5" Model 60

[Posit]

My LGS has a Model 60-?? with a 5" barrel. Never heard of this before; anyone know manufacturing history, or is this a private barrel change?

 

[arjay]

I know S&W had them on their web site some years back

 

[jack the toad]

the 60-18 (2005-present) #162440 has a 5".
is this a newer gun or can you post some detailed pics?

 

[murphydog]

It was only produced for a few years and didn't sell well, so of course more people want them and prices have risen . I've seen them sell recently in the $700 range.

 

[Kernel Crittenden]

I've never seen one that was newer than 2008. I think production of the 5-inch has been on hiatus.

 

[k22fan]

I'm sure in my neighborhood you would not find the collector demand Murphy Dog wrote about. None the less they still have the nitch they were designed to fill: a centerfire target or hunting revolver for those with small hands. For those people it came with small wood stocks that resemble larger frame 1980s combats. Firing .38 special cartridges it would be a good trainer for youngsters. They aren't the most common S&W. That is good for collectability but they all have two piece barrels which a lot of collectors turn their nose up over.

After S&W abandoned their nitch Ruger stepped in with 4" adjustable sighted SP 101s.

 

[Kernel Crittenden]

One of the great thing about grips is they're removable. No matter the gun, you can always find one that fits your hand. I've never thought of J-frames being exclusively for people with "small hands" or children, though they are certainly lighter and handier than some other frame sizes.

 

[DocB]

A pawn shop here has had one all year. . .probably still has it. It was in the $600 range. I couldn't figure out what it was when I first saw it. Looked at it again a few months later. It looks un-natural. I still don't want it.

 

[k22fan]

[...] No matter the gun, you can always find one that fits your hand. [...]

Stocks that add material over the back strap adapt Js to larger hands but no stock can reduce an N frame's trigger reach enough for small hands.

 

[Posit]

I don't have it - the LGS price was $770 (consignment).

I thought it was interesting - but not that much interesting. Just never saw or heard of one before, but I'm only @15% a revolver type, so I miss a lot. Didn't know S&W ever made such a thing.

For a couple hundred less, it would meet my interest:cost ratio, but I doubt it will get there.

 

[joe44va]

I have one made in 2008. I think they started in 2005. It has a 3 # SA trigger, is very accurate, and I like it a lot. Great hiking and fishing carry revolver. I put a Hogue Monogrip on it so I'd have something to hang on to. S&W now catalogues a DeSantis holster for it. I realize the purists don't care for the two piece barrel, but having a barrel in tension has it's advantages. That's why the Dan Wesson's or yore were so accurate.

 

[Peak53]

This thread needs a photo

Unfortunately, I guess, this one got traded on a .38 combat masterpiece. Yes, two piece barrel and accurate as all get out. I only shot a full .357 in it once It was my only IL SW at the time and I wanted to stay old school. In the meantime I acquired a beautiful 21-4 in nickle that's a keeper.

 

[five shot]

According to SCSW made 2005-2008. Good shooter and looks good lying with my other j frames of varying barrel lengths.

 

[Kernel Crittenden]

According to SCSW made 2005-2008.

That's interesting since, according to Amazon, the most current edition of the SCSW was published in January of 2007.

 

[murphydog]

Did a quick search - one recent online sale at $760, one sitting at $875, and one that didn't meet reserve price at $1000 (?!). Don't have one and wouldn't pay even the lowest price, but there you have it.