Help with N frame grips for Model 58

[giarc1234]

Hello,

Been reading a lot and slowly acquiring some Smith pistols, and just bought a model 58 and it has what I believe are target grips. I can't upload pictures because the pistol is in the WA state 10 day jail requirement. With the research I have done the pistol should have been shipped with Magna grips and just want to verify exactly what I a need to look for to get the correct era grips for the pistol. From my research the Model 58 and Model 520 sported the same grips. I do have a 520 Pic attached, just want to verify that these are what I need to be on the lookout for. This is not an S serial number gun, it is a N serial number gun.

I have read this thread and am more confused now with the Diamond Magna and the PC (Plain Clothes whatever that means) Magna grips.

Thread 'Correct grips for Model 58....'

Jan 22, 2011

S-series Model 58....did they all come with diamond PC Magna grips...or did some come with non-diamond PC Magna grips?

Thanks.

• G-Mac
• Replies: 9
• Forum: S&W Revolvers: 1961 to 1980

Thread 'Correct wood grips for S&W Model 58'

Feb 16, 2023

I recently acquired a nice Model 58, but it has replacement Pachy's on it and I would like to find the correct S&W wood grips for same. Any help would be appreciated!

• RangerRWB
• Replies: 14
• Forum: S&W Revolvers: 1961 to 1980

Thank you so much.

 

[markeb]

That's exactly what you are looking for. If your gun is pre 1968 you would want the diamond around the grip screw. The diamonds are hard to find and expensive. Good luck.

 

[erikpolcrack]

The main thing to be mindful of is Model 58 magnas have that rounded edge at the base rather the straight edge with a sharp outside corner.

 

[giarc1234]

The main thing to be mindful of is Model 58 magnas have that rounded edge at the base rather the straight edge with a sharp outside corner.

It is easy to find the straight edge ones, but not seeing the rounded ones. No rush I will keep looking.

 

[Retired W4]

N prefix model 58 with proper N PC magnas.

 

[giarc1234]

That's exactly what you are looking for. If your gun is pre 1968 you would want the diamond around the grip screw. The diamonds are hard to find and expensive. Good luck.

looking at the page that has dates by SN's on a sticky it is post 68. N271XXX places it in the 75-77 range. So that makes it a little easier to find some I hope.

 

[giarc1234]

N prefix model 58 with proper N PC magnas.View attachment 789774

were the two different stain colors? lighter for the nickel pistols and darker for the blued ones? I found these, but are lighter than what is on my 520.

 

[El_Phantasmo]

N prefix model 58 with proper N PC magnas.View attachment 789774

Man that is nice! I'd love to add a nickel 58 to my collection. All I have is a paltry blue 58!

 

[Retired W4]

Man that is nice! I'd love to add a nickel 58 to my collection. All I have is a paltry blue 58!

Several years ago I bought a pristine, blue pre68 M 58 from an FFL buddy. He said, well if you like that...and he pulled the nickel with original box from under his table. I bought both. I kike to use this picture of an unfired outside the factory cylinder.

 

[Model29-26.5]

Hello,

Been reading a lot and slowly acquiring some Smith pistols, and just bought a model 58 and it has what I believe are target grips. I can't upload pictures because the pistol is in the WA state 10 day jail requirement. With the research I have done the pistol should have been shipped with Magna grips and just want to verify exactly what I a need to look for to get the correct era grips for the pistol. From my research the Model 58 and Model 520 sported the same grips. I do have a 520 Pic attached, just want to verify that these are what I need to be on the lookout for. This is not an S serial number gun, it is a N serial number gun.

I have read this thread and am more confused now with the Diamond Magna and the PC (Plain Clothes whatever that means) Magna grips.

Thread 'Correct grips for Model 58....'

Jan 22, 2011

S-series Model 58....did they all come with diamond PC Magna grips...or did some come with non-diamond PC Magna grips?

Thanks.

• G-Mac
• Replies: 9
• Forum: S&W Revolvers: 1961 to 1980

Thread 'Correct wood grips for S&W Model 58'

Feb 16, 2023

I recently acquired a nice Model 58, but it has replacement Pachy's on it and I would like to find the correct S&W wood grips for same. Any help would be appreciated!

• RangerRWB
• Replies: 14
• Forum: S&W Revolvers: 1961 to 1980

Thank you so much. View attachment 789723

58 with shrouded ejector rod?

 

[giarc1234]

58 with shrouded ejector rod?

It is not shrouded. does that make a difference for the grips?