So, we bought our first S&W a few weeks ago. A friend was attacked in her home about 6 months ago. My wife and I had lots of discussions about personal safety. Pepper spray, whistles, handgun, karate, etc. We decided on a handgun. We live in a semi rural area. Black bears, possums, skunks, toothless crazies and the like are all around us. Strange cars park nearby from time to time.

After much research, a local commisisoner put us in contact with a retired gun shop owner. We knew we wanted a revolver. Something about a Smith and Wesson revolver screams personal safety (maybe it was Dirty Harry instead of James Bond). We decided on a model 60.

New grips, polish, polish and more polish......

Here is our first S&W.

What do you think?

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Oh....and I just bought a 36-1 from a forum member. Wonder what the next one will be?

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Misty

A very nice revolver indeed! It looks just like my Model 60, except that yours has a hammer spur. But a Model 60 as your first revolver? Or your first S&W revolver? I have been shooting revolvers for quite a while and for many years I hated the J Frames until very recently when I decided to give them another chance and learn how to properly shoot them. They can be quite a challenge and you'll need to practice a lot and stick with it. But they are great little revolvers and if you go about it the right way you'll enjoy it. And there's no need to feel undergunned when you can hit what you're shooting at.

Dave Sinko

First handgun. Shot about 200 rounds through it in the past week. Both very comfortable with it and (at 7 yards) only about a 6" spread for each of us (38 wadcutters and FMJ 130 grains). Not too bad considering she's never shot and I haven't shot a handgun (wonder what that Colt 45 that I had in the NAVY was) in 30 years. Can't wait for the 36 to come in (tomorrow!?!).

Thanks to all for the good information here. I can't believe what a great bunch of folks are in this forum.

A Model 60 is a good choice. Although small and concealable, being all steel it is comfortable enough to shoot with a decent defensive round. In a close in confrontation, I have always preferred a short barrel revolver (snub-nose) as there is less opportunity for an adversary to be able to grab the weapon. Those longer barrels stick out like a broomhandle. Along with the weapon, help her to develop a positive defensive mindset. Once a creep has crossed the line and entered your dwelling, all compromises are off.

you did VERY well and it looks fantastic with those grips great find!

That is a very nice Model 60. Now, a Model 36 to go with it? You are doing fine. I see a K Frame in the near future.

Working on it.

John

I think for you first choice in handguns you made 2 excellent choices.

I feel revolvers, especially S&W's are the best choice for personal protection for everyone that is not HIGHLY trained.

The S&W J frames are very useful little guns. They give you 5 shots every time and are easily carried so you have it when you need it. I currently have 3 of them, all steel 60 and 36, and an aluminum frame 642 for pocket carry.