Been looking for a reasonably priced “property of US” m-1917 S&W for some time. From WW1 in originally, as issued condition. Not the remakes.
I have a S&W 1917. You can use both Full and halfmoon clips to hold the ACP round. You can also use the 45 Auto Rim which negates the need for the clip. For any reloaders out there the throat diameter, at least on the S&Ws is .454, the same as the Long Colt. If you shoot lead bullets and are having leading issues try using .454 diamiter bullets.
I’ve wanted one of these for a long time, noticed that Brad Pitt used one in Fury recently.
I have both the Colt and S&W. The Colt is my favorite revolver, after my 1878 S&W No. 3 44 Russian. I use both 45acp with moon clips and 45ar. The action of the Colt is butter smooth, but the grip huge and requires a very large hand. The S&W 1917, by comparison, is much easier to handle but not as smooth. Balance with Colt is superior also. Not committed to one brand over the other. Gotta say tho, my Colt Anaconda 44mag shoots much better than my Dirty Harry Model 29. Really, it’s like trying choose between blondes,
Brunettes, and redheads—I like them all!