New S&W Model 58 41Mag

GaryED50 · March 1, 2014, 08:29 PM

My waiting period was up today (#$@#$California) I finally have my new Smith

Now to go to the range :-)

Gary

dgludwig · March 1, 2014, 08:32 PM

Nice revolver-and one that I've always wanted.

GaryED50 · March 1, 2014, 08:53 PM

One thing is for sure I'll be buying most of my 41mag ammo online. Very much cheaper then at any brick and mortar store these days

Gary

jben · March 1, 2014, 11:13 PM

Congratulations! Great looking revolver. The 41 magnum is my sentimental favorite handgun caliber. I have two of them, but not a model 58 (yet). I have a model 57 4" and a model 657-4 Mountain Gun. You'll really enjoy that one. jben

Duke City Six · March 2, 2014, 12:41 AM

Gary,

Nice gun! I love the fixed sight Smiths most of all. If you have ever considered handloading, now is the time to start. The 41 Mag is a handloader's cartridge if there ever was one, and it would be a whole lot less expensive than ANY factory ammo.

Guv · March 2, 2014, 04:52 AM

One of the "New Classic" series, very nice!

GaryED50 · March 2, 2014, 09:05 AM

Thanks

It even has 5 screws :-)

Gary

Guv · March 2, 2014, 12:51 PM

I'm surprised it came with those 1917 style grips, a Tyler Grip adapter would be an awesome addition!

Colt46 · March 2, 2014, 02:33 PM

Somehow it failed to live up to it's billing as the ultimate police service weapon.
Too bad. The cop load of 210 bullet at 950 fps ought to be lights out.

SaxonPig · March 3, 2014, 08:29 AM

What's with the pre-1935 service style stocks? I bet those will feel great when shooting full loads.

Guv · March 3, 2014, 08:11 PM

Colt46,

You almost described a 40S&W load.

dgludwig · March 3, 2014, 08:27 PM

True enough and a valid point, Guv. I think that ballistic parameter was the intent of the originators of a .40 caliber round in a revolver designed for police work: a relatively big caliber and comparitively heavy bullet traveling at a velocity that kept recoil in check (making accurate, repeat shots attainable) and yet delivering sufficient "stopping" power.

GaryED50 · March 3, 2014, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Congratulations! Great looking revolver. The 41 magnum is my sentimental favorite handgun caliber. I have two of them, but not a model 58 (yet). I have a model 57 4" and a model 657-4 Mountain Gun. You'll really enjoy that one. jben

Thanks Jben

I used to own a 57 with a 6 inch barrel but was forced to sell. I lucked upon this one at my local gunshop

Gary

GaryED50 · March 3, 2014, 09:57 PM

Quote:

I'm surprised it came with those 1917 style grips, a Tyler Grip adapter would be an awesome addition!

I was surprised too Guv. I just ordered a tyler adapter

Gary

GaryED50 · March 3, 2014, 09:59 PM

Duke City Six

I never considered hand loading before but I may now

Gary

VonFatman · March 3, 2014, 10:10 PM

Congrats on your Model 58. That's a beauty.

Bob

franzas · March 4, 2014, 01:05 AM

What's a waiting period?

Nice revolver. I love the pre-war service stocks.

GaryED50 · March 4, 2014, 07:14 AM

California makes you wait 10 days between purchase and picking up any firearm while they do a background check

Gary

franzas · March 4, 2014, 12:36 PM

That was meant to be sarcasm poking at kalifornia's ridiculous laws

How long does a background check take? I've purchased/transferred firearms in VA and TX. Background checks take no more than 5 minutes, tops

Colt46 · March 4, 2014, 12:40 PM

Handguns are dropping off the list and the pool of 'Safe' handguns is soon to dry up.
Funny how an unsafe handgun is somehow rendered safe when bought by the local police department.

glenncal1 · March 4, 2014, 02:59 PM

Gary- For SD/HD, pick up some COR-BON 170 grain JHP's. I got a box that came with the nickle 58 I purchased and it sizzles out of the 4" barrel.

Quincunx · March 4, 2014, 09:07 PM

Sweet! Count me in as another .41 fan (I have 3).

March 1, 2014, 08:29 PM	#1
GaryED50 Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2012 Location: Dawsonville Georgia Posts: 542	New S&W Model 58 41Mag My waiting period was up today (#$@#$California) I finally have my new Smith Now to go to the range :-) Gary

March 1, 2014, 08:32 PM	#2
dgludwig Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2005 Location: North central Ohio Posts: 7,486	Nice revolver-and one that I've always wanted. __________________ ONLY AN ARMED PEOPLE CAN BE TRULY FREE ; ONLY AN UNARMED PEOPLE CAN EVER BE ENSLAVED ...Aristotle NRA Benefactor Life Member

March 2, 2014, 02:33 PM	#9
Colt46 Senior Member Join Date: November 25, 2002 Location: Campbell Ca Posts: 1,090	I've always lusted after a good M-58 Somehow it failed to live up to it's billing as the ultimate police service weapon. Too bad. The cop load of 210 bullet at 950 fps ought to be lights out.

