A Lady Smith for the Lady: S&W M60LS

147 Grain · August 24, 2005, 11:55 PM

Just bought a NIB Lady Smith 357 / 38 for my sweetheart and (since this is my first Smith & Wesson) thought I'd inquire with you folks as to what you thought of this particular model?

Sssssshhhhhhhhhh! Don't say anything as I haven't given it to her, yet!

Seriously, the M60 Lady Smith has a glass beaded stainless finish, Combat Dymondwood rose grips, and a smooth target trigger / semi-target hammer. Barrel length is 2 1/8" and weight is 21.5-oz's.

http://www.firearms.smith-wesson.com...sw_activeTab=1

CDNN has a sale on this 5-shot revolver that retails for $621 (according to S&W) and I felt fortunate to buy 1 of the 7 they have for only $399.

Steve

P.S. Also purchased a NIB compact 45 auto (EAA Witness) for only $259.

147 Grain · August 25, 2005, 12:03 AM

Now we just need to decide between the following two ammo choices and see how the recoil is:

* Federal 158-gr. +P LSWCHP's at 890 fps (4" pipe)
* Speer 135-gr. +P Gold Dot (Short Barrel Load) at 865 fps (2" pipe)

CarbineCaleb · August 25, 2005, 12:06 AM

It's definitely a good looker, and at that price, sounds like a great bah-gin (as we say in New England

). Hope you two have fun shooting together

Mannlicher · August 25, 2005, 06:09 AM

Is your sweetie already a "gun gal"? If not, the 2 inch .357 might take her some time to get used to. Hey, if the Smith does not work out for her, you can just keep it yourself!

Gary H · August 25, 2005, 09:49 AM

My dad carries this gun regularly and loves it. Good looking revolver. He did change over to rubber grips for more comfort shooting. His only complaint is that he needs to use gloves when he runs a lot of rounds through the gun because it gets hot. Good Choice...now time to practice.

147 Grain · August 25, 2005, 10:55 AM

Wife has previously enjoyed shooting a Ruger Security Six 4" and it's available in the home for SD, but doesn't do as well as the Lady Smith for CCW.

The J-frame revolver will get plenty of use, even if the misses only CCW's with it occasionally.

Suggestions on ammo choices are welcome. See also my 2nd post.

SW40F · August 25, 2005, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 147 Grain

Just bought a NIB Lady Smith 357 / 38 for my sweetheart and (since this is my first Smith & Wesson) thought I'd inquire with you folks as to what you thought of this particular model?

Sssssshhhhhhhhhh! Don't say anything as I haven't given it to her, yet!

Hmmm, it may be better to tell her that it was such a good bargain that you had to buy it, and ask her if she wants to use it. Most women don't want 'appliances' as a gift. Ask me how I know.

By the way, nice gun and great deal.

147 Grain · August 25, 2005, 11:46 AM

Thank-you for input on the Lady Smith Appliance!

What's a good load for women to carry in small J-frames?

* 158-gr. LSWCHP
* 135-gr. SB Gold Dots
* 130-gr. SXT
* Other

ATW525 · August 25, 2005, 01:04 PM

Quote:

What's a good load for women to carry in small J-frames?

Buffalo Bore 180 gr. LFN-GC - 1302 fps out of a 3" J frame

Trust me. She'll love it.

silversilvia · August 25, 2005, 08:12 PM

That is actually one of my favorite revolvers. its so dame sexy and feels very nice in my hands. however the "Lady" next to the smith makes me unable to purchase one. anyone know what a guys model would be of this make?

147 Grain · August 25, 2005, 09:18 PM

M60LS is the Lady Smith version. M60 looks just like it except for rubber grips in place of the rose colered wood.

BillCA · August 26, 2005, 12:28 AM

First off, I'd pick up a pair of rubber grips that enclose the backstrap (grip frame) in case the wood grips don't suit her hand or make it uncomfortable to shoot.

Having a Model 649 .357, I'd suggest buying rounds in a few different weights and seeing what works best out of her gun -- for her.

I stoke the 649 with the 130gr SXT's and they're fairly accurate. I have some Gold Dots I haven't had a chance to fire yet. 158gr ammo seems to be the most accurate out of mine.

John_W_L · August 26, 2005, 12:45 AM

I agree with the 158 gr. Shoot at the range with the white box and sleep at night with the Federal. It's all good.John

Dead-Nuts-Zero · August 26, 2005, 01:06 AM

I have the Model 60 with the rubber grips as in photo above. It is my gun used as off duty and I qualified with it plenty of times when I was working. It's a great shooter for such a small pipe. The rubber grips really make the gun managable. I always used WW 110 gr. silver tip hollow points and they were very good to shoot. However, now that I think about it...they may have been 125 gr. Anyway, I have plenty of them, but no box to tell what they are.

It shoots +P ammo all day long and keeps on tickin! It will shoot very good at 25 yds. 50 yrds is possible but that is pushing it. My point is that the short tube shoots very accurate.

The Lady model looks great! Sounds like a super price too. If she don't like it, Be a Man and keep (the lady model) it. No one will argue with you!

