The Smith & Wesson Model 60 is a 5-shot service revolver introduced in 1965 chambered in .38 Special or .357 Magnum calibers.

A stainless steel development of the Smith & Wesson Model 36 Chief's Special revolver, the Model 60 has a swing-out cylinder, and features an exposed hammer.

With the exception of the Model 60-1, the vast majority of first-generation Model 60 revolvers were produced with fixed sights; modern production revolvers are typically offered with either a fixed or adjustable rear sight and a fixed sight in front.

It has been in production since 1965, and was the first regular production all stainless steel firearm made.

At that time the Model 60 featured a 1.875" barrel and was chambered solely for the .38 Special.

In 1996, the stronger J-Magnum frame was introduced and the cylinder was lengthened to support the .357 Magnum round(as well as the .38 Special).

The new model replaced the .38 Special-only version and is available in either a 2.125" or a 3" barrel, with a 5" barrel introduced in 2005.

The 1965 model's stainless steel production proved so popular that there was a waiting list at gunshops for up to six months to purchase one.