March 3, 2014, 08:27 PM	#12
dgludwig Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2005 Location: North central Ohio Posts: 7,486	True enough and a valid point, Guv. I think that ballistic parameter was the intent of the originators of a .40 caliber round in a revolver designed for police work: a relatively big caliber and comparitively heavy bullet traveling at a velocity that kept recoil in check (making accurate, repeat shots attainable) and yet delivering sufficient "stopping" power. __________________ ONLY AN ARMED PEOPLE CAN BE TRULY FREE ; ONLY AN UNARMED PEOPLE CAN EVER BE ENSLAVED ...Aristotle NRA Benefactor Life Member

March 3, 2014, 10:10 PM	#16
VonFatman Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2000 Location: Kansas City Posts: 587	Congrats on your Model 58. That's a beauty. Bob __________________ "Onward thru the Fog"

March 1, 2014, 08:53 PM	#3
GaryED50 Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2012 Location: Dawsonville Georgia Posts: 542	One thing is for sure I'll be buying most of my 41mag ammo online. Very much cheaper then at any brick and mortar store these days Gary

March 1, 2014, 11:13 PM	#4
jben Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2006 Posts: 216	Congratulations! Great looking revolver. The 41 magnum is my sentimental favorite handgun caliber. I have two of them, but not a model 58 (yet). I have a model 57 4" and a model 657-4 Mountain Gun. You'll really enjoy that one. jben

March 2, 2014, 12:41 AM	#5
Duke City Six Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2010 Posts: 304	Gary, Nice gun! I love the fixed sight Smiths most of all. If you have ever considered handloading, now is the time to start. The 41 Mag is a handloader's cartridge if there ever was one, and it would be a whole lot less expensive than ANY factory ammo.

March 2, 2014, 04:52 AM	#6
Guv Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2012 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,126	One of the "New Classic" series, very nice!

March 2, 2014, 09:05 AM	#7
GaryED50 Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2012 Location: Dawsonville Georgia Posts: 542	Thanks It even has 5 screws :-) Gary

March 2, 2014, 12:51 PM	#8
Guv Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2012 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,126	I'm surprised it came with those 1917 style grips, a Tyler Grip adapter would be an awesome addition!

March 3, 2014, 08:29 AM	#10
SaxonPig Senior Member Join Date: April 24, 2006 Posts: 1,900	What's with the pre-1935 service style stocks? I bet those will feel great when shooting full loads.

March 3, 2014, 08:11 PM	#11
Guv Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2012 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,126	Colt46, You almost described a 40S&W load.

March 3, 2014, 09:59 PM	#15
GaryED50 Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2012 Location: Dawsonville Georgia Posts: 542	Duke City Six I never considered hand loading before but I may now Gary

March 4, 2014, 01:05 AM	#17
franzas Junior Member Join Date: March 3, 2014 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8	What's a waiting period? Nice revolver. I love the pre-war service stocks. __________________ an actual conservative "And let him who has no sword sell his mantle and buy one." -Jesus (Luke 22:36)

March 4, 2014, 07:14 AM	#18
GaryED50 Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2012 Location: Dawsonville Georgia Posts: 542	California makes you wait 10 days between purchase and picking up any firearm while they do a background check Gary

March 4, 2014, 12:36 PM	#19
franzas Junior Member Join Date: March 3, 2014 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8	That was meant to be sarcasm poking at kalifornia's ridiculous laws How long does a background check take? I've purchased/transferred firearms in VA and TX. Background checks take no more than 5 minutes, tops __________________ an actual conservative "And let him who has no sword sell his mantle and buy one." -Jesus (Luke 22:36)

March 4, 2014, 12:40 PM	#20
Colt46 Senior Member Join Date: November 25, 2002 Location: Campbell Ca Posts: 1,090	You may not realize how insane and ridiculous Handguns are dropping off the list and the pool of 'Safe' handguns is soon to dry up. Funny how an unsafe handgun is somehow rendered safe when bought by the local police department.

March 4, 2014, 02:59 PM	#21
glenncal1 Senior Member Join Date: April 21, 2009 Location: Denver area Posts: 504	Gary- For SD/HD, pick up some COR-BON 170 grain JHP's. I got a box that came with the nickle 58 I purchased and it sizzles out of the 4" barrel. __________________ Jim Many K and N Frames

March 4, 2014, 09:07 PM	#22
Quincunx Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2005 Location: People's Republic of Maryland Posts: 421	Sweet! Count me in as another .41 fan (I have 3). __________________ A mind without instruction can no more bear fruit than can a field, however fertile, without cultivation. --- Cicero