kenv1950
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60-4 was my favorite carry, just retired it to the safe .
Model 60-4
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Besides the different sights, your gun has Pachmayr grips. Original grips were Uncle Mike's. I made this change on my guns, too, although the Uncle Mike's are also a good grip.
See the post just above this for the Uncle Mike's.
Besides the different sights, your gun has Pachmayr grips. Original grips were Uncle Mike's. I made this change on my guns, too, although the Uncle Mike's are also a good grip.
See the post just above this for the Uncle Mike's.
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kenv1950
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mine came new with the smooth wood grips
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Magna grips, or target? You can see smooth target grips in the pic of the gun in box, with Uncle Mike's on the gun.
Someone probably swapped grips, but with S&W, anything is possible.
BTW, both flash chromed and color case hardened hammers and triggers are found on this model. I've owned both.
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kenv1950
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Smooth target wood grips were on it when I bought it new , I put the rubber ones on for CC
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Fauquier
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I Just called S&W and got a different answer on +P Rating. The Tech
said that the 60-4 was never tested for +P ammo by the factory,therefore they cannot comment on +P capability.Tested only for 38 Special loads.
said that the 60-4 was never tested for +P ammo by the factory,therefore they cannot comment on +P capability.Tested only for 38 Special loads.
Just in case the Kernel or anyone else is keeping track of variations in the Model 60-4 . . . I have BUH7320 that shipped in October 1995 with forged and case-hardened hammer and trigger. Most of the other 60-4s we've seen are forged and flash chromed.
For concealed carry purposes I prefer fixed sights and un-shrouded extractor rod on 2" and 3" barrel lengths. However, I agree with others that the 60-4 is a perfect combination for an open carry trail gun.
Russ
For concealed carry purposes I prefer fixed sights and un-shrouded extractor rod on 2" and 3" barrel lengths. However, I agree with others that the 60-4 is a perfect combination for an open carry trail gun.
Russ
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My 60-4 has had trigger work done at some point. It's the best J-frame trigger I've tried, almost as good as a K-frame. I got the 63-5 as a .22lr companion of similar size & weight, but the rimfire trigger cannot compare.
shotguntom
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I own two of these great little 60-4 guns. From the factory, both havea red ramp front sights. One came with a very high polish to the stainless. Two other friends have them too. Theirs both have black front sights.
I wonder if the factory used what was on hand at the time they were built?
Red ramp guns Ser. no. BFV22xx Ser no. BKP42xx
Anyone else have a red ramp on their gun?
I wonder if the factory used what was on hand at the time they were built?
Red ramp guns Ser. no. BFV22xx Ser no. BKP42xx
Anyone else have a red ramp on their gun?
CatboatWilly
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Black sights on my favorite 'back woods' carry weapon, the 60-4.
#BFT52XX. Of my Smith Collection, this is by far my favorite !
#BFT52XX. Of my Smith Collection, this is by far my favorite !
I picked up one back in '09. They look like "mini" L frames!
IMO, never been a more perfect trail gun made. Mine is not for sale.
Green Frog
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Dale53 found a Model 60-4 for me to buy... he had to so he could safely get his out when I came to visit and not worry about it coming home with me! Thanks again Dale. 
Our one disagreement about the 60-4 was on grips... he actually likes the feel of rubber grips for range and carry and I just simply cannot abide them. As a result, I replaced my Michelin™ factory grips first with a set of J-frame targets from a Model 35 or 63, then finally with a set of ebony grips I got from Thailand via flea-Bay.
Mine stays close by in my bedroom with a couple of speed loaders of the old FBI +P rounds from Federal. My place is not a good place to break into, and even Santa Claus knocks!
The storage/display case is one I bought at a gun show in Chantilly, VA a few years back and was inspired by a similar setup on display at the NRA National Firearms Museum in Fairfax.
Froggie
Our one disagreement about the 60-4 was on grips... he actually likes the feel of rubber grips for range and carry and I just simply cannot abide them. As a result, I replaced my Michelin™ factory grips first with a set of J-frame targets from a Model 35 or 63, then finally with a set of ebony grips I got from Thailand via flea-Bay.
Mine stays close by in my bedroom with a couple of speed loaders of the old FBI +P rounds from Federal. My place is not a good place to break into, and even Santa Claus knocks!
The storage/display case is one I bought at a gun show in Chantilly, VA a few years back and was inspired by a similar setup on display at the NRA National Firearms Museum in Fairfax.
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My 60-4 came with a red ramp front sight, flash chromed hammer and trigger, and Uncle Mikes combat grips.
Product code 102298 3" S TH TT FL AS SG RB
BNExxxx Shipped June 22, 1992
Product code 102298 3" S TH TT FL AS SG RB
BNExxxx Shipped June 22, 1992
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Mine has a red ramp front sight and flash chromed hammer & trigger.
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Is it just me, or does it seem like the J-frame factory smooth finger groove combat grips change the grip angle out toward the back a little? This would give the effect of making you tend to hold the muzzle higher when using a normal wrist angle. My "cheap" Thai ebonies don't seem to have that effect(???)
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I applaud your find. I have a S&W Model 36-6 that I purchased new back in the late 1980s. After my first trip to the range, the dimpled, rubber Hogue Monogrip was replaced with a walnut Hogue Monogrip. The rubber monogrip was just too spongy for me. If I could find a 60-4, I would love to buy one, but I am just not in the market at this time.
I have found my 36-6 to be extremely accurate. At 50 ft, I can keep all of the shots in the aiming black, the same at 25 yards. I give it a steady diet of 148gr wadcutters and 160gr semi wadcutters. Now that it is carried, I carry Hornady Critical Defense ammo.
While I love my 1911s and my K38s, my 36-6 WILL be the last handgun that will wilfully leave my possession. I think that you will find the same with your 60-4!
I have found my 36-6 to be extremely accurate. At 50 ft, I can keep all of the shots in the aiming black, the same at 25 yards. I give it a steady diet of 148gr wadcutters and 160gr semi wadcutters. Now that it is carried, I carry Hornady Critical Defense ammo.
While I love my 1911s and my K38s, my 36-6 WILL be the last handgun that will wilfully leave my possession. I think that you will find the same with your 60-4!
