liketoshoot
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Private seller wants $300 for a model 60. Never shot .357 mag before, but is recoil okay in this gun?
Is $300 fair price?
Is $300 fair price?
SW 60 fun to shoot?
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some people are shooting 357 in 12 or 13oz snubs now(see post below"scandium 340pd range impressions")so the mdl 60 will be no problem compared to those guns. My book says mdl 60 weighs 22.5 or 24 oz., depending on barrel length. If that gun is in good shape, around here $300 would be about right for a 60....tom
Captain Bligh
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It's recoil is stout but not punishing providing you have a good stance and grip. Second shot capability is acceptable to me. Still 75% of what I've shot through mine is .38 spcl.
RJ
RJ
Gila Jorge
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I shoot +P 38 Spcl loads in mine. Haven't tried
any 357s yet. Snappy little round the +Ps.
any 357s yet. Snappy little round the +Ps.
I have a Model 60 Lady Smith
Recoil with .357s is pretty heavy but not painful. It is definitely more than any of the tiny autos shooting .357sig or hot .40s.
I can shoot 50 to 100 rounds no problems but second shot can be tough because the the gun can shift in your hands. I have the rosewood grips so the gun can be a little slippery. I would assume with some rubber grips would take care of this.
If you know yourself to be recoil shy I would probably stay away from any of the tiny .357s. If you are not recoil shy go for it. I find it rather fun myself. It is not painful at all, just stout.
I have never fired one of those super light weight scandium jobs but was told by many people it is kind of like lighting a grenade off in your hand. I am going to try one one of these days though.
Chris
Recoil with .357s is pretty heavy but not painful. It is definitely more than any of the tiny autos shooting .357sig or hot .40s.
I can shoot 50 to 100 rounds no problems but second shot can be tough because the the gun can shift in your hands. I have the rosewood grips so the gun can be a little slippery. I would assume with some rubber grips would take care of this.
If you know yourself to be recoil shy I would probably stay away from any of the tiny .357s. If you are not recoil shy go for it. I find it rather fun myself. It is not painful at all, just stout.
I have never fired one of those super light weight scandium jobs but was told by many people it is kind of like lighting a grenade off in your hand. I am going to try one one of these days though.
Chris
Prices are variable depending on locality and demand. Having said this, if its in VG to Excellent condition its worth $300.
I have one in .38 special, customized by Teddy Jacobsen. The gun is very contollable and highly accurate. With practice and a good trigger its hard to beat for ccw. If you are so inclined, give Teddy a call www.actionsbyt.com.
As to the .357, I think its a great option in such a small concealable revolver. Although, if you can't handle quick follow up shots with this caliber, then don't kid yourself and load it with .38+P. Or let the magnum be the last round in the cylinder. It will definitely let you know you are in need of a reload, and may have the added benefit of resolving your issue if the .38's didn't do the trick.
Regards,
Paladin7
I have one in .38 special, customized by Teddy Jacobsen. The gun is very contollable and highly accurate. With practice and a good trigger its hard to beat for ccw. If you are so inclined, give Teddy a call www.actionsbyt.com.
As to the .357, I think its a great option in such a small concealable revolver. Although, if you can't handle quick follow up shots with this caliber, then don't kid yourself and load it with .38+P. Or let the magnum be the last round in the cylinder. It will definitely let you know you are in need of a reload, and may have the added benefit of resolving your issue if the .38's didn't do the trick.
Regards,
Paladin7
Yes...fun...
When I shoot .357 through my model 60 (which is often) I shoot 125 grain ammo, Golden Saber if/when I have it. If not I shoot whatever is on hand. I've gotten used to the recoil and really don't find it difficult. Part of this may due to the fact that I've been shooting a 642 a lot lately, so in contrast, the Model 60, which is about 7 ounces heavier, does not seem as difficult to control. Granted, the 642 is .38 spl but +P loads from the 642 have a kick. I recently put Bantam grips on my model 60 and still find it's controllable and still fun to shoot.
