Yeah, for some reason it was just the first string of fire in the opening that had any serious delays...but yeah, thought my phone was finally calling it quits on me, haha!
I've got a 39 that my Dad gave me back in the 70's. He got it from a leo who upgraded to a 59 for it's increased capacity. That was a great era for S&W semis!
If your going to carry it you need to learn the D/A for first shots. I had a friend who worked border task force and he carried one for years, The grips you have are not S&W OEM. Magazine disconnect saved several lives when officers got down to a hand to hand struggle and punching the mag release disabled the gun allowing the Officers to once again gain the upper hand. Another young officer I knew and trained moved on to large agency. He carried the 59 for years. All in all its a great gun.
Make me feel old! In 1973 the Sheriff's Department I was working for bought 59s. I was a young pup right out of the Military and paid for mine with my radio number in the serial number. Memories.
The reason he doesn't feel the reset is because old model S&W handguns had a reset of 1/8th to 3/16th of an inch. Think about that. That means the trigger just barely has to move forward to reset. A finger twitch could reset the trigger. The designers of these old school guns really knew what they were doing.
The original grips are a black plastic with the S&W logo on them. I have one that was my grandfathers that he bought brand new in 1971 and was his sidearm on the police department at the time.
I have a former police 59 as well with the patent pending rollmark and the black plastic grips. Think mine is a 1980 or 1981 production, coincidentally also belonged to my grandfather at one point!
I bought one yesterday and everything is original on it I’m shocked becous I never thought fully stock original ones would even be around. I no nothing about this gun but I’m learning a lot I like the way it shoots tho
I learned to shoot on my dad’s 70s era model 59, that I inherited when he passed away last year. It was always a reliable handgun, even the one time I accidentally loaded the .380 rounds in the magazine... That old steel work horse didn’t care, it just keep shooting, but it would stove pipe every other casing as it tried to chamber the next round.
I guess mine is a 1971 vintage then. My serial number is about 28k earlier. I bought it from a friend of mine who was a cop. He never shot it. He sold it to me in the early 80's and I put about 50 rounds through it. Now my eyes are to old to see the fixed sight.
I began a career as a police officer in 1973. Our dept. used revolvers but a neighboring city had switched to Model 59s. Every one of the officer's guns I saw had black plastic grips. The Model 39 had wood grips.
Factory grips were a molded black nylon for the model 59. Model 39 were wood with S&W medallion, also slightly rounded at the bottom to fit grip frame. Model 59 were square due to Navy specification. Ed
My Dad's carry gun for decades! Loaded with 115 Slivertip JHPs, it was always a treat to fire this gun! Eventually he replaced it with the SIG P226 I gave him.
Old school? LoL I remember when the 59s were considered cutting edge technology. The 39s claim to fame wasn't as much the Hush Puppies as it was the adoption of the M39 by the Illinois State Police. That sent shock waves through the law enforcement community and made it the first adoption of one of the new Wonder 9s by a major US LE organization.
I just had a chance to try the trigger in a shop. Like a target pistol! Really want to get it now. It is even cheaper than some modern hammer fired pistols here where I live! 😊
That will affect the magazine removal. Better to file off the post on the disconnector, (I forget which side, I did this to my Model 39 I haven't had in 30 years) and the magazine pops out like a champ.
The only real reason to disable the mag release is to improve the trigger. The triggers on these guns (unlike the Browning Hi Power) are really really good. Not worth altering what is a very historically significant firearm considering.
@@edmcclure8766 Yeah thanks Captain obvious but my point, that you spectacularly missed, was that the biggest benefit for doing that, at least in my opinion, is improving the trigger. These don't really need that. Not worth messing with a very collectible gun given how good the triggers are. Just an opinion there skippy. What other groundbreaking insights are gonna share next? That fire is hot and water is wet?
This was my first pistol, my uncle Tom is a retired marine, I was 17 when he gave it to me. It was a patent pending model. Came with black grips with slight checkering, I think they were nylon. Anyways I shot the piss out of that pistol, and thought I would never get rid of it..... Traded it straight across for a g19x. One of the first ones in Lake havasu city. Thanks for the video man! This is seriously a well made, awesome, reliable pistol. I'm gonna get me another one, one of these days 👍👍
I picked a used one last year and love it. I cleaned it up good, touched up some of the bluing, installed original grips and disabled the magazine safety. I used it as my EDC this past winter. This one is a keeper.
