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Old 04-08-2012, 12:39 AM
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Anybody concealed carrying a Model 60?
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What IBW holster are you using?

Any disadvantages to carrying the 60?

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Old 04-08-2012, 02:03 AM
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It's not a Model 60 but I recently began carrying a Model 36 with a 1 7/8's barrel in a Bianchi 3s IWB size 01. Very comfortable and affordable off of ebay. Less than $30 including shipping for an almost brand new holster.
I like the weight reduction from my previous carry a Model 39-2, the easier concealability and the knowledge that if I do my part the 36 will function reliably. The only negative I can think of is the feeling of carrying not enough ammunition: 5 round capacity and two 5 round speed strips since I was used to carrying 9 in the 39-2 with 2 nine round magazines on my belt. With time I think I can get over this.
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Old 04-08-2012, 06:58 AM
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I bought a 60-4 (.38 spl.) about a decade ago. The 3"/heavy barrel configuration makes it seem like a bigger gun in the hand, but it hides very easily. I liked it so much I recently found a LNIB 36-1 (again, 3"/heavy barrel, only in blue) for my wife. Even +P stuff feels mild with the extra mass. J frames are certainly easier to hide well and I don't think I give up much on "shootability" with 3"/heavy barrel guns.

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Old 04-08-2012, 07:48 AM
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60PRO is nice (a 3"), the wood grips that are specific to it and very nice looking are about 5/8" longer than a boot grip and really feels great in your hand. S&W has a nice belt holster with S&W stamp on it. (right or left hand available).

I purchased another set of PRO grips from S&W to put on my Model 63 22LR and the two together look really marvelous. They were on about $45 plus shipping.
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I have been carrying a model 60 pro for a couple years daily. I wear it outside the waist band in a pancake style holster that I made for it. It hides exceptionally well. The model 60 is generally a fantastic carry gun. It is a perfect balance I think with the 3 inch barrel. My example is very controllable with full house .357 Magnum loads, and down right fun with some Hot Rod .38's. It is nasty accurate as well. I keep it loaded with Hornaday Critical Defense .38's
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I've carried my 1 7/8" 60-7 pretty regularly for a few years, now. I generally carry it in my pocket, in a Kramer holster. I have a Tucker Cover-up for it, but haven't used it much.
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Old 04-08-2012, 10:43 AM
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The only downside is that it is a bit heavy for pocket carry, but apparently it works for jlanecole so it may work for you as well. I like the M&P 340 for that role, but also own the 640, just not a pocket gun for me.
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My 60 no dash rides in either a Kramer pocket holster or a Sparks Summer Special IWB. Dale
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I've carried a M632-1, which is basically a 3" Model 60, only chambered for .327 Fed Mag.

Due to a bad back I carried mine in a Mernickle PS10DA Cross Draw Holster.
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Model 60-7 2" RB in a Kramer Horsehide Belt Scabbard. Buffalo Bore +P 158 grain HEAVY load. Once in a while I pocket carry in a DeSantis Nemesis holster.
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Galco N3 is my choice for a IWB. Secure, and easy to re-holster..
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My model 60 is one of my most versatile carry guns. I mostly use a Galco pocket holster. I have a Bianchi Shadow, a Galco iwb "tuckable", and an old Heiser owb "Threeperson strap". I seldom leave home without it.
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i carry a model 60 in a milt sparks pmk owb holster,hardly know its there,i like the combination for comfort and looks.Will sometimes throw in my 640 or 649 to mix things up,they all are great shooters.
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Regularly tote a Model 60, NY-1.

Use Remora, Galco, and Active Pro-Gear IWB's. One Galco and the APG are j-hook holsters. As with the Remora, they are very concealable.

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Regularly tote a Model 60, NY-1.

Use Remora, Galco, and Active Pro-Gear IWB's. One Galco and the APG are j-hook holsters. As with the Remora, they are very concealable.

Be safe.
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The mod 60 with a 3in. barrel is one of my favorite carry guns. I love the balance and longer sight radius. I do both IWB Galco USA and OWB with a Don Hume JIT or a Roy Baker original pancake style. I think the Mod 60 is a little heavy for pocket work, for that I use the S&W 638.
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I've carried a 60 no dash and a 60-7, both with 1 7/8" bbls for several years now. According to Smith & Wesson reference tables, the 60-7 is able to handle the +P loads. I recently acquired a 60-9 with a 2 1/8" bbl in .357, which I will load with the +P loads as well. I've been carrying in my back jeans pocket, which isn't the best idea but it has certainly been serviceable. I got an Uncle Mike's pocket holster with the -9, which I have been using for the -7. I want to upgrade the pocket holster, although the Uncle Mike's has been fine.

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Which remora fits the 3" pro model 60. I will have mine in a week or so.
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If you are going to carry your model 60 inside waistband I suggest
you take off the hammer spur.
Here is mine in an Alessi Hard Shell Talon.
Lou made it and he has passed away, but I understand that
his family is carrying on.
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I carry a 36 1 7/8 AIWB in a leather clip on Holster and a 442 in a Uncle Mike's pocket Holster. The advantage of the 60 is more rust resistant than the 36 and more weight for Recoil control than the 442.
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Carrying my 60-15 today in a Milt Sparks VMII....love this holster. Extremely comfortable for all-day wear. This is my warm weather rig as the horsehide construction seems to be very sweat resistant.

