vanfunk
Member
Hello Folks,
Having starved the "new gun" monkey on my back for long enough, I stopped by my favorite local for a look-see. After some heming and hawing over used 870's and surplus battle rifles, I spied a little J frame S&W hiding in the corner of the handgun case. Turned out to be a Model 60 (no dash), early 80's production, like-new-in-box with cleaning rod and warranty card. I tend not to like stainless guns, but this one hit me with a sudden, irresistible fancy. Three of the cylinder faces showed powder traces but the other two were pristine; it seemed to me that it had been purchased and put away without having ever been fired outside of the factory.
I've owned a few aluminum and scandium framed J frames, but I had to admit to myself that I liked the increased heft of the all-steel model 60. I slipped it into my pocket and was delighted to find that it really didn't seem heavy at all! It just disappeared into my chinos like an airweight.
The asking price was $225. I took it for $200.
Now I'm smitten with this little steel gun and can't wait to shoot it! All I have on board right now are some Federal 158 grain semi-wadcutters; I absolutely NEED to find some of those new 135 grain Gold Dots to put through this baby.
Does anyone else actually prefer the steel framed J frames for pocket carry?
I know it sounds wierd, but the weight difference doesn't seem nearly as great as I thought it would.
Oh, and the other great benefit to buying an older Smith?
No silly turnkey safety!
Thanks,
vanfunk
Having starved the "new gun" monkey on my back for long enough, I stopped by my favorite local for a look-see. After some heming and hawing over used 870's and surplus battle rifles, I spied a little J frame S&W hiding in the corner of the handgun case. Turned out to be a Model 60 (no dash), early 80's production, like-new-in-box with cleaning rod and warranty card. I tend not to like stainless guns, but this one hit me with a sudden, irresistible fancy. Three of the cylinder faces showed powder traces but the other two were pristine; it seemed to me that it had been purchased and put away without having ever been fired outside of the factory.
I've owned a few aluminum and scandium framed J frames, but I had to admit to myself that I liked the increased heft of the all-steel model 60. I slipped it into my pocket and was delighted to find that it really didn't seem heavy at all! It just disappeared into my chinos like an airweight.
The asking price was $225. I took it for $200.
Now I'm smitten with this little steel gun and can't wait to shoot it! All I have on board right now are some Federal 158 grain semi-wadcutters; I absolutely NEED to find some of those new 135 grain Gold Dots to put through this baby.
Does anyone else actually prefer the steel framed J frames for pocket carry?
I know it sounds wierd, but the weight difference doesn't seem nearly as great as I thought it would.
Oh, and the other great benefit to buying an older Smith?
No silly turnkey safety!
Thanks,
vanfunk