OP
SWP357
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ar15ed, is that -7 a 357 or are my eyes deceiving me?
I'm WNC also, Murphy...
Nice guns you guys, Thanks!
I'm WNC also, Murphy...
Nice guns you guys, Thanks!
What's the best Model60 dash to look for?
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ar15ed
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it's a 38. murphy is REALLY Wnc! i'm in asheville.
I like the 3" M60.
labworm, nice stags!
labworm, nice stags!
Az Rick
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labworm
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The stags, from Executioner look good but they really fit and feel great in my hand.
Also have a 3" M60 like yourself, which is also one of my favorites.
The 60-9 was the first Model 60 in 357. If you're looking for a gun with fixed sights and without the internal lock you're limited to the -9 or -12. I don't know how many of the latter were made, but I've never seen one.
IMHO the 357 in a J-frame is of very limited utility. The ratio of additional power at the business end to added buck and roar on the shooter's end is just too small for me. I own a 640-1, but I only shoot 38s in it.
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Was 60-7 available with 3" full lug?
I like the sound of the 60-7. Better frame heat treat for +P and still MIM-less. I want to find a 3" full lug barrel M60 with adj sights. Was this available in the 60-7? I can live with .38 spcl and +P only.
But I don't mind a MIM cyl. latch. Its easily replaced anyway. I just don't want MIM trigger or hammer. Were any later 60's made in .357 that only had a MIM cyl latch but no other MIM parts?
I like the sound of the 60-7. Better frame heat treat for +P and still MIM-less. I want to find a 3" full lug barrel M60 with adj sights. Was this available in the 60-7? I can live with .38 spcl and +P only.
But I don't mind a MIM cyl. latch. Its easily replaced anyway. I just don't want MIM trigger or hammer. Were any later 60's made in .357 that only had a MIM cyl latch but no other MIM parts?
lanceman193
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For holster carry I'm with Chop. Give me a 60-4 three inch, which means target hammer and trigger, or a 60-10 three inch in 357 mag. Both guns have adjustible sights. For pocket carry I like a pinned 1 7/8 fixed sight, which is a no dash.
As a newbie thinking about getting the 60 (3") as my first gun, how many "dashes" are there? I know it changes as they make model changes, but what would a new one at my local dealer be as far as dash number? Just curious. Thanks Bud
buckyjames1
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So my vote is for 60-10:
1. 3 inch barrel
2. adjustable sights
3. 357/38spl
4. last of the no-lock
Final product:
Bead blast finish, S/W complete action job, Hammer and trigger high shine polished.
1. 3 inch barrel
2. adjustable sights
3. 357/38spl
4. last of the no-lock
Final product:
Bead blast finish, S/W complete action job, Hammer and trigger high shine polished.
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labworm
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A new one would be a -15, excellent choice for a first gun.
PRM1
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60-9/649
My preference in the J frame has been the 60-9. I've had a couple of the no dash and both were great guns. Those went by the way several years ago when money was tight. I like the 60-9 because of the .357 chambering. Although, I have never shot .357s out of it ~ the chambering makes the .38+P well within limits of the design. I also like the look of the slightly longer barrel and lug. To me it gives the gun more of a balance in dimensions.
My latest addition for the wife was a Model 649. I really like this gun for concealed carry. The shroud makes it practically snag proof and still allows single action fire if desired. Mine came from the Detroit PD as a trade in. I picked it up for $389. It had some honest carry marks, but the insides were pristine and it was tight as the day it left the factory. I put some factory wood on it and gave it some TLC with Mother's Mag Polish. I'm a happy camper and so is my wife ~ she gave the Model 60-9 back.
Yep that's elephant ivory!!!
My preference in the J frame has been the 60-9. I've had a couple of the no dash and both were great guns. Those went by the way several years ago when money was tight. I like the 60-9 because of the .357 chambering. Although, I have never shot .357s out of it ~ the chambering makes the .38+P well within limits of the design. I also like the look of the slightly longer barrel and lug. To me it gives the gun more of a balance in dimensions.
My latest addition for the wife was a Model 649. I really like this gun for concealed carry. The shroud makes it practically snag proof and still allows single action fire if desired. Mine came from the Detroit PD as a trade in. I picked it up for $389. It had some honest carry marks, but the insides were pristine and it was tight as the day it left the factory. I put some factory wood on it and gave it some TLC with Mother's Mag Polish. I'm a happy camper and so is my wife ~ she gave the Model 60-9 back.
Yep that's elephant ivory!!!
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labworm
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Very nice, the 60-9 and 649.
I seem to like every J frame I have looked at in this thread.
I seem to like every J frame I have looked at in this thread.
DWFAN
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-3 that's a constant companion.
Got a no dash around here somewhere, R116394, RB snub but can't seem to find a pic.
DW
Got a no dash around here somewhere, R116394, RB snub but can't seem to find a pic.
DW
YeshuaIsa53
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Only one I have is a 60-1.
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