Didn't set out to buy one.......

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......and I ended up buying TWO. I've had my eye on one of the .41 Magnum Model 58-1 Classics in the used case at Gander for a couple weeks now. Decent price at 649.99, and at least 98% condition. I don't reload, and don't intend to, but this big N frame in this caliber SPEAKS to me for some reason. I don't actually get to shoot as much as I'd like either, so maybe just buying some ammo won't be TOO bad. Anyway, I had pretty much justified myself buying the damn thing, even though I didn't need it. Went there last night, and it was still there, BUT..........lo and behold, right next to it was this really nice 66-2 snubbie with Goodyear grips on it for 549.99. I resigned myself to the 66, since it WAS cheaper than the 58, and was all set to do it, when the dept. manager offered to put the 58 on layaway. Got to thinking it over, and ended up walking out with both of them for an even grand, plus the tax. Don't think I got hurt, and it DID fix it to where I pay no interest on the Gander card if I pay it off in a year. Good enough reason, huh? The old 66 looks better with the boot grips, and the big 58 will look better if I can find a polished black N frame grip adapter, and maybe a set of Grashorn's smooth bone stocks. So much for just looking. :)
 

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Very nice revolvers. If you ever do decide to reload...that 58 will be even better!
 
"Didn't set out to buy one......."

$1000 for both?
Makes me wonder about "the man" 'hind the counter at Gander?
He aint pushin' to help you develop a habit is he?
Zero turned to two. Next you know it'll be four.
"The man" will be ownin' you soon.
"But the pusher don't care." - Steppenwolf, "The Pusher"

Be careful.

John
Scoundrel and Ne'er-Do-Well in Training

I like both those guns. Enjoy.
 
......and I ended up buying TWO. I've had my eye on one of the .41 Magnum Model 58-1 Classics in the used case at Gander for a couple weeks now. Decent price at 649.99, and at least 98% condition. I don't reload, and don't intend to, but this big N frame in this caliber SPEAKS to me for some reason. I don't actually get to shoot as much as I'd like either, so maybe just buying some ammo won't be TOO bad. Anyway, I had pretty much justified myself buying the damn thing, even though I didn't need it. Went there last night, and it was still there, BUT..........lo and behold, right next to it was this really nice 66-2 snubbie with Goodyear grips on it for 549.99. I resigned myself to the 66, since it WAS cheaper than the 58, and was all set to do it, when the dept. manager offered to put the 58 on layaway. Got to thinking it over, and ended up walking out with both of them for an even grand, plus the tax. Don't think I got hurt, and it DID fix it to where I pay no interest on the Gander card if I pay it off in a year. Good enough reason, huh? The old 66 looks better with the boot grips, and the big 58 will look better if I can find a polished black N frame grip adapter, and maybe a set of Grashorn's smooth bone stocks. So much for just looking. :)

You're gonna need a new forum name... ;)

Nice looking guns and a very good deal at 1k for both.
 
The model 58 is cool! I have never shot 1. Never had the opportunity to buy 1 either. Handloading is the way to go. Enjoy your purchases! Bob
 
Lucked into ONE box of 175gr Silvertips for the Model 58 today at the Birmingham gunshow. Picked them up for 25.00 per 20, so not cheap, but not totally outrageous either. Another table had three more boxes of the same, but they were marked 39.99, and I didn't want to insult the guy by offering 25.00 apiece for them; maybe I should have?
 
The pics I see on here of revolvers I wish were in my safe. Congrats on your finds. Enjoy
 
Good going!

The Tyler adapter ought to be found easily enough and Patrick Grashorn will make anything you ask for - Hint -> DON'T ask for EXTRA BARK on that 58.....ask me how I know ;)

You got a steal for both a grand! I would have been all over it too.

Now, go shoot that 58 and learn what all the fuss is about.
 
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