Jeff Cooper was a man of strong opinions and firm beliefs. He did write that he had little experience with the 41 Magnum but he did recommend it to those still "wedded" to the revolver. Bill Jordan stated that the 38 Special was the most powerful round the average man could be expected to master, a 4" 38 Special with adjustable sights and a quick draw ramp front sight, at the time of its introduction-1949-it merited the title "Masterpiece."