The Model 60 is an extremely easy gun to conceal; however, I've never carried it in pants pockets. I have carried it just about every way possible.

Were I going to buy a new self-defense handgun, I'd give a very, very long look at Performance Center 1911 3" 9MM.

I own an EMP 3 9MM that has replaced my Model 60 as my primary carry weapon that I don't carry ;-) I know. I'm complacent. Anyway, the EMP 3 is actually smaller albeit heavier than my Model 60. It holds twice as many rounds.

I'm very satisfied with my EMP. However, I ain't yet experienced a single problem with ANY S&W semi I've fired.

This is my opinion & only my opinion: I like vertical too much to trust that angle to a .380. I'm good with others who do. Self-defense is personal with individualistic parameters. What's right for me might be all wrong for another. Anyway, it's one reason I'd look long & hard at the PC 1911 3" 9MM.