I love the idea of the classic Model 60 being introduced. I’d also like to see a 327NG in either a 3” or 4” variety.
I love the idea of the classic Model 60 being introduced. I’d also like to see a 327NG in either a 3” or 4” variety.
If it was stainless steel, it was likely a Model 60. I have one, and in the older version with out the accursed safety lock. I'll dig it out of the safe and post a pic so you can verify.Originally Posted by HeavyDuty
Yes, the blued one was a model 36 dash something, the stainless was a model 60 dash something, the dashes were specific to the 3" adjustable sight options.
Edit: From wiki, "Approximately 615 Model 36-6 Target variations were produced. This variant had a 3-inch full lug barrel with adjustable sights and a blued glass finish."
It looks like the model 60-10 is the stainless version.
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I wouldn’t have guessed it was a 60! If only 615 of the blued 36es were made, I suspect this will remain a wish.
Ken
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They come up once in awhile but prices are usually premium:
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/882814656
Search for either a Model 60 target or a Model 36 target. If you can give up the adjustable sights and shroud the 3" Model 36-1 is more common and about half the price.
IIRC they were mostly Model 60's. I seem to recall some that looked like a mini "Combat Masterpiece" with conventional barrel profiles and adjustable rears. I'm sure I examined a 4" adj sighted Model 60 in .357 quite a few years ago, pre-lock as I recall.
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I've got one of those with a fair bit of finish wear that is an excellent shooter. I picked it up for $300 a few years ago and have seen them listed locally and they seem to languish on the Georgia Outdoors Trader site, last time I noticed a couple there (a couple years ago). That extra inch of heavy profile barrel is money.
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Model 60. It's still in production.
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I’ll be damned - thank you! I should pay more attention to the website. One of those with a set of the D&L fixed sights...
Ken
BBI: ...”you better not forget the safe word because shit's about to get weird”...
revchuck38: ...”mo' ammo is mo' betta' unless you're swimming or on fire.”
Speaking of the S&W you want...how come S&W refuses to bring out a 3" RB 10/13 or 64/65? Those are some of the most sought after S&Ws out there but they insist we buy some other "bung hole" infected model.
They couldn't even manage a 3" barrel on the new 66. No they had to make it 2-3/4". A 66 RB 3", with the fixed sights as found on the Night Guard models (another missed opportunity in my mind) would have me thinking about buying a new S&W, something I am very dis-inclined to do.
Dave
PS: I'm aware of the 3" Carry Comp 19 and considered getting one. I just don't like it enough to pay close to $1K for it.
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