Customer Reviews for Smith & Wesson Model 60 Stainless 3" 357 Magnum Revolver

Love this j frame revolver double action is great smooth trigger, wanted a good revolver that will conceal easily. This one is great , Buds makes buying a charm , get you one you will be happy with it.

this is a hand cannon! Buds shipped this faster than expected and it looked brand new when I picked it up. Love Buds guns!!

I got this gun a couple of weeks ago and I really like it. I’ve put 100 rounds through it, mostly 38 Special but some.357 Mag. And a friend put through it about 20 38’s and about 20 .357. As a result, he plans to buy one. It shoots very well, especially so for a pocket revolver. I expected.357 to be brutal but it’s not. A lot more snap than 38 but still not bad at all. I typically wear cargo pants or shorts with deep pockets. This little revolver disappears in those pockets. This is how I usually carry. My friend was wearing common blue jeans and it concealed in his pocket as well. Revolvers are reliable. They don’t hold 14 rounds but they do go bang when you pull the trigger. This is now my primary EDC. Single action trigger is light and clean. Double action trigger is smooth and I can shoot it well double action. Finish is very good, typical of S&W.

I love this gun. Easy to carry and shoots very good.

Awesome Gun
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Item came to ffl in pristine condition in excellent time. Trigger pull and timing was excellent. Good job
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S&W really went all out on the Smith & Wesson M60 5RD 357MAG/38SP +P 3". this is the best adjustable sighted small frame .357 revolver in the world I have ever seen. It shoots accurately enough that the adj. sights are worth having. Put this in a hi-ride holster & you forget it's there. But it performs like a much larger gun. And still not that bad a recoil (great grips). Carl

Great service from Buds. What can you say that hasen't already been said about S&W Revolvers. Great feel, accurate and very well made.

I received my S & W model 60 through my local FFL guy in good time. No hassles or delays. Ordering was easy as well. The representative who assisted me was quite pleasant and helpful. I gladly do business with Buds.

Love this J Frame! It goes with me to the woods! Perfect size for hiking! Also one of my EDC's. Highly recommend!

I purchased to use as an EDC in place of my current, excellent, Ruger LCR 357 for increased velocity using SD type, magnum lite (Speer Gold Dot #23917) ammunition and better controllability. The wife has an excellent Ruger SP101 2.25" and I was debating between the 3" Ruger and this S&W M60-15. The S&W M60 won out due to adjustable sight and a shorter trigger pull, although the trigger was heavier which I immediately changed with a Wilson Combat trigger spring kit. I like the lighter carry weight of the M60 over the SP101 for EDC but the SP101 being heavier handles higher velocity cartridges better. However, comparing previous SP101 chronograph results using same ammunition lots in similar weather conditions, I find the 3" M60 to be no faster than the 2.25" SP101. I find this unusual using magnum cartridges as they are more sensitive to barrel length changes than lower pressure, non magnum cartridges, such as the 38 Special. As an example, it is not unusual for my 1 7/8" LCR to be 90 - 100 FPS slower than the 3" M60 barrel using magnum level cartridges, all things else being equal. I have yet to measure the cylinder gaps of the revolvers. Fit and finish of all of my Ruger and S&W revolvers are excellent.

Recently purchased this item for myself as a " pat on the back " xmas " gift. I was seeking another J-Frame revolver that would be somewhat small but larger than the 642 I just purchased. I purchased the 642 for concealment/carry purposes and it fits that bill well. However, on this purchase I was seeking something with a little bit longer barrel with adjustable sights. The purchase through Buds was both quick and easy and arrived at my FFL dealer in 72 hours. Since my purchase I have had time to put 6 boxes of rounds through the chamber and I have to tell you I'm pleased! Very accurate - very basic - weight is perfect - yes with +P's and 357 there is for sure a recoil and bite but manageable once your used to it. I'm an older retired guy and my eyes and upper body strength isn't what it used to be in my younger years and this M60 is perfect for me. The right fit !! Thanx Again Guys !! Creston2

Very Nice Gun! You can't go wrong with Smith & Wesson, and you can't go wrong with Bud's Gun Shop! Whether online or in the store, the service and pricing will keep you coming back for more.

Excellent revolver........classic "tried & true" design; shoots true and fits my hand (which I think is the most important thing in a handgun). Very effective at 15 & 25 yards. High quality stainless steel manufacture and finish which you would expect from S&W (I'm pretty much a "Ruger guy") Could very well be the best .357 ever made in it's configuration. Too bad it's not a six-shot but that's probably because S&W designed it to be compact but still effective at practical distances. I can't see it as an "ankle gun" but then, that's probably not it's intended design anyway Perfect length and balance. It's a "keeper" for sure.....

This S&W Model 60 is an excellent all stainless steel J-frame revolver. Being all stainless steel helps to tame the recoil of .357 magnum and +P loads. Cylinder lockup is very positive and solidly indexes. Fit and finish overall is typical outstanding S&W quality. Grip is comfortable and fits well in the hand. The only drawback to the Model 60 is the front sight, which is serrated and black in color. I would prefer a red insert. But this drawback is personal preference vice a complaint about the quality of the revolver. As usual, purchasing from Bud's is an excellent experience.

Very pleased with this firearm and the speed with which it was shipped. Thanks for a pleasant experience. Dave Smith

A lot of power in a small and light gun. It really smacks your hand with full go 125gr 357,s. I do not remember who but somebody makes a round to square butt conversion to get the grip bigger. If you are going to use it for a carry gun use it as it is. When you need it recoil will not be a factor. Usual smith. I call them jewelry.

Very happy with this revolver. It is light enough for comfortable concealed carry. I tried 3 types of cartridges: 38 Spec, 38 Spec + p, and 357 in 110 grn for faster velocity. As expected, there was more recoil snap with the hotter loads. But, all were controllable. I plan to primarily use the 38 + p. The 3 in. barrel is too long for normal pocket carry. But, it will fit into the larger pocket of a Berne or Carhartt style jacket. I plan to normally carry it, Mexican style, with a trigger holster. I did not need to adjust the sights. I shot it out to 15 yds. The accuracy is excellent for combat shooting. The rubber-like grips feel a bit small for my average size hands. But, that was not a problem. They are also very comfortable. I will keep them for easier concealment. The trigger pull is a little heavy and long. This provides an extra measure of safety that I like. In single action, the trigger is very, very, light. I will not use it unless I am going to shoot. So, double action only for self-defense.

I am very pleased with this revolver!!! It is very accurate and a great concealed carry firearm. I have fired about 350 rounds without a single issue. I have bought several firearms through Bud's and am always happy. Thanks Bud's!

This is my first purchase at Bud's and most likely not my last. Very nice gun. Thanks for quick shipment. The gun is smooth, like the size as well.

It's sweet and goes BOOM! Gotta love the .357 Magnum.

This is one sweet piece of machinery. I deciede to go with a wheel gun rather than my Ruger LCP 380 and am feeling much better about it. I got a t-shirt holster and it conceal almost a good as the LCP. The model 60 is lightweight enough and has a great feel and grip for my small hand. This is a great weapon if you want a sure fire, reliable firearm, that if needed, you know it will be ready and able to take care of the situation at hand. Your price was far better than any of my local gun brokers which made the decision much eaiser. thanks Buds for your continued great service and prices, you've save me several hundreds of dollars over the years. I recommend everyone I speak with to visit your sight. Ron - Illinois