Do you think the 41 remington magnum is gaining in popularity lately??

I ask this because finding a S&W in 41mag seems harder to get. But yet when i see for sale on the guns for sale and gun auction sites they seem to move very quickly. It makes me think that more and more collectors and shooters are looking for them. I been watching the used S&W's in 41mag in blue hitting close to $900 recently. Could it be the key safety is driving the older S&W in 41mag higher? I'm not letting the key safety keep me from purchasing this awesome revolver.

The only downfall of this awesome, overlooked, forgotten about magnum caliber is the availalility of the new ammo and the new brass for reloading. It looks like my local dealer doesn't stock much of a amount in 41mag. I'm not sure if the new 41mag ammo is a fast mover or not, i'm not really experienced with it yet. I have noticed the prices do vary between the 20rd boxes and the 50rd boxes of the 41mag ammo too. Even finding the reloading dies for the 41mag can be harder to find also. I'm not sure if there sold out because there not a hot item or there moving faster than the dealer can order and supply them.

Overall I think i'm going to enjoy the 41mag caliber. Bill

Questions;

Do you have a 41mag handgun?

Do you like it?

Do you shoot it often?

If you don't have a S&W in 41mag, why?

Any other thoughts about the 41mag.

I recently picked up a six inch S&W Model 57. Shoots really well and hits hard. Would shoot it more often but have to pick up more ammo.

I dont know if they are more popular now than they used to be, but I have a 57 w 8.375, a 57 w 6" and a scoped 657 w 8.375 and I would not part with any of them, also have 2 29's but I like the 41's better also I cast and load for every revolver I have you will like yours. Jeff

Starting to own .41s turned me from a gun accumulator into a low-level collector.
The round is also one of my favorites to reload and shoot.
It's winter here 24/7 now so I haven't shot any of my .41s as much lately as I should.
Besides Smiths I also have a trio of Rugers in .41 and a Marlin 1894FG in the caliber. Fun all around.
Taurus also made a couple of .41s. A friend has one of the titanium ones. It is startlingly light and he calls it his, "trout fishing gun."
It's a Taurus I just might buy, if I could find one.

Starline makes and sells new brass (although backordered until 3/2011).
Midway has .41 Mag brass in stock (3 brands) as well as dies.
I have reloaded for it, but has been a bit too cold here to shoot much right now.
Hope this helps

wyo-man

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I have both a 4" and 6'' 57 no dash. I shot silhouette with the 6'' in the early days of that game before the single shots took over. The 6" (and my Python) are the best of revolvers.I have a 29 but much prefer the 57.Was just over cruising the 1911forum and there is a long spiel on the 41 in the revolver column. I don`t know if the guns are more popular but you pretty much need to be a handloader to feed it.

Bill,
I tend to think it's about as popular as it was 20+ years ago. Back then, it was pretty much considered obsolete, and still is. I was in gunsmithing school then, and me, being a 41 fan, was constantly fending off the 44 fans good natured ribbing on how much better "their" cartridge was.

One of my first revolvers was a 6" 657, a joy to shoot with the old Remington lead police load.
I do think places like this forum, have helped make some of the older revo models more popular. An example being the fine model 58.

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The ammo i ordered has started to trickle in due to the bad weather we have been having i guess the shipper is late as well as UPS too. I ordered new brass but nothing has showed up yet. I have some 215gr swc cast bullets on order too they should be here soon. I figure to have about 1,000 rds on hand and that should be enough to keep me shooting inbetween reloading. I got my 41mag carbide dies from midwayusa with the LEE case trimmer. I figure to shoot the 210gr jacketed hollow points and use a jacketed soft point for hunting if there available. I want to set up the 41mag for reloading and have all the bullets/brass/primers inhouse. I'm thinking the 41mag has less recoil than the 44mag yet a tad more recoil than the 357mag. I may really enjoy shooting it.

I've shot the ruger super blackhawk in 44mag before i purchased my redhawks in 44mag also ever since they were offered i have owned them. I like the 357mag and the 44mag but the 41mag seems to be a nitch inbetween the other two magnums. Since Elmer Keith had something to do with the development of the 41mag and the 44mag i'm sure we owe him too. He's the one who pushed the bullet manufacturers into making these calibers.

We like to reload all winter and shoot all summer but in the winter too when its not as cold out. I'm itchen to get the 41mag to the range and i may end up going in the snow to shoot it. Bill

I been a collector of the surplus military guns for many years and I do have some modern guns too. With my little collection rounding out i figure its time to get somemore modern guns to play with. My local dealer has plenty of new S&W's in 41mag. I'm just not sure how many different ones i will purchase. A 4" barreled M57 or M58 will be my new CCW gun soon too. I went from carrying the 44mag, to the 45acp/357mag at times for many years to the 9mm's luger/makarov but i want more knockdown power with less recoil and the 41mag just maybe my hot ticket.

