A Connoisseur's Pistol: Devel's Full House S&W 59 Conversion
The Devel 'Full House' conversion of the S&W Model 59 was a significant step in compact 9mm pistol development during the 1970s. These custom modifications, led by Charles Kelsey, addressed reliability issues and reduced size for concealed carry, featuring a fluted slide, custom trigger guard hook, and transparent grip windows. While expensive and rare, these conversions influenced later factory S&W compact models.









