When I was little I remember firing my dad's Heritage Rough Rider, combo 22 LR/22 Mag. It was probably the first handgun I ever shot. I grew up liking old westerns like The Lone Ranger, Bonanza, The Rifleman, etc. So, shooting a "real" six-shooter put a huge smile on my face.
Later I got to shoot a S&W Model 10, in 38 Special. This was a 4 inch revolver that has been around since 1899. It's a good quality, tried and true pistol holding 60 shots. The other name for this pistol is the M&P; as in Military and Police.
My first time shooting a magnum revolver was about 15 years ago. A friend of mine purchased a S&W Model 60. This 2 inch barreled "J" frame pistol held 5 shots and was stainless steel. In fact, the model 60 was the worlds first stainless steel pistol. It was placed in production in 1965 and has not been out of production since then. For many years after it was announced, demand outstripped capacity. The idea that a hide-a-way gun that was extremely rust resistant was a huge draw to police, as a back up weapon.
I remember the first time I shot this pistol... it ain't a 38 special--that's for sure. The kick on that little gun was far more then the Model 60, or any other pistol I had tried up until then. With full power 150+ gr bullets, it could be unpleasant to pull the trigger on. I loved it!!! As Tim The Toolman Taylor saud, "More power!"
