J frame 3"

[bemisgt]

Mine's a newer Model 60 (on right in photo). Excellent shooter IMO.

 

[stan j]

I have one. Its a 60-10 pre-lock chambered for .357 magnum. This is a great j-frame for many uses. The extra barrel length and the sights really add to the shootability of the j frame platform. Being all stainless steel, shooting .357 magnums is quite manageable. I do it quite often. I've chronographed this gun side by side with my 6" mod 19. Both 38 spec. and 357 magnums and the difference between 3" and 6" barrels in these two guns is 50-75 fps. so you give up very little with regard to velocity. So you can pack quite a punch in a small package but its still shootable. Lets not forget about the full length ejector rod on the 3" j's. The short rod on the snubbies is a real downside to me.

It is not a pocket gun. However, with an iwb holster this gun is very easy to conceal under a tee shirt. Much easier than my mod 64. Lots of grip options for round butt j's. Great for a kit/outdoorsman/trail gun. Its a better choice for home defense over a 2" snub. I've shot matches both IDPA type and ICORE in the BUG division. Compared to the ruger lcrs and snub nose j frames it is almost cheating to use the 3" mod 60.
My wife can shoot this 3" gun much better than the 2" mod 60. And she'll actually shoot it. How many ladies do you know that hate shooting snubbies?

Some guys will say that a 3" j-frame is pointless. I'll say that these guys are wrong. For the many uses for a small frame revolver, the 3" does many things better than the shorter ones.

 

[BlackTalonJHP]

3" ya say?

 

[629shooter]

To me the J frames strength is as a pocket carry gun and the 3" is not pocket-able. That said there are advantages like a longer ejection rod and longer sight picture. I no longer own one for those reasons.

I agree. But, if I ever find a 60-10 for a good price I might have to take the plunge.

 

[petepeterson]

Check out my post #17..... IMO this is where 3" J-frames shine!!!!

Also, if you ever have a new shooter learning a revolver, a 3" J with or without adjustable sights is a handy tool, due to the weight and grip size. I like to start with a 34-1 .22, and then use either the 3" 60 or 36 to introduce .38s. The don't bite as much as a snub.

 

[4Given]

My 3" 60-10 .357.... micro-686

Is the/my ultimate "Kit-gun"...... small, light,good sights and will shoot shotshells, wadcutters all the way to .357s.

Perfect for fishing, hiking or backpacking.......don't leave home or the cabin without it!!!!!.

The Model 60-10 is my favorite!!!

 

[petepeterson]

The Model 60-10 is my favorite!!!

I like the speedloader there- Boy Scout motto!

 

[BAM-BAM]

The Model 60-10 is my favorite!!!

LOL....... eenie meenie minie mo..........and first up is ..........

 

[Xfuzz]

Neat Smith's.
Here is a model 30 1960 MFG.
I have grown fond on these little 32's.
even if I don't know what they are good for.
There is it's twin in the model 36 at a local pawn
shop for $399.00....which means $325 OTD is likely.
I reckon I should go fetch it.

 

[mic214]

I like the 3" barrel for the longer sight radius and longer ejector rod:

 

[pinto]

Mrs. Pinto says its cute.
For reasons stated above, it doesn't get carried.

 

[cal50]

The S&W 60 Pro is a 3" and a darn nice "J" frame IMHO.

 

[bronco45]

I've shown my 60-4 several times, so here is another image of my 36-1. I carry this on occasion and I love this guy, great fishing, low country hiking gun. Disappears under a large T shirt and an IWB holster.

 

[Riccur]

Just got this 36-6

 

[flagman1776]

I bought my 3"HB 36-1 RB new in 1980. The extra inch of barrel is no hinderance in any proper holster. I use a Bianchi IWB. It's a superb shooter. I can swap the factory SB targets off my kit gun if I want a SB profile. If you can make the deal, you'll not regret it.

I also own a 3" 66-2... a fine handling gun too but not IWB.

 

[wesnellans]

I feel like I got a great one in mine, (now missing) internal lock and all.... wifey took one shot, then gave me the look.... It'll do.

Was $375 a good price to pay in this day and age? Picked it up two weeks ago unfired in box - production 2010...

 

[Lobster Picnic]

I like the full underlug barrel of the 60-4 and 36-6. The extra weight up front helps keep the muzzle steady.

 

[GaryS]

Great. Now you guys have given me another S&W to lust after.
As if two K frame 3" guns weren't bad enough.

 

[tjpopkin]

How about the .32s?????








then the .38….

 

[PDX1953]

I acquired this 3" 36 with box and accutraments about 8 years ago. Appears unfired from factory since it only has the three burn rings on the cyl. The cyl shows it has been dry fired, showing a drag line on the cyl.

Mickey, you just solved a mystery. I have a BNIB SS 637 & I noticed three burn rings on the cylinder. They aren't on consecutive chambers so I surmised they were test shots but now I know they are. Thanks.