S&W Model 60

[thawein1856]

Wht do people think of this? Looking for a small revolver for the bed side table. want to be able to load either .357 or .38. Thoughts?

[Trapper]

I'm a big fan of S&W J frame revolvers and have several in my collection, but for a night stand gun I'd rather go with a three or four inch model 19 or 66. Unless concealment is an issue the K frame easier to shoot accurately and gives you one additional shot.

[jdg30]

Wht do people think of this? Looking for a small revolver for the bed side table. want to be able to load either .357 or .38. Thoughts?

The model 60 would be a perfect bedside gun if you don't mind the short barrel compared to a longer one.

[nn3453]

Love it. Try to find a pre lock. Nice little shooters. Can take some practice to master, but for conversation distance, it is a great gun. I'll take it over all the 380s you can find. Shouldn't be your primary piece, but it is a handsome little thing.

[SnWnMe]

Since carry and concealability are not part of the considerations then you shouldn't give up controllability, capacity and sight radius. That said, IMO you will be better off with a K,L or N frame wheelie.

[DDG]

Since carry and concealability are not part of the considerations then you shouldn't give up controllability, capacity and sight radius. That said, IMO you will be better off with a K,L or N frame wheelie.

Agree.

[Mr. Beretta]

I'm a big fan of S&W J frame revolvers and have several in my collection, but for a night stand gun I'd rather go with a three or four inch model 19 or 66. Unless concealment is an issue the K frame easier to shoot accurately and gives you one additional shot.

Couldn't agree more!

[Grumpyoldretiredcop]

Agree with the above. I'm carrying a Model 60 as I type this, but it's not my night stand gun.

[shooting4life]

Unless you have small hands (wife has model 60 as bedside gun) I would recomend a k/l frame with a 3-6 inch barrel.

[9mmepiphany]

you'd be imposing a handicap of the J-frames small size, increased recoil and less than idea coil spring powered action on yourself when you don't need to with a nightstand gun. loading it with .357mag ammo would only make a borderline controllable gun less manageable.

I'd also recommend you go up to a K or L-frame size and longer barrel.

[XDRoX]

I agree with the other posts. If you only want something for HD, then a 60 is a bit small.

That being said, I think the Model 60 is one of the sexiest snubbies of them all
Built like a tank and small enough to carry in your pocket (not light enough, but small enough).

Here's mine. I changed the factory grip with a smaller one to make it even smaller.

[9mmepiphany]

those are the same grips I have on my 642...conceal nicely and still offer a lot of control.

I've owned three M-60s, but they never lasted...the hammers always ended up snagging at bad times

[GunDog]

Since carry and concealability are not part of the considerations then you shouldn't give up controllability, capacity and sight radius. That said, IMO you will be better off with a K,L or N frame wheelie.

Good advice Senior!

[bsg]

S&W Model 66 is a fine K frame revolver that would serve anyone well imo; the 4" barrel would be a benefit.

[thawein1856]

ok, if going a bit longer will help how about the Model M&P360