I seriously hope you know what your doing by removing the mag safety I would NOT recommend it do to reliability issues if had to shoot someone i hope to GOD you have a damn good lawyer the DA would come after you and u could earn your self a law suit if something happens .I am a professional Gunsmith and had to learn the hard way .I removed a mag safety from a Browning high power and something happened the guy (customers wife sued me) it cost alot to defend such a case lucky me I had him sign a disclaimers all I am saying watch what your doing and have a good lawyer someday u made need it I'm just saying I dont want a argument here with you or have a insult war I'm just trying to help
The models, 59, 459, 915. 910, 5906 etc. are some of the best semi-auto pistols S&W ever made. S&W never should have abandoned DA/SA hammer-fired guns in favor of striker-fired only weapons. Don't get me wrong, the M&P and SD series guns are good, but S&W left the hammer-fired field open to the likes of SIG, CZ and Beretta when they should have been producing polymer framed versions of their hammer-fired wonder nines!
The grips on my Model 59 (1973ish) were black "plastic" checkered about the lower 2/3. My gut instinct on seeing these grips is that they are aftermarket Herrett stocks.
Eric, I would have preferred you talking more about the gun, the design, the history, etc. instead of making a Hickock style "watch me shoot" shooting video. People need to learn more about these older model S&Ws and realize what great guns they really are.
pretty sure all the regular 59's say patent pending according to the smith book they started at serial number A175000 his is 385000 and change 385000 thru A475000 serial number where produce 1977-1978 so about the 4 or 5th year into production of them
Wow!!! A handgun that Eric is praising that isn't a glock. One can never go wrong relying on old school S&W handguns. 1st, 2nd AND 3rd gen handguns. ALL are VERY reliable. And if you can't hold one and shoot it for short periods because you think it's too heavy or carry conceal one for the same reason, then you need to take your ass to the gym. My 5906 was my duty gun for many years in to different states in two different positions that I ore on my hip for 8 to 12 hour shifts. Never weighed me down. Esit: 4rd was changed to 3rd as it should be because someone finally read my comment and saw that. lol
@@Josh-bc9ps Hahahahahaha I was wondering if someone was gonna catch that or if anyone reads my comments. Actually Old school S&W stopped at THIRD generation. Good catch.
Those are rosewood after-market grips. I think Herters made them. I bought the same grip panels for my M-59 back in 1978. They did make the grip pretty wide. Everubody is right when they say the original grips were black plastic or bakelite.
From "Wikipedia" The Model 59 was manufactured in 9×19mm Parabellum caliber with a wider anodized aluminum frame (to accommodate a double-stack magazine), a straight backstrap, a magazine disconnect (the pistol will not fire unless a magazine is in place), and a blued carbon steel slide that carries the manual safety. The grip is of three pieces made of two nylon plastic panels joined by a metal backstrap. It uses a magazine release located to the rear of the trigger guard, similar to the M1911A1.
My first pistol I bought back in 1990 was the S&W 3rd generation 5903 I paid $509.95 it came with 2-15 round magazines. Love that gun. Never had an issue with it and runs flawlessly every time I pull the trigger.😎
I'm a huge fan of the Model 39. Got a stainless 39-2 with a traditional compensator on it that my grandpa passed down, and man is it a sweet shooter! Also deleted that magazine disconnect safety, which made the trigger a ton better than it already was which is saying something.
Woah. I'm a huge RE1 fan. First game I ever played on my own, in fact, and I do not recall the model 59 in it. I remember the Beretta 92, Colt Python, Remington 870, the M202 Flash, the flamethrower and the ARWEN 37.. Though I was 7 at the time.
S&W 5906 was in the resident evil film. What RE video game did they use a model 59??? When we think of the RE series its Beretta 92, Colt Python, HK VP70, Browning Hi power, HK USP.
I have the 659 stainless steel version. It does feel like a brick in my hand and I hate the sights, but it's always been 100% reliable which is why I keep it.
So interesting to see the renewed interest in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd gen Smith pistols... I remember the days of the “Wondernines” of the 80’s... you had haters of these pistols for being heavy, bulky, and with so-so triggers. Ffwd to 2019 and all of a sudden they are highly coveted pieces. Personally, I have always loved them. They are also works of art to me and love their “all business look”. Love them so much, I own a few. IMO, they don’t make ‘em like they used to. Last observation... just about every dang gun channel lately is making a vid of these puppies; all of you just gave me an idea for my next upload. Sincerely, A guy in his mid 50’s with a small UA-cam channel (shameless plug 😬)
I had one of the originals with ILL SP. Black plastic handles and is NOT drop safe on hammer. 459 and later had drop safety! Wonderful line of pistols!
