Smith 60-15 3"
by Slow Hand 
, Indiana, Wednesday, April 08, 2015, 13:22 (3457 days ago)
Saw one of these for sale locally on FB. Never had a 3" j frame before. Seems like a good one to have on hand. I generally dislike the 'safeties' in the newer Smiths, but maybe that's just my grumpy nature...
What's the going rate come one of these little guys in decent shape? It's. Out an hour away, but if it's a good deal, I might make the trip.
Thanks for any thoughts.
Smith 60-15 3"
by John Meeker , United States, Wednesday, April 08, 2015, 13:45 (3457 days ago) @ Slow Hand
Have had one for 'years' [CRS] ..SS, 3" bbl, adjust sights, wide trigger and hammer. When I have 'taught'assorted folks to shoot, it is the first centerfire they get to shoot [the first pistol is a 4" SS Kit gun} IT is about everybody's favorite shooting gun, too.
I carry it a lot for casual field and wood wandering...no griz here, and urban sidewalk is far away. There is a set of 'bag' goodyears on it, and while not classy, it fits about everyone's hands [finger grooves filed down to just swells] If there is someone with a big mitt, there are other suitable sized choice, but otherwise, seem popular.
Drop me an e, if you want to phone it....Got to go to spring Vet's appt...for the dogs, nnot me.
I love my 3" M60...It is one of the few guns I keep pachmayr
by Rob Leahy , Prescott, Arizona, Wednesday, April 08, 2015, 16:48 (3457 days ago) @ Slow Hand
edited by Rob Leahy, Wednesday, April 08, 2015, 21:10
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grips on though. with .357s it is a hard recoiling little pistol. I often carry this as a back up to bigger guns, But would feel comfortable with it, alone.400 to 450 is what i would expect to pay.
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Of the Troops & For the Troops
I love my 3" M60...It is one of the few guns I keep pachmayr
SR Rob, if you don't mind, what are those wood grips on your M60? They would look great on my older M60 in 38 Special.
Those are from the far east. they actaully reside on a m640
by Rob Leahy , Prescott, Arizona, Thursday, April 09, 2015, 09:57 (3456 days ago) @ Rgates
that a friend gifted me years ago. The day I took that group photo, I tried them out on the 3" and that little J with magnums is not fun to shoot except with rubbers on it.
I have seen similar on ebay in the past. Craig Spegal makes similar stocks that I have tried boot grips on my 442 airweight and they are great!.
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Of the Troops & For the Troops
Speagal boot grips go well with J's
by John Meeker , United States, Thursday, April 09, 2015, 12:04 (3456 days ago) @ Rob Leahy
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Looks like I was too late...
by Slow Hand , Indiana, Thursday, April 09, 2015, 11:24 (3456 days ago) @ Slow Hand
I contacted him and he said it's sold pending meet up. Oh well...
Smith 60-15 3"
by Cherokee , Medina, Ohio, Thursday, April 09, 2015, 14:49 (3456 days ago) @ Slow Hand
Saw one of those at my LGS this morning for $530, used.
Smith 60-15 3"
by Remington40x , SE PA, Thursday, April 09, 2015, 16:16 (3456 days ago) @ Slow Hand
I have one of the older Model 60s in 3" and it's probably my favorite woods gun. Mine is a .38, not a .357, but for what I want it for, the difference is meaningless. They are surprisingly accurate and fun to shoot and a whole lot lighter and easier to carry than a 4" K or L-frame or the Ruger Security Six 4". It's one I plan to keep until they carry me out.
3" Model 36 Chief Special
3" J frames are not that rare. Here is a 3" Chief Special made in 1957 that hangs out at my house. ![[image]](images/uploaded/2015041000383255271b8893341.jpg)