Which snub?

[Target Zero]

I've got the urge to get one. I can see a model 60 and a model 15 both .38's which one should I choose?

 

[MaineProbation]

Difficult choice.

I have both, a Model 60 2" and a Model 15 2". I carried the Model 15 daily for several years and I like it because it was fully controllable with fairly stiff defense loads such as Federal 129 grain Hydra-Skok +P. The Model 60 is a little easier to conceal but it "bites" a little with full defense loads.

 

[Grayfox]

I also own both J and K frame .38 snubbies. I prefer the K-frames. The bigger guns is easier to shoot, controls recoil better and is more accurate.
At least they are to me.

 

[ACP230]

I have both and I say that's the way to go.

 

[afriqueart]

I'm partial to the 60. I also like the 36!

 

[Target Zero]

So far I think it's about neck and neck....I can get the model 15 for about 300 and the 60 is stainless so it's going for 350

 

[gunlovingirl]

I like the 60.

 

[HEADKNOCKER]

If your looking for a snub your looking for something small..
That said it would be hard to beat the M60 J Frame with the 2" barrel IMO.. Nothing against the K Frame snubs but just bigger..
Also the stainless M60 will less likely rust if carried..
I'm a big J Frame fan can't help it..
Gary/Hk

 

[panamajack310]

I personally would go with the model 15.
1. it has adjustable sights so you can make accurate shots.
2. it holds 6 rounds over the 5 in the J frame
3. it is just as concealable as the J frame

I had some night sights installed on my 15 to carry as a back up gun on duty.

 

[Target Zero]

Thanks folks. I'm partial to blue as well so it looks like the 15 is the trick.

 

[jframefreak]

Buy both. Then there will be no dilemma. That's what I'd do.

 

[Target Zero]

Okay, one more

Says it's a 15-6...but the picture shows a pinned barrel?

 

[Gutpile Charlie]

I don't have a K frame, but I've got an M36 and M60. The M60 is my everyday carry gun and I couldn't ask for anything more.

Now to be perfectly honest, I do kind of lust for a K frame .357, 2 inch snubbie, round butt.

What can I say? I'm still look'n for a good K frame.

 

[crackshooter]

I like the Mod 36

I have had the blue one for 35 years.

 

[Rush_Fan]

snubbie

I carry a 442 Airweight (J frame) in a pocket holster every day. I feel very confident in my ability to make center of mass hits at likely scenario distances with it. It's loaded with Speer's +P HP short-barrel load (135 grain I think). I like its small size and light weight- hence, I carry it every day, everywhere it's legal to, rather than leaving it at home like my Glocks, Kimber 1911, Springfield XD, etc. I don't shoot tons of duty ammo with it at the range because my hand starts to feel it, but in a real world shooting I doubt I would notice 5 shots at all. I would choose the model 60 if the K-frame 15 is noticeably heavier or bulkier (pocket bulge). If I wanted longer sight radius or "better" sights, I'd pack a full-sized semi-auto in a belt holster.

 

[bmcgilvray]

I have some J-Frame snubs but confess to liking the K-Frame snubs best. I think that the Model 15 2-inch is one of the best looking handguns of all times. It has a businesslike look about it in a very classy way.

The K-Frames are easier for me to shoot well and they soak up recoil like champs. I agree with PanamaJack310 that they are as easy to conceal as J-Frames, at least for me.

 

[glypnir]

I picked a 640-3. Doesn't rust, at least on the outside, doesn't have an exposed hammer to hang up on anything, fires those nice short barrel .357s from Speer and Buffalo Bore for a bit more energy, and weighs enough that it doesn't hurt too much to shoot them.

Just my opinion.

 

[shooter58]

My favorite is the model 10 2" with round butt. That, loaded with the old Treasury load (158 gr. LSWHP) is the ultimate snubbie.
I also enjoy a nickled mod. 36 RB too.

 

[H Richard]

Depends on the purpose

I have both, and use both. The 60 (with hammer bobbed) makes fine carry gun and shot not too much. The 15 is a pleasure to shoot, and is one of my most accurate guns. It depends on what you are going to do with it, my recommendation, get both.

 

[Target Zero]

Thanks for the insights everyone. I've decided on the 15 - looks mostly I loooove the S&W blue! Up here we can't carry so that's out but it'll be a fun shooter for sure. Who knows, maybe this will be the start of a 'small' collection!