[Gunner68]

Hi all, quick question(s) for you all I'm sure. I just picked up a beautiful model 60 .38 special and was wondering 2 things. 1. Can I tell what year it was made by serial number?

And 2. Can it handle +p ammo?

Everything I have found leads me to believe it can handle the +p, but I haven't been able to confirm.

Thanks in advance!

 

[sailman]

1) Im not sure about the date ....

2) I cary +p in my mod 60 but with limited use, its not something I would do alot.

 

[Gunner68]

I'll go along with that. Who needs the added recoil of a + in such a short barrel. Must have control.

Just wanted to make sure it was safe, if I chose to do so.

Thanks!

 

[Gunner68]

I'll go along with that. Who needs the added recoil of a + in such a short barrel. Must have control.

Just wanted to make sure it was safe, if I chose to do so.

Thanks!

 

[Josh M.]

Yes, the book mine came with says that it is +P safe.



What is the serial nimber prefix on yours? - Josh M.

 

[Gunner68]

It's an R

 

[Gunner68]

Does that tell me (you) anything? I would like to learn as much about it as I can.

 

[Srigs]

If you post the first 3 to 4 digits of the SN we would be able to tell you. On my Model 60 it is on the bottom of the grip strap.

 

[drbironhead]

I shoot 158gr +p through my 60 u should be fine

 

[tstrenuous10]

When I had my 686 the owners manual said all smith and wesson wheelguns can use +p ammo but not the +p+ ammo. Check your owner's manual, or any smith and wesson revolver manual, and it will tell you in there.

 

[4864]

Is it a Model 60 no dash?? Like Srigs said if you post the first 3 to 4 numbers of the SN we can look it up in the SCSW.



I do carry .38+p my Model 60 no dash. I don't shoot any in it very much. Shooting +p ammo in a older J Frame won't hurt it.