In fact, I just ordered another for my Kimber Ultra Carry Series I. I've got to believe that the slimmer profile of the semi-auto will be even more comfortable for EDC if that's possible.
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Even though I don't carry my 60 Pro with the 3" barrel much anymore, I did for a period of time. Carried very well in a Simply Rugged Pancake. Very versatile gun!
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The only downside is that it is a bit heavy for pocket carry, but apparently it works for jlanecole so it may work for you as well. I like the M&P 340 for that role, but also own the 640, just not a pocket gun for me.
I've pocket carried a 640 for years and the weight doesn't bother me. For a couple of years before I bought the 640 I pocket carried a Rossi 88, a very decent clone of the M60. My way of dress for work then didn't lend itself to IWB or OWB carry, and I don't need or want the option of SA fire in a defensive gun, so I had the hammer bobbed to prevent snagging on the draw.

I don't feel under-protected with a J frame and good ammunition.
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Carrying my 60-15 today in a Milt Sparks VMII....love this holster. Extremely comfortable for all-day wear. This is my warm weather rig as the horsehide construction seems to be very sweat resistant.

In fact, I just ordered another for my Kimber Ultra Carry Series I. I've got to believe that the slimmer profile of the semi-auto will be even more comfortable for EDC if that's possible.
Yep Metal Man the VMII is even comfy with a full size 45 ACP,
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Another IWB that I like a lot for my Model 60 is this "Inconspicuous"
by Mark garrity. I like the offset clip and he uses the best clip in the
business. The tension adjustment is also a plus. Mark is kind of a
super cop/instructor in the Phoenix area. When I dealt with him
it was a long wait, but worth it.

When I wear the M60 in the open I like this black gator by TJ,
on a Culver gator belt, shown with my Boker Kalishnikov knife.
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I often carry one of my two M60s in my coat/vest pocket when riding motorcycles, or as a BUG.
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I've used a High Noon Mr Softie for .38 J-frames, but I carried them as BUGs that needed to be concealed and didn't worry so much about the "stay open" features. A buddy recently bought a Safariland Model 18 for his 640 that he claims is comfortable for AIWB. When getting into 3 inch barrels, I'd seek holsters from the custom leather crafters such as Milt Sparks for the best comfort


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My Model 60 in .357 magnum is a great carry piece.
I am used to it's very loud muzzle blast, and only use a specific gun range.
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Anybody concealed carrying a Model 60?
3 inch?
2 1/8 inch?
What IBW holster are you using?

Any disadvantages to carrying the 60?

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I used to pocket carry a 2" Model 36 virtually every day, in a leather pocket holster I made.

If you're comfortable with .38 Special and five rounds before reloading, that'll get the job done.

I've since switched to a 3 1/2" M1911 in .45acp. The threat changed and I changed with it.
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My cabin,hiking and hunting "Kit Gun" is a 3" 60-10, .357 ...... think micro 5 shot 686.

I found a little IWB ( no makers mark ) kidex holster at a small rural gun shop that fits it perfectly....... also havea small Bianchi X-15 Shoulder holster for winter carry under a jacket or coat.
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I carry a model 60 daily. Iwb horsehide holster made by grizzle leather. Looks like a milt sparks vm2 but rides I bit deeper and doesn't have a reinforced mouth. But I can still reholster with one hand.
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I do not think you can go wrong with the Mdl 60. I have been carrying a 640 in a Galco pancake and do not feel under gunned at all.

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I carry my M60 with 2-1/8" barrel in a Galco Summer Comfort IWB holster. it is very concealable in the 4:00 position.
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I regularly carry the model 60, see picture. I have two holsters, one I made and one I bought. Both are comfortable but the one I made is more concealable. Sorry, I don't have pics of the holsters.

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Any disadvantages to carrying the 60?

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When I carry my 60-0 it's in a Bianchi Shadow OWB.
Carries well.
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I have a lotnof revolvers in the carry rotation and, particularly in hot weather, the Model 60 is a favorite. In fact, carried this 2" Model 60 today.



Sometimes carry this 3" when hiking. This is a rainy day in the Carolina Beach State Park.




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The exposed hammer.

There is simply no realistic or practical need to retain single action capability on a modern day personal defense revolver. Not only does the external hammer come with the potential for inadvertently cocking it in a high stress situation, but it can cause snagging issues during the draw(especially with pocket carry), it cannot effectively be fired from inside the pocket(or purse), the hammer can be obstructed or get entangled in clothing during a close-quarter struggle or an assailant grabbing your weapon in a disarm attempt. I think the enclosed hammer "centennial" models are much more suitable for concealed carry.

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I CCW the 60-15 3" with 38 +P loads. Carry it with shirt untucked in a Galco OWB holster. Love it! Only disadvantage is in the case of overwhelming odds you have an underwhelming number of rounds in the cylinder. A not very likely occurrence for which I usually now carry a couple of speedloaders.
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I have J,K and L frames and my favorite all around (range, woods, CCW) is the 2 1/8" all stainless J-frame, albeit the shrouded hammer sister of the M60 - the M649. I deep conceal AIWB with a Sticky holster as my Remora seemed to lose its 'grip.'

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