I own an ANIB Model 60-1, SN:ALU1688 with adjustable sights, that I traded for, sometime in late 70's or early 80's. At that time, I was very involved in Bulls-eye shooting and became obsessively critical of accuracy from each of my handguns. I had a Charter Arms Undercover 2" .38 special, which always shot about two and a half inches off point of aim at 25 yards. Yeah, I know that's really not bad for this type revolver, considering they were not designed for 25 yard shooting, but nevertheless I really wanted it to be "right", or darned close. With the aid of one of my team mates, we carefully filed the front sight, the only sight adjustment possible, to make it better. We made some progress, but not enough to make me ecstatic. Then I traded a rifle I didn't like that well, for the new Mod. 60 and some boot from the other guy.
I tried it out at 25yds, and it was right on, so I thought it would be fun to take it down to the 100 yard range at Tri-County Gun Club, where I am a member. I stapled up 6 100yd bullseye rifle targets, 2 high and three across and shot from the 100 yd bench. To my amazement, the first cylinder full hit within my target grouping. I then dialed in the adjustable sights and found I was able to keep them all within about 4-6 inches, when I did my part, while firing with a two-hand hold off a sandbag rest.
I was very pleased and surprised the gun would do this, and I also learned it was possible to take and make long shots if needed. From my experience, I give kudos to Smith & Wesson for really doing a good job building these small, very concealable revolvers, with adjustable sights. While I doubt I will ever have the need to shoot it at those distances, it's nice to know it's up to the job if needed. Should you have the opportunity to pick up one of these adjustable sight Model 60's, I recommend it. With the right holster choice they are very concealable, and I've not had any issues with the sights snagging during my draw.
And, I wouldn't overlook the Charter Arms revolvers. These are well-made, no-frills revolvers, but are a decent self protection piece, and in my experience very reliable and plenty accurate enough for their intended purpose.

Beemerrider

Beemerrider

Oh, I believe you. I've shot some remarkable groups at distance with the basic snub M-60. And I have an M-60-4, which has the three-inch full lug barrel. Looks like a miniature M-686. It thinks it's a target gun!
A fine defense and small trail gun, where bears or cougars are unlikely to be encountered.

A friend who is a retired college dean said that when he was chief of security at the college, some of his officers had Charters, and encountered problems. He banned their use. I prefer the Ruger SP-101 if one doesn't use the S&W M-60 in a small .38. The Ruger is also beefier and a better bet if one wants to get one of these small guns in .357.

The Model 60 Chief's Special Target is a personal favorite of mine. These are very acurate little wheelguns.

I carried one in an ankle from from 1985 (year of production) until the J-magnum was introduced in 1996. Then I replaced it with the more powerful revovler.

The Model 60 Chief's Special Target was a Distributor Exclusive offering from Ashland. 660 revovles were produced.

I have been hoping for a J-Magnum Chief's Special Target but I am getting tired of waiting. So I am in the process of making it myself.

I bought this one new in 1985 and still carry it around the place some. They are accurate and I have lots of faith in my ability to hit with it. I've written here (I think) about killing an injured Dove @ 40-50 feet off of the seat of my tractor. Mine especially likes 158 grain SWCs.

My Model 38 Airweight is IMHO a better option for concealed carry and also shoots to POA @ 25 feet or so.

I had one of those a couple of years ago, NIB. I wound up selling it and buying a M-60-4, the 3" full lug model. Love it, great field gun. Both are great, useful little guns. Not too many of those 2" models around, I found out. Mine brought a handsome price when I sold it...

I'll be recovering from an ankle fusion operation for at least a couple more months, but when that's over, Spring will have Sprung and I will get my model 60 out and put some rounds on the steel targets down in my woods.
Thanks to all of you for the encouraging words from your own experience.

Beemerrider