Finally! Resolution complete!

[SAFireman]

Good luck finding a .41 Magnum snub made by Austin Behlert. I worked there in the 80's and remember .44's and .45's but no .41's. I had a Model 25 which received the full snub treatment but sadly sold it off long ago. It was a honey.

Capt,

There is another member here who owns a Behlert model 58. His is signed, so we know where it came from. His has a red ramp front sight that is much higher than mine and his has Magna-ports and is still the original barrel (although cut down to snub size).

Maybe he will post some of his photos here?

 

[captainjohnsofd]

Your friend is a lucky guy. Nice stuff came out of that Union, New Jersey shop. Word is that Austin came up with the idea for the "Bobcat" cut down Colt Government Model and Browning Hi-Power. His Python action job was unbelievable. He has been gone for more that 20 years and I have lost touch with his son, Frank.

 

[crsides]

I love the new snubbie Scott. Congrats

Charlie

 

[SAFireman]

I love the new snubbie Scott. Congrats

Charlie

Thanks Charlie! My dad thinks that it should be my EDC, but it is a bit large for my daily mode of carry

I have a whole shoulder worth of leather in the closet just begging to be made into a tortilla style rig just for this gun....somehow it just doesn't feel right in a Mryes floral carved one

 

[WC145]

Love the new/old snubby, very cool conversion with the full lug barrel, nice catch. I just got my converted .41mag 28-2 back from Mark Hartshorne a couple of days ago. Great caliber for short barrels, plenty of whack without the sharp recoil you get with .357s. You've got yourself a great carry gun there.

Your friend is a lucky guy. Nice stuff came out of that Union, New Jersey shop. Word is that Austin came up with the idea for the "Bobcat" cut down Colt Government Model and Browning Hi-Power. His Python action job was unbelievable. He has been gone for more that 20 years and I have lost touch with his son, Frank.

I had one of Behlert's Bobcat 1911s and a chopped 25-2, of all the handguns that have passed through my hands those two are a couple of the few I miss.

 

[fisco]

So Scott, the question is, do you like it and is it a keeper?

 

[loc n load]

58

Scott, great acquisition! Best of both worlds, a 41 mag and a very well executed 58 snub. I Like everything about it, despurred hammer, shrouded barrel. As far as an EDC, I gotta ride with your dad on that one. Nearest thing I have to your mod'ed 58 is my snub 657, which I have carried on and off for years. Enjoy your's, be safe. Bill.

 

[SAFireman]

So Scott, the question is, do you like it and is it a keeper?

fisco - yup, she is a keeper. The auction photos betrayed the quality of the finish, so I must have gambled and won on that account. I have shot it and the action is buttery smooth, but the matte park'd front sight leaves a lot to be desired. I will likely coat the serrated ramp with a white base coat and then fluorescent orange as a top coat.

You want to come over and shoot a few cyls through her?

Thanks again

 

[SAFireman]

Scott, great acquisition! Best of both worlds, a 41 mag and a very well executed 58 snub. I Like everything about it, despurred hammer, shrouded barrel. As far as an EDC, I gotta ride with your dad on that one. Nearest thing I have to your mod'ed 58 is my snub 657, which I have carried on and off for years. Enjoy your's, be safe. Bill.

Bill, as you may know, I have been a 41 mag for more years than I can count (without taking off my shoes and socks ).

It is made to be a carry gun and it would please me to no end to carry it, but my daily travels require a certain attire and I just can't get away with a belt holster most weeks. I can slide on pocket carry in Levi's and 5.11 cargo pants. Since I never really found a comfortable way to carry IWB, I am stuck with pocket carry or OWB. The 58 is a bit big for pocket carry most days.

I will be trying some different approaches to the whole affair. I will post some results here when I get some results.

Take care.

