By the way, I almost always shoot at least a couple of cylinders with my off-hand (my left) ... just to stay in practice. You never know when your good hand might be out of commission.
shooting distance for S&W Mod 60
Like several others have noted here, I usually shoot from around 21-27 feet. My fav. of my revolvers is a S&W Mod. 60 with 3 in. barrel.
I have a crude (but very safe) range in the woods behind my house and I can practice nearly any day with moderate weather...
This is a beauty.
I love the basic design of the S&W Mod. 36/60.
The one I have is a Mod. 60 with 3 inch barrel. manufactured in early 90s. My fav. gun to shoot and carry.
Loved reading this thread. Congratulations on a terrific find.
And I'm glad you had the resources to jump on it. It's a truly beautiful firearm.
I have an old Colt Police Positive .38 special in its original box, but both the gun and box were worn badly. I had the revolver re-blued and the...
Mod. 60 3" & Mod. 66
I've owned a Mod. 60 3" for I guess a dozen years and for some of those years I carried it (with a permit) in my briefcase daily. It's a favorite of mine and I shoot it more often than any other revolver.
My brother has a Mod 66 -- but with the 4" barrel -- which I shot...