The Smith & Wesson Model 317 Airlite in .22 LR (brand part no. 160221) is part of the AirWeight series, built on a lightweight aluminum-alloy J-Frame small enough to carry in a hunter’s or fisherman’s kit bag. Smith & Wesson pairs a stainless steel 3-inch barrel with an aluminum alloy frame and cylinder, fits a Hi-Viz fiber optic front sight with an adjustable rear sight, and includes an internal lock for secure storage. The double-action/single-action revolver feeds from an 8-round cylinder. Among ultra-light rimfire revolvers in the revolvers category, the Model 317 favors backcountry hunters and anglers who want a genuinely pocketable .22 LR sidearm.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .22 LR with an 8-round cylinder capacity.
• Features a 3-inch stainless steel barrel.
• Frame and cylinder are aluminum alloy for light weight.
• Sights are a Hi-Viz fiber optic front and adjustable rear.
• Includes an internal lock for secure storage.
• The action is double-action/single-action.
• Shipping weight of approximately 1.5 pounds.
• The barrel measures 3 inches.
• Overall length measures 16.55 inches.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cylinder capacity? Eight rounds of .22 LR.

Is this revolver light enough for a backcountry kit bag? Yes, the aluminum-alloy J-Frame is built specifically for that kind of lightweight carry.

Buy the Smith & Wesson Model 317 Airlite

A genuinely pocketable, adjustable-sighted .22 LR revolver is exactly what this Model 317 delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.