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Old 10-10-2011, 11:11 AM
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Default Sight radius on 3" model 60?

What is the sight radius on a 3" model 60, such as the Model 60 Pro or equivalent?
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Old 10-10-2011, 12:00 PM
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Default 360 3 inch

Trigg, jump on it. They are (were) selling for $699 here but my dealer just told me the 3inch barrels are discontinued. I too was going to use it as a trail gun having foolishly sold the one i first bought about a year ago for something else i had to have.
The bright side is that the model 60 Pro may just be a better gun for that role and its only about 8 oz. heavier and alot easier to shoot. Thats probably what i will go with and will carry it on my weekly hike. The main thing i think the 360 has over the 60 Pro (other than weight) is that its probably alot more weather resistant. I also like the front sight on the 360 but can always change the 60 front sight out.
Anyway, good luck with whatever you purchase.
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Old 10-10-2011, 04:27 PM
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It is about 4.75 inches from the rear blade to the center of the Hi-Viz front sight on my 3" 60. They are much easier to shoot accurately than a two inch gun, and seem closer to a 4" in ease of shooting accurately. My favorite trail gun.
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Old 10-10-2011, 04:36 PM
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Thanks a bunch, Woods!
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Triggernosis, I have two 3" Mod.60s
#1 Mod.60-4 .38 SPL measures 4&7/8ths inch
#2 Mod. 60-15 .357 Mag. measures 5"s exactly
Note: Both guns have adj. rear sights and ramp fronts.The measurements were taken with a plain ruler from the rear of the rear sight blade face to the front edge of the front ramp sight.
If you need a more accurate measurement I can break out a caliper but I doubt it would make any difference. Best regards, Nick

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Old 10-11-2011, 10:08 AM
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Thanks, smokey.
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