I'm a 44mag guy too and the 210gr bullet in the 41mag has a tad more power than the 210gr bullet in the 44mag. Of course when we go higher in bullet weights the 44mag probably exceeds the 41mag. But ballastically there not that far apart. I think both calibers will do the job and be pretty equal.

Have never been without a 41 Mag since "76" It was the cartridge that prompted me to purchase reloading equipment.That has developed into loading 27 different cartridges.
I am a bullet caster as well I only did big bullets for big buffalo rifles now I have 2 custom 41 Mag molds.Never enjoyed my revolvers more.The .41 Mag is a splendid cartridge.When the big "hoard" was occuring .41 Mag componets were available when you could not smell a componet for .357 or .44 Mag.
It is worthy enough that S&W currently catalogs 3 configurations of the cartridge in the Mdl.57 Classic and Mdl. 58 and the Mdl. 657.The .41 Mag is the only reason I have bought S&W revolvers because Colt never chambered a revolver in .41 Mag,shame on them!

You will definitely notice a big difference between normal factory loaded 41 mags and 357 mags. It is supposed to be 30% less recoil than the 44 mag. I'm not so sure.

But I do know that I shoot the 41 mag a lot better than I did Model 29 Smiths which I eventually sold off. I love the caliber for a big bore. I clearly don't shoot enough, but that has more to do with me, available time and motivation in general.

I have five 41 mag revolvers; three Smiths, Ruger Blackhawk and Redhawk. I have yet to shoot the Redhawk much to make any judgement about the gun. I like my 8 3/8" and 4" M57's the best.

Ammunition can be difficult to find at times. I just bought about 500 rounds of Bitterroot Valley ammo. That will hold me a while. GA Arms sells cowboy loads they load from once fired brass which are said to be at 800 fps. They are just a bit light. Their other 41 mag ammo is quite good. Occasionally Outdoor Marksman will have bulk 41 mag ammo. You just have to keep checking. I generally buy little 41 mag ammo in 20 round boxes and it clearly is more expensive.

I think you'll like it. If you start reloading, you should have the available resources to load as much as you want.

I think the caliber is more popular now than it has ever been since it was introduced in 1964.

Steve here... I too have a tiny collection, if you can even call it that.
I cast and reload every pistol I shoot, from 9mm , 38spl, 44spl, 45acp. I also cast for a few rifle calibers... I can honestly say I bought a few boxes of jacketed loaded ammo for my recently purchased Colt Defender that I plan to carry if WI gets the right to carry law. Other than the Defender, I have not fired a jacketed round thru any of the pistols Ive owned in the last 25+ years...
Sorry I was babbling... To answer your questions:

Do you have a 41mag handgun?, No I too have been intrigued, by the 57.
If you don't have a S&W in 41mag, why? Trolling for one, as well as a 25-2

Any other thoughts about the 41mag. Ammo is always my last concern on a gotta have... Dies and brass Midway,Sinclair... Boolit mold? Ebay of course..
my two cents
Steve

You won't find 41 ammo at WalMart, but around here, MOST all the LGS have some 41 magnum of some type on the shelves....I have dies, plenty of factory and some reloaded ammo for my Model 58 and my Redhawk. I like the 41, and I believe in it for hunting and almost anything a handgun outta be able to do...

I bought a 6" 57 back in the late '70's because I was interested in seeing if it had less recoil than my 29-2. I eventually traded off both guns. I had the opportunity to purchase a really nice 57 no dash the other day at a really good price. I have pretty good access to GA Arms where I live, and I have gotten some of their 41 mag cowboy loads, which are essentially 41 Spl. The gun is really accurate and fun to shoot with these. It won't become my #1 shooter, but it is a keeper.

My first ever new S&W was a 6 inch nickel 57 that I bought with money I got for teaching an adult ed class back in the early 80's. I could, and maybe should have got a 29, but Skeeter and Elmer both wrote good things about the 41. I think if you are going to shoot it much, you have to reload or know someone who does.

My standard load is a cast swc and 7.0 of Unique. That load is close to either a factory 45 Colt or 44 Special, both of which have very good reputations. The 41 is accurate and pleasant to shoot with such loads. I have loaded full magnums, but don't have much need for them.

I think the 41 is still popular with those of us who understand it for what it is and appreciate what it can do.

I only have four .41 mags. 4" nickel #57, 6" blue #57, blue #58, and a #657 Mountain Gun. I like the caliber alot. I hope one day to own a nickel #58.

I love the 41mag and reload for it too,,

I may have too many 41's if there is such a thing. I have a 4" Nickel M57, a 4" M57 Mountain Gun, a 4" 657 Mountain Gun, a 4' M357, a 6" Blue M57, a pair of 6" M657's, a pair of 83/8" M57's, one blue, one nickel, and 2 Blackhawks. I was introduced to the 41 Magnum back in 1965 when one of my school chum's Dad let me shoot his 6 1/2" Blackhawk. I've had at least one of everything S&W makes, including a M58. I reload for everything I have and usually keep 1500 rounds of 41 Maganum on hand. It'll do anything required of a big bore revolver and do it well. Bob!

