S&W Model 59 - Page 2

stanislaskasava · February 17th, 2008, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by cvhoss

Sorry, should have explained a little better. While the 59 was the first handgun I owned (purchased myself), it was most definitely not the first handgun I had shot. While I was no expert marksman then (or now), I could, without much effort, keep all shots in the 9/10 ring at 10 yards with any other handgun except my 59.

Hoss

Yeah, I just couldn't resist.

cvhoss · February 17th, 2008, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by stanislaskasava

Yeah, I just couldn't resist.

Yup, sometimes I just offer too good a target to pass up.

Hoss

chenemf · February 17th, 2008, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by hlili

I had a 59, chrome finish, paid over $300 [new] when they first arrived.Excellent gun, shot any ammo I fed it, even reloads. Good carry gun with proper holster.You did well with price you paid.

Same with the one I have: Chrome, $300, and shoots everthing. I have never carried it concealed but have had a lot of fun shooting it.

Black Knight · February 17th, 2008, 09:13 PM

Many years ago my parents gave me a nickle plated 59 as a Christmas gift. I carried that 59 quite a few nights on secuity duty. I qualified very well with it. They are or at least mine is very accurate. I still have it in my collection.

CorpsVet · February 17th, 2008, 09:55 PM

Thanks for all the comments. I'm probably going to take advantage of my Monday off and take it to the range.

KenpoTex · February 18th, 2008, 06:17 AM

A buddy of mine had one that would fire 2-3 rounds with each trigger pull (worn-out sear?)...he didn't hang on to it for long after it started doing that.

Bark'n · February 18th, 2008, 07:25 AM

I had a S&W 459 which was the second generation of the model 59. To my knowledge there wasn't much difference except it had protected rear sights, which were also adjustable.

It was the first handgun I had purchased. I bought it new for somewhere in the neighborhood of $320 around 1981 or so. It was much more afordable than the Browning P-35 Hi-Power that I really wanted.

It was however a decent gun with fair accuracy as I recall. It was also a bit clunky for my taste. Definitely not as sleek and streamlined as the Hi-Powers.

CLASS3NH · February 18th, 2008, 09:05 AM

I would have scooped that gun in a heartbeat. I've owned several 59s and other variations of the same gun, not because of bad guns, but due to trading up and down for other guns. (469, 669, 6906 459, 659 etc) they all seem to work VERY well. I had oneof the first 59s made, way back in the early 70s and found it to be etremly reliable. remember, it's all about what you feed it, and how it was taken care of. Check your mag follwers to see if they may need to be replaced (just a suggestion) and also check to see how smooth the feed ramp is (possible feed ramp polish if needed) Other than that you got ONE HECK of a DEAL! Give us a ramge report whenn you shoot it!

ispcapt · February 18th, 2008, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Bark'n

I had a S&W 459 which was the second generation of the model 59. To my knowledge there wasn't much difference except it had protected rear sights, which were also adjustable.

The 459 and other 2nd generation S&W autos had a firing pin block. With 1st gen autos the firing pin was free floating and if the gun was dropped from sufficient height and landed just right on the muzzle the firing pin could move forward with enough force to fire. 2nd gen S&Ws had a block on the firing pin which prevented the firing pin from moving unless the trigger was held back.

Airborne Sniper · February 20th, 2008, 03:24 AM

I have a 5946. That is one accurate pistol. I carried it for a while on duty. I had the feed ramp polished and the chamber entry throated to make it feed better. I also had the trigger smoothed out. I love that gun! I don't carry it any more but I do use it for training NRA pistol classes. Smith & Wesson autos are a lot like most 1911s in that they're generally okay out of the box but they ALL can stand to be touched up by a decent gunsmith. Once the gunsmith is done, then you'll have a gun that you'll love for many years.

February 17th, 2008, 09:55 PM	#15
CorpsVet Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Over the hill Posts: 104	Thanks for all the comments. I'm probably going to take advantage of my Monday off and take it to the range. __________________ If you give a man a fish, he will eat for a day. If you teach a man to fish, he will sit in a boat and drink beer.

February 18th, 2008, 06:17 AM	#16
KenpoTex Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Springfield, Missouri Posts: 1,758	A buddy of mine had one that would fire 2-3 rounds with each trigger pull (worn-out sear?)...he didn't hang on to it for long after it started doing that. __________________ "There are no substitutes for violence of action and volume of fire..." ~Otto Skorzeny If you carry in Condition 3, you have two empty chambers. One in the weapon...the other between your ears. Matt K.

February 18th, 2008, 07:25 AM	#17
Bark'n VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Central Missouri Posts: 2,619	I had a S&W 459 which was the second generation of the model 59. To my knowledge there wasn't much difference except it had protected rear sights, which were also adjustable. It was the first handgun I had purchased. I bought it new for somewhere in the neighborhood of $320 around 1981 or so. It was much more afordable than the Browning P-35 Hi-Power that I really wanted. It was however a decent gun with fair accuracy as I recall. It was also a bit clunky for my taste. Definitely not as sleek and streamlined as the Hi-Powers. __________________ -Bark'n Semper Fi "The gun is the great equalizer... For it is the gun, that allows the meek to repel the monsters; Whom are bigger, stronger and without conscience, will prey on those of us who without one, would surely perish."

February 18th, 2008, 09:05 AM	#18
CLASS3NH VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Southern New Hampshire Posts: 2,565	I would have scooped that gun in a heartbeat. I've owned several 59s and other variations of the same gun, not because of bad guns, but due to trading up and down for other guns. (469, 669, 6906 459, 659 etc) they all seem to work VERY well. I had oneof the first 59s made, way back in the early 70s and found it to be etremly reliable. remember, it's all about what you feed it, and how it was taken care of. Check your mag follwers to see if they may need to be replaced (just a suggestion) and also check to see how smooth the feed ramp is (possible feed ramp polish if needed) Other than that you got ONE HECK of a DEAL! Give us a ramge report whenn you shoot it! __________________ Why Waltz when you can Rock-N-Roll

February 20th, 2008, 03:24 AM	#20
Airborne Sniper Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 89	I have a 5946. That is one accurate pistol. I carried it for a while on duty. I had the feed ramp polished and the chamber entry throated to make it feed better. I also had the trigger smoothed out. I love that gun! I don't carry it any more but I do use it for training NRA pistol classes. Smith & Wesson autos are a lot like most 1911s in that they're generally okay out of the box but they *ALL* can stand to be touched up by a decent gunsmith. Once the gunsmith is done, then you'll have a gun that you'll love for many years. __________________ Imagine that you're an enemy soldier and you are surrounded by U.S. Army paratroopers on one side and American marines on the other side... Talk about a hopeless situation... That has *got* to be legal grounds for suicide!

February 17th, 2008, 09:13 PM	#14
Black Knight Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 354	Many years ago my parents gave me a nickle plated 59 as a Christmas gift. I carried that 59 quite a few nights on secuity duty. I qualified very well with it. They are or at least mine is very accurate. I still have it in my collection.

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