Would a Real Man carry a Lady Smith?

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Browsing the gunshop this afternoon I spotted a nice mod. 60LS 357 in the case. Handled it a little, surprised how light it was. Asking price is $525, not sure how old it is, it does have the trigger lock just above the cylinder release.
I just have this stigma about carrying someting that says "Lady" on it.:)
 
It's always sort of been my opinion a "real" man would carry anything he damn well pleased.

:D
 
If it's good enough for the girlfriend,sister,mother or wife it should be more than good enough for you,right. I mean you wouldn't put a substandard weapon in there hands would you. So if its good enough for the people you love than its good enough for you.

Hope this helps.
 
All the "Lady" stuff aside, $525 a good price? As light as it is I would think it would be a handfull with defensive 357 loads. I'm considering trading in a 6" stainless GP100 I haven't shot for over a year. Already have a SP101 for revolver carry purposes.
 
I just have this stigma about carrying someting that says "Lady" on it.
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If you carry a LadySmith, and anyone gives you guff about it, just say:

"Well, I like the ladies. If you don't, that's your business" *shrug*


-MV
 
I often carry a S&W model 36. This is/was one of the lady smith models. Mine doesn't say lady smith on it but I'll bet the bullets would shoot just as :D hard if it did!!!!!!!!!!
 
I think the Lady Smiths are pretty nice. There used to be a version that was marked xxLS only and it was a Lady Smith without the name engraved on it.
 
You have some real unresolved sexual self identification problems for which you need professional help if the word "Lady" in a product name somehow threatens your manliness.
 
By definition, it would seem, a "carry gun" is not going to be seen by anyone other than the one carrying it unless it has to be used in self-defense. In that case, the person on the other end likely has other things to be concerned about than what is etched on the side of your firearm (and not likely looking at the logo anyway) and probably won't give your masculinity a second thought. If others are seeing the "Ladysmith" on a regular basis, the revolver is either not being carried concealed or is being "shown about" far too often, IMO. Just my thoughts.
 
OK, clarification in order:
I don't really care about the "Lady" part, hence the smilie in my first post.
What I really need to know is if $525 is a fair price and how do they handle with full house loads.
Now if it was anodized pink with rhinestones I might have a problem. And yes, I will buy feminine hygiene products for my wife when I'm at the store. As long as there is a cart load of other stuff and she doesn't expect me to comparison shop. ;)
 
Johnny Cash Wrote a Song about a "Boy Named Sue"

Nissan experienced this with their "Z" car, which was first named the "Fairlady"? Perhaps S&W will see the light and change the name as Nissan did. I guess the directors who decided the names the the "Fairlady" and the "Lady Smith" should have listened to Johnny Cash's song "A Boy Named Sue".

:D

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I don't really care about the "Lady" part, hence the smilie in my first post.
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Hence the title of the thread?
Real men? We tend not to care about what people think, especially on the webnets.
If you wanted to know if it was a good deal then you should've asked differently. If you wanted to be picked apart for thinly veiled homophobia and misogyny then you are doing just fine.
 
I just have this stigma about carrying someting that says "Lady" on it

If one is comfortable with their sexual identity, then one should have no problem carrying this un.
However, I'm sure one may get a modicum of kidding about it... Just tough it out...
 
If you are likely to shoot .357 Magnum cartridges in it you may well decide that the SP-101 is a better choice for that chore. .38 Special, to include Plus-P is another matter. If this is a used gun I'd say $525 was too high. You should be able to find a regular .357 model 36 for $400, and even under.

On small J-frames I forget the .357 and buy .38 Specials, which are a better choice given the size/weight of the revolver. Obviously they cost less too. If you want muzzle energy instead of muzzle blast a 3" barrel is a good option too.
 
I tryed to buy a lady smith automatic in 9mm this weekend at the gun show but we couldnt get together on price. The dealer asked me if i was gonna carry it and i replied "Yepp i am secure enough in my manhood to carry a gun with lady smith on the side of it ":neener:
 
Sure, why not. The only person who's going to see it is a bad guy, think he'll care that is say lady on the side?

