Life span of a model 60, .357

[laytonj1]

Originally posted by J. Galt:
So what about shooting 125 grain .357 mags through a J frame? Does that pose a substantially bigger problem than with the K frame? I don't plan on shooting a lot of hot 125 grain ammo in my 60, but considering what I have read about what such ammo will do to a K frame over time, I'm afraid to shoot any in a J. Am I being too cautious?

Shooting full power, light bullet(for the caliber), high velocity loads will accelerate wear to the forcing cone on any gun.

Jim

 

[Nicksterdemus]

I'd be happy to donate my 60-15 for the cause.

Ya'll start shipping cases of 158 grn ammo my way n I'll git rite on it...

 

[BUFF]

I have at least 12,000 rounds of standard, mid-range and Plus-P ammo through my .38 Special (1982 vintage) Model 60. I used to shoot it a lot to maintain proficiency with the snub as it was my normal off-duty gun (duty gun was a 6" M-66). All that shooting did was smooth the action and demonstrate the inadequacies of various small grip styles!

 

[S&W-Keeper]

Considering the price of ammo, and the clowns that are getting ready to be elected, it will last you a long time.