ISP carried 5906s loaded with 115gr. Jhp. On a different note. I recently saw an Aguila Mini slug penetrate 16 " of gel, A tub full of gel pieces, then authoritatively knock down the Ar500 steel plate set up behind all that. Notice the similarity of projectile profile to the Lehigh Extreme Penetrator. Please gel test the Aguila mini-slug.
Love the Model 59s! Absolutely a pleasure to shoot and always great to see them out in the wild. Over the years we've seen them come through our shop and never last too long,
Had a nice old mod.59 with a set of 500$+ Sambar Stag grips on it(original grips are checkered black plastic_got those too).....sold the gun but kept the grips!! Always diggin your videos brothers, best to you n yours and an early Happy 4th of July!!Mike.
Make it easy for him. He can just say, "California. Sheesh.". No wasted words for what should be hours of listing the regulations and laws that California should drop.
@@RcB_1985 thanks for the support.... There are more gun owners in CA than any other State. Eventually laws from here may trickle down to your state. Constitutional law and its consistency must be enforced/evaluated against California's infringements before the entire country becomes like California.
@@BiggestArmInWestLinnOregon Seconded man. I've been buying up everything I can before the BC goes into effect and it's been killing me to think about.
I recently picked a model 5906 which is the 3rd gen of the 59 on a LEO trade in. I absolutely love it. It's hefty with a big grip for sure but it's a natural pointer and excellant shooter. The best thing is you can pick em up for around $300 and ya can't beat that.
Mine was purchased new in the early to mid 1970's (by me) and still shows pat. pending but came with plastic grips (which I didn't find objectionable or was too tight $$ to replace. It truly is a hand full--back then double stack was new and everybody thought it was the only way to go. I used to join in an occasional bowling pin competition and somewhere I found a 25 round mag for it. Nothing substitutes for accuracy like a greater supply of ammo. Right? Still have both. BTW, it shoots great.
Mr Diplomat I picked up two nickel plated ones on gunbroker about a week ago. They function flawlessly. They also have blued 17 rounders..those seem to be easier to find. Good luck.
BIG fan of the channel,you guys are awesome,I think a RANGE VS CARRY AMMO video would be very informational, and mabey just for fun "IF YOU COULD ONLY OWN (5,10) GUNS FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE" in a top 5 or top 10 format.
I have a 908 smith and another old smith. The 908 is unreal even though it's infamous because that woman used one in Arizona for that post office shooting. I wouldn't come close to letting it go. It's works very well and is accurate.
In the early 80s, my friend and I acquired the first two 459s in the valley. They had the rear sight as a modular design with the protective sides. Kind of large for the slide, but easy enough to get used to. I traded it away for an engagement ring. Sometimes you win. Sometimes you lose. Definitely the second option in that case. Eventually I got another DA/SA Smith, a 4506. Not as many holes per magazine, but they're John size vs. Georg size.
BTW Eric, NEVER ask that sneak, Yankee Marshall EVER again if donating to one of his causes makes you "a good guy." He took right to UA-cam to make it sound like you were grovelling before him.
Sold my 59 years ago .I still have the grips for reasons i dont remember. the grips are verrrry thin black plastic,with embossed checkering and S&W logo. I replaced mine with a # 469 , a chopped down 12 round verson. My 469 is a Lew Horton electroless nickel plated version. a Lew Horton electroless
I always liked the Model 59. Became a staple of law enforcement. Even though the pistols are an older design these days, I still consider them acceptable as side arms. They are not THAT far behind the curve compared to more modern designs. I mean if the 1911 is still kicking, this clearly should be too.
Yeah I didnt want to be "that guy" but since you brought it up lol. There is even a guy who makes custom slides and grips for the 92 to "convert" them to the samurai edge.
Yeah, I didn’t want to be that guy either. I really like Eric and his channel and have been watching them for a long time. It’s a minor mistake imo. But kinda irks me because RE is my absolute favorite game series and is actually what got me interested in firearms. But oh well. Maybe he meant another game and forgot but just said RE cause it was on his mind at the time.
