Which J-frame to keep?

[LoadedRound]

Well.....since you asked my opinion.

If would keep the -7. To my eye it is a much more elegant weapon. I love the lines on that frame.

Enjoy whichever one you choose

 

[gmiller0737]

60-7 would not be going anywhere


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[BAM-BAM]

Neither eats much and they don't take up much room. Keep um both unless cash is needed....... both are money in the bank.

 

[BC38]

I'd keep the 60-9. It's a 357 Magnum, and also has no lock.

There aren't many no lock 357 mag m60s around.

^^THIS^^ no question.

 

[pistolpete10]

If you must get rid of one, KEEP the one with the firing pin on the hammer, sell the other.

 

[max503]

Neither, as I can almost assure you, you'll regret it.

For sure. But if I had to get rid of one - I would keep the 2" because it looks so...so much like a snubbie should.

 

[RoyS]

Keep both,

The one you don't carry, stuff in a go-bag (with other essentials) for emergencies.

Cheerio,

Roy

 

[longwalker]

Due to space considerations I also like to keep my guns to a reasonable number.

A few years ago I sold several Smith's... a friend asked the question "How much room did they actually take up?"

For rifles & shotguns I NOW think it is good to thin the belongings, But J-Frames no longer get sold.

YMMV,

Jerry

 

[HOUSTON RICK]

Keep them both.Do you have more than one heir? Will they be able to buy guns? If so what type of quality will be available then (Made on on 3d printer)?

 

[JDinAZ]

I'm trying to decide which of my two J-frames to keep. There's just one of me (wife never carries anymore) and I have K-frames in 2,3 and 4 inch iterations.

Got a 60-7 and a 60-9. Here are a couple photos.

60-7 has some sentimental value and a story, 60-9 is newer and more versatile.

Which one would you unload?

id keep the 60-7 its the pre change in manufacturing processes we'll call it. its built more solid and will hold its value in the collector market much better in the long run

my .02

 

[RogerP]

Since you never mentioned selling, send the -9 to me for safe keeping.

 

[Green Frog]

As you can see from the multitude of responses, this question can only be answered by you! The rest of us can only offer suggestions based on our own perspectives and biases.

As for providing input, I prefer smaller for concealed carry and since you have K-frames for more power, and since you have history with the -7, the arguments pile up on the side of selling the -9, from my point of view. But again, this is your very personal choice to make.

Froggie

 

[haywood]

Keep both. If you sell one your going to kick yourself latter. Unless you need the money and have no other way to get it. Hide it in back of the safe or some secure area. Forgetaboutit. Someday you will think I need another or you will miss it. In my case One for the off hand pocket and One for the waist.

 

[jglsprings]

Keep both. I'd dump my model 64 2" first.

Love both of the 60's

 

[smithman 10]

Sold the 60-9

I sold the 60-9 yesterday for a fair price. Less is more at my age. Particularly with handguns I think. KISS principle is the rule around here from now on!

Seriously, I'm not going to carry a J with magnum ammunition, it was heavier than the 60-7 and the trigger was not quite as nice.

I've sold and traded many a Smith and Wesson and regretted parting with a few of them but, again, the older I get the less I miss them. One of the few I wish I had kept was this Victory.

But that's another story.

 

[MR.G]

They don't take up much storage space and you will probably regret selling either one in the future. Keep both, if you can. If I only was to keep one it would be the .357.

 

[raygixxer89]

I keep my 642 on the bike, however I MUCH prefer my Kimber K6S snub. I am sorry to have to "jump ship" but this thing is a 6-shot, .357 capable, revolver at just 23oz. I have never used .357 in it and stayed with .38+P... and all I can say is WOW! Totally worth my personal investment. Love the trigger... smooth and accurate.

If S&W comes out with a similar one, THEN I AM ALL IN! ...Waiting!... BTW, got bigger guns for different needs...

Oh wow! I just started looking into buying a K6S! I watched almost all the YouTube reviews, just need to go look for one and feel it in my hand. Beautiful little piece! My only setback is, I already have a Ruger SP101 2.5in 357. But the Kimber keeps calling me.
OP, I would keep the -7 since, to me, the -9 is pretty close to a K frame. Plus I love model 60s. I have two 60-7s, the best model, imho.

 

[pomonapete]

KISS! keep it simple! sell the second 's' on the word 'kiss'!

sell both of the snubbies! sell your wife. sell the kids. sell your clothes. run around naked and throw cash at the Bureau of Land Management attackers who are protesting peacefully!

sell your teeth. your hair. that redundant lung, kidney, eye. sell your skin. KIS!

(well, I think I'm funny. sorry to say, but I felt a little kicked in the ball (sic) when you sold it mid-conversation. like, what can I dally them with next.

(the internet 480 guy says flat out nobody can really handle .44 et al, or a .357 in a small frame. I will shoot .357 out of my 586 ((winner: best gun of all time)) for practice, but it's loaded in .38 +P 24/7...and my beloved 36-2 with the tgrip and 3" barrel isn't even rated for +P.

(not to dally you, but I guess my take is how did you come to put yourself in this bind? lose the mag because it's not really what it seems to be. you rub-up against very few angry bears, hippos or Samoans these days.

(oh. you did already.)

 

[Gamecock]

Never sell a gun you don't have to.

I say keep the -7 . . . it looks better. But I don't know how these guns feel in YOUR hands. If the -9 feels better, keep it.

 

[JohnRippert]

The old saw of "Two is one and one is none." comes to mind. Unless you REALLY need the money, keep them both.