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Old 08-19-2016, 03:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Brian in Oregon View Post
I never knew the X59 series came with an arched mainspring housing. Never cared for the original 59 with its straight backstrap, and much preferred the 39.
The arched back strap was sold as an accessory item by S&W... once in a great while one turns up on eBay or here in the classified section.

I was lucky enough to snag 2 for my 459 & 559.

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