@Ben Woodcock Don't forget RE1 Director's Cut had a "Custom" 92FS Inox with wood grips. Good for critical hit damage. Zero had the Samurai Edge and a hybrid 1911. After Resident Evil 3 the devs. started getting funky with the guns. Less real, more hybrid/fantasy mashup designs.
I had a 39 and I gave my brother my 59. The 39 is the prettiest auto ever. After said and done, I prefer my German Sig 226 with my standard capacity mags. (I'm in CA :-(
Had a 59 for duty carry but sold it because it did not fit my small/med hands at all. Also had a first year issue 39 back in the day. Boy wish I still had that one!
I own the less desired 915. I love the old school, and she works great as a CCW option. I am looking to upgrade the original Iron Sights to Trijicon HDs By the way, where did you get those grips from?
I'm rather fond of the old school S&Ws and own several examples including the 59. Personally I prefer the 39 series. It seems to fit my hand well. Now if I can just find a Gen 2 at a good price.
Since we're talking Resident Evil, I'd like to see a custom Beretta M92 like the Samurai Edge. I had an airsoft version way back when. Thanks for another great video!
It looks like a blued 5906, all the controls look identical. The 5906 had black plastic S&W logo grips. It was also a nice shooting in single action pistol, and accurate.
Am I the only one that noticed the sound is somewhat delayed?
yeah very
Yep its delayed
Same. Well, it's weird. In the beginning, some of the shots were dead on, and the others had like .25 or .5 second delay. Very strange.
Yeah, for some reason it was just the first string of fire in the opening that had any serious delays...but yeah, thought my phone was finally calling it quits on me, haha!
Yes by a second or teo
I've got a 39 that my Dad gave me back in the 70's. He got it from a leo who upgraded to a 59 for it's increased capacity.
That was a great era for S&W semis!
I don't think their quality is the same. I used to "collect" S&W D/A revolvers and the quality on them went into the toilet.
Yep. Now, it's all this plastic shit. I don't care about plastic. Give me some aluminum and some stainless.
Eric, those are Herritt aftermarket stocks on the S&W 59. The skipped-diamond pattern was a trademark Herritt feature.
Model 59 original stocks are black nylon with the S&W logo on them. 5906 factory mags work in all 59 series pistols
If your going to carry it you need to learn the D/A for first shots. I had a friend who worked border task force and he carried one for years, The grips you have are not S&W OEM. Magazine disconnect saved several lives when officers got down to a hand to hand struggle and punching the mag release disabled the gun allowing the Officers to once again gain the upper hand. Another young officer I knew and trained moved on to large agency. He carried the 59 for years. All in all its a great gun.
Make me feel old! In 1973 the Sheriff's Department I was working for bought 59s. I was a young pup right out of the Military and paid for mine with my radio number in the serial number. Memories.
The reason he doesn't feel the reset is because old model S&W handguns had a reset of 1/8th to 3/16th of an inch. Think about that. That means the trigger just barely has to move forward to reset. A finger twitch could reset the trigger. The designers of these old school guns really knew what they were doing.
The original grips are a black plastic with the S&W logo on them. I have one that was my grandfathers that he bought brand new in 1971 and was his sidearm on the police department at the time.
I have a former police 59 as well with the patent pending rollmark and the black plastic grips. Think mine is a 1980 or 1981 production, coincidentally also belonged to my grandfather at one point!
Hoosiers, represent!
@@judsongaiden9878 same here, i have my grandpas model 59 from the 70s. was his service pistol
I bought one yesterday and everything is original on it I’m shocked becous I never thought fully stock original ones would even be around. I no nothing about this gun but I’m learning a lot I like the way it shoots tho
I learned to shoot on my dad’s 70s era model 59, that I inherited when he passed away last year. It was always a reliable handgun, even the one time I accidentally loaded the .380 rounds in the magazine... That old steel work horse didn’t care, it just keep shooting, but it would stove pipe every other casing as it tried to chamber the next round.
I guess mine is a 1971 vintage then. My serial number is about 28k earlier. I bought it from a friend of mine who was a cop. He never shot it. He sold it to me in the early 80's and I put about 50 rounds through it. Now my eyes are to old to see the fixed sight.
I began a career as a police officer in 1973. Our dept. used revolvers but a neighboring city had switched to Model 59s. Every one of the officer's guns I saw had black plastic grips. The Model 39 had wood grips.
Factory grips were a molded black nylon for the model 59. Model 39 were wood with S&W medallion, also slightly rounded at the bottom to fit grip frame.
