The 'unofficial' 58 Club

[kennyb]

I found mine at Greentop guns near Richmond, Va about '91 or '92 when stationed @ Quantico.
Was a SFPD revolver, so interesting how it ended up on the east coast only to make it back to Socal with me since '93 and now central TX and maybe home state of MT in near future.
A travelin' 58 I call Buford.
Think it cost me $168 or $188.

greentops is still alive and well...i was there a cpl.weeks ago...they thrive despite having a bass pro shop and gander mountain very close by..i have bought a many a gun from greentops...

 

[mikeruns]

Mikeruns, I too have on of the S.F.P.D. guns, my only .41 Mag. Serial number on my gun is S259897. Grips don't match so its now wearing a set of Exacutioner's stag grips.

Hi Delta,
I like stag magnas a lot. I do have matching # pc's on mine and the serial is S314148 for comparison.
Good to see so many nice hammers in one place gang

kennyb- it's good to hear that a home grown shop like Greentops' is still humming along. I used to go there and buy stuff and talk to other shooting enthusiasts. Was on the rifle team at Quantico and seemed to always bump into Va state shooters all over the place. The employees there were super good folks.
Best, Mike

 

[delta-419]

Greentop was one of my go to shops when we lived in Woodbridge VA. It always had stuff for the shooter. We also did a lot of shooting at the NRA range in Fairfax, a really world class shooting facility.

 

[SAFireman]

Good start guys....I know there are more potential members out there!

 

[sgt.207]

The 58 is on my short list to buy. One day.

 

[SAFireman]

The 58 is on my short list to buy. One day.

I know how it is....I looked around for a long time before I found my first one, but the second was close behind....I have to hold off buying any more 58's or my wife will think that I have some sort of disorder and we all end up on an episode of 'Hoarders'

Keep your eyes open, they are out there!

 

[ladder13]

That 58 looks real familiar , cept now it has a Tyler.

 

[SAFireman]

That 58 looks real familiar , cept now it has a Tyler.

Actually Mike,

Since the nickle brother found some period correct PC magnas, the 'Rough & Tumble Ranch Rider' now sports those Stags that Patrick so kindly whittled up for me....maybe another photo shoot is in order

 

[CaptMac]

58

This is my 3rd 58, ended up trading them off the last one I had was just 204 numbers off this one. This one also had a LEO flyer in the box I have never seen before. The grips are numbered but not to the gun.

 

[badge]

I too was botten by the 58 bug. Both of mine came from south Fl but were never lettered. Both are blue and one acually wears the original grips.
I must disagree ref the weapons potential as a duty weapon. For my last four years I carried a S&W 625 .45 acp as we were not authorized to carry Glocks at that time or that would have been my choice of carry. The N frame isn't too heavy for officers as a rule or difficult to shoot if properly trained. That may be the issue. Training is money and cities and counties dont have it. The other issue with the .41 mag was the ammunition. When it came out you did not have the array of usefull choices you have today.
Times have changed and if I were not retired I doubt I would carry a revolver as a primary duty sidearm for acouple of reasons. Multiple actors, the proliferation of semiautomatic weapons in the hands of said actors, speed of the reload, and of course magazine capacity. Yes, it does matter. I will work on pictures fellas and gals.

 

[sheriffoconee]

I am a proud member as well. My 58 has been posted in a lot of threads, but I have to say that I do enjoy carrying my 58 on the job, with it's grip adapter and Grashorn stag stocks...makes a great carry piece for a Georgia Sheriff

 

[Frank237]

S prefix 58 with Herretts Jordan Troopers. I've never been a fan of fixed sight full sized guns...fine on snubbies but always liked adjustable sights. This was THE gun that broke that tradition.

Frank237

 

[G-Mac]

This is my S-series blue Model 58. The diamond targets were on it when I bought it. It is now wearing a set of diamond Magna grips with a polished Tyler T-grip. Yup...just a totally useless "cult gun" (according to at least one regular here) but I like it anyway.

 

[Combat]

I'll join the "club". I bought this one day while I was in between dental appointments and just killing time by hitting a few pawnshops. I only had about thirty minutes left and decided that was plenty of time to hit that pawnshop I've never found anything worthwhile in before. And there on the bottom shelf, the most dirty 58 you've ever saw was piled up with some model 10's.Being pushed for time I just did a quick function check and started the paperwork.When I got home I started cleaning it up and looking closely at the nickel. So far ,so good. Then I took off the grips and my heart got broke, perfect finish everywhere except under here. Anyway, it's a great shooter and I really like it.It now sports a gold Tyler T with the original grips.

 

[1*45]

Back in the day had several 58's, went to therapy and now am down to 5 One converted to 44mag and one converted to 45ACP of which are the most accurate revolvers i have shot. have 2 SAPD (San Antonio, TX)
Pic of one SAPD. one of which is armoloyed finish.

 

[st regis]

I will be re-applying for membership shortly. I got kicked out when I sold mine. Should be here in a few days....

 

[Art Doc]

Some people always want to argue with me when I suggest the 58 didn't work well for its intended purpose.

I guess I'm wrong. The 58 was the perfect law enforcement weapon. Most officers found its weight a dream to pack. They also found the reach to the trigger to be quite manageable, even by cops with small hands. The recoil was but a mere slap on the palm. That's why it was a raging success, adopted by many, many departments and proved to be the biggest seller in S&W history as it is so versatile as a sporting pistol.

Oh, wait...

 

[SAFireman]

Some people always want to argue with me when I suggest the 58 didn't work well for its intended purpose.

I guess I'm wrong. The 58 was the perfect law enforcement weapon. Most officers found its weight a dream to pack. They also found the reach to the trigger to be quite manageable, even by cops with small hands. The recoil was but a mere slap on the palm. That's why it was a raging success, adopted by many, many departments and proved to be the biggest seller in S&W history as it is so versatile as a sporting pistol.

Oh, wait...

C'mon now....we have heard your complaints before, but I think that you are merely jealous because you don't have one yet ....as a gesture of loving acceptance, I will kindly offer you the ability to try one or two before you whine about all that you don't like....Come on down, and I will ensure that you have the opportunity to run 1-200 rounds through and see if you still want to whine

 

[SAFireman]

Welcome back!

I will be re-applying for membership shortly. I got kicked out when I sold mine. Should be here in a few days....

Welcome back into the fold brother....can't wait to see the photos when you get her home....and a range report will solidify your position here Did you get the one that was listed in the classifieds?

 

[inFALable]

I'll soon be joining the club I just purchased this 58. I haven't received it yet. It seems to be factory nickel. It is stamped with a large "N" on the rear of the cylinder. I like guns with a little character. Even more if they've earned it on my own hip.

I've always liked 58's. I just wish they were .44's, either special or magnum. I have to add another caliber to my handloading supplies now.