I ended up with an almost minty S&W Model 57 in 41 Rem Mag, 6” barrel. It was a local deal. I gave it a going over, even under the side-plate, clean & lubed. It’s early 80’s vintage.
I may start my reloading as soon as today, with the rain coming. Have all the supplies from Midway.
Now I’m thinking, one may not be enough. I may just add a 4.6” Blackhawk from Ruger. I realize with the 44 & 45 Colt, the 41 gets lost in the middle. I may even make some ‘snake-shot’ for the less common round, venomous only.
Most loads will be on the mild-mid level for casual shooting.
October 21, 2019, 06:12 AM
cas
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October 21, 2019, 07:30 AM
Buster30290
Congratulations! I have a 657 and a Blackhawk & enjoy shooting them very much. I also reload the .41 mag cartridge and find it extremely versatile; allowing me to make very mild loads for "all-day" range shooting, full power loads for a few shots of "make my day" experimenting and lots of testing in between.
I predict you'll have lots of happy shooting with the .41 mag.
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October 21, 2019, 07:35 AM
maxwayne
I have 2 57's, I sold my 58. The .41 is a great caliber. My favorite load is a cast swc and a medium amount of Unique.
October 21, 2019, 07:42 AM
colt_saa
I do not think that the 41 Magnum gets lost.
There are plenty of enthusiasts around
I acquired my first 41 Magnum in the 1980s by accident. A buddy has just purchased one when his wife hit him with divorce papers and he needed to raise some fast cash
Once I shot it, that was the end. . . I was hooked on 41 MagnumsThis message has been edited. Last edited by: colt_saa,
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October 21, 2019, 08:09 AM
sns3guppy
I love .41 mag.
Impressive collection above.
October 21, 2019, 09:30 AM
sourdough44
Thanks, looks like I have a ways to go with collecting.
Never been scared of slightly rare chamberings. I’m soon to fine tune my 284 Winchester for a MI deer hunt. I just bring my own Ammo, no need to go to Walmart.
October 21, 2019, 09:35 AM
Plinkasaurusrex
I recently acquired 2, M57 no dash, an 8 3/8" nickel and a 4" blue, and I'm also a big fan.
I'm almost ashamed to admit I've never even fired, much less owned a .41mag. I want to every time I hear others go on with praises about them.
Of the literal hundreds of guns owned over the years, thousands more fired....never a .41. hhmmppffff
October 21, 2019, 11:40 AM
colt_saa
quote:
Originally posted by inspcalahan: I'm almost ashamed to admit I've never even fired, much less owned a .41mag. I want to every time I hear others go on with praises about them.
Of the literal hundreds of guns owned over the years, thousands more fired....never a .41. hhmmppffff
As I have offered to other Forum members, if you ever vacation in Central Florida we can make that happen for you
That group photo is perhaps a decade old, there there is much more to choose from
Perhaps a little snubby fun?
Or some Performance Center joy?
Or even some Legendary accuracy
For so many folks the 41 Magnum is the right balance of power and recoil.
The cartridge is also extremely accurate in almost any platform that chambers it
My only 41 (so far) is a Desert Eagle. Good times to be had.
October 22, 2019, 08:21 AM
USAFA71
Colt_saa That Colt Python on the bottom of your photo is interesting. Knew a gun dealer in the mid-1980s who showed me his 41 Python(was a 41 fan even then). All I remember from his was the cylinder walls looked very thin, and that I wanted it! Would love to see Colt do an updated(ie affordable)version of the Python, especially in 41 Mag, but would most likely be on the Anaconda frame. It is good to wish for some things!
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November 01, 2019, 06:45 AM
sourdough44
I promise to quit now, unless I find a great local deal.
I have two more 41 mags in the pipeline, a 5.5” Redhawk, 1986 vintage, and then a Blackhawk 4.6” barrel. At least one of them involved cruising Gunbroker after a few beers.
I loaded up 100 rounds of ammo & bought another 100 cases. I did actually sell a few youth shotguns the other week.
After setting up to reload I was thinking one 41 was a bit short.
November 01, 2019, 07:26 PM
signewt
41 Mag is the reason 'gawd' invented shot & shell
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November 01, 2019, 07:32 PM
M4Super90
I always wanted that .41 mag conversion for my DE, particularity that 10" colt_saa has..... tough to find these days.
115 + 115 = 230
November 01, 2019, 07:49 PM
.38supersig
^^^ Keep in mind that a .41 conversion requires the barrel, magazine, and the bolt.
The barrel and magazine can be found every now and then, but the bolt for the .41 is nearly impossible.
What caliber(s) do you have yours in now?
November 01, 2019, 08:10 PM
M4Super90
quote:
Originally posted by .38supersig: ^^^ Keep in mind that a .41 conversion requires the barrel, magazine, and the bolt.
The barrel and magazine can be found every now and then, but the bolt for the .41 is nearly impossible.