Model 59 were square due to Navy specification. Ed
The original grips were black plastic for police variants and walnut with gold SW logo for civilian gun store models
I have the model 39 ,I bought when I got out of the Navy in 69 ! Bought 459 when it came out ! Nice guns, still in the safe , somewhere !
My Dad's carry gun for decades! Loaded with 115 Slivertip JHPs, it was always a treat to fire this gun! Eventually he replaced it with the SIG P226 I gave him.
Old school? LoL I remember when the 59s were considered cutting edge technology. The 39s claim to fame wasn't as much the Hush Puppies as it was the adoption of the M39 by the Illinois State Police. That sent shock waves through the law enforcement community and made it the first adoption of one of the new Wonder 9s by a major US LE organization.
I just had a chance to try the trigger in a shop. Like a target pistol! Really want to get it now. It is even cheaper than some modern hammer fired pistols here where I live! 😊
To disable the mag safety, remove the rear site, take out the button and spring on the left side( safety side). Gun functions perfectly without it.
That will affect the magazine removal. Better to file off the post on the disconnector, (I forget which side, I did this to my Model 39 I haven't had in 30 years) and the magazine pops out like a champ.
Jbog07 I’ve done this to different ones. Have yet to have magazine removal issues.
The only real reason to disable the mag release is to improve the trigger. The triggers on these guns (unlike the Browning Hi Power) are really really good. Not worth altering what is a very historically significant firearm considering.
luvfreedom no, the only reason is so gun functions without the mag inserted. It has nothing to do with the trigger. Thanks for playing.
@@edmcclure8766 Yeah thanks Captain obvious but my point, that you spectacularly missed, was that the biggest benefit for doing that, at least in my opinion, is improving the trigger. These don't really need that. Not worth messing with a very collectible gun given how good the triggers are. Just an opinion there skippy. What other groundbreaking insights are gonna share next? That fire is hot and water is wet?
This was my first pistol, my uncle Tom is a retired marine, I was 17 when he gave it to me. It was a patent pending model. Came with black grips with slight checkering, I think they were nylon. Anyways I shot the piss out of that pistol, and thought I would never get rid of it..... Traded it straight across for a g19x. One of the first ones in Lake havasu city. Thanks for the video man! This is seriously a well made, awesome, reliable pistol. I'm gonna get me another one, one of these days 👍👍
Very underrated gun yet much respected by the gun community. RCMP up in Canada use them as their main service pistols (model 5946).
I picked a used one last year and love it. I cleaned it up good, touched up some of the bluing, installed original grips and disabled the magazine safety. I used it as my EDC this past winter. This one is a keeper.
I seriously hope you know what your doing by removing the mag safety I would NOT recommend it do to reliability issues if had to shoot someone i hope to GOD you have a damn good lawyer the DA would come after you and u could earn your self a law suit if something happens .I am a professional Gunsmith and had to learn the hard way .I removed a mag safety from a Browning high power and something happened the guy (customers wife sued me) it cost alot to defend such a case lucky me I had him sign a disclaimers all I am saying watch what your doing and have a good lawyer someday u made need it I'm just saying I dont want a argument here with you or have a insult war I'm just trying to help
Bought a 659 in ‘82 it came with thin black plastic grips. 100% reliable workhorse
My first and only handgun so far is a model 59 patent pending which I switched out the plastic grips for rose wood grips I absolutely love it
The models, 59, 459, 915. 910, 5906 etc. are some of the best semi-auto pistols S&W ever made. S&W never should have abandoned DA/SA hammer-fired guns in favor of striker-fired only weapons. Don't get me wrong, the M&P and SD series guns are good, but S&W left the hammer-fired field open to the likes of SIG, CZ and Beretta when they should have been producing polymer framed versions of their hammer-fired wonder nines!
The grips on my Model 59 (1973ish) were black "plastic" checkered about the lower 2/3. My gut instinct on seeing these grips is that they are aftermarket Herrett stocks.
Checkered black nylon grips is what my 1974 model came with.
My 59 is my favorite pistol. The trigger is crisp and recoil is very nice.
Eric,
I would have preferred you talking more about the gun, the design, the history, etc. instead of making a Hickock style "watch me shoot" shooting video. People need to learn more about these older model S&Ws and realize what great guns they really are.
that would take '' fat ass '' to know something about the gun , that will never happen
I’ve still got a 59 patent pending lnib and it’s great those grips definitely aren’t original
Uncle Mikes makes after market rubber grips for the 59 that are thinner than most 59 wood grips if looking to take down the "chunky" feeling a tad.
