Thanks, Loco Weed and madmikeb.

I have to amend the Model 41's length. It's actually a 7 inch.
I have a tendency to shoot to proficiency then I may hunt with it.
I ended up with the Model 41. It just fits my hand so well it points naturally. I just got home from the range. I did some practical pistol on some 8 inch steel plates then a little bullseye. What was so surprising was I could gently double tap it and get ding, ding in response. Nice!
The DA on the 617 just can't match the trigger pull of the M41.

On to bullseye. Walking off the AP range and onto the bullseye range left me still a bit excited after having it shoot so well. I had trouble slowing down to deliberate slow fire. I only shot out to 15 yards but the groups were acceptable for a first time under my ownership.

The 617 under single slow fire shot very nicely. The 6" barrel has a fair amount of weight and points well. It's just not the same feel as the M41.

I'm gonna eat then head out and clean my new toy. I'll try and take a pic of it. I have to say I shoot much better than I take pics...