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wjg686 · January 2, 2009, 09:56 PM

I carry a 3" Model 60 Pro daily in a Crossbreed Supertuck holster. It replaces a 642. With the longer barrel and larger, adjustable sights, I can hit well using full-power .357 ammo -- I can keep all 5 in a pattern the size of my palm at 25 yards (Oops -- I mean FEET), much better than the 642 with 38+P, and equal to the Bersa Thunder in .380. The recoil is stout, but the steel frame and broader back of the grip render it much more manageable (and less painful) than the 642.

A 5" barrel would fit inside my pants until I tried to sit down.

January 2, 2009, 09:56 PM	#6
wjg686 Senior Member Join Date: May 21, 2006 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 105	I carry a 3" Model 60 Pro daily in a Crossbreed Supertuck holster. It replaces a 642. With the longer barrel and larger, adjustable sights, I can hit well using full-power .357 ammo -- I can keep all 5 in a pattern the size of my palm at 25 yards (Oops -- I mean FEET), much better than the 642 with 38+P, and equal to the Bersa Thunder in .380. The recoil is stout, but the steel frame and broader back of the grip render it much more manageable (and less painful) than the 642. A 5" barrel would fit inside my pants until I tried to sit down. Last edited by wjg686; January 4, 2009 at 03:13 PM. Reason: accuracy