Model 36 and model 60 pic request

[jwist]

Here in Phoenix AZ we have a big gun show coming in December and I am setting aside money for a Model 36 or a model 60. I will be using this pistol for ccw duty. Could I see a photo or two of each. What is a fair price? And finally are +P rounds safe to use for self defense if I recall the model 36 is an aluminum frame.
Thanks

 

[HAWKEYE10]

Thats the model 37 that is a light weight. The 36
is all steel. Both are good guns. I like the 37 best because
of the weight. I think $450 should get a nice gun. Prices
do vary across the country. Don

My model 36-0

 

[gunlovingirl]

My Model 60 no dash.

 

[unisaw292]

What kind of bullets are those you're using in your model 60?

 

[indiandave]

I paid 315.00 for a no dash model 36 made in 1962 this year. I also have a model 60-15 with a 3" barrel and Hi-Viz front sight. I bought it new 2 years ago. I think I paid 500 something for it.

They are both nice guns. The added weight of the steel frames makes them good shooters. The model 36 is not rated for +P but I don't think you would hurt it if you fired some through it once in a while. The model 60 is a .357 magnum so firing .38 +P is no problem. Older model 60's would be .38 cal. and would be similer to the model 36's.

 

[gunlovingirl]

What kind of bullets are those you're using in your model 60?

Federal Nyclads.

 

[Falguy]

Model 36 no dash early 70's and Model 37-2 2008

 

[fyimo]

I have a pre Model 36 snub nose that I carry in the summer in my shorts pocket. It's a great little gun and the steel adds enough weight that it is reasonable to shoot and it is quite accurate.


My gunsmith told me that my pre Model 36 wasn't designed for plus P ammo and that I should shoot 158 grain 38 special rounds through it. He said that the 124 grain +p would be OK for carry but not to shoot a lot of them in the gun. I just carry it with 158 grain JHP in it.

Pre Model 36

 

[H Richard]

60 no dash, bobbed hammer and eagle grips.

Same 60 no dash with poly-ivories and T grip.

 

[Texas Star]

I asked S&W, and they said that a M-60 with a suffix of -4 or higher is Rated for Plas P use. That doesn't mean that they suggest firing Plus P all of the time, but significant heat-treating improvements let it endure longer without shooting loose. Cylinder endshake is probably pretty likely if you shoot older J-frame .38's much with Plus P.

I didn't ask if M-36's were ever Rated for Plus P. I prefer stainless handguns.

Airweight guns not specifically warranted for Plus P use should not be fired with this ammo. The light alloy frames don't take well to it.

T-Star