So you read everything you could find on the Model 41, and then you went out and ordered a brand new one instead of finding a really nice older used one? I'm sorry, I may not be the normal S&W owner here, but there is no way I'd order a brand new S&W. I've no interest whatsoever in one made after the year 2000, and likely needs to be another 50 years older than that to get me revved. When it doubt, always buy an older one if available - they just made them better. My Mid 80's Mod 41 has never let me down, doubt it ever will.