| Smith & Wesson Model 60 | |
|---|---|
 Smith & Wesson Model 60-10 with 3" barrel | |
| Type | Service Revolver |
| Place of origin | USA |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1965–present |
| Used by | South Korean National Police |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Smith & Wesson |
| Unit cost | $727.00 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass |
~19 oz (1.875 in), 22.58 oz. with 2.125" barrel, 23.99 oz. with 3" barrel, 30.50 oz. with 5" barrel |
| Length |
6.625" with 2.125 barrel, 7.5" with 3" barrel, 9.0375 with 5" barrel |
| Barrel length | 1.875" (original), 2.125", 3", 5" |
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| Caliber |
.38 Special .38 Special +P .357 Magnum |
| Action | Double Action |
| Effective firing range | 22.86 meters |
| Maximum firing range | 45.72 meters |
| Feed system | 5-round cylinder |
| Sights | Fixed (2.125" barrel), Adjustable (3" & 5" barrels) |
The Smith & Wesson Model 60 revolver is a 5-shot revolver that is chambered in either .38 Special or .357 Magnum calibers.
Design[]
Like nearly all other "J-frame" Smith & Wesson revolvers, it has a swing-out cylinder, and features an exposed hammer. It has been in production since 1965, and holds the distinction of being the first regular production all stainless steel revolver ever made.[1] The 1965 model's stainless steel production proved so popular that there was a waiting list at gunshops for up to six months to purchase one. At that time the Model 60 featured a 1.875" barrel and was chambered solely for the .38 Special. In 1996, the stronger J-Magnum frame was introduced and the cylinder was lengthened to support the .357 Magnum round, (as well as the .38 Special). The new model replaced the .38 Special-only version and is available in either a 2.125" or a 3" barrel, with a 5" barrel introduced in 2005.[2]
Sight Systems[]
Older models of the gun were produced with only fixed sights; modern productions are typically made with an adjustable rear sight (3" and 5") and a fixed sight (1.875" and 2.125") in front. Despite the reduction in effective range due to the short barrel and consequently reduced sight radius, the 2" barrel version is one of the preferred backup and concealed carry weapons for law enforcement officers and civilians alike to this day.[3]
Variants[]
- S&W Model 60 Chief's Special: .38 Special, J-frame, 5-shot revolver[4]
- S&W Model 60 LadySmith: .38 Special, J-frame, 5-shot revolver; known as Chief's Special LadySmith[4]
References[]
- ↑ Petzal, David (1995). "More Bang for the Buck". p. 44.
- ↑ Supica, Jim (2007). Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson (3 ed.). Iola, Wisconsin: F+W Media. p. 222. ISBN 978-0-89689-293-4.
- ↑ Ayoob, Massad (2010). Massad Ayoob's Greatest Handguns of the World. Gun Digest Books. pp. 218–220. ISBN 978-1-4402-0825-6.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Hartink, A.E. (2003). The Complete Encyclopedia of Pistols and Revolvers. Edison, New Jersey: Chartwell Books, Inc. pp. 225. ISBN 978-0-7858-1871-7.
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