I have a early production S&W Model 59 thats in excellent condition, but I'm not satisfied with its accuracy or handling qualities.

If anyone here has knowledge of any good quality and effective upgrades for this type pistol let me know.

Any alterations I'd want to make would be easily reversable.

I'm mainly looking for an extended aftermarket barrel and compensator or slide extension combo, and a replacement backstrap that would fill the hand better than the 2X4 OEM which to me feels more like a table leg than a pistol grip.

I have read that these early production M59 pistols did not show much in the way of accuracy, and I suspect that they are ammunition sensitive. So if you have suggestions on any brand or bullet type that offers better results with these guns I'd like to hear about it.

My favorite load when I carried a P-35 was the old SuperVel truncated cone hollow point. If theres a modern equivalent let me know.
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