@@easyfiveOsink thanks, I'll get some if the one I pick up has thick aftermarket ones. Should have never let my first one get away.
pretty sure all the regular 59's say patent pending according to the smith book they started at serial number A175000 his is 385000 and change 385000 thru A475000 serial number where produce 1977-1978 so about the 4 or 5th year into production of them
they are great guns i got 2 39-2's and a nickle model 59
I like the 5906.
Wow!!! A handgun that Eric is praising that isn't a glock.
One can never go wrong relying on old school S&W handguns. 1st, 2nd AND 3rd gen handguns. ALL are VERY reliable. And if you can't hold one and shoot it for short periods because you think it's too heavy or carry conceal one for the same reason, then you need to take your ass to the gym. My 5906 was my duty gun for many years in to different states in two different positions that I ore on my hip for 8 to 12 hour shifts. Never weighed me down.
Esit: 4rd was changed to 3rd as it should be because someone finally read my comment and saw that. lol
Returning Shadow 4rd?
You mean 4th?
@@Josh-bc9ps
Hahahahahaha I was wondering if someone was gonna catch that or if anyone reads my comments. Actually Old school S&W stopped at THIRD generation. Good catch.
Returning Shadow yeah haha. Thanks
Those are rosewood after-market grips. I think Herters made them. I bought the same grip panels for my M-59 back in 1978. They did make the grip pretty wide. Everubody is right when they say the original grips were black plastic or bakelite.
From "Wikipedia"
The Model 59 was manufactured in 9×19mm Parabellum caliber with a wider anodized aluminum frame (to accommodate a double-stack magazine), a straight backstrap, a magazine disconnect (the pistol will not fire unless a magazine is in place), and a blued carbon steel slide that carries the manual safety. The grip is of three pieces made of two nylon plastic panels joined by a metal backstrap. It uses a magazine release located to the rear of the trigger guard, similar to the M1911A1.
My first pistol I bought back in 1990 was the S&W 3rd generation 5903 I paid $509.95 it came with 2-15 round magazines. Love that gun. Never had an issue with it and runs flawlessly every time I pull the trigger.😎
I'm a huge fan of the Model 39. Got a stainless 39-2 with a traditional compensator on it that my grandpa passed down, and man is it a sweet shooter! Also deleted that magazine disconnect safety, which made the trigger a ton better than it already was which is saying something.
I remember when Guns & Ammo featured the 59. Semiautos were still frowned upon back then and the Colt Python was the gun to have.
Woah. I'm a huge RE1 fan. First game I ever played on my own, in fact, and I do not recall the model 59 in it. I remember the Beretta 92, Colt Python, Remington 870, the M202 Flash, the flamethrower and the ARWEN 37.. Though I was 7 at the time.
Never mind. I see now it was used in those blasphemous movie adaptations.
I believe the model 59 came with black plastic grips.
Original grips from factory would be black nylon with very little checkering.
Exactly right! Also seemed slimmer than most aftermarket grips.
S&W 5906 was in the resident evil film. What RE video game did they use a model 59???
When we think of the RE series its Beretta 92, Colt Python, HK VP70, Browning Hi power, HK USP.
I have the 659 stainless steel version. It does feel like a brick in my hand and I hate the sights, but it's always been 100% reliable which is why I keep it.
So interesting to see the renewed interest in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd gen Smith pistols... I remember the days of the “Wondernines” of the 80’s... you had haters of these pistols for being heavy, bulky, and with so-so triggers. Ffwd to 2019 and all of a sudden they are highly coveted pieces. Personally, I have always loved them. They are also works of art to me and love their “all business look”. Love them so much, I own a few. IMO, they don’t make ‘em like they used to. Last observation... just about every dang gun channel lately is making a vid of these puppies; all of you just gave me an idea for my next upload.
Sincerely,
A guy in his mid 50’s with a small UA-cam channel (shameless plug 😬)
I had one of the originals with ILL SP. Black plastic handles and is NOT drop safe on hammer. 459 and later had drop safety! Wonderful line of pistols!
ISP carried 5906s loaded with 115gr. Jhp. On a different note. I recently saw an Aguila Mini slug penetrate 16 " of gel, A tub full of gel pieces, then authoritatively knock down the Ar500 steel plate set up behind all that. Notice the similarity of projectile profile to the Lehigh Extreme Penetrator. Please gel test the Aguila mini-slug.
