Model 60 3" price check

[Torakan]

I think so. I posted above that my budy would take $450 for his (no box or docs, sweet condition, original grips, it's also for sale locally) and nobody has contacted me about it.

Thats a good deal, but by the time you add the shipping and transfer costs it would be less of a hassle to pay the $545 and do a FTF. I did stop by that shop today to see if they still had that 60 3" and they did, still priced $500. Tried to deal and get it out the door for $500 but no luck. Even talked to the owner about it being in the case for over 7 months but still no deal. Another shop I deal with has a nice Model 28 I can get for $350+tax so I think I'll do that instead.

 

[stiab]

I'm not saying you should not get the gun if you want it, just that $545 is not a great price. I've paid more than market many times for guns just because I wanted them. But, I also realize that if I later decide to move it there will probably a $$ loss involved. But again, I would not let that stop me if it was something I really wanted.

 

[PeterCartwright]

Wow, guys. I found a like new 60-4 with a box and cleaning rod about 8 years ago for $300. I've treasured the little gun ever since, but didn't realize it was a relative rarity. It's certainly one of the last guns with which I'd choose to part.

PC

 

[Frailer]

FWIW I recently picked up a 60-4 for $449 (or at least that what was on the price tag; we actually made a trade of it). I'd been "visiting" it for weeks and finally decided to take the plunge a week or so ago.

This little gun's a keeper.

 

[Wee Hooker]

Yep, it's a dash 4. Snagged one myself not more than a month back for the rediculous price of $300. I'm still wonderign what they were thinking when they priced that gun!

BTW, what a great "feeling" and practical little "do all" revolver.

Here she is as she came home. I've since polished and dressed her up with new grips.

 

[Jimmymac46]

Bought mine new from a dealer back in the mid-90's (I think) for roughly $300. The ultimate centerfire 'kit' gun. I like the factory rubber grips in that they fill my hand and allow the gun to point and shoot like a 'K' frame, IMO. 3 inch barrel on a 60 allows just enough extra sight picture to perform well out to 25 yards.....tough to do with the standard 2 inch.

As was stated earlier in this thread, if a gun is somewhat over priced but you really want it, go ahead. What is a hundred bucks or so more when a box of 38's is running $25? If you enjoy it and take care of it, in a relatively short time the value will reach what you paid anyway. JMIO.

 

[redhawk444]

I bought one of these in .357 Mg. because I couldn't find one in .38 Sp.

Later I had the chance to swap it even for the same gun in .38 sp. so I did. I have not been sorry for that deal, although if I had it to do over, I would have just bought the 38 Sp. and kept the 357.

 

[Texas Star]

Does anyone know what proportion of the M-60-4 was produced with the chromed hammer and trigger vs. those with case-hardened ones?

Most in this thread seem to be the former. I've owned both, the case-hardened replacing one that I had to sell.

I like the idea of the flash-chromed parts better, but the other hasn't ever rusted.

T-Star

 

[Frailer]

...This little gun's a keeper.

A little odd to reply to my own post, but I thought a follow-up was in order.

I completed my concealed carry class today (I already have a permit from another state w/reciprocity, but I'm preparing to retire here and need to get my ducks in a row), and in spite of the fact that I hadn't had the opportunity to fire this gun yet, I decided to take it with me.

Long story short, I was extremely pleased with the way it performed at the range. This is definitely a keeper.