service. Yes, it is a bull barrel.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #2 on:** January 03, 2005, 07:51:29 AM »

I just checked the Walmart special order catalog, they don't show the 17M2 or the 17hmr, but I know they sell em, probably as regular stock, so they don't list em in the catalog..... the Sportster 22Lr sells for $104, I would expect the .17s sell for the same. They also don't list the 917V but I've seen them in the store, so go figure.... :wink:

TomD · « **Reply #3 on:** January 03, 2005, 08:00:41 AM »

Thanks for the response, QDT.

I've been hiting our local Wally Worlds, Sports Authoritys and Dicks with no luck for in-stock and no brains for customer service. Up here in the miserably 'Blue' state of CT its tough to find what you want.

I could order through my favorite dealer but that's the $135+tax. Still cheap and probably the cost effective way to go, but I really don't want the extra receiver.

I'll email H&R and see what they say.

No matter what, its always fun to be shopping for a new gun :-D ...especially when you really don't NEED one :grin:

TomD · « **Reply #4 on:** January 03, 2005, 08:05:33 AM »

Is the 917V the Marlin?

If so, I saw one in my local gun shop. It looked ok...it was a little pricier though.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #5 on:** January 03, 2005, 08:24:44 AM »

Sorry, I was gonna go back and correct that to Marlin 917V, but didn't. They are a bit more expensive at $150-$180, closer to $180 most often. I have a 917V and a 917VS(stainless/laminated), both are great shooters, but no better than a Sportster.