3" S&W's
- Thread starter Brian Williams
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M58
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In the last month and a half I've bought a 3" model 60-15 .357 magnum and a 3" 36-1. They carry just as easily in my SmartCarry "security model" (dual-pouch) as do the 2"-ers (perhaps better, since they don't slide in too far), and they balance better and hit harder.
Lovely little guns.
Lovely little guns.
I just bought a 3" Model 65, so I'm in the club. I have a case of new-gun-loving-it.
For those interested, this gunshop just got a load of them in a police trade-in:
www.bhgunrack.com
All of them were in very good condition and priced around $300.00.
ML
For those interested, this gunshop just got a load of them in a police trade-in:
www.bhgunrack.com
All of them were in very good condition and priced around $300.00.
ML
Mannlicher
New member
I have three now. Model 13, Model 65, and a sweet little Model 60-3, in brushed stainless.
Brian Williams
New member
The grips are my mutilation of a pair of Ajax or Badger grips. When I got them they were smooth and shiney, they now have a little roughness and are dull. But they fit my hand like a glove. I took to them with a file to get a slimmer profile and a better fit to my hand, then I sanded it to comfort.
Stephen A. Camp
Staff In Memoriam
Hello. I recently picked up this little thing like new for the right price.
This Model 64 is "only" a .38, but I feel pretty confident with it. The sights are "on" for me and the thing groups plenty well enough for my needs.
This slow-fire group was fired standing, two-hand hold, at ten yards single-action. I was mainly checking POA vs POI. The load was Remington 158-gr. SWCHP +P. It's "on" as far as I'm concerned.
Also fired at ten yards, but double-action, this target was shot with Federal American Eagle 130-gr. FMJ.
I am constantly amazed at how easy the 3" K's are to shoot and shoot well.
This one's a favorite. The DA is very smooth. With the Remington load mentioned previously, the average velocity is 883 ft/sec.
The only other 3" S&W I own is my wife's. It's a 3" LadySmith. It's loaded with the same Remington load as my Model 64.
Other than those two, I hit all around the 3" mark with a 2 1/2" Model 19 and a 3 1/2" Model 27.
With this old Safariland holster, this little dumpling conceals easily enough and makes a pretty nice carry package...at least for me.
Best to all.
This Model 64 is "only" a .38, but I feel pretty confident with it. The sights are "on" for me and the thing groups plenty well enough for my needs.
This slow-fire group was fired standing, two-hand hold, at ten yards single-action. I was mainly checking POA vs POI. The load was Remington 158-gr. SWCHP +P. It's "on" as far as I'm concerned.
Also fired at ten yards, but double-action, this target was shot with Federal American Eagle 130-gr. FMJ.
I am constantly amazed at how easy the 3" K's are to shoot and shoot well.
This one's a favorite. The DA is very smooth. With the Remington load mentioned previously, the average velocity is 883 ft/sec.
The only other 3" S&W I own is my wife's. It's a 3" LadySmith. It's loaded with the same Remington load as my Model 64.
Other than those two, I hit all around the 3" mark with a 2 1/2" Model 19 and a 3 1/2" Model 27.
With this old Safariland holster, this little dumpling conceals easily enough and makes a pretty nice carry package...at least for me.
Best to all.
Montana Waddy
Inactive
3in S&W
I have:
60-.38 spec
66-.357
686-.357
657-.41 mag
629-.44 mag
625-2.45acp/auto rim
All Stainless, all 3 in barrels and all adjustable sights. They are old models I am told there more available in 3in including autos. I hope you enjoy your revolver. Waddy
I have:
60-.38 spec
66-.357
686-.357
657-.41 mag
629-.44 mag
625-2.45acp/auto rim
All Stainless, all 3 in barrels and all adjustable sights. They are old models I am told there more available in 3in including autos. I hope you enjoy your revolver. Waddy