S&W Model 59 What are /k/'s thoughts on it? Still

I asked once about S&W hammer autoloaders, apparently they're alright. Usual caveats, test it if possible.

the 59 has a kind of narrow feed ramp, apparently does not like anything but ball. Other than that they are very solid, accurate guns. I have the upgraded 459 (among other S&W autos of all 3 generations), they're pretty nice. If you get it, look into Mec Gar 5900 series magazines; you can get 10, 15, 17, and 20 rounders for less than $30, from the same people that make Beretta and SIG's magazines

$300 is really good, but you need to inspect it because that low is kind of suspicious

For $300? That's not bad. Keep in mind that the early S&W autoloaders were some of the first domestic production 9mm pistols and that you will be disappointed if you expect them to perform to the same standard as a 92FS or G17. They're not bad guns, but they're not great ones either.

>>34033584
yeah sure if you're that big into slide safeties
weirdo

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>>34033584
I want one purely for how sexy they look, not to mention ive heard great things about old smith autos. Heavy and built like tanks but reliable
I think these look better then the 5900 series

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>>34033584
The trigger is going to be awful.

But it's a good gun. Old, but good.

t. S&W 469 owner.

Also paid $300 for mine, albeit because the other side of pic related has a pretty gnarly scratch in the frame/slide.

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I want a 59 solely for turning it into a hush puppy

>>34034168
>when the slide lock is actually used to LOCK the slide in place...

>>34033584
Smith & Wesson are generally pretty good at automatics, and in my opinion, way better at automatics then they are at revolvers.

The Model 59 is pretty solid, and I think you can even find 17rd flush fitting mags for them these days.

>>34033809
t. extremely greasy skin

>>34033584
>$300, is that a good price.

i wouldn't think so

that gun was made, what, 30 years ago ?

was it some range rental with 100,000 rounds thru it ?

seriouslly you can get a new ruger 9e for $340

>>34034603
Maybe he doesn't want a plastic gun with a Glock meme trigger?

>>34033961
If you want one, try to get a (4/5/6)59, they are more reliable than the regular 59 without much change in looks