fiddyate
Member
I broke over and bought one of the 60-15 .38+P Pro Series.
Love the gun.
Love the gun.
Recently bought a 3" Model 60
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By far my favorite woods gun:
I've got a 60-15 (w/lock 
) that has been perfect. See my avatar...
I carry and practice with 357 magnum ammo. I find it very comfortable and easy to shoot accurately.
A friend of mine, and his wife, both liked mine so much that they found her a 60-10 for her to carry.
I liked my 3" 60 so much (but hate the lock) that I also bought a 2 1/8" 60-9 (no lock). Sometimes I carry both, one on either side.
) that has been perfect. See my avatar...I carry and practice with 357 magnum ammo. I find it very comfortable and easy to shoot accurately.
A friend of mine, and his wife, both liked mine so much that they found her a 60-10 for her to carry.
I liked my 3" 60 so much (but hate the lock) that I also bought a 2 1/8" 60-9 (no lock). Sometimes I carry both, one on either side.
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Kernel Crittenden
US Veteran, Absent Comrade
Well, I got this here M60-10 from a fine gent who's a member on this forum. It made the long trip from The Magnolia State to the land of cheese and crackers... er, I mean 'Packers'.Nice looking ride...where did you get that
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Dale53
Member
I bought a 60-4 when they first hit the market. At first, I hesitated as I really wanted a 4" barrel. However, after the first target I shot I was seriously hooked. That double underlugged barrel holds extremely well and I actually shoot it better than my 4" Model 631. That weight forward balance makes all of the difference.
I have shot many targets that scored 96 percent (timed fire target at 25 yards, standing) and have taken a goodly number of edible small game animals and birds for the table. You hardly know you have it on when in the field. It's a great back up to my bird gun for sitting rabbits (cottontail and snowshoe) and the occasional wounded or sitting grouse.
Really good piece of gear, for sure!
Dale53
I have shot many targets that scored 96 percent (timed fire target at 25 yards, standing) and have taken a goodly number of edible small game animals and birds for the table. You hardly know you have it on when in the field. It's a great back up to my bird gun for sitting rabbits (cottontail and snowshoe) and the occasional wounded or sitting grouse.
Really good piece of gear, for sure!
Dale53
Green Frog
Member
My 60-4 came from Dale53 who knew how badly I coveted his and got tired of having to hide it every time I came to visit! Between his and another close friend's 60-10 limited run labeled "Small Hunter" or some such, I just had to have one. It's been out to the range with me a few times and each time I'm more convinced that it was a great move to buy it. Since this picture was taken, I've added a set of ebony smooth combat grips with finger grooves from Thailand that comes pretty close to fitting my hand perfectly. I really need to take pics of this iteration, but here it is with its "older brother," http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1980-present/260686-project-616-a.html on its first outing.
Froggie
Between his and another close friend's 60-10 limited run labeled "Small Hunter" or some such, I just had to have one. It's been out to the range with me a few times and each time I'm more convinced that it was a great move to buy it. Since this picture was taken, I've added a set of ebony smooth combat grips with finger grooves from Thailand that comes pretty close to fitting my hand perfectly. I really need to take pics of this iteration, but here it is with its "older brother," http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1980-present/260686-project-616-a.html on its first outing.Froggie
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I have a 60-15. Not crazy about the IL but still a great shooter. About as close to perfect size and weight for a trail/kit gun as you can buy. Can be powered mild to hot. Mine has a very nice trigger out of the box. Put 60 Pro-series grips on mine.
I picked up a 60-15 pro model a few months ago after lusting for one for a while. It replaced a 3" m-60 ladysmith that I sold to a friend. As a fishing and woods bummin' companion I have found no equal. Light enough to not be apparent on the hip, heavy enough to steady my aim. I'm still working on building my tolerance for magnum loads (they are a bit brisk) but .38 +P level loads are easy to handle.
SuperMan
Member
For a .357 J it doesn't get any better.... I picked up two over the years and must have been before the ILs because neither of mine have them being 60-10s. Neither are "bone stock".
The first gun is a standard 60-10. I replaced the Uncle Mike's rubber with Pachmayer Compacts as they just fit my hand better. Then about a year ago I picked up a brand new cylinder assembly off ebay and sent it to TK Custom and had it rechambered for .38 Super/9mm and machined for moon clips. The new cylinder dropped right into #1 but would need to be fitted to #2.
Gun #2 is unusual in that it appears to be one of the limited edition Lew Horton Mag-Na-Port guns listed in the SCOS&W.
Have done draw and fire tests from the holster against a 65 3" and there is no noticeable difference in speed or accuracy even with multiple targets. And that is with both +p .38s and .357s.
I usually only carry these when hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, fishing, canoeing or anything else around water.
Shooting Supers...It prefers bullets over 124 grains...
Different carry modes...
Also just picked up a custom order DeSantis Speed Scabbard from a friend who bought a 60-15 and preferred the Simply Rugged...
GREAT GUNS....
Bob
The first gun is a standard 60-10. I replaced the Uncle Mike's rubber with Pachmayer Compacts as they just fit my hand better. Then about a year ago I picked up a brand new cylinder assembly off ebay and sent it to TK Custom and had it rechambered for .38 Super/9mm and machined for moon clips. The new cylinder dropped right into #1 but would need to be fitted to #2.
Gun #2 is unusual in that it appears to be one of the limited edition Lew Horton Mag-Na-Port guns listed in the SCOS&W.
Have done draw and fire tests from the holster against a 65 3" and there is no noticeable difference in speed or accuracy even with multiple targets. And that is with both +p .38s and .357s.
I usually only carry these when hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, fishing, canoeing or anything else around water.
Shooting Supers...It prefers bullets over 124 grains...
Different carry modes...
Also just picked up a custom order DeSantis Speed Scabbard from a friend who bought a 60-15 and preferred the Simply Rugged...
GREAT GUNS....
Bob
