S&W Model 59 - The Firearms Forum

jblair · 09-28-2010, 05:53 PM

I have a S&W Model 59 9mm. I am looking to purchase an extra magazine. I see one advertised for a model 5900. Will this magazine fit the model 59?
Any help appreciated.

johnlives4christ · 09-28-2010, 09:09 PM

yes a model 5900 mag will fit a 59. they are all the same. the local gunsmith had a few model 59 mags last time i was there. i think 10 or 15 dollars

dunno what price your looking at for the mag. you might look at a place called summit BrandX .com the guy sells police trade ins and often times the mags are inexpensive

jblair · 09-29-2010, 07:30 PM

Thanks John - I appreciate the info. This one may be a little tricky for me as I am in CA and apparently prohibited from purchasing any magazine that holds more than 10 rounds. Not sure if anyone is making a 10 round mag that will fit the model 59.
Jeff

Big Shrek · 09-29-2010, 07:33 PM

Best thing you can do in November is Vote Repulican.

Until you get enough Repubs in Cali to change some laws, you guys are totally screwed.

flyingtiger85 · 10-28-2010, 07:46 PM

I also have a S&W model -59.I found a magazine at a pawn store in North Las Vegas about 6 months ago, it was a ten rounder.They joked about it and said it was from the Clinton era when they limited capacity.It was old but like new and I've used it once.I have 6 more high capacity mags for mine.Four of them I found at gun shows.I only paid $10.00 for it.As a good deed to a fellow Model-59 owner 10.00+ 6.00 with return conformation you recieved it,I'll let it go.PS,can anyone answer can I ship a ten round mag.to California with no problems? Leave a responce if this helps you.I'll contact you on members list.

flyingtiger85 · 10-29-2010, 11:04 AM

Here is additional information ,the magazine is stamped (mec-gar)S&W-59 9mm.Made in Italy.It's made very well, not cheap.They might still be in business.PS It's 10 rounds.

LDBennett · 10-29-2010, 12:02 PM

Mec-Gar makes fine magazines. I have several for various guns and they work perfectly.

Midway has them (10 rounder) in stock:

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct...tnumber=258375

LDBennett

bassrocker4God04 · 12-11-2011, 12:19 AM

In case you are wondering, the holsters for the model 5900 will fit also. I purchased a Serpa Blackhawk rated for the 5900 that perfectly fits my Model 59. Full retention and never any problems not locking or getting stuck.

jack404 · 12-11-2011, 12:47 AM

Welcome to the forum bassrocker4God04 !!

bassrocker4God04 · 12-20-2011, 01:26 AM

Thanks much jack404!

09-28-2010, 05:53 PM	#1
jblair Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 18	S&W Model 59 I have a S&W Model 59 9mm. I am looking to purchase an extra magazine. I see one advertised for a model 5900. Will this magazine fit the model 59? Any help appreciated. -->

09-28-2010, 09:09 PM	#2
johnlives4christ Former Guest Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,828	Re: S&W Model 59 yes a model 5900 mag will fit a 59. they are all the same. the local gunsmith had a few model 59 mags last time i was there. i think 10 or 15 dollars dunno what price your looking at for the mag. you might look at a place called summit BrandX .com the guy sells police trade ins and often times the mags are inexpensive

09-29-2010, 07:30 PM	#3
jblair Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 18	Re: S&W Model 59 Thanks John - I appreciate the info. This one may be a little tricky for me as I am in CA and apparently prohibited from purchasing any magazine that holds more than 10 rounds. Not sure if anyone is making a 10 round mag that will fit the model 59. Jeff

09-29-2010, 07:33 PM	#4
Big Shrek Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NorthWest Florida Posts: 923	Re: S&W Model 59 Best thing you can do in November is Vote Repulican. Until you get enough Repubs in Cali to change some laws, you guys are totally screwed. __________________ Marlin Specialist Calico Specialist A gun should be a tool in the hands of a deadly weapon, not a deadly weapon in the hands of a tool.

10-28-2010, 07:46 PM	#5
flyingtiger85 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Nevada Posts: 778	Re: S&W Model 59 I also have a S&W model -59.I found a magazine at a pawn store in North Las Vegas about 6 months ago, it was a ten rounder.They joked about it and said it was from the Clinton era when they limited capacity.It was old but like new and I've used it once.I have 6 more high capacity mags for mine.Four of them I found at gun shows.I only paid $10.00 for it.As a good deed to a fellow Model-59 owner 10.00+ 6.00 with return conformation you recieved it,I'll let it go.PS,can anyone answer can I ship a ten round mag.to California with no problems? Leave a responce if this helps you.I'll contact you on members list.

10-29-2010, 11:04 AM	#6
flyingtiger85 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Nevada Posts: 778	Re: S&W Model 59 Here is additional information ,the magazine is stamped (mec-gar)S&W-59 9mm.Made in Italy.It's made very well, not cheap.They might still be in business.PS It's 10 rounds.

10-29-2010, 12:02 PM	#7
LDBennett Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hesperia, CA Posts: 5,754	Re: S&W Model 59 Mec-Gar makes fine magazines. I have several for various guns and they work perfectly. Midway has them (10 rounder) in stock: http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct...tnumber=258375 LDBennett

12-11-2011, 12:19 AM	#8
bassrocker4God04 Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 17	Re: S&W Model 59 In case you are wondering, the holsters for the model 5900 will fit also. I purchased a Serpa Blackhawk rated for the 5900 that perfectly fits my Model 59. Full retention and never any problems not locking or getting stuck.

12-11-2011, 12:47 AM	#9
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: S&W Model 59 Welcome to the forum bassrocker4God04 !!

12-20-2011, 01:26 AM	#10
bassrocker4God04 Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 17	Re: S&W Model 59 Thanks much jack404!