I have two of the pre-IL 60-10s. One is standard and the other is a Lew Horton special that was Mag-Na-Ported. Both shoot great.

Have only handled the 5" models but to me they just don't balance as well as the 3" guns. I have shot these guns side by side with a 3" Model 65 and found little difference in the recoil or speed of recovery when using .357 Magnum ammo. To me if I want a longer barreled .357 I'll buy a 27 5"...

A friend bought a 60-15 and had me remove the IL and put in one of Bullseye Smith's Plugs...looks much nicer and no worry about the gun locking up on you... I would take JDWs advise however and look for a nice used 60-10. I just picked one up for $475 and sold it to a friend who has been looking for one since shooting mine. I use mine for backpacking, fishing, canoeing and anything else around water....

As to grips, find something compact, recoil absorbing and that really fit your hand well...I use the Pachmayer Compacts on all my Js but they don't fit everyone....

Bob