Great choice!

147 Grain · August 26, 2005, 09:56 AM

Concerning the M60 rubber grips:

Who makes the softest for recoil - Hogue? Where should I look to purchase some?

Bobshouse · August 26, 2005, 03:36 PM

I always have my Lady with me! Lady Smith's are not just for the ladies! Tell me, would you guys rather have a Gentleman Smith stuck in your pants?

Dead-Nuts-Zero · August 26, 2005, 03:42 PM

My grips are...

The Pachmayr "Gripper"

They are Smith & Wesson J frame Round Butt with finger groves. They are a wraparound grip. They completly enclose the steel butt of the m60 except for the top end near the trigger.

Mine look about the same as the photo above. I think my grips have a less rounded heel and more straight on the back side. Maybe 1/2 way between that and a square butt. Could be different brands too.

Mine are a good solid grip that will take the abuse. No cuts or gouges etc. from normal abuse. I wore mine in a gun belt at times and getting in and out of the car hitting the steering wheel etc. is much better than the wood grips. I find the rubber to be quite stiff. I think they allow you a better grip so that noticible recoil is much less because you get all of your hand around it. It makes the gun look almost twice as large.

They may not even make this model grip now days. I have had mine since maybe 1978. I do need to recondition them again to soften them up a little. That helps, with the fine checkering design molded into the rubber, they almost stick to your hand when you grip it.

There are others on the market too but I can't help you with that as I haven't looked at them in years. I buy alot of shooting supplies from Midwayusa.com and they may have a selection for you to look at online.

Maybe someone else in here can come up with more ideas.

Captain Bligh · September 6, 2005, 06:57 AM

My Model 60 wears Pachmyr Compacs. It's a very comfortable grip to shoot and conceals easily.

Mastrogiacomo · September 6, 2005, 12:38 PM

I also use the Pachmayr compac grip on mine. Feels just fine and looks better than Hogue.

Webleymkv · September 6, 2005, 05:37 PM

Nice gun. If she's comfortable with it you may try some light magnum loads. My dad keeps his Taurus model 66 loaded with Winchester 110grn SJHP's for my mom and she shoots them better than her .380.

August 24, 2005, 11:55 PM	#1
147 Grain Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2005 Posts: 281	A Lady Smith for the Lady: S&W M60LS Just bought a NIB Lady Smith 357 / 38 for my sweetheart and (since this is my first Smith & Wesson) thought I'd inquire with you folks as to what you thought of this particular model? Sssssshhhhhhhhhh! Don't say anything as I haven't given it to her, yet! Seriously, the M60 Lady Smith has a glass beaded stainless finish, Combat Dymondwood rose grips, and a smooth target trigger / semi-target hammer. Barrel length is 2 1/8" and weight is 21.5-oz's. http://www.firearms.smith-wesson.com...sw_activeTab=1 CDNN has a sale on this 5-shot revolver that retails for $621 (according to S&W) and I felt fortunate to buy 1 of the 7 they have for only $399. Steve P.S. Also purchased a NIB compact 45 auto (EAA Witness) for only $259.

August 25, 2005, 12:03 AM	#2
147 Grain Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2005 Posts: 281	Now we just need to decide between the following two ammo choices and see how the recoil is: * Federal 158-gr. +P LSWCHP's at 890 fps (4" pipe) * Speer 135-gr. +P Gold Dot (Short Barrel Load) at 865 fps (2" pipe) __________________ Aim for the Thoracic Triangle Area between the armpits & throat.

August 25, 2005, 12:06 AM	#3
CarbineCaleb Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2004 Posts: 2,745	It's definitely a good looker, and at that price, sounds like a great bah-gin (as we say in New England ). Hope you two have fun shooting together __________________ “Never express yourself more clearly than you are able to think.” Niels Bohr

August 25, 2005, 06:09 AM	#4
Mannlicher Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2001 Location: North Central Florida & Miami Posts: 3,208	Is your sweetie already a "gun gal"? If not, the 2 inch .357 might take her some time to get used to. Hey, if the Smith does not work out for her, you can just keep it yourself! __________________ Nemo Me Impune Lacesset "The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so.".........Ronald Reagan

August 25, 2005, 10:55 AM	#6
147 Grain Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2005 Posts: 281	Wife has previously enjoyed shooting a Ruger Security Six 4" and it's available in the home for SD, but doesn't do as well as the Lady Smith for CCW. The J-frame revolver will get plenty of use, even if the misses only CCW's with it occasionally. Suggestions on ammo choices are welcome. See also my 2nd post. __________________ Aim for the Thoracic Triangle Area between the armpits & throat.

August 25, 2005, 09:49 AM	#5
Gary H Senior Member Join Date: April 26, 2000 Location: Texas Posts: 2,267	My dad carries this gun regularly and loves it. Good looking revolver. He did change over to rubber grips for more comfort shooting. His only complaint is that he needs to use gloves when he runs a lot of rounds through the gun because it gets hot. Good Choice...now time to practice.

