My wife wanted a ls also for Christmas. We have a 60 same model not much fun for her to shoot. She really wanted the ls 642 liked the grips better prettier gun she thought and 38 da smaller also. In June I inquired a good smith lgs they said couldn't assure I'd have one by Christmas. Smith said busy with so many other lines. So looks like the jewelry store for Christmas. I'll get her one another lgs has the ls 60 but they are way high. I'll find her the one she wants in time