I do own both, a "A" series model 41 and a Hamden Victor. I love both guns and have had som issues with the 41. Granted the mags can be a problem with the High Standards but I have not had any problems yet. I have a safe full of Smiths, and love them to death. That being said if one would have to go, it would be the model 41. The Victor has a MUCH better trigger and groups MUCH better than the 41 I own. The Smith is very "picky" on which ammo it likes. The Victor is not near as finnicky on its diet. Both are very well crafted. But the Victor in my opinion is the better of the two. Just my 2cents worth.