 

[loc n load]

Scott, I share your affinity for he 41 and he 58, carried a 58 as a duty gun for several years. And you are correct,they present a challenge for CC, particularly in hot climes. Bottom line, you have a winner in that "enhanced" 58, enjoy it. Bill.

 

[SAFireman]

Scott, I share your affinity for he 41 and he 58, carried a 58 as a duty gun for several years. And you are correct,they present a challenge for CC, particularly in hot climes. Bottom line, you have a winner in that "enhanced" 58, enjoy it. Bill.

Bill,

I don't know if I told you, but an old friend who has since passed really got my addiction to the 41 rolling about 20 years ago. Art Collins was a motorcycle officer in his younger days. He rode around with a pistol grip 12 gauge in a holster on the forks of his bike and a model 58 on his hip. I don't imagine that anyone gave him much trouble (or if they did, they only did it once ). In his retirement, Art started Collins Cartridge Co in Conroe, TX. He reloaded all my used brass and took good care of a budding 41 Mag addict. I still miss seeing him at gun shows, he had some really great stories.

Art and others have helped solidify my love affair with the round. The model 58 was an unseen ally until about 10 years ago when I discovered them. If I could get a 41 mag in a J frame size, I would carry that too

 

[Green Frog]

Your friend is a lucky guy. Nice stuff came out of that Union, New Jersey shop. Word is that Austin came up with the idea for the "Bobcat" cut down Colt Government Model and Browning Hi-Power. His Python action job was unbelievable. He has been gone for more that 20 years and I have lost touch with his son, Frank.

He was a friend of a friend while he was in NJ, but I didn't meet him in person until he moved to PA (Pipersville??). He was a dealer for High Standard at one time, so I was able to find a few old parts from him nobody else seemed to have.

When he showed me his Model 41 conversion, I got the impression it was in the final stages of development and about ready to release for sale. I met his son at the same time and got the impression he was more into testing and competing than the actual gunmithing. Didn't Austin also have a son in law who did gunsmithing for/with him? Does anyone here know whether there is anything left of that old company? He had so many neat products and services, I hope somebody picked them up.

Froggie

 

[SAFireman]

One step closer to pocket carry!

Well, I remember that I had a set of Eagle Secret Service stocks in N round, so I pulled the Pachmayr's off and viola! Almost ready for pocket carry. The 587 will drop right into the front pocket of my Levi's completely. Now all I need is to add the Tactical Bandana to help break up the shape and we will be good to go!

Here is s pic with the new shoes.

 

[Eddietruett]

That's a very cool Gun! You know, you could go old school and wrap black electrical tape around the grip........

Nah! I’d go with the old black friction rape if it is even made anymore. Nothing like that sticky cloth to give a good grip

 

[charlie sherrill]

Did you ever find the SAPD 58 you were looking for a while back? I saw one last weekend in Tulsa. You could tell it had been to work.

 

[SAFireman]

Did you ever find the SAPD 58 you were looking for a while back? I saw one last weekend in Tulsa. You could tell it had been to work.

Charlie,

I have not found a SAPD model 58 yet. I was all over Tulsa, but didn't see one with the SAPD marked under the cylinder window. We missed you at the SW Bunch BBQ bud!

 

[gumpys]

Well, I remember that I had a set of Eagle Secret Service stocks in N round, so I pulled the Pachmayr's off and viola! Almost ready for pocket carry. The 587 will drop right into the front pocket of my Levi's completely. Now all I need is to add the Tactical Bandana to help break up the shape and we will be good to go!

Here is s pic with the new shoes.

Diggin the shoes on it. Very nice snubbie.

Eric

 

[SAFireman]

Diggin the shoes on it. Very nice snubbie.

Eric

Thanks Eric. You have great taste

 

[BC in TN]

I'm liking everything about your new snubbie!
Congratulations on a unique find.

 

[pigbike]

Nah! I’d go with the old black friction rape if it is even made anymore. Nothing like that sticky cloth to give a good grip

I remember that tape. I haven't seen any in years.