When I shoot .357 through my model 60 (which is often) I shoot 125 grain ammo, Golden Saber if/when I have it. If not I shoot whatever is on hand. I've gotten used to the recoil and really don't find it difficult. Part of this may due to the fact that I've been shooting a 642 a lot lately, so in contrast, the Model 60, which is about 7 ounces heavier, does not seem as difficult to control. Granted, the 642 is .38 spl but +P loads from the 642 have a kick. I recently put Bantam grips on my model 60 and still find it's controllable and still fun to shoot.
Standing Wolf
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I bought a used model 60 several weeks ago, and it's proved quite a surprising gun.
My first firearm was a used Chief's Special five-shot J frame. I bought some .38 special ammunition for it, and found it kicked in a very serious way. Well, I was an inexperienced nineteen-year-old kid at the time, so naïve I didn't even know you're supposed to clean guns.
I've owned an assortment of compact firearms over the years. One of my favorites has always been my Detective Special, which came with a fairly good trigger, shot surprisingly well, and now sports one of the best triggers I've ever pulled.
I bought the model 60 on a whim because I liked its light, crisp single action trigger. I took it to the range with a box or two of very light .38 special loads in .357 magnum cases. It's no match for the Detective Special in terms of accuracy, but when I loaded it with factory .357 magnum rounds, I was amazed to discover the recoil was noticeable, but by no means uncomfortable. When you've got arthritis and suffer from computer wrist, recoil can be a show-stopper.
I replaced the main spring with one from Wolff, left the rebound spring alone, and polished the rebound slide's bottom face and mating surface of the frame. The single action pull is 2.5 pounds, and the double action pull—I forgot to measure it—is fairly smooth: not quite so smooth as the Detective Special's, but smoother than many a K and N frame revolver's.
It's out for refinishing now and barrel porting. I'll take it to the range when it's done, and have no doubt I'll keep this one a good, long time. It's not a Python, to be sure, but this one is to carry, not punch holes in paper.
My first firearm was a used Chief's Special five-shot J frame. I bought some .38 special ammunition for it, and found it kicked in a very serious way. Well, I was an inexperienced nineteen-year-old kid at the time, so naïve I didn't even know you're supposed to clean guns.
I've owned an assortment of compact firearms over the years. One of my favorites has always been my Detective Special, which came with a fairly good trigger, shot surprisingly well, and now sports one of the best triggers I've ever pulled.
I bought the model 60 on a whim because I liked its light, crisp single action trigger. I took it to the range with a box or two of very light .38 special loads in .357 magnum cases. It's no match for the Detective Special in terms of accuracy, but when I loaded it with factory .357 magnum rounds, I was amazed to discover the recoil was noticeable, but by no means uncomfortable. When you've got arthritis and suffer from computer wrist, recoil can be a show-stopper.
I replaced the main spring with one from Wolff, left the rebound spring alone, and polished the rebound slide's bottom face and mating surface of the frame. The single action pull is 2.5 pounds, and the double action pull—I forgot to measure it—is fairly smooth: not quite so smooth as the Detective Special's, but smoother than many a K and N frame revolver's.
It's out for refinishing now and barrel porting. I'll take it to the range when it's done, and have no doubt I'll keep this one a good, long time. It's not a Python, to be sure, but this one is to carry, not punch holes in paper.
Prodigalshooter
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We have a 60 and shoot only .38 and .38+P out of it. I insisted on running a cylinder of .357 125's out of it when we first got it, my wife deferred to me. Yipes! Much sound and flash! OK, back to the .38's!! I agree with the gent above who is puzzled by folks shooting full house .357 thru Scandium.
I don't mind shooting .357 thru K, L frame or GP-100 or Security Six, but in the snubbies it's too much (for ME).
I'm looking forward to shooting some .357 thru my new S&W 66.
I don't mind shooting .357 thru K, L frame or GP-100 or Security Six, but in the snubbies it's too much (for ME).
I'm looking forward to shooting some .357 thru my new S&W 66.