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Back in 1965, Smith & Wesson changed the handgun world when the Model 60 became the first production revolver built entirely from stainless steel. Sixty years later it's still going strong, and this 3-inch version might be the most useful configuration in the lineup. You get a J-frame that's chambered for full-house .357 Magnum but happily digests .38 Special and .38 +P, so you can train with soft-shooting loads and carry whatever you're comfortable with.
The extra inch of barrel over the snub-nose versions does a lot of quiet work. You pick up a longer sight radius, a bit more velocity out of both calibers, and a full underlug that puts welcome weight out front to tame muzzle flip. At 24.5 ounces empty, this is an all-steel gun, and that heft is exactly what makes magnum loads manageable in a frame this small. The exposed hammer gives you a crisp single-action option for deliberate shots, while the double-action pull stays smooth and predictable for defensive work.
Unlike most small-frame carry revolvers with fixed gutter sights, this Model 60 wears a black blade front paired with an adjustable rear. That means you can dial in your preferred load instead of learning to hold off, which makes this revolver genuinely enjoyable for range sessions, trail carry, and plinking, not just belt duty. The synthetic grip fills the hand well and keeps the round-butt frame comfortable through longer strings of fire.
The satin stainless frame, cylinder, and barrel shrug off sweat, holster wear, and weather, which is a big part of why these guns get handed down rather than traded off. Five rounds of simple, reliable wheelgun with no magazines to manage and nothing to overthink. If you've been looking for one revolver that can cover carry, home defense, and weekend range time, this is the one folks keep coming back to.
Yes. This version of the Model 60 is chambered in .357 Magnum, which means it will also safely fire .38 Special and .38 Special +P ammunition. Most owners practice with milder .38s to keep range time comfortable, then load magnums or +P for carry. It's one of the biggest reasons this revolver is so versatile.
The 3-inch barrel gives you a longer sight radius, a little more velocity out of both calibers, and extra weight up front that helps control magnum recoil. It's still very concealable, just a touch longer in a holster. This version also adds an adjustable rear sight, which the snub-nose model doesn't have, so it does better double duty as a range and trail gun.
More manageable than you'd expect. At 24.5 ounces of solid stainless steel with a full underlug barrel, the Model 60 absorbs a lot more recoil than the lightweight alloy J-frames. Magnum loads still have some snap, but most people find them very shootable, and .38 Special feels downright mild.
Yes, this Model 60 features an exposed hammer, so you can fire it double action with a straight trigger pull or cock the hammer for a light, crisp single-action break. That flexibility makes it easier to shoot accurately at distance while keeping the fast double-action option for defensive use.
| UPC | 022188624304 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 162430 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Barrel Finish | Satin Stainless |
| Barrel Length | 3" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .38 Special |
| Capacity | 5 |
| Color | Silver |
| Length | 10 |
| Magazine Included | Cylinder |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 2.3 |
| Package Width | 7.0 |
| Product Type | Revolver |
| Safety | Internal Lock |
| Shipping Weight | 2.15 |
| Sights | Black Blade Front/Adj Rear |
| Sights Type | ADJUSTABLE |
| State Restriction (Guam) | NO SALE TO GUAM |
| State Restriction (PR) | NO SALE TO PUERTO RICO |
| State Restriction (VI) | NO SALE TO VIRGIN ISLANDS |
| Units per Box | 1 |
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