Model 60 J Frame
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Green Frog
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Models 36 & 60... everybody ought to have at least one or two of them! 
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Models 36 & 60... everybody ought to have at least one or two of them!
This is my first one ever. Actually I never had a short bbl gun. Now I have this and a 2" model 10-5
No one should have one J Frame. I have 17 soon to be 18 Model 60's alone. The pictures are of a custom made case that was done Smith & Wesson employee Trigger McCowan. In the case is a Model 60. It was one of two consecutively numbered Model 60's. The second picture is of the cover of the case. I bought the set from Roy Jinks.
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Very nice!!!!! Not sure I will ever reach your limit. Actually limit is the wrong word. Looks like you don't have one. Just kidding of course
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Very nice M60! Use it well and for best accuracy may I suggest sticking to Lead 158 grain RNL or SWC's which is really what it was designed to shoot. Lighter or Jacketed bullets will tend to shoot low.
Green Frog
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You will probably find the small frame and short barrel make it something of a challenge to shoot (at least to shoot accurately.) Don't worry, that's the way it is for just about everybody. The best, indeed the only answer is to shoot it a lot and become intimately familiar with it. Then you will find it makes a great companion and you will probably never want to be without one. This is good because they were meant to be the ideal everyday carry gun!
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PS Chief38 spoke truth when he suggested 158 gr bullets, although you can also consider 148 gr wad cutters. You may need to adjust your hold a little, but at distances involving "close encounters of the worst kind" the difference will be minimal. Also, they are easier on you and your wallet for the extensive shooting I recommended. You'll be surprised at how soon it becomes comfortable to shoot and how easy it will be to maintain "minute of bad guy" accuracy.
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You will probably find the small frame and short barrel make it something of a challenge to shoot (at least to shoot accurately.) Don't worry, that's the way it is for just about everybody. The best, indeed the only answer is to shoot it a lot and become intimately familiar with it. Then you will find it makes a great companion and you will probably never want to be without one. This is good because they were meant to be the ideal everyday carry gun!
Froggie
PS Chief38 spoke truth when he suggested 158 gr bullets, although you can also consider 148 gr wad cutters. You may need to adjust your hold a little, but at distances involving "close encounters of the worst kind" the difference will be minimal. Also, they are easier on you and your wallet for the extensive shooting I recommended. You'll be surprised at how soon it becomes comfortable to shoot and how easy it will be to maintain "minute of bad guy" accuracy.
I shoot most everything with factory intended loads. I was a handloader for years and gave my Dillon 550 to # 2 son. My SAA 1927( inherited) colt shoots period correct loads as does myBright stainless Officers ACP, plain regular hardball. When I need more bang, I go to a bigger caliber. Thank you for the advice.
