The 'unofficial' 58 Club
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Siblings !
Jerry
Jerry
Sebago Son
Member
Haven't been on this thread in a while...
... so I thought I'd jump back in with an old friend...
My favorite 58 is actually a .44! Here shown with a couple of my most used "field" and "belt" guns...
Since the last time on this thread, my 58-44 has found some new shoes courtesy of my pal "Weatherby"... N-Frame-Smooth-Goncalo- Modified Magnas are tough to find...
This gun and load continue to make me look good!
Drew
... so I thought I'd jump back in with an old friend...
My favorite 58 is actually a .44! Here shown with a couple of my most used "field" and "belt" guns...
Since the last time on this thread, my 58-44 has found some new shoes courtesy of my pal "Weatherby"... N-Frame-Smooth-Goncalo- Modified Magnas are tough to find...
This gun and load continue to make me look good!
Drew
Maximumbob54
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I've never even seen those before this post. I didn't know those were ever made.
JCS&W
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I had, what I thought was a real dilemma this past weekend. A friend of mine want to buy/trade for my M58. After thinking about it, I declined his offer. I have posted a pic of my M58 before, but it did not have the Kurac grips on it at that time. Here is an updated pic.
Desert Rat 416
Member
Ohhhhhhh JCS&W, that is way too pretty to trade away. I finally picked up my first 58 a few weeks ago, so I've met the minimum qualification for "Club" membership. But who wants to see one more brutish new-to-me blued 85-90%'er 58 when there are beauties like yours out there.
JCS&W
US Veteran
Desert Rat 416, forget the "beauties". I and many others, love to see "real" M58's, not safe queens. Post those pics!
Desert Rat 416
Member
Roger that JCS&W. My skills with a digital camera are second only to my inability to "upload" anything without a shovel, but my more talented brother owes me a few favors. I will only be requesting consideration for formal entry to "the Club" when I post the pics of my new workin' gun, and am deemed worthy!
I wouldn't mind having one just for my collection. I would probably shoot it once every other year. But it would be a nice addition. For me it isn't a matter of practicality. At least not when it comes to the Model 58 and a few other S&W revolvers.
10-shooter
Member
Oh... Very nice.
williamlayton
Member
I LIKE a full lug for other reasons than esthetics---but the esthetics are great for me.
Blessings
Blessings
OP
SAFireman
Member
That is REALLY clean for a former LEO gun....I'm glad to see that you got your hands on it....I have been addicted to the Magnum M&P's for some time now
Hey guys. I admire the 41 mag also. I like my late 70's M57-6" and 4" M657. I would like to get a decent M58-one to shoot. What should I expect to pay for one? Not many around here. LGS has two-one for about 900 and the other for 1200. Little pricy for me. Thx for your insight.
OP
SAFireman
Member
A few years ago I got lucky and found a shooter for a hair over $500. I guess that your location makes a huge difference on price. I have seen shooter grade guns sell for close to $900 and NIB examples for $1600.
I would bet that someone here on the forum could help you out...I found both of mine through WTB adds here on the forum, and I made some new friends as well
Thank you sir, I will research that.A few years ago I got lucky and found a shooter for a hair over $500. I guess that your location makes a huge difference on price. I have seen shooter grade guns sell for close to $900 and NIB examples for $1600.
I would bet that someone here on the forum could help you out...I found both of mine through WTB adds here on the forum, and I made some new friends as well
kwbikr
Member
My model 58
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1961-1980/84269-28-58-condition-opinions-please.html
From a much earlier post, still have these guys
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1961-1980/84269-28-58-condition-opinions-please.html
From a much earlier post, still have these guys
kdailey
Member
My 58
Acquired this 58 from a fellow forum member. Dates at 1973, and I admit that it is an interesting Smith.
Acquired this 58 from a fellow forum member. Dates at 1973, and I admit that it is an interesting Smith.
Recommended grips for Newbie 58 club member?
I have smallish hands. From pix I've seen, the magnas are by far my favorite "looks-wise". Does anyone make any combat style (flush bottom fitting) grips that's comfortable for the 58? I always feel the full size ones look too long for this gun.
Or is magnas with Tyler T-grips the best solution (but I've heard mixed reviews on comfort and fit of these)? Any input appreciated!
I have smallish hands. From pix I've seen, the magnas are by far my favorite "looks-wise". Does anyone make any combat style (flush bottom fitting) grips that's comfortable for the 58? I always feel the full size ones look too long for this gun.
Or is magnas with Tyler T-grips the best solution (but I've heard mixed reviews on comfort and fit of these)? Any input appreciated!
SuperMan
Member
Prices for 58s, even on GunBroker, are all over the place. Did a completed auction search over on GB and saw a nice blue one with the correct grips that sold just before Christmas for $530.00...and some clean ones without the correct grips that went for close to $900....
hoser...if you want to get into the Cult...pardon me...Club...a stock set of grips with a Tyler-T is an ok way to go. If you could find a beatup set of target grips you could them sand them down to whatever size that best fits your hand.
I have a set of grips from Schofieldkid81 and if you contact him he may be able to make a set to your hand size...
Bob
hoser...if you want to get into the Cult...pardon me...Club...a stock set of grips with a Tyler-T is an ok way to go. If you could find a beatup set of target grips you could them sand them down to whatever size that best fits your hand.
I have a set of grips from Schofieldkid81 and if you contact him he may be able to make a set to your hand size...
Bob
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