for wanting to have a Mod. 58 converted to .45 acp? I want a fixed sight and, I don't really care for some of the features on the new stuff coming from the factory, and I want some thing stronger than the old 1917.
I just really like the 58, and think it would be perfect in .45. I like the .41 magnum but for some purposes think the .45 would be better. Like ammo availability and variety. I know I can load the .41 to do the same things, but some times the availability of factory ammo is a plus.
I know that would be controversial, and I would only do it to one that was well worn...

Realize, you are going to take an $800 revolver, spend $400 (at least) to get it modified and end up with a $450 revolver.

Its your gun, if that what you want, you can get it done, and, I'll bet you will be happy with it.

I wouldn't do it though. I would find an old beater 1917 and have it cut down and fixed up to my liking.

Somebody get a rope!!!

Well, with the demand for 58's and such, and having survived some squabbles because of one of them, I would hate to see another one disappear from the ranks.

I can understand your liking the gun and it's attributes, but with what they are bringing today, you need to really look at the options.

You know, you could do the same thing to an old Heavy Duty, and probably end up with less invested. Just a thought.

What can you do with a 45 you can't do with a 41?

You will spend a lot of money to lower the value on the gun and wind up with a pistol that has nothing I can see as an advantage.

I am at a loss to understand the thinking on this one.

Are you nuts? Um... good be...

Nuts??? Yeah-- I think so. I wouldn't do it, but, then, I'm not you.

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I just think the .45 makes a better fighting round, and an old heavy duty would probably have the same steel as an old 1917, and like I said factory ammo availability. Plinking with Ball, carring some 200 grain jhp +p+, moon clips, etc. Reloading is fine but it sure is convenient to run into X-mart and pick up a few boxes when needed.
I probably would not do this but, just can't seem to find what I have in mind.
Maybe I should have posted some thing like this on the "Wish List"

I'll supply the rope ...

There are few enough M58s out there as it is ...

Sit in a dark room for a little while, hopefully the feeling will pass ...

I would not do this conversion on a 58 for most of the reasons mentioned. I considered such a conversion on a Heavy Duty at one time, but was told by Hamilton Bowen that the extractor would be left rather thin after providing enough clearance for the rim of 45 AR or the moon clips.

As an alternative to a conversion why not try to find a Brazilian? That's what I did.

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[QUOTE=Chromedhearts;1161126]I just think the .45 makes a better fighting round, and an old heavy duty would probably have the same steel as an old 1917, and like I said factory ammo availability. Plinking with Ball, carring some 200 grain jhp +p+, moon clips, etc. Reloading is fine but it sure is convenient to run into X-mart and pick up a few boxes when needed.

Just where is this well supplied x-mart??

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