Can't find this pistol!

[BizCT]

I want to buy the S&W Model 60, .357Mag, 2.125" barrel and I can't find it anywhere. No gun dealers seem to have them. They all say they are on back-order, and there is no timetable.

Why can't 1 simply be made for me?

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_764932_-1_757767_757751_757751_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y

[Culvercreek hunt club]

wondering ...Why the 60?

[BizCT]

I want a S&W .357mag revolver.

Don't want the 4" or 6" bigger barrel models.

[Culvercreek hunt club]

are you going to CC it or what use? They have some killer ones ..really light in the M&P. it has that scandium metal in them. very very light compared to models like the 60. They hav hammer and hammerless. too

[BizCT]

I only want a revolver, and I don't like the way the hammerless ones look to be honest.

Only other option is the 686 and 686 plus, but im fine with 5 rounds as opposed to 6 or more.

Edited August 16, 2012 by Biz-R-OWorld

[Marti375]

There is a gun shop upstate called "Zacks Sports". Big S&W guys and loads of revolvers in his case wouldn't hurt to call him.

[Culvercreek hunt club]

LOL. they have M&P revolvers. I thought some had hammers. I might be looking at one for around camp gun the 357's I have in 4" and 6" are a little big for bouncing around camp.

[BizCT]

There is a gun shop upstate called "Zacks Sports". Big S&W guys and loads of revolvers in his case wouldn't hurt to call him.

Thanks. I emailed them.

[Culvercreek hunt club]

http://www.smith-wes...playErrorView_Y

This one is only 13 ounces unloaded. that is just crazy

http://www.smith-wes...playErrorView_Y

This one is 11.4 ounces

Edited August 16, 2012 by Culvercreek hunt club

[Lawdwaz]

The first two cylinders out of that beast will also be the last. No fun to shoot and too heavy to carry.

Biz R OWorld........What other handguns do you have?

Edited August 16, 2012 by Lawdwaz

[BizCT]

http://www.smith-wes...playErrorView_Y

This one is only 13 ounces unloaded. that is just crazy

http://www.smith-wes...playErrorView_Y

This one is 11.4 ounces

Not sure what Talo Distributors means? The other one is over $1K.

The first two cylinders out of that beast will also be the last. No fun to shoot and too heavy to carry.

Biz R OWorld........What other handguns do you have?

None. I have a .38 and a .22 on my pistol permit, but they are my Dad's.

[Culvercreek hunt club]

The Model 60 is only 22 ounces. too heavy?

[Culvercreek hunt club]

http://www.taloinc.com/smith_wesson.htm#sights

[BizCT]

The Model 60 is only 22 ounces. too heavy?

Right. Unless I'm wrong, I thought 22oz is light enough to carry? Basically, on my hip while sitting on the ground, hunting in the middle of nowhere in PA or NY with just a crossbow.

Edited August 16, 2012 by Biz-R-OWorld

[Culvercreek hunt club]

Doesn't sound too heavy to me. Mine are heavier that that.

[BizCT]

Thanks.

[Pygmy]

A 22 oz. .38 Special is enough of a handful to shoot..

I'm not sure I'd want to shoot a 22 oz. .357 ...

How much experience do you have with handguns, young feller ?..

[Lawdwaz]

A 22 oz. .38 Special is enough of a handful to shoot..

I'm not sure I'd want to shoot a 22 oz. .357 ...

How much experience do you have with handguns, young feller ?..

I could see that thing cartwheelin' over MY head if I pulled the pin.....................357Mag? No thanks!!

[BizCT]

I appreciate all the input. What would you all suggest then for a .357mag revolver that doesn't have a long 4-6" barrel?

[BizCT]

From S&W directly:

Sir

The model 60 is in large demand. We are making and shipping them on a regular basis. We are trying to meet the demand the best we can.

Wayne Goodwin

Customer Service

2100 Roosevelt Avenue

Springfield, MA 01104

Tel. 800-331 0852 Ext 4125

FAx 413 747 3317

[Culvercreek hunt club]

I just don't see the view of it being that hard kicking. The 2" 4 " and 6" I have shot were firm with 357 but not uncomfortable and teh 38's were very easy to shoot...from my experience.

[BizCT]

Thanks. I am not planning to shoot this gun everyday or anything like that. Just want to familiarize myself with it and carry it on my hip when crossbow hunting in the middle of nowhere, for piece of mind. 95% of the time it will be in a safe in my drawer at home.

Edited August 17, 2012 by Biz-R-OWorld

[ants]

A little while back I shot a Smith airweight 357. we just had .38 +P's in it and it was more than snotty. Good luck

[WNYBuckHunter]

If you are carrying a pistol, you should shoot it often. Just sayin.