3" or 5" 357 model 60

[Bud11]

The 3" model 60 with adjustable sights is going to be my next purchase also. Looks like a great all around revolver. Bud

 

[sps282]

I have a model 60 with 3" barrel and adjustable sights...it's one of my favorites. It shoots well and has option of .38 or .357 the 5" barrel isn't my cup of tea!

 

[dogtag]

I found a Model 60 in a 3" barrel for $600 in Stockton. I almost bought it but decided to get a new 360 M&P 3" due to the weight differance for carry. I will probebly get a 60 3" later. I had a Model 38 Bodyguard I bought in the late 80's and selling it, I think the 3" barrel is just right because of sight radious and the 360 I am buying I have the option to using 38+P or 357 Mag. Something I didn't have in my Bodyguard.

 

[Bat Guano]

Had a 60-4 since '93. Great little gun.

 

[Czbilly]

I had both at one time. Both Shot about the same, good of course, but I just liked the 3 inch with the adj sights a little better. As some have said the balance with the full lug barrel is about as close to perfect as you can get. I did take the 5 inch gun deer hunting a few times after I had gotten my buck and was driving deer for others. Never got a chance to use it but would have felt confident in a decent shot if one had presented itself. One thing is for sure it was a joy to carry as opposed to a slug gun. The Desantis holsters sold on the S&W website are very nice. I had holsters for both and was very pleased how high they rode and how close the the body they kept things. I did sell the 5 inch gun however to fund the purchase of a 625 with some regrets. Both would be great additions.

 

[everReady Rob]

I like your first thought, the 3" barrel would be an easier carry if your thinking of doing that. I have a 2.5" 327 and really like it. A 5" presents other carry problems, but you could probably be happy with either, huh.

 

[weedfarmer]

I wear my 3" all the time with a good holster just feels right

 

[arizonarotors]

Model 60 from Bud's finally arrived.

Whew this thing is pretty.

I'll get it to the range this week. I hope my wife decides to make it "her" gun. Right now she is carrying a S&W BodyGuard 38. It's a nice revolver but she has great difficulty in firing it accurately.

She enjoys shooting our K, L, and N frame revolvers but they are too big to carry.

She chose the BG38 and thinks she has to live with her decision. She forbade me from buying "her" a new revolver. She did not say I could not buy myself a new toy.

She has already dry fired it several dozen times and is making "gee this is nice" comments. With luck she will adopt it.

I'll learn to take better pictures.

Jim

 

[DepOne]

Want 5" Model 60

I have a 3" Model 60 that has been fired exactly 10 times. I would like to trade it for the 5" model in similar, good condition. If anyone is interested in doing a deal, please let me know. Mine is in the box with all paperwork as it came from S&W.

 

[Lobster Picnic]

IMO, the 3" M60 is a near-perfect small-frame handgun.

 

[powwowell]

I just bought the 3" Model 60, Pro Series, this past Saturday. According to the members who posted last November, I would have saved some money, if I had purchased it then, rather that February 25th, 2012.

I like mine.