August 25, 2005, 11:46 AM	#8
147 Grain Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2005 Posts: 281	Thank-you for input on the Lady Smith Appliance! What's a good load for women to carry in small J-frames? * 158-gr. LSWCHP * 135-gr. SB Gold Dots * 130-gr. SXT * Other __________________ Aim for the Thoracic Triangle Area between the armpits & throat.

August 25, 2005, 08:12 PM	#10
silversilvia Member Join Date: July 9, 2005 Posts: 28	That is actually one of my favorite revolvers. its so dame sexy and feels very nice in my hands. however the "Lady" next to the smith makes me unable to purchase one. anyone know what a guys model would be of this make?

August 25, 2005, 09:18 PM	#11
147 Grain Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2005 Posts: 281	M60LS is the Lady Smith version. M60 looks just like it except for rubber grips in place of the rose colered wood. __________________ Aim for the Thoracic Triangle Area between the armpits & throat.

August 26, 2005, 12:28 AM	#12
BillCA Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2004 Location: Silicon Valley, Ca Posts: 7,117	First off, I'd pick up a pair of rubber grips that enclose the backstrap (grip frame) in case the wood grips don't suit her hand or make it uncomfortable to shoot. Having a Model 649 .357, I'd suggest buying rounds in a few different weights and seeing what works best out of her gun -- for her. I stoke the 649 with the 130gr SXT's and they're fairly accurate. I have some Gold Dots I haven't had a chance to fire yet. 158gr ammo seems to be the most accurate out of mine. __________________ BillCA in CA (Unfortunately)

August 26, 2005, 12:45 AM	#13
John_W_L Member Join Date: July 28, 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 25	I agree with the 158 gr. Shoot at the range with the white box and sleep at night with the Federal. It's all good.John

August 26, 2005, 01:06 AM	#14
Dead-Nuts-Zero Senior Member Join Date: August 26, 2004 Posts: 579	I have the Model 60 with the rubber grips as in photo above. It is my gun used as off duty and I qualified with it plenty of times when I was working. It's a great shooter for such a small pipe. The rubber grips really make the gun managable. I always used WW 110 gr. silver tip hollow points and they were very good to shoot. However, now that I think about it...they may have been 125 gr. Anyway, I have plenty of them, but no box to tell what they are. It shoots +P ammo all day long and keeps on tickin! It will shoot very good at 25 yds. 50 yrds is possible but that is pushing it. My point is that the short tube shoots very accurate. The Lady model looks great! Sounds like a super price too. If she don't like it, Be a Man and keep (the lady model) it. No one will argue with you! Great choice!

August 26, 2005, 09:56 AM	#15
147 Grain Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2005 Posts: 281	Concerning the M60 rubber grips: Who makes the softest for recoil - Hogue? Where should I look to purchase some? __________________ Aim for the Thoracic Triangle Area between the armpits & throat.

August 26, 2005, 03:36 PM	#16
Bobshouse Senior Member Join Date: September 29, 2000 Location: CalaBANALLGUNSifornia Posts: 336	I always have my Lady with me! Lady Smith's are not just for the ladies! Tell me, would you guys rather have a Gentleman Smith stuck in your pants?

August 26, 2005, 03:42 PM	#17
Dead-Nuts-Zero Senior Member Join Date: August 26, 2004 Posts: 579	My grips are... The Pachmayr "Gripper" They are Smith & Wesson J frame Round Butt with finger groves. They are a wraparound grip. They completly enclose the steel butt of the m60 except for the top end near the trigger. Mine look about the same as the photo above. I think my grips have a less rounded heel and more straight on the back side. Maybe 1/2 way between that and a square butt. Could be different brands too. Mine are a good solid grip that will take the abuse. No cuts or gouges etc. from normal abuse. I wore mine in a gun belt at times and getting in and out of the car hitting the steering wheel etc. is much better than the wood grips. I find the rubber to be quite stiff. I think they allow you a better grip so that noticible recoil is much less because you get all of your hand around it. It makes the gun look almost twice as large. They may not even make this model grip now days. I have had mine since maybe 1978. I do need to recondition them again to soften them up a little. That helps, with the fine checkering design molded into the rubber, they almost stick to your hand when you grip it. There are others on the market too but I can't help you with that as I haven't looked at them in years. I buy alot of shooting supplies from Midwayusa.com and they may have a selection for you to look at online. Maybe someone else in here can come up with more ideas.

September 6, 2005, 06:57 AM	#18
Captain Bligh Senior Member Join Date: April 5, 2000 Posts: 453	My Model 60 wears Pachmyr Compacs. It's a very comfortable grip to shoot and conceals easily.

September 6, 2005, 12:38 PM	#19
Mastrogiacomo Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2002 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,297	I also use the Pachmayr compac grip on mine. Feels just fine and looks better than Hogue.

September 6, 2005, 05:37 PM	#20
Webleymkv Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 10,446	Nice gun. If she's comfortable with it you may try some light magnum loads. My dad keeps his Taurus model 66 loaded with Winchester 110grn SJHP's for my mom and she shoots them better than her .380.

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