S&W Model 60-????? New Classic Series!!!

Roberto Renauld

Roberto Renauld

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:):):)I would like some information on this gun. In special from owners of this little gun. I intend to buy one of these guns for concealed carry ( self defense fishing companion, camp gun, a powerful gun in a small package that my wife can also handle!!!)
Would this gun "stand" a diet of .357 Magnum ammo shooting 25 rounds in one month, during six months a year ( total of 150 rounds a year) with factory made Magtech 158gr JSP ammo and some 25 rounds more Standard Magtech 158gr LN or 148 LWC Standard preassure ammo a month (total of 150 rounds a year)????..
I must say that Magtech .357 Magnum 158gr JSP is on the rather "light" side of factory ammo as well as .38 Special.
When I say "stand" I mean that the gun shall not be affected mechanically nor its reliability!!!
I will appreciate very much some "input" on this subject!!!!...:):):)
In my Country this gun sells for 1590 dollars brand new in S&W box!!!
Thank you all
RR
 
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The modern 60s are typically good for thousands of magnums in their lifetime. The 3" 60 at about 25oz is the absolutely smallest revolver I find comfortable to shoot 357 magnums.
 
Model 60 Classic Series .357 Mag

Targets Guy said:
Fire away. My 60-15 has no issue. I have had it for five years and pushed 255 rounds through it.

.357's beat up my hand but the +P are very doable even with my arthritis.

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:):)Thank you Sir for you quick response, but the Model 60 I wish to buy is the "standard" 2" barrel gun (no underlug reinforcement like yours), are your experiences valid for the gun I am looking for???:confused::confused:
Thank you
RR
 
Loyaljeeper said:
The modern 60s are typically good for thousands of magnums in their lifetime. The 3" 60 at about 25oz is the absolutely smallest revolver I find comfortable to shoot 357 magnums.
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:):)Thanks for your information, my intention is to buy a 2" barrell Model 60 new Classic Series, I know that is not comfortable to handle a 2" barrel .357 Mag but this is not an issue for us!!... and we like best a "jean pocket powerhouse" as is the old .38 Special Model 60 or 36
:):)
Best Regards
RR
 
Roberto Renauld said:
:):)Thank you Sir for you quick response, but the Model 60 I wish to buy is the "standard" 2" barrel gun (no underlug reinforcement like yours), are your experiences valid for the gun I am looking for???:confused::confused:
Thank you
RR
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The closest thing I have to what you are describing is my wife's Model 638-3. She has had that for 7 years now. It will take the +P, not the .357 but it works fine.

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Thanks for your pictures and information, the old style Magna grips are excellent aesthetics in the Model 60, I shall see if I can get a pair of these, I think I will go for the plain stainless steel Model 60 and change grips to Magna grips!! By the way will the old Magna grips of the old Model 36 or 60 fit in the new gun???
Best Wishes
RR
 
While there is always the possibility of getting a bad one, the new J-Magnum frame is stronger than we ever could have dreamed of back in the 80s.

Your shooting hand will wear out before the revolver will

I ONLY shoot magnums through my J-Magnums. My teaching guns all have way mor ammunition through them than the average homeowner will fire

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While the 340 is not stainless, one of my 340s has more than 7000 full power magnums through it so far

I am certain that several of my 640s and my model 60 have had multiple thousands of full power Magnums through them. After all, I bought that first 357 Magnum 640 24 years ago in 1996.

BTW, all current 2 1/8" Model 60s capable of firing the 357 Magnum cartridge have the full underlug barrel

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Nice pictures!!!!..see you "collect" J frames, my interest grows everyday for the Classic Series Model 60 21/8" barrel, but I also have in my mind the Ruger SP101, also very sturdy, but as an S&W enthusiast.....if the gun (Model 60) can take the "beat" of .357 Magnum in 158gr........ at the rate I have written above......., I will go for a Model 60 21/8" barrel!!!
Best Regards
RR
 




I doubt that this will help but your thread made me think that one of these days I should shoot my M-60-14 .357 Lady Smith. Shipped May 2017.

