"New" Model 60-15, 3", .357 Magnum

Trooper Joe · May 26, 2017, 06:46 PM

Just picked up a nice 60-15 (manufactured in March 2016) used in West Michigan.

I was never going to buy a S&W with a "Hillary lock" on it, but I kept walking back to this gun and finally it left with me.

Just got back from the range and am really liking this revolver. A web search indicates that it could be quite unpleasant with full house .357 rounds, but I found it manageable. However, what I really like, is how it handled 125 grn, SJHP, Remington +P ammo. Very accurate and quite pleasant to shoot.

I also found the my only 5 round speed loader works great (I was never trained in the use of these things and so far haven't had great luck with them). S&W must have designed these very nice grips to work perfect with a speed loader.

I guess the "Pro Series" is somewhat in between the regular production guns and the "Performance Center" models. I like the details on this gun and am looking forward to carrying it and a speed loader for normal carry situations.

I did notice that the dreaded undercut of the barrel on Model 19's is missing on this gun. There is not undercut on this two piece barrel system.

Trooper Joe

muzzleblast... · May 26, 2017, 07:46 PM

Very nice Trooper Joe. Please give us a range report.

Stephanie B · May 27, 2017, 09:02 PM

Does it have a tritium front sight?

Nice find!

Trooper Joe · May 27, 2017, 10:03 PM

Does it have a tritium front sight?

Yes it does but it is very dim.

Arizona Fusilier · May 27, 2017, 10:40 PM

Nice piece. 3" round butt Smiths are the ultimate concealed carry revolvers, IMO.

Hal · May 28, 2017, 05:38 AM

Quote:

S&W must have designed these very nice grips to work perfect with a speed loader

Probably....
I know one of the model changes for the M19 had the grips altered to accommodate speed loaders.
No reason to think the smaller framed 60 wouldn't have the same thing.

Personally, I don't care for speed loaders. I like to load "old timey style" by loading two at a time.

DT Guy · May 28, 2017, 06:48 AM

I just bought a 686 SSR, and didn't realize it had a 'little brother' in carry format. Thanks for likely costing me $$!

Sharp looker-

Larry

gnystrom · May 28, 2017, 09:53 AM

Too Late for me.

Armybrat · May 28, 2017, 09:06 PM

Love the wood grips on that 60, but dunno if I can warm up to the slab side barrel. I like round ones on modern wheelguns.
Would still consider one if the deal was right.

Trooper Joe · May 29, 2017, 09:42 AM

Love the wood grips on that 60, but dunno if I can warm up to the slab side barrel. I like round ones on modern wheelguns.
Would still consider one if the deal was right.

Never thought much about a "slab"side revolver until I saw Mr. Revolver Guy's gun.

http://www.dayattherange.com/weapons/DSC00140.jpg

I guess it sort of grows on you.

Trooper Joe

May 26, 2017, 06:46 PM	#1
Trooper Joe Senior Member Join Date: January 5, 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 225	"New" Model 60-15, 3", .357 Magnum Just picked up a nice 60-15 (manufactured in March 2016) used in West Michigan. I was never going to buy a S&W with a "Hillary lock" on it, but I kept walking back to this gun and finally it left with me. Just got back from the range and am really liking this revolver. A web search indicates that it could be quite unpleasant with full house .357 rounds, but I found it manageable. However, what I really like, is how it handled 125 grn, SJHP, Remington +P ammo. Very accurate and quite pleasant to shoot. I also found the my only 5 round speed loader works great (I was never trained in the use of these things and so far haven't had great luck with them). S&W must have designed these very nice grips to work perfect with a speed loader. I guess the "Pro Series" is somewhat in between the regular production guns and the "Performance Center" models. I like the details on this gun and am looking forward to carrying it and a speed loader for normal carry situations. I did notice that the dreaded undercut of the barrel on Model 19's is missing on this gun. There is not undercut on this two piece barrel system. Trooper Joe

May 28, 2017, 06:48 AM	#7
DT Guy Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2001 Posts: 959	I just bought a 686 SSR, and didn't realize it had a 'little brother' in carry format. Thanks for likely costing me $$! Sharp looker- Larry __________________ He who fights and runs away had better run pretty damn fast. Government, Anarchy and Chaos

May 26, 2017, 07:46 PM	#2
muzzleblast... Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2015 Location: Obwat, TN Posts: 285	Very nice Trooper Joe. Please give us a range report.

May 27, 2017, 09:02 PM	#3
Stephanie B Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2008 Location: NWern SE Missouri Posts: 339	Does it have a tritium front sight? Nice find!

May 27, 2017, 10:03 PM	#4
Trooper Joe Senior Member Join Date: January 5, 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 225	Does it have a tritium front sight? Yes it does but it is very dim.

May 27, 2017, 10:40 PM	#5
Arizona Fusilier Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2000 Posts: 1,082	Nice piece. 3" round butt Smiths are the ultimate concealed carry revolvers, IMO.

May 28, 2017, 09:53 AM	#8
gnystrom Senior Member Join Date: July 30, 2006 Posts: 308	Too Late for me.

May 28, 2017, 09:06 PM	#9
Armybrat Senior Member Join Date: May 10, 2009 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 976	Love the wood grips on that 60, but dunno if I can warm up to the slab side barrel. I like round ones on modern wheelguns. Would still consider one if the deal was right.

May 29, 2017, 09:42 AM	#10
Trooper Joe Senior Member Join Date: January 5, 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 225	Love the wood grips on that 60, but dunno if I can warm up to the slab side barrel. I like round ones on modern wheelguns. Would still consider one if the deal was right. Never thought much about a "slab"side revolver until I saw Mr. Revolver Guy's gun. http://www.dayattherange.com/weapons/DSC00140.jpg I guess it sort of grows on you. Trooper Joe