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The Smith & Wesson Model 59 is a double-actionpistol produced from 1971 to 1981. It was developed by Smith & Wesson from the earlier Smith & Wesson Model 39 by adapting a 14-round capacity stagger-stack magazine.

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History and users[edit]

It was designed for the U.S. Navy as a large-capacity version of the S&W Model 39, the basis of their Mark 22 'Mark 22 Hush Puppy' suppressed pistol. In 1965, the U.S. Navy commissioned a version of the S&W Model 39 that could take the 13-round magazine of the Browning Hi-Power. In early 1970, a dozen experimental all-stainless-steel prototypes were made and were issued to Navy SEAL commandos for evaluation in the field. The firearm was not adopted.

The Model 59 went on the market in 1971.^[1][2] It went out of production a decade later in 1982 when the improved second generation series was introduced (the Model 459).

Design[edit]

The Model 59 was manufactured in 9×19mm Parabellum caliber with a wider anodized aluminum frame, 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.

Magazine[edit]

The magazine for the Model 59 is similar to that of the Browning Hi-Power. Initially introduced with a capacity of 14 rounds, this was later increased to 15 rounds for future variants. Smith & Wesson also made an extended, 20-round version. Many firearms have been introduced to use this pattern of magazine including the Marlin Camp Carbine as well as the Kel-Tec P11, Sub9, and Sub2000.

Model 459[edit]

The Smith & Wesson Model 459 was an updated version of the Model 59 with adjustable sights and checkered nylon grips. This model was discontinued in 1988. 803 units were produced in a brush finish with special grips made to FBI specifications.

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S&w Mod 59 Pistol

1. ^ ^abTrzoniec, Stanley W. (1981). Modern American Centerfire Handguns. Tulsa, Okla.: Winchester Press. p. 49. ISBN0876913419. OCLC7572377.
2. ^ ^abHartink, A. E. (2002). The Complete Encyclopedia of Pistols and Revolvers (first ed.). Edison, N.J.: Chartwell Books. p. 279. ISBN9780785815198. OCLC51024327.

Smith & Wesson Model 59 9MM

This is a 1911 clone Smith & Wesson built in the late 70’s to early 80’s. Made in 9mm with a steel slide and aluminum frame, double stack magazine and safety/decocker/trigger disengage. Very popular in it’s time this model was adopted by many government agencies and originally came with nylon grips and two 14 round magazines. The sample I have was made in 1981 and saw a long history in the service of a federal officer. I find the SA/DA trigger has a little over travel but after all these years functions very well. The blued slide in combination with the painted aluminum frame shows a stark difference after 30 years of action. However, a quick graphite black satin cerakote fixed that nicely. While I find the grip to be large and uncomfortable (in double action), the accuracy is rather impressive. All in all, with this gun in excellent shape being valued in the $400 range, it’s a valid option.

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