S&W MODEL 60-3"
$64.74
- SKUFS60-3
- UPC
- BrandBlueguns
Discontinued
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S&W MODEL 60-3"
The Smith & Wesson Model 60 with a 3-inch barrel is a refined evolution of the world's first stainless steel revolver. While the standard 2.125-inch "snubnose" version is a dedicated pocket gun, the 3-inch variant transforms the J-frame into a versatile "Kit Gun"-small enough to carry all day, but with a full-length ejector rod and improved ballistics that make it a serious woods and self-defense tool.
Core Engineering Features
J-Magnum Frame: Modern 3-inch Model 60s are built on the reinforced "J-Magnum" frame, allowing them to safely fire .357 Magnum in addition to .38 Special +P.
Full-Length Ejector Rod: Unlike the shorter 2-inch models, the 3-inch barrel allows for a full-stroke ejector rod. This ensures that spent casings (especially the longer .357 Magnum brass) are completely cleared from the cylinder during a reload, preventing "hang-ups" under stress.
Adjustable Sights: Most 3-inch variants come equipped with a pinned ramp front sight and a fully adjustable rear notch. This is a significant upgrade over the "trench" sights of smaller snubbies, allowing the user to zero the gun for specific bullet weights (e.g., heavy 158gr woods loads vs. 125gr defensive loads).
Enhanced Velocity & Radius: The extra inch of barrel provides a longer sight radius for better accuracy and increases muzzle velocity, ensuring that expansion-sensitive hollow points perform as intended.
Operational Advantages
The "Shrunken 686" Feel: With its full-length underlug and adjustable sights, the 3-inch Model 60 handles like a miniature version of the legendary L-frame 686. It offers a "pointability" that smaller revolvers lack.
Recoil Management: Because it is an all-steel gun (weighing ~24 oz), it is much more comfortable to shoot than the lightweight "Airweight" models. While .357 Magnum is still "snappy," the extra weight helps keep the muzzle down for follow-up shots.
Versatile Carry: While too large for most pockets, the 3-inch Model 60 excels in IWB (Inside the Waistband) or AIWB (Appendix) holsters. It remains thin and flat, making it disappear under a t-shirt while providing a full-sized grip for a secure draw.
The Ideal "Trail Gun": Its stainless construction makes it impervious to sweat and rain, while its ability to fire heavy .357 hard-cast loads makes it a viable defensive option against four-legged threats in the backcountry.
Specific Dash Numbers to Note
Model 60-4: The highly sought-after .38 Special version with a 3" full-underlug barrel and adjustable sights (pre-lock).
Model 60-10: The first 3" version chambered in .357 Magnum (often referred to as the "micro-686").
Model 60-15: The modern production version featuring the internal safety lock ("Hillary Hole") and a 3" barrel.
S&W MODEL 60-3"
The Smith & Wesson Model 60 with a 3-inch barrel is a refined evolution of the world's first stainless steel revolver. While the standard 2.125-inch "snubnose" version is a dedicated pocket gun, the 3-inch variant transforms the J-frame into a versatile "Kit Gun"-small enough to carry all day, but with a full-length ejector rod and improved ballistics that make it a serious woods and self-defense tool.
Core Engineering Features
J-Magnum Frame: Modern 3-inch Model 60s are built on the reinforced "J-Magnum" frame, allowing them to safely fire .357 Magnum in addition to .38 Special +P.
Full-Length Ejector Rod: Unlike the shorter 2-inch models, the 3-inch barrel allows for a full-stroke ejector rod. This ensures that spent casings (especially the longer .357 Magnum brass) are completely cleared from the cylinder during a reload, preventing "hang-ups" under stress.
Adjustable Sights: Most 3-inch variants come equipped with a pinned ramp front sight and a fully adjustable rear notch. This is a significant upgrade over the "trench" sights of smaller snubbies, allowing the user to zero the gun for specific bullet weights (e.g., heavy 158gr woods loads vs. 125gr defensive loads).
Enhanced Velocity & Radius: The extra inch of barrel provides a longer sight radius for better accuracy and increases muzzle velocity, ensuring that expansion-sensitive hollow points perform as intended.
Operational Advantages
The "Shrunken 686" Feel: With its full-length underlug and adjustable sights, the 3-inch Model 60 handles like a miniature version of the legendary L-frame 686. It offers a "pointability" that smaller revolvers lack.
Recoil Management: Because it is an all-steel gun (weighing ~24 oz), it is much more comfortable to shoot than the lightweight "Airweight" models. While .357 Magnum is still "snappy," the extra weight helps keep the muzzle down for follow-up shots.
Versatile Carry: While too large for most pockets, the 3-inch Model 60 excels in IWB (Inside the Waistband) or AIWB (Appendix) holsters. It remains thin and flat, making it disappear under a t-shirt while providing a full-sized grip for a secure draw.
The Ideal "Trail Gun": Its stainless construction makes it impervious to sweat and rain, while its ability to fire heavy .357 hard-cast loads makes it a viable defensive option against four-legged threats in the backcountry.
Specific Dash Numbers to Note
Model 60-4: The highly sought-after .38 Special version with a 3" full-underlug barrel and adjustable sights (pre-lock).
Model 60-10: The first 3" version chambered in .357 Magnum (often referred to as the "micro-686").
Model 60-15: The modern production version featuring the internal safety lock ("Hillary Hole") and a 3" barrel.