The 'unofficial' 58 Club

Got some new Kim Ahrends Retro Combat cordia wood grips for my Model 58.

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I too recently joined the M58 club. Photos of my gun are located in another thread I started when I got the gun.
I reloaded some bullets for this gun, but I haven't gotten it to the range yet. I used AutoComp powder and 215 LSWC bullets. The powder charge is a middle of the road charge. I will load a few full strength loads after the first range visit. I rarely load full strength loads for any of my handguns. I do not need to push a bullet to it's max when shooting holes in paper at 15 yards.
After buying my first M58, I can now understand the sub culture love for this weapon. They are pretty darn sweet.
 
Beautiful, Rick! That pair of grips has really nice grain.

Coincidentally, I have the same Galco D.A.O. holster. I use it when I'm in the field.


Rickkster said:
XTrooper,

Very nice! I have a set of Ahrends Tactical, non-finger groove grips in Moradillo wood on mine. I really like them.

Cheers,

Rick



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Hi, Steve. All Ahrends grips have an open backstrap which is one of the many reasons I prefer them. :)


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Requesting admission to the Club

Thanks to a Christmas Eve post by a forum member (lugnut08) I struck a deal on this handsome 1976 Model 58 in nickle.

Serial number N271XXX, which places it around 1976. No box or paperwork...but I am not caring one bit in the least.

This is a great Christmas....:D

I just got home with it..so just a quick wipe down, a detailed cleaning after tomorrows firing session and another photo op.




 
I installed a new set of s&w finger groove grips on my new s&w m58. I hope it's ok to change the grips with the s&w God's.
 
BigBill said:
I installed a new set of s&w finger groove grips on my new s&w m58. I hope it's ok to change the grips with the s&w God's.
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The only time my Model 58 wears its PC Magna grips is during photo sessions! :D

Those service stocks were just fine for the 6"-barreled Model 10 I carried for half my police career, but not so much on a revolver chambered in .41 Magnum. I only had to shoot the first six rounds out of my Model 58 to decide it needed a new set of grips before it went to work. :)
 
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Test fired the 58 today..

210gr JHP x 10..:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

Very mangable recoil, sweet double action trigger and the S&W target stocks have always fit my hand very well.

It's a winner in my book.
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05CarbonDRZ said:
Next load you should try is 17.5gr of 2400 under a 215gr Hard cast Keith LSWC.This load will open your eyes to the true power of the .41 mag :).
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Or you could try 19.0gr of 2400 under a H&G #258 220gr bullet, this is the bullet that Keith designed for the .41 mag. It's a truly enlighting experience from my Ruger BH.
 
One of my favorite loads for my M58 is 8.0 grains of Unique under a Berry's 210 grain plated. Shoots to point of aim and is just an accurate load.

Cheers,

Rick
 
oldafsp said:
Test fired the 58 today..

210gr JHP x 10..:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

Very mangable recoil, sweet double action trigger and the S&W target stocks have always fit my hand very well.

It's a winner in my book.
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That is great to hear, compadre! Glad you had a positive experience with your Model 58!
 
BigBill said:
I installed a new set of s&w finger groove grips on my new s&w m58. I hope it's ok to change the grips with the s&w God's.
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Bill,

I can not imagine that anyone would fault you for swapping the stocks for a shooting session. Do be sure to save those PC magnas as they are hard to replace (especially the diamond variant).

My carry gun (mod 58) wears S&W Combat stocks (finger groove, square butt), and I really appreciate the way that they distribute the recoil. My nickle 58 still wears magna stocks, albeit with a Tyler grip adapter.

Happy shooting!
 
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