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Originally Posted by max
I was told by a S&W official that the 39 was designed around the P38 magazine and the 59 around the BHP.
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I wouldnt be surprised as the P38 mag will insert into the model 39 but wont stay because the P38 has a heel release and no slot cut for a thumb release.
Looks like the P38 mag might be able to be modded to work though.
Interestingly IIRC the Model 39 Mag would not fit into the P38.
I love the old Model 59 and back in the day it was alot of firepower but as others have noted the grip frame does feel like a 2 x 4 compared to the Model 39 and you need long fingers to hold it good.