Daisy 717
Caliber.177
Velocity360 fps * actually 380-390
Single pump pneumatic
Ammo TypePellets
ActionBolt-action
Barrel Rifled
Single-shot
Gun Weight2.25
Overall Length13.50
This pistol proves you don’t need a pedigreed barrel for accuracy.
All three models are identical as far as the action is concerned. The 717 is the base model. The 747 has a Lothar Walther barrel. The 777 was discontinued a few years ago, having Lothar Walther barrel, wooden grips and adjustable metal sights. The 722 also the same as the 717 except in .22 cal.
These guns are very accurate, very quiet and a joy to shoot. In my opinion a great choice for someone wanting to try 10 meter competition.
Daisy 717 was released in 1979 and initially thought to be something of a toy. Until it started winning target competitions (against FWB 65's and such like pistols) and one renowned shooter (Don Nygord) championed this pistol. Nygord recommended two mods: an adjustable trigger and uprated rear sights. The trigger is altered via a screw you have to drill and tap into the grip frame yourself which alters the contact point with the sear, allowing the trigger to be set far lighter than the 2lbs standard. 500 grams was achieved.
Today I shoot it from 25 feet off hand ,
Got bored one winter...wife objected to the sharp “snap” of the SSP being shot down the hallway….so I cured that.
and the 747 has a metal trigger and trigger is adjustable sort of
the 777, being it has different a rear sight, the clam shells are different as well as the front sight is taller
i have a 717 top with a 747 grip frame and a set of 777 grips
most parts are available at Daisy except a couple and they are cheap
the 717-747 was the only gun that i know of that you could build yourself out of parts cheaper then buying one whole
and the 777 was discontinued in 1997 how time flies
nice pistol everyone should own or at least try
Forgot the 722....which was a real flop (by sales numbers) but you run into them now and again.
