Back in my youth when I started bullseye shooting weekly with my club, all I had was a High Standard HD-Military that I bought for $40. I forget my average, but it was in the low 200's.

When a deal came up for a 41 for $95 I bought it and my average climbed to about 260. I was happy.

After marriage and kids and a demanding job I stopped competitive shooting, so I no longer needed the 41. In 1976 I traded it for a $145 Blackhawk .45 Colt 1976 commemorative.

Since then I have added a Ruger std, Mk 1,2 ,3 and 4 to the collection. Sure, the 2 is best, but I like the 4 best of all. (and I never had a re-assembly problem - heck they can be shot for 10 years before needing to be cleaned).

Anywhoot, my memory of the 41 was very clear, and I wish I never sold it, but dollar for dollar I'll take a Mark any day. If I was still competing, my opinion would be different.