Frank V
Member
And when you realise you can't buy a new one for that, the older ones are classic, they won't be made anymore, & the older ones look like a bargan.
They are now a piece of history! I'd buy the older one myself!
The 'unofficial' 58 Club
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And when you realise you can't buy a new one for that, the older ones are classic, they won't be made anymore, & the older ones look like a bargan.
They are now a piece of history! I'd buy the older one myself!
I will keep looking but I haven't seen any sub 750 58's in my area or anywhere else for that matter. The search continues.
nuguy
SWCA Member, Absent Comrade
My first 58
I have always liked the 41 mag, I have 3, model 57's and a scoped 657 that I hunt with. This week I picked up my first model 58.
S/N, N114657 nice shape, but the pc stocks are gone. It does have some nice black washer magnas on it. The gun has one mark and a light turn line.
Like some of the posts mentioned in this thread, you don't see a lot of them around and the price was fair, OTD for 725. It shoots nice to.
I have always liked the 41 mag, I have 3, model 57's and a scoped 657 that I hunt with. This week I picked up my first model 58.
S/N, N114657 nice shape, but the pc stocks are gone. It does have some nice black washer magnas on it. The gun has one mark and a light turn line.
Like some of the posts mentioned in this thread, you don't see a lot of them around and the price was fair, OTD for 725. It shoots nice to.
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Rickkster
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flintsghost
Member
This old girl, is a well used S series that has spent a lot of time on my hip over the years. A couple of years ago I added the Spegels. It wears pretty well.
Frank V
Member
Keep looking one will turn up. It's a matter of having the available money when it does.
I like the Spegels.This old girl, is a well used S series that has spent a lot of time on my hip over the years. A couple of years ago I added the Spegels. It wears pretty well.
BigBill
Absent Comrade
I don't have much experience with the 41 Magnum round yet nor the N frames. But I shot the federal 210gr JHP rounds out of my new m58 that seems pretty stout.
I like the way the N Frame handles.
I like the way the N Frame handles.
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SAFireman
Member
Hey Scot, what's with this curmudgeon stuff?
Only old guys carry revolvers right? and as of late, the FNG's at the firehouse have been calling me 'that old cranky guy'.....I figured the curmudgeon moniker was more PC than cranky old ***
and to be fair, I am not really all that old bruner1981
Member
That's not necessarily true. I'm only 21 and my 38 M&P goes everywhere with me. Wish I had a 58 to take with me though. I don't even own a semi automatic handgun at the moment.
..................... I am not really all that old
I know......... but on the fast track to cumudgeoness
BigBill
Absent Comrade
Three years my m58 / nickel was $699 nib. All the nib n frames were $599/$699. I can live with the loc.
BikerRN
Member
I just got back from a backcountry hunt packing my Model 58 with a 300 grain load.
It's a great fun for backcountry hunts.
It's a great fun for backcountry hunts.
BigBill
Absent Comrade
Do you think the recent online presence and desire of the 41 Magnum will give the m58/4" and m57/4" new life production wise? Since its been on the back burner production wise?
BikerRN
Member
I don't.
I think the reproduction of the 57 was just a temporary thing.
The .41 Magnum will remain a niche caliber and for reloaders ranks with the .32 S & W Long in terms of die sales.
It's a great cartridge but appreciated by few and I don't see that changing.
Frank V
Member
I fear you are correct that it's a "niche" caliber. I've found that it's right up there in ease of handling with the good old .44 Special & maybe delivers a bit more smack on the receiving end. Anyway those of us who apprecaite good cartridges appreciate the .41. With the Sierra 170gr jacketed hollow cavity it'll really smack deer!
I used to have a 58. The 41 mag is a great cartridge and I agree that it will forever be relegated to a niche. But for folks like us who prefer a 16 ga or 28 ga along with the 45 Colt, 7x57mm, 6.5x55 etc a niche is a great place to be. I think it is the fact the cartridge is off the beaten path is what attracts us
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SuperMan
Member
My three year search is over! A friend turned me onto a beautiful S series Model 58 "only" 120 miles from home. I live in SoCal where all old S&W revolvers are "Off Roster", meaning They can't be imported into the state. The pool of available guns here in the state is miniscule and those here are only allowed to be purchased through face to face "Private Party Transfer".
I get to bail it out of 10 day jail Saturday. Photos will be enroute!
I get to bail it out of 10 day jail Saturday. Photos will be enroute!
