Home
ABOUT CGO
CGO Blog
Contact Me
Christian First
Your Feedback
Why Carry a Gun?
Gun Control
Protect Your Rights
Anti-Brady
Christian Definitions
EVERYTHING GUNS
Handgun Reviews
Best CCW Guns
New Gun Owner
Revolver or Pistol?
Handgun Grip
Sight Alignment
Shooting Stance
I Love GLOCKS
GLOCK Review
Taurus Reviews
Ruger Arms
WHERE TO BUY
The Firing Range
Right On Target
Reloading
Dillon Reloading
Worst Gun Laws
Guns In Arkansas
Splatter Video
Ultimate Defense
Guns and Pit Bulls
Daily Carry
At The Range
O.F. Gun Club
CGO Blog Archives
A Good Holster
Fitness
Church Security

S&W Model 60

by Mike from
(Durango, CO who submitted this short but informative comparison to a Ruger SP101)

Novice 18 yard group

Novice 18 yard group

The Smith and Wesson Model 60 is another great multi purpose revolver very comparable to the Ruger SP101. Although the Model 60 is generally more expensive than the Ruger SP101, there are a few considerations that may validate the added cost.

Limited Lifetime Warranty for the Original Purchaser.

Stellar customer service.

Smooth and crisp trigger out of the box.

Three ounces lighter than the SP101 and slightly easier to conceal due to not being as bulky.

It performs very well with many variations of .357 magnum ammunition (ie Federal Hydra Shok 130 grain Low Recoil) and .38 special +P.

The differences may be only partially of function, the added warranty and great customer service is nothing to scoff at. Both the SP101 and the Model 60 are great concealed carry options. The S&W Model 60 is just one more to take into consideration.

Comments for
S&W Model 60

Average Rating starstarstarstarstar

Click here to add your own comments

Oct 07, 2009
Rating
starstarstarstarstar 		WHEELGUNS OR AUTOS?
by: Anonymous

J-frames are one of the most ubiquitous styles of ccw weapons out there. NYPD officers carry them alot as BACK-UP GUNS (BUGS).
For the same 23-26 oz. semi-auto pistols offer more rounds, flatter shapes, and often bigger calibers. Glocks come to mind as to price, H&Ks when price is of no object. I can fit a G27 with 2 spare mags in the same cargo pant pocket that holds a S&W 642. The two reloads for the J go on my belt in speed strips. All-in-all much slower to reload, harder to hit with, and less powerful than 165 grain .40 S&W rounds. It's also a matter of amount 15 .38 vs 28 .40s when you count reloads.
Wheelguns are more tolerant of abuse and lack of maintanence. If you don't clean the crud out of the weapon that accumulates in your pocket or ankle holster then the j is a better choice. If you practice regular weapon maintenance then the semi (Glock?) is just as reliable. As always PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE, and pray you never need to use it.

Click here to add your own comments

Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How?
Simply click here to return to Best Concealed Carry Handgun