Like the title says, how many model 60-9 were produced? Does anyone know how many are out there?

With a few (usually older) models, exact production figures are known and published. For most modern guns, usually not. The factory has the production records, but without internal research they probably would not know an exact number.

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Alan
SWCA LM 2023, SWHF 220

I must say that my 60-9 is a work of craftsmanship. The ones I see being made today can't even compare. The dash 9 has non MIM parts, fits together perfectly, locks up like a vault, and just feels solid.
Sadly I don't feel today's 60's match up.
Don't know how many were made but if you can hold out for a -9.

Does anyone know where one is for sale near norfolk va?

I have a stainless 686-4 snubbie i love dearly, but usaully sits on the night stand. The 60-9 seems to be very close in features and overall beauty. Looks alot more comfortable to carry though. I have passed up a few 637s,642s, and model 60s in 38 waiting with my fingers crossed for a -9. There is only 3 for sale in usa on armslist and closest to me is 4 hours drive..

There is one on unbroken unless someone got it in last 24 hours. Looked in pretty decent shape. That's where I see most of the - 9's these days

Sorry on Gunbroker

Is $641otd a good price on a manga ported 60-9?

It's really nice condition, but the porting is a turn off for me.

Advice?

The -9 was among the first M60's built on the new J-Magnum frame. As such, it had the frame mounted firing pin and MIM trigger and hammer, though there was probably a short transition where forged triggers could of been used-up as inventory ran out.

As far as how many were made. IINM it was in production from 1996 to 2001 (when the lock guns superseded it). That's five or six years. A popular standard production gun, I would assume at least 2,000 per year. Wild guess, maybe 10,000 total, plus/minus 50%.

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~ S&W aficionado in training ~

I avoid porting. Hard to clean, and probably loses velocity.

I'd pass on it. If you want a small .357, the Ruger SP-101 is beefier and easier to shoot. The cylinder release won't cut your thumb in recoil, either. I'd limit my use of small S&W's to .38 Special, which is why I'm happy with the M-60-4. Going to a Magnum cylinder loses velocity with .38 ammo and leaves a ring in each chamber ahead of the case mouth if you don't clean properly. That's why some people have problems loading .357 ammo in cylinders that are shot a lot with .38 ammo.

I hope that you endure heavy recoil well if you want a J-frame .357.