And entirely made of steel. not alloy. not plastic. Superb!
Love the Model 59s! Absolutely a pleasure to shoot and always great to see them out in the wild. Over the years we've seen them come through our shop and never last too long,
Its good to see beginner level shooters every once and a while on the channel. I love the Smiths from yesteryear.
Had a nice old mod.59 with a set of 500$+ Sambar Stag grips on it(original grips are checkered black plastic_got those too).....sold the gun but kept the grips!! Always diggin your videos brothers, best to you n yours and an early Happy 4th of July!!Mike.
This is a gorgeous and classic example of an early "wonder nine". I love these classic pistol reviews ☺👍
Starsky's weapon of choice
Talk about prop 63 in California we need serious support!
Make it easy for him. He can just say, "California. Sheesh.". No wasted words for what should be hours of listing the regulations and laws that California should drop.
The only thing that can help cali is if it falls off into the ocean
@@RcB_1985 thanks for the support.... There are more gun owners in CA than any other State. Eventually laws from here may trickle down to your state. Constitutional law and its consistency must be enforced/evaluated against California's infringements before the entire country becomes like California.
@@BiggestArmInWestLinnOregon Seconded man. I've been buying up everything I can before the BC goes into effect and it's been killing me to think about.
@@thomasmiller1263 or I could just support the constitution and vote like I live in America and fight.
The first Resident Evil game had the Beretta 92.
I recently picked a model 5906 which is the 3rd gen of the 59 on a LEO trade in. I absolutely love it. It's hefty with a big grip for sure but it's a natural pointer and excellant shooter. The best thing is you can pick em up for around $300 and ya can't beat that.
He puts 3 on top of each other there at 70 yards... fluke or not that was impressive
No fluke it's very accurate!!
I love all of my Old Smith's! 39,59,5906,457,36-2, 19-4,5903,19-2,915,10-2,13-2
Mine was purchased new in the early to mid 1970's (by me) and still shows pat. pending but came with plastic grips (which I didn't find objectionable or was too tight $$ to replace. It truly is a hand full--back then double stack was new and everybody thought it was the only way to go. I used to join in an occasional bowling pin competition and somewhere I found a 25 round mag for it. Nothing substitutes for accuracy like a greater supply of ammo. Right? Still have both. BTW, it shoots great.
The very first pistol I ever shot was a model 59. It's very similar to my model 411 Smith in .40 cal. Same size frame and feel.
Mec-Gar also makes flush 17-round mags for the 59 Series. Nice gun Eric!
They’re either backordered or no longer available, on their website. Can you tell me where to find one? Thanks
Mr Diplomat I picked up two nickel plated ones on gunbroker about a week ago. They function flawlessly. They also have blued 17 rounders..those seem to be easier to find. Good luck.
“Guys, let me tell ya, that dang ole gun will flat out shoot.”-Every Iraqvet8888 gun review.
The grips were like a bakelite or plastic
BIG fan of the channel,you guys are awesome,I think a RANGE VS CARRY AMMO video would be very informational, and mabey just for fun "IF YOU COULD ONLY OWN (5,10) GUNS FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE" in a top 5 or top 10 format.
I have a 908 smith and another old smith. The 908 is unreal even though it's infamous because that woman used one in Arizona for that post office shooting. I wouldn't come close to letting it go. It's works very well and is accurate.
Model 59 is in the first resident evil? I thought it was a beretta 92?
I believe the 92 is in the first game as well, but the 59 was quite abundant for a lesser-known handgun like this...
It definitely was the Beretta 92. The Smith and Wesson Model 59 wasn't in any RE game or any game according to the Internet Movie Firearm Database.
In the early 80s, my friend and I acquired the first two 459s in the valley. They had the rear sight as a modular design with the protective sides. Kind of large for the slide, but easy enough to get used to. I traded it away for an engagement ring. Sometimes you win. Sometimes you lose. Definitely the second option in that case. Eventually I got another DA/SA Smith, a 4506. Not as many holes per magazine, but they're John size vs. Georg size.
A friend of mine has one. I have never shot it but it fills my hand nicely. Not nearly as blocky as the Beretta M92.
Since when is a beretta blocky?
BTW Eric, NEVER ask that sneak, Yankee Marshall EVER again if donating to one of his causes makes you "a good guy." He took right to UA-cam to make it sound like you were grovelling before him.
