Model 60 advice

Greeting's,

I'm of the opinion that $300 bucks is a darn good price
for a Smith & Wesson model 60; old, .38 caliber Chief's
Special or new, .357 magnum Chief's Special. I prefer
the older, .38 caliber Chief's Special with the "R" serial
prefix; as introduced in 1965.:cool: :D

The small, walnut grips with the S&W monogram are
really getting scarce; so if you purchase one of these
older Smith & Wesson J-frames, I suggest adding the
Hogue "Bantam" grips.:)

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
 
I just bought a Model 38 for $300 and I would think the same very fair for a good tight model 60. Emphasis on lack of end shake and a good solid lockup.

With modern ammo in either .38 or .357 you have a handfull of very potent concealable capability.

Extra grips are a bonus.
 
Mod. 60 was not new..

The gun I was inquiring about was a .357 concealed hammer and the rubber grips were from the factory but the wooden grips were some off-brand, not "smith". The gun was 300 plus tax and used. Lock up was tight, no play from front to back with the cylinder. finish was ok but some scratches on it. The firing pin did not have a dark ring which may indicate little firing but may have been cleaned well. Is this still a good price? (Things are always different in person from on the phone)
There is a Model 64, six shot, .38 which is in really nice condition and tight lock-up etc. SHop wants 364 totaly price. How does this price seem to knowledgeable people? Thank you for your help.
 
The snubbie seems a reasonable price.
I think the 64 is a bit high. Lots of them are sold as police turn-ins in Shotgun News for under $200.
 
I'm surprised they are pricing the 64 that much higher than the 60. The 60 is a much more popular weapon.
 
I've owned Model 60's since the early 70s and IMNSHO they're the best snubbys around and I own a bunch of the others....


7th
 
I paid $350 recently for a Mod 60-3. I don't regret a penny of it. I love the DAO, the 3 inch barrel, and the brushed stainless.
 
Used Model 60

I bought a used (90% condition) for $250!!! T he original owner caried this gun as a buck for nearly 25 years, haveing put around 300 rounds in this time span. I LOVE this gun.
Hope you will enjoy your's as much as I do mine.:D
 
I paid $300 for my M60-7 snub and $350 for my M60-4 full-lug model. Both were slightly used, but you couldn't tell it. That was about 1995-96.

I wouldn't sell either, unless maybe I couldn't eat unless I did. I think the basic Model 60 is the outstanding snub .38 of all time.
The M60-4 is a splendid trail gun or fisherman's snake and small game gun, assuming that one isn't in bear country.

It's true that an Airweight or Ti/Scandium model is best for pocket carry, and I plan to get one as a specialty item. But for general use, I prefer the stainless steel model.

I've had Model 36's, too, but the stainless construction really is better in humid climes, especially in summer.

Lone Star
 
Retiree has Smith 60 Police Gunfighter grips

Check out my few remaining Cherry Wood or Nylon imitition Stag Smith 60 grips designed for police combat firing oriented in the dark and from the hip and I as an officer have fired DX on police ranges with my 2 incher. coffeyn1@juno.com
 
Do NOT buy that gun. I repeat, DO NOT BUY THAT GUN.

That gun will give you nothing but grief. The gun shop owner should know this. Instead, you should send me the name of the shop where it is so I can discuss this with the manager. :D

Seriously, for the .38 that's a good price. For the .357, that is an excellent price. I bought a new .357 M60 a few months ago and couldn't be happier with it. IMHO the best CCW revolver on the market.
 
My local dealer had one in. I saw the markings and couldn't pass it up! I mean after all the Detroit Police gun buy backs, this is like sticking my thumb in their eye.:D
 
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