Stopped at a Pawnshop in a small town today just to kill time. I saw a like new Model 59. I had 2 Gen 3 9s but figured a Gen 1 is always desirable. Lacks the rattle that every 39 I've handled." />
Not bad for gun made +\- 1972
Posted: 10/30/2015 6:53:33 PM EDT
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I carried one in the early/mid 70s - loved it.
Posted: 10/30/2015 6:56:07 PM EDT
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I've got one... One of my favorite handguns.....
Posted: 10/30/2015 7:14:08 PM EDT
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$259, I couldn't pass it up. I've got a plenty of mags that'll fit it but now gonna search for an original. Maybe even some hardwood grips.
P.S. Gotta love the lanyard loop!
Posted: 10/30/2015 8:00:07 PM EDT
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Refresh my memory on the difference between the 39 & 59, please?
Posted: 10/30/2015 8:16:31 PM EDT
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Think it was an up-dated model, higher capacity double stack magazine.
Posted: 10/30/2015 8:44:27 PM EDT
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39 = single stack
59 = double stack
Like the later 3900 series vs the 5900 series.
Posted: 10/31/2015 5:13:18 PM EDT
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I really like S&W 39/59 series of pistols but don't own a 59. I remember a friend had a nickeled 59 which really shot good. I never really liked bright nickeled guns but I'd buy that pistol in an instant.
Posted: 11/1/2015 11:53:23 AM EDT
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P.S. Gotta love the lanyard loop!
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Great score.
Posted: 11/2/2015 10:17:17 AM EDT
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Congrats. The S&W 59 series are my favorite handguns ever.
The 5906 TSW is the most beautiful handgun ever designed and produced.
