Hi all this is my first time posting on this board, Iusually post at on the levergun forum forum so take it easy on me please. I have inhereited my fathers' old service revolver which is a S&W M 58 .41 MAG. The gun has not been heavily used just carried in a holster a lot so it has a lot of holster wear. So I any way I am wondering just how valuable is this particular hangun and how durable are they. I know it will not be as strong as a Ruger Blackhawk but is this model prone to shooting loose easily or is a little more robust than most. Any and all repleys are very welcome thank you.

Hi all this is my first time posting on this board, Iusually post at on the levergun forum forum so take it easy on me please. I have inhereited my fathers' old service revolver which is a S&W M 58 .41 MAG. The gun has not been heavily used just carried in a holster a lot so it has a lot of holster wear. So I any way I am wondering just how valuable is this particular hangun and how durable are they. I know it will not be as strong as a Ruger Blackhawk but is this model prone to shooting loose easily or is a little more robust than most. Any and all repleys are very welcome thank you.

As I recall this looks like a Model 10 heavy barrel on steriods, right? These old guns are usually quite sought after and should be every bit as strong as a Model 57 of the same vintage. I've never heard many complaints about shooting 57's loose although I'm sure it can be done. As to value, I saw a model 57 today that was P&R with 6" barrel in absolutely mint condition for $425 so I'd say your gun is worth something less than that. But were it my father's gun it would be "priceless" to me.

birdman, thanks for the reply, you are correct it is the model that looks like the M 10 on steroids. I do not intend on selling wasn't trying to make it sound like I was sorry if that is how I came across. I am just wondering if it is a collectable or not, and if it would be ok to shoot it and not worry about devalueing it. I was wondering about the strength because I thought I read some where it was a little more robust, I just don't remember.

These are collectible, but with a lot of wear it sort of keeps the value down a bit compared to a like new one. I've seen some outlandish prices for these and seen them in the high threes also, which seems reasonable for one with quite a bit of holster wear.

A good hard cast 210-220gr bullet at 1000fps is a great load for these revovlers and I don't think a prolonged diet of them would cause you any problems. A shooter/gun shop employee I know had one of these and that was what he shot out of it, it was very pleasant to shoot and quite accurate. These are great guns for .41 fanatics.

The model 58 is just as strong as a model 57. Years ago if you wanted to shoot a lot of heavy loads in a S&W bigbore magnum you went with the 41 mag. The thicker cylinder and barrel held up better and did not have the model 29's problems. There was a rumor going around that the 58 was just for the lower powered lead bullet factory load but that is not true. I have had numerous S&W 41 mags and never had one problem with them. You have a great gun and I would just keep it and shoot it.

I've never had a 58 but owned a 4 inch 57 for a while. It killed a few black bear and several deer. Loaded it with hardcast 210's to around 1400 fps and couldn't tell the difference in killing or recoil between it and my 29 44 mag. Finally went to just shooting the 6.5 inch 29 as it was easier to shoot those 200 yard steel rams.

It was a very nice gun and as strong as the 29 or 27 or 28 Smith. They were all built on the N frame. The 58 was a fixed sight duty gun designed for police carry. Most departments found the recoil to stiff for most officers and issued the 28 or 27 in .357 instead.

You need to look in a gun traders guide for this year to get an accurate used price. I would keep it and shoot it as value though not great will certainly go up.

I've owned a bunch of Smith N frame .41s and several of those have been 58s. Currently that is my only .41 revolver. I have a special load using Unique with a 215 LSWC for around 950 fps (Sorry, don't remember load and my notes are back home). I generally carry Winchester 175 gr STHP for defensive use. I really like the .41 and also have a 14" TC barrel and a Marlin 1894S so chambered. The are strudy guns and will last a limetime.

CD

Whoa, Hold On, that 58 is in the eyes of most S&W nuts worth almost half again what a 57 is going for. NIBs are going above $800+ and 80% are running about $600 you are a lucky man to have gotten your fathers. I wish my dad had one for me. Keep that 58 and shoot it well. Most folks like the 210 gr running about 900 to 1000fps.