3" J-frame

[gb6491]

I've wanted one of these for awhile, so I was quite pleased when a pair of used, 3" model 36s turned up in a local shop. Each looked to be in great shape and sported rubber grips: Uncle Mike's on one and Pachmayr on the other. The shop let me shoot both before choosing which one I wanted and I found both shot POA/POI at ten yards with 158 gr. loads. I went with the one that had the Pachmayr grips on it. I've since replaced the Pachmayr's(though they are quite comfortable) with a set of slightly modified Herrett Shooting Stars. I'm a happy camper


Regards,
Greg

 

[Nico Testosteros]

Very nice! I aspire to a 3" Model 60 some day.

 

[sidheshooter]

I am a big fan of the 3" heavy barrel 36-1 myself. Heavy enough, and with enough sight radius, to be fun to shoot; light enough and small enough for EDC. The 3" tube does good things for the old FBI load (in this case Remington's, below) IMHO:

 

[W.E.G.]

 

[Remllez]

Nice M 36's you guys!

The 3 inch models are such fine revolvers, that extra 1 1/8th inch really sets them off and does wonders for the ballistics and sight radius. gb6491, ya should've bought the other one for a matched set! Heck it's not that hard to spend your money....LOL.....

 

[pete950]

That is a sweet looking 3 incher I have to and love them both. If I could only find one in stainless a mod 60

 

[R.W.Dale]

One of these days I'd like to add a 3" m60 to compliment my 5" "kit gun"

 

[tekarra]

Great find. I would like a 3" 940 or a 640.

 

[Red Cent]

 

[skoro]

gb6491 -

Very nice M36 you have there.

Mine is similar, but with the stock magna grips. One of my favorite pieces.

 

[Steve C]

I like your Herrett Shooting Stars. I pud a pair on my first center fire handgun a Ruger Secuiry 6 back in '75. They wouldn't allow for use of HKS speed loaders but where nice grips. Sold that gun many years ago though.

Here is a picture of a 3" 35 I picked up at a Police auction years aco. Replaced the pach compac's with the Gripper type show. They are a good hand filling grip that gives the gun a natural point for me.

 

[wyohome]

 

[bannockburn]

gb6491

Great find and the Herrett Shooting Star grips look great on it! I would love to find an older 3" Model 36. Enjoy your new S&W.

 

[eastbank]

here are the two S&W 60,s i got in the mid 80,s for my sons (three inch heavy barrels and square butts). the think they were a special run, i had them ingraved. eastbank.

 

[gb6491]

Thanks to all for your comments: they are very much appreciated as are the fine photos some have posted.
Regards,
Greg

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I like 3" revolvers but I don't own one since I like pocket carry and they are just a little too big for that. If I were to belt carry I think a 3" barrel is best...

 

[sgtstryker]

Nice lookin' Smith. We were talking about the 3 in. Model 36's at work the other day. Nobody has one, but we all want one. Maybe one day. Thanks for sharing..

 

[Cocked & Locked]

S&W 36 pencil (skinny) 3" barrel

 

[Stainz]

Current 3" J-frame goodness, a 60 Pro and a 63 (x8 .22):



Both sport the '60 Pro' grips.

Stainz

 

[psyshack]

My wifes Mod 60 is sweet.

 

[Float Pilot]

I used to carry this 3 inch model 37 Air-weight around as a coat pocket shooter.
It really liked the old blue Federal NyClad loads.
She is an old gal, note the diamond grips.

 

[BossHogg]

Nice find, and they had two. I love the 3 inch J-frames, just a fun little gun. I think the size weight and balance is perfect on these guns. Enjoy.

 

[Hoppes Love Potion]

A 3" J-frame is like a 4" K-frame, but shrunk to 3/4 size.

 

[BlindJustice]

Ol.P. Great looking 36 thanks for posting the pic with the Herretts.

I've wanted Herretts for my 60-15 3" Bbl. it has the W&E adj, rear sight great shooter but I think those Herretts would make .357 Mag a
more comfortable experience.

R-

 

[SwampWolf]

I've got three Model 60s and all have Herrett "Shooting Ace" grips, my favorite grip configuration for J-frame revolvers.