Hi ALL This is my first post on this forum.
My daughter has been searching for her first pistol. She found this one in very good condition.
It came with two magazines one appears to be the original with metal base marked 9mm S&W "A".
Took it to the range to test fire it for her
100 rds WWB 115 gr 50 rds Federal 115gr.
Some FTF not going into battery 100% and a few times it locked back with the magazine not being empty.
Kept adding oil till it functioned better.
All firing done with aftermarket mag-forgot and left the original at home.

Looking for tips and advice on care of this beautiful pistol.
She will be using this pistol as her primary range gun.

Thanks

Best advice for now would be to try it with the factory mag. All your problems can point to the mag. So eliminate that first.

My first centerfire firearm was a S&W Model 59. Mine required several hundred rounds before it became completely reliable.

I put over 30,000 rounds through mine.

My recommendation would be to keep the slide and frame rails well lubricated. I wore the aluminum frame on mine rather badly: I only used a light gun oil on the rails, and I used to shoot 350 rounds, twice a week.

Enjoy your Model 59. I found mine to be significantly more accurate than my costlier, Belgian made Browning Hi-Power.

In case you didn't know, that serial number was born 1977/1978. As mentioned see how the original mag works...also, with a pistol that age, I'd at least change out the recoil spring...

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S&W Model 59 - ???
Glock Model 19 - Yes!

S&W Model 59 - ???
Glock Model 19 - Not Sexy Not Beautiful But 100% Reliable

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***udge?

I guess I missed something?

Did the OP edit his original post and remove his question about how the S&W Model 59 compares to the Block 19?

Or more to the point: What does the Block have to do with the Model 59 or this thread?

Now, to actually contribute something meaningful to the thread.

I bought my 59 new 30 years ago. Besides the magazine issue already mentioned, I've found my 59 to be unusually susceptible to being dirty. Of all the auto loaders I've ever owned, my 59 is more likely to choke after a relatively few number or rounds fired than any other auto. Don't know why, but it likes to be clean.

I suspect a good cleaning and a quality magazine will fix your problems. And unlike some autos, the S&W M59 is aesthetically pleasing. It won't make you want to barf when you look at it.

Didn't see anything in the OP about a Glock. And not quite understanding the comment about contributing something meaningful...

Anyway, the 59 is a workhorse of a pistola..if you can get around the grip...always seemed to be a tad on the large side but that's just me..

Good luck with it.

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I have a nickel 59. It's a good shooter , but I have experienced some FTF and FTE malfunctions with it. Having said that, it has all the original parts ( springs, extractor , ejector, etc ). It's not quite as reliable as my newer 3rd gens, but maybe with a little money and TLC it can be made so.

The model 59 was my first handgun purchased in 1979. I loved it from the first trigger pull and still love it today. I have been away from active range shooting for over 10 years and pulled out my Glock 21, HK45 USP and the model 59 for a cleaning. The Glock showed a little rust of the taps and the HK was dirty but in excellent shape. The model 59 was in tip top shape and was the easiest to clean. I became a fan of 45's so I put my 59 down, but it is a great gun made to last. Since I am super late posting to the topic I am sure you already know what a great pistol it is by now.