Originally named the Chiefs Special by the International Association of Chiefs of Police, it has become the first choice for those who insist on an all steel, small frame revolver with greater recoil control and proven performance. When the first all-steel small frame (J) revolver was introduced in 1950, it became an instant success.
Smith & Wesson offers these revolvers from their production, M&P, Pro Series, and Classics lines in three diverse hammer designs internal, exposed and shrouded. Smith and Wesson 649 2.125 inch 357 Stainless 5rd This weapon is part of the Smith & Wesson J-Frame range. Pinned black serrated ramp front, fixed notch rear sights. Smith & Wesson Model 649 Bodyguard, Small Frame, 357 Magnum, 2.125″ Barrel, Steel Frame, Stainless Finish, Rubber Grips, Fixed Sights, 5Rd 163210 38 S&W Special P Capacity: 5 Rounds Barrel Length: 3″ / 7.6 cm Front Sight: Black Blade Rear Sight: Adjustable Grip: Synthetic Action: Single/Double Action Frame Size: Small – Exposed Hammer Finish: Satin Stainless Overall Length: 7.5″ / 19.1 cm Material: Stainless Steel Frame Stainless Steel Cylinder Weight Empty: 24.5 oz / 694.6 g Purpose: Personal Protection Professional / Duty Add to cart The Model 60 remains the classic best practice choice for those seeking a small frame, all-steel revolver with greater recoil control and proven performance.
It quite literally began the era of stainless steel handgun production. Praised by both law enforcement and sportsmen, the Model 60 was a stainless steel version of the Chiefs Special. It was a runaway success, introduced in 1965.
22 Mag is slightly more accurate than the newer stainless. The LR cylinder ( which is the primary cylinder that the barrel is marked for) is slightly more accurate in my dual-cylinder gun - see the left target, above. This is the real deal, the original Smith & Wesson Model 60, the world’s first stainless steel revolver. The other is a new stainless 4' Target Pathfinder Dual Cylinder.
Smith and Wesson 60 3 inch 357 Stainless Full LUG If this looks to you like a gun from a mid 20th century movie, youre absolutely right. Smith & Wesson Model 60, Small Frame, 357 Magnum, 3″ Full Lug Barrel, Steel Frame, Stainless Finish, Rubber Grips, Adjustable Sights, 5Rd, Full Lug 162430