Now if it were pink, there's no way I would carry it. I'm secure enough in my manhood, but that is just pushing it too far.:D

Steve
 
Nissan experienced this with their "Z" car, which was first named the "Fairlady"? Perhaps S&W will see the light and change the name as Nissan did. I guess the directors who decided the names the the "Fairlady" and the "Lady Smith" should have listened to Johnny Cash's song "A Boy Named Sue".
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The 350Z is still the Fairlady at home (named after My Fair Lady which was Nissan's CEO's favorite play at the time !) and it was actually the US imported who debadged the first 240Z's and had to explain that the name wouldn't fly here.

I drive one of the last 240SX's brought in, a Silvia in Japan:D
 
Heck, if we give feminine names to boats, why not a classy revolver? A lady with a bite. BTW, I think 525 is too much.
 
I've got one of them.
"Friends of the NRA" revolver. Serial #9x of 300.
Darn nice little revolver. It even has a 'rose' engraved into it. Who cares?
She even has rosewood stocks on her.
It (for now) is a safe queen. I'll have to get it out tomorrow and fondle her.:uhoh:

I've been offered over $1k for it. It ain't for sale.
 
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Beware of the "LS" designation...

... it is often a marketing gimmick to try and rip you off, particularly on NIB guns. Not always, but beware, here are specs from the S&W webpage on the Model 60, followed by the 60LS. S&W lists them both with identical retail prices. Note that the only difference is that the 60LS has wood grips, weighs only 1 oz less (the grips, perhaps?), and often costs quite a bit more, depending on the dealer. For example, a NIB M60 locally sells for about $450.

Model: 60
Caliber: .357MAG/.38+P
Capacity: 5 Rounds
Barrel Length: 2 1/8"
Front Sight: Black Blade Front
Rear Sight: Fixed
Grip: Rubber Grips
Frame: Small - Chiefs Special Style
Finish: Satin Stainless
Overall Length: 6 5/8"
Material: Stainless Steel
Weight Empty: 22.5 oz.

Model: 60LS
Caliber: .357MAG/.38+P
Capacity: 5 Rounds
Barrel Length: 2 1/8"
Front Sight: Black Blade Front
Rear Sight: Fixed
Grip: Wood Grips
Frame: Small - Chiefs Special Style
Finish: Matte
Overall Length: 6 5/8"
Material: Stainless Steel
Weight Empty: 21.5 oz.

And then there is the 642 and 642LS. Their specs are listed below. Note that the 642 is +P rated, even though it only says 38. The only difference between the two is that the LS apparently uses some titanium in its construction and has wood grips, however this only saves 1 oz. I've been to a shop outside my locale where they had a NIB 642 and a NIB 642LS sitting side-by-side. The 642 was listed for $379 and the LS for over $500 :fire:! Quite a premium for 1 oz and wood grips.

Model: 642
Caliber: .38
Capacity: 5 Rounds
Barrel Length: 1 7/8"
Front Sight: Integral Front
Rear Sight: Fixed
Grip: Rubber Grips
Frame: Small - Centennial Style
Finish: Matte
Overall Length: 6 3/8"
Material: Alloy/Stainless Steel
Weight Empty: 15 oz.

Model: 642LS
Caliber: .38+P
Capacity: 5 Rounds
Barrel Length: 1 7/8"
Front Sight: Integral Front
Rear Sight: Fixed
Grip: Wood Grips
Frame: Small - Centennial Style
Finish: Matte
Overall Length: 6 3/8"
Material: Alloy/Titanium
Weight Empty: 14.5 oz.

Again, not all dealers mark the LS models up like this. Just be careful and check the price before you buy.

$525 sounds a little steep to me. Wood grips may cost a little more, but I wouldn't pay more than $475.
 
Carrying a Lady Smith is like carrying a pink AR, there's very few who would say [thr would die if I said this word word] to a 260 point 6' 1" mad dog looking fellow.
I don't think they'd say anything if I had a spatula from Spatula City[tm] other than 'where's the cake'.
 
The Lady Smith on the side would'nt bother as much as the key hole in the frame :cuss:
 
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