1968 Model 60 - questions and CCW

[SGT ROCK 11B]

I think an ankle holster is in my future.

Ankle holster is generally a poor choice. I tried them in 1975 but for a second handgun the left front pocket is better. Just my cop opinion plus guns gets "beat up" in an ankle holster.

 

[SGT ROCK 11B]

Mike makes pocket holsters that are better than the one I showed in my previous post - for sure he could cover the hammer:

Mike or Mika? Robert Mika makes a great pocket holster, and I have three of them over the last 35 years.

 

[stansdds]

The ankle holster is the most difficult from which to draw the handgun.

 

[serger]

it's Robert Mika:

Mika's Pocket Holsters

 

[413Maxwedge]

I have two of Mika's J-frame pocket holsters and he's currently making one for my 2" model 10. Great guy and the best "soft" pocket holster on the market. He also signs and dates each one "Made by R. Mika for (your name) & Date".

I also recommend Kramer Leather's J-Frame pocket holsters. Absolute best pocket holster I've found. Form-fitting and looks like a wallet in your front pocket.

 

[charlie sherrill]

I've got two of them. As mentioned earlier this was the first stainless revolver. I bought my first one brand new in 1971, for $125 I think, after being on a wait list for a year. The second one I found in a pawn shop for $300 OTD about 12 years ago. I couldn't leave it there for that price. My daughter saw it and knew I had another. She said "you don't need two of these" and stuck the second one in her purse. I told her it was a loan but she still has it over ten years later. When these first came out they were very hard to get because everybody wanted one and most of the early ones went to law enforcement. I carried mine for a back up gun (BUG) for a long time. The 60 is one of the most accurate snubbies I've ever shot. The two I have are about 200 numbers apart.

 

[evilsmackdaddy]

Thanks everyone for the responses. I am now on the fence with ever shooting it. I went through some of his things yesterday, and I was able to find a box of "Fifty(50): Herter's Select Grade .38 Special, 158 grain FMJ, Brass Case. (made by Sellier & Bellot)", along with a note that read "never fired".

I can see why you all think it would be a good idea to preserve it, but I don't think I'd enjoy having it sit in a safe. On the other hand, learning to shoot his gun would bring back some good memories and make me feel closer to him. I'm not much of a collector, and personally might get more personal value out of shooting it. I am still undecided so we will see. The receipt, box, manual, and cleaning kit were all with it, and were very cool to read through. If anyone is interested I can post some more pictures.

 

[413Maxwedge]

Maybe he bought it for YOU. I personally recommend shooting it and passing it down to your child (or grandchild) some day.

But, as mentioned previously, a gun with a hammer spur isn't very pocket friendly. Maybe take Grand Dad's 60 to the range for practice, and if you like it get another J-frame with a concealed hammer for carry. S&W currently shows 24 different "hammerless" models on their site.

 

[luvsmiths]

Thanks everyone for the responses. I am now on the fence with ever shooting it. I went through some of his things yesterday, and I was able to find a box of "Fifty(50): Herter's Select Grade .38 Special, 158 grain FMJ, Brass Case. (made by Sellier & Bellot)", along with a note that read "never fired".

I can see why you all think it would be a good idea to preserve it, but I don't think I'd enjoy having it sit in a safe. On the other hand, learning to shoot his gun would bring back some good memories and make me feel closer to him. I'm not much of a collector, and personally might get more personal value out of shooting it. I am still undecided so we will see. The receipt, box, manual, and cleaning kit were all with it, and were very cool to read through. If anyone is interested I can post some more pictures.

If I were never going to sell that, which I doubt you are- value is of no consequence, but having your grandfathers gun on your hip when you want to carry, and actually pulling the trigger on it when you feel the urge to shoot, is what I would suggest.
That's more value than any amount of money.
What would you be preserving it for? To take it out and look at it twice a year?
Enjoy it and let it make you think of your grandfather.

We're not talking about a NIB Registered Magnum here, guys.