S&W 60

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Pulled trigger on my first J frame after 25 years. Never warmed up to them but now takin a liken to it. Dates to approximately 1972 per SWSC#2. Only problem for me is it's stainless, still trying to warm up to that, never been a stainless guy always wanted a 34 but this one will fit the bill for now.
 

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Model 60

I think that you'll come to value that Model 60. Good choice.

I've carried this Model 60 for over 40 years. I bought it while on the PD and I've kept it ever since. I've carried others, but I always default to the J Frame.
 

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I love everything about stainless revolvers, except the looks of finish. It's not that I don't like the finish, I just like blue and nickel better. I always keep an eye out for a no dash 60 in the box at a good price. Go Bravos!

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00Buck2 said:
Pulled trigger on my first J frame after 25 years. Never warmed up to them but now takin a liken to it. Dates to approximately 1972 per SWSC#2. Only problem for me is it's stainless, still trying to warm up to that, never been a stainless guy always wanted a 34 but this one will fit the bill for now.
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When it's not fitting the bill anymore, please let me know first.

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I hardly use my Model 60s except to drag them out annually and make sure they're still working with 25-30 rounds. For as little as I need them, it doesn't make sense for me to keep them, but they're not going anywhere. I think that Model 60 will grow on you. They're great little .38s. Congrats on your new revolver. :)
 
You have opened yourself up to a bad habit. Soon you will have several J frame S&W revolvers. You may well find yourself the proud owner of Several Colt Snub Nose revolvers also. Good luck with you habit and happy hunting.
 
I've said it before and I'll say it again. Every shooter ought to have a J frame S&W in 38 Special. My Model 60-4 would be one of the last guns I'd let get away, probably as it falls "from my cold, dead fingers."

Froggie
 
rincar said:
You could not find them in Gunshops. Only the very lucky could fin one.
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In my very early twenties, it was still possible for police officers here to keep (and sell) handguns they had legally confiscated. A young police officer friend knew of another older officer who literally had accumulated a paper bag containing such weapons, and he invited me to stop by the station and see if there was anything there I cared to buy. He told me there was a nickel snub-nose S&W .38, so I went to look. I presumed it would probably be a K-frame version, which I was not so keen about, but on the off chance it might be a Chief's Special, I went to have a look. Every other gun in the bag was pot-metal junk; nothing I would buy. However, the "nickeled snub" turned out to be a Model 60! - in surprisingly nice shape. $50 was the asking price. I had never seen one for sale, at any price.

I was standing there, Model 60 in hand, with the two officers and just as I was about to make the deal the Chief walked out and inquired what we were up to. Of course he saw the Model 60 - and quickly altered our plans. He asked the selling officer what he had for an off-duty revolver (I suspect he knew very well). It turned out to be a Baby Browning .25. At that point, the Chief "suggested" he sell the Browning and keep the Model 60 for his own use. There went my chance at a Model 60, and I don't think I saw another one to buy for three or four years. :D

Having told this story, I'd like to mention "the rest of the story." The Chief was well liked and respected - no bossy oaf. I later became better acquainted with him and considered him a friend and fine man for many years until sadly he left us about a year and a half ago. He was a former Marine NCO and preferred to carry a 1911 (in condition three) on duty rather than a revolver. In spite of the Model 60 incident, I have fond memories of him. ;)
 
"You can go out and hammer nails with it all day, and it will cut dead center every time"
Easy Andy
 
I always had a soft spot for J Frames-especially the 2" RB's. I still own a half dozen and my Fav is the M60-7. The M60's were my EDC for 40 years but went to the "dark side" (Sig P365) e few years ago. That said, i'd never be without a few J's in my collection.
 
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I favor what I consider to be two great landmarks in the J frame world, first, the smallest one, the blue Baby Chiefs Special with round butt and 2" barrel, and second the stainless Model 60-4 with 3" under lug barrel and adjustable sights. Others are nice and even noteworthy, but IMHO these two rise to the top. YMMV.

Froggie
 
chief38 said:
I always had a soft spot for J Frames-especially the 2" RB's. I still own a half dozen and my Fav is the M60-7. The M60's were my EDC for 40 years but went to the "dark side" (Sig P365) e few years ago. That said, i'd never be without a few J's in my collection.
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Ditto. 13 rds. of 9 mile-O-meter. What's not to like.

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When I first started carrying revolvers I was all about k frames. Now all I carry is is j frame airweights. Not because of the weight, but because I can't afford a model 36 or 60. You just can't go wrong with a Chiefs Special, and I really hope you enjoy yours.
 
Man! I remember getting my first 60 back in my first few months as a cop.
I was cool, I had ARRIVED, you know what I mean? No more newbie!
Those were a serious big status symbol back then, bigger even than a PPK.
Yep. Your first car, your first wife, your first 60... life's milestones.
:cool:
 
Badge 130:

Could you please advise what brand of leather speed-loader carrier that is?

Many thanks.

JPJ
 
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