Its never been fired since leaving the factory.
 
Hola, Roberto! Que fue? I have the 2.125" Model 60 you are asking about, in the LadySmith variant. It is a wonderful little gun that handles .357 ammo well. I prefer the 110gr JHP magnum loads as I can control the gun better. I did, however, change out the wooden OEM grips for a set of Uncle Mike's boot grips.

I also own the Ruger SP101. It is a fine gun that I have never "taken to." It sits in the safe, forlorn and unloved. :) But that's just me, not the gun. I prefer the double action of the Model 60. And the 60 is used evenings as a bedside gun.

Both guns ARE .357s. They are designed to be used with .357 ammo exclusively, if you so choose. I do. Hope this helps. Te veo.

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

I'm not up-to-date on the latest models. Any chance the Classic Model 60 is a .38 and not a .357?
 


M640-1 Hammerless .357 Magnum.

This is the very first gun I ever purchased. I bought it unfired from my brother back in 2008. It was shipped in 1996.

I bought it for my personal self defense and carried it every day until I replaced it in 2014 with a M642-1 .38 Special +P. Which is considerably lighter.

My M640-1 will take a steady diet of .357 Magnums all day long.

Being hammerless its can only be fired double action.




Today it wears a nice set of S&W smooth Combat grips.

Just thought I would mention it as a possible alternative to a M60.
 
kaaskop49 said:
Hola, Roberto! Que fue? I have the 2.125" Model 60 you are asking about, in the LadySmith variant. It is a wonderful little gun that handles .357 ammo well. I prefer the 110gr JHP magnum loads as I can control the gun better. I did, however, change out the wooden OEM grips for a set of Uncle Mike's boot grips.

I also own the Ruger SP101. It is a fine gun that I have never "taken to." It sits in the safe, forlorn and unloved. :) But that's just me, not the gun. I prefer the double action of the Model 60. And the 60 is used evenings as a bedside gun.

Both guns ARE .357s. They are designed to be used with .357 ammo exclusively, if you so choose. I do. Hope this helps. Te veo.

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

:):):)Yes, I have maked up my mind, the S&W Model 60 2.125" barrel in .357Magnum, using 158gr ammo is what I need!!!!,I can stand the recoil of 158gr and muzzle blast of this "little beast"!!!!... Remember here in my Country we are only allowed to use only FMJ or JSP .357 mag ammo for defensive purposes!!,as you say it has a better double action, shorter hammer travel also, which means more speed and accuracy, than the Ruger.
My very most doubt...., was if it could stand ( if it will "last in time" in mechanical order, no issues) the use of .357 magnum at a rate of 25 rounds monthly with other 25 rounds of standard .38 Special ammo during six month a year ( one month shooting the next month not, and so on.....), if it does´nt qualify to do this i think there is no use in buying a Model 60 in .357magnum caliber, and I would choose the Classic Series Model 36 +P rated!!!:):):)
Thank you for your information!!
Best Wishes
RR
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rubiranch said:


M640-1 Hammerless .357 Magnum.

This is the very first gun I ever purchased. I bought it unfired from my brother back in 2008. It was shipped in 1996.

I bought it for my personal self defense and carried it every day until I replaced it in 2014 with a M642-1 .38 Special +P. Which is considerably lighter.

Nice little gun, but I prefer the Model 60 or Model 36 +P!!!!
Best Wishes
My M640-1 will take a steady diet of .357 Magnums all day long.

Being hammerless its can only be fired double action.




Today it wears a nice set of S&W smooth Combat grips.

Just thought I would mention it as a possible alternative to a M60.
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:):)Nice little gun, but I prefer the Model 60 or Model 36 +P!!!!, they are not so "utilitarian", and aestheticaly very nice!!!!:):)
Best Wishes
RR
 
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