Took the Plunge on a 60-15

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deerslayer303

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WOOOHOOO! I walked in my lgs today and there she was. Out of all those wheel guns laying in the case my eyes immediately focused on the 60-15 laying there. Its gently used, but in fantastic shape! The price was cheaper than any that SOLD on GB. So I plopped down some dough to put her on Layaway. Now I just have to pay her off so she can come home. This will be my new carry weapon, and I like the fact its chambered in 357mag. As soon as I get it I want to replace the front sight and pin on a red ramp. I'm super excited!!
 

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USMC 77-81

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I like the full length underlug. I have a M 66, pinned and recessed which I carry occasionally. Be warned, as a carry gun any emergency shooting will probably be done without hearing protection. I took a shot at a Grouse with mine one time, my ears hurt for 2 days. Consider loading the first 2 cylinders with 38 special.
 
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deerslayer303

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Mykeal, The price tag on her was 499. At first I though that was too much. So I took off to go get some lunch. In the parking lot of the resturant I pulled up GB completed auctions on my phone. When I saw what most sold for, I couldn't eat I zoomed back over to the gun store and put her on layaway. I figure I'm coming out ahead, and saving shipping and FFL fees.
 
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tlm225

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You did good. I just got my 60 Pro off of GB and paid substantially more. I would have jumped all over the deal you got. Well done.
 
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deerslayer303

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Thanks tlm, Buying guns online alot had me shying away from gun stores, but I guess online is not the only way to go sometimes. But thinking about it, I've bought quite a few guns from that store and I've never got beat up too bad. I don't know who prices the guns, but they seem to be doing a good job. There is one gun store in the low country that I'm not exactly sure how they sell anything with prices being 100 bucks over MSRP.
 
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riverrat38

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The Speer 357MGN GD Short Barrel ammo seems to be made for the 3 inch M60's.
They are very versatile guns. Contenders for the "if I could only have one gun" contest.

Best,
Rick
 
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rodfac

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Great find...I especially like those 3" bbl'd J-frames and have carried one since the late 80's. My current piece, is that very same S&W M60-15. I carry it in a home made OWB holster similar to the old Tom Threepersons open top. It's my #1 choice for carry. Accurate, and lethal, it's usually my choice when suiting up in the am. Best Regards, Rod
 
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smee78

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Well how about an update! Come on how does it shoot?



P.S. That star is calling to you! lol
 
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deerslayer303

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Well I payed her off yesterday and brought it home. This thing is pure J Frame sexiness. I haven't shot it yet, it's a rainy nasty day today so I'll get out and shoot it tomorrow. I've got 2 boxes of 357 but something tells me I'll shoot a couple cylinders of 357 then move toward the 38 specials [emoji3]
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Chaz88

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I've got 2 boxes of 357 but something tells me I'll shoot a couple cylinders of 357 then move toward the 38 specials
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I think you are correct. It is a handful with magnum loads, fun but not all day target fun. Some target hand loads in .38 are a lot of fun though.

The worst thing I have found with my -10 is finding off the shelf holsters for it.

EDIT: For the Mod 60 3" J Frame Simply Rugged is the only IWB holster I have found that is not a custom order. It works well and can be had off the shelf for around $60. It can also be used OWB but I have not used it this way yet.

It sold as the SILVER DOLLAR S&W J Frame 3" w/IWB
 
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dahermit

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Be warned, as a carry gun any emergency shooting will probably be done without hearing protection. I took a shot at a Grouse with mine one time, my ears hurt for 2 days. Consider loading the first 2 cylinders with 38 special.
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Hmmmm. Shooting at a Grouse does not immediately strike me as "emergency shooting". He did mention that it was going to be his "carry gun", which implies self-protection not a trail or pot-shot gun. In a self-defense gun, loading the first two with .38 special's is arguably not so great of an idea.
 
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Grant D

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Nice pistol!
When I bought my 2" 60-15 they had a 3" also, and I kick myself in the butt now for not buying the 3"
Oh well, just an excuse to buy another Pistol I guess. lol:)
 
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