Sold my 59 years ago .I still have the grips for reasons i dont remember. the grips are verrrry thin black plastic,with embossed checkering and S&W logo. I replaced mine with a # 469 , a chopped down 12 round verson. My 469 is a Lew Horton electroless nickel plated version.
a Lew Horton electroless
Do Eric a favor and send him an original set of 59 grip panels that you don't need?
Gary Lankford that’s a good idea, at least he can restore the original look and feel to the gun. These in the video are awful imo
I always liked the Model 59. Became a staple of law enforcement. Even though the pistols are an older design these days, I still consider them acceptable as side arms. They are not THAT far behind the curve compared to more modern designs. I mean if the 1911 is still kicking, this clearly should be too.
Errr... Resident Evil 1996, was the Beretta 92, the remake in 2002 was s custom brigadier model.
Yeah I didnt want to be "that guy" but since you brought it up lol. There is even a guy who makes custom slides and grips for the 92 to "convert" them to the samurai edge.
Yeah, I didn’t want to be that guy either. I really like Eric and his channel and have been watching them for a long time. It’s a minor mistake imo. But kinda irks me because RE is my absolute favorite game series and is actually what got me interested in firearms. But oh well. Maybe he meant another game and forgot but just said RE cause it was on his mind at the time.
I just love the fact he even mentioned it. Maybe he can do a video game vs real life segment.
@Ben Woodcock Don't forget RE1 Director's Cut had a "Custom" 92FS Inox with wood grips. Good for critical hit damage. Zero had the Samurai Edge and a hybrid 1911. After Resident Evil 3 the devs. started getting funky with the guns. Less real, more hybrid/fantasy mashup designs.
I have a stainless 5906 and its my favourite semi auto.
i have the SW 69 series SubCompact version...very cool and classic... like it better than plastic m&p series.. lol
I had a 39 and I gave my brother my 59. The 39 is the prettiest auto ever. After said and done, I prefer my German Sig 226 with my standard capacity mags. (I'm in CA :-(
Had a 59 for duty carry but sold it because it did not fit my small/med hands at all. Also had a first year issue 39 back in the day. Boy wish I still had that one!
I own the less desired 915. I love the old school, and she works great as a CCW option. I am looking to upgrade the original Iron Sights to Trijicon HDs
By the way, where did you get those grips from?
Mine had black plastic fine checkered with S&W on both sides on top of the grip. Great gun.
I'm rather fond of the old school S&Ws and own several examples including the 59. Personally I prefer the 39 series. It seems to fit my hand well. Now if I can just find a Gen 2 at a good price.
The magazine disconnects can be negated through the rear sight. For anyone that wants to know.
I still have my Model 639. Purchased it new . Love it.
Excellent video! I love my 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Gen. S&W handguns!
Since we're talking Resident Evil, I'd like to see a custom Beretta M92 like the Samurai Edge. I had an airsoft version way back when. Thanks for another great video!
Dang, this man is a great shot.
Great gun
I carried one on the PD back in the late '70s.
It looks like a blued 5906, all the controls look identical. The 5906 had black plastic S&W logo grips. It was also a nice shooting in single action pistol, and accurate.
Black plastic high gloss grips are original 🤔great video of a classic
The sound of metal is great.
George Peppard "Hannibal Smith'' on the A-Team carried a 39.
Kind of reminds me of the Browning Highpower with mag disconnect, good looks and high cap mags, and nice grips, plus the nice blueing.
Thank you for your input, helped out on my decision on obtaining that gun.
Dang, Eric! I think you need to have Chad teach you how to shoot. 😂😂😂
Not sure of your distance, but that was solid!
When shooting at 75 yards some bullets were visible on camera. Cool handgun. Greeting from Europe!
oh helps me relax watching these videos
wearing that wedding band again.... great!!!!
The thing folks don't realize is these 3 generation of semi autos have 2 sets of rails the slide rides on.
Been a subscriber to your channel for quite some time. Your content is great! Love to put some down range with you. Keep it up brother.
I've got a original Illinois State Police issued mdl39 from back in the early days of the 39!
they are the original grips ! my grips have the same cross pattern as well
Those are Herrett aftermarket stocks, i believe. Popular in the way back when.
I love Smith&Wesson pistols they have always been high quality in my opinion they're up there with Colts in reliability
Daaaaamn shot on hitting the 75
What?! You mean not everyone shoots as fast as Jerry Miculek?? (sigh of relief)