Well..it remains popular in my house. To some extent I feel a bit poor these days. Two of my front line guns in the caliber are permanent safe queens. The 4" factory engraved one isn't going to be fired under my watch. I'm not certain about shooting my 357. Too light and the 329 hurts when it explodes... But they're fine guns.

I actually can feel a difference between a M29 and a M57. Even if I'm lying and its all mental, to me its real.

Oh, and I love my M58! For a gun that wasn't popular when in full production, we certainly have good choices. What's not to like?

OK, its a reloaders caliber. I fit that description, happily. Components are out and about. Its popularity or not cuts both ways. At the larger gun shows, there are former shooters who sometimes off-load what they've got at bargain prices. The rule seems to be buy components and ammo when you see it at great prices. Buy then its the rule for all calibers.

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BigBill, Do a search on here for "Let's see your 41's" (I believe that it)for a nice show of 41's the owners have put up.

I developed a serious hankering for a Blackhawk a few years ago. I found as I was looking that the 6.5" in .41 mag fit me a lot better than the 7.5" SBH in .44 mag. I bought the .41 figuring I would give it a shot.

Right after I bought it, I stumbled into a Marlin 1892S in .41 mag. It absolutely loves the Remington 210 JSPs.

That handgun / rifle pair started my love affair for the .41.

Next came a pretty nice M58. Someone did a very good job putting a red insert in the front sight (I've never seen this in a factory M58, so I assume it is aftermarket). I still need to track down some PC magnas as mine came with SB presentation grips.

I recently bought a 657 MG from a fellow forum member. It has been spending a lot of time in the desert with me.

I would love to have one of the new NightGuards.

I have been seeing more and more factory ammo at the gun stores lately, although I load my own.

I hope everyone else is enjoying their .41s. Once I get done with my current move, I'll take the time to take some pictures.

Chubbs

I have a 6" model 657-3 that I like very much. I do not reload, so therefore don't shoot it a lot, but it is a great gun. I have had several over the years. I have traded a couple of them off, only to eventually come back to it again. I think it is the perfect size cartridge for the Smith and Wesson N frame. It seems to be a very accurate round. Those that have them seem to really like them. Those that don't usually don't know much about it. Many have never heard of it when I have mentioned it to them. I do think there is a little better selection of factory ammo for it than in years gone by. wyatte

I have a 4 inch 57-1. It's a ton of fun to shoot, and i would like to get a 4 inch 65 moutain gun to go with it someday. or a shooter grade 58 even!

I have owned a 4 inch m57 since '78.It was a high school graduation gift from my father. I enjoy the gun and the caliber greatly. Recently, a local pawn shop in my area put a m657 up for sale. A past owner had the barrel cut to 4 1/2 inches and installed polymer ivory grips with a steerhead on the right side and silver s+w medallions.(Some kind of Elmer Keith thing, i guess.) The owner of the pawnshop said alot of people had looked at it,but when they found out it wasn't a m629,they lost interest in it. He had a price tag of $475 on it. I, as a joke bid him$300 for it. His reply was "I won't go a penny under $350". After I realized he was serious, i got out my debit card, filled out the paperwork, and gave it a new home. Its a wonderful gun, but i have to hide it when my father visits,because i'm afraid he will try to take with him.

..calling it "a reloaders caliber". When it comes to anything over .357 Magnum what isn't a "reloaders caliber". If one owns a Model 24 .44 Special where does one find decent loads? Not at WalMart. And .44 Special, .44 Magnum and .45 Colt loads are all about the same price...then you get into .454, .475 and .500s and who can afford a dollar+ a pop...

Now it's true you can't go to WalMart and get .41s but when is the last time you saw .45 Colt or .454 there? So at least to me .41s don't loose anything when it comes to be called a "reloaders caliber" because to me they all are...

I've also never once ordered .41 components and had them out of stock any more regularly that ordering .45 Colt brass or bullets and look how many more .45 Colts and Colt shooters there are in this world...

I both collect and shoot .41s...I must because I have way too many to shoot on a regular basis and ware one out.

As to the poster who was looking for a Taurus Titanium Tracker, they are GREAT guns. I have both the 4" and the very rare 6". Two 4" guns just sold on GunBroker over the last few days. The fisrt one had an opening price of $900.00 and a BuyNow of $1100...and someone hit the BuyNow! Last night another LNIB one sold for $688.00.

Have never had an inaccurate .41...just a great caliber...

Bob

I finally bought myself a NIB M-57 for my 50th birthday 8 years ago. I now have 8 of them and likely more to come as I find them. I too feel they have less felt recoil than a .44 mag although I mainly download both rounds for my plinking.
I've since sold/traded 3 .44s as the .41 does all I need from target shooting, deer hunting to a sometime conceal carry weapon.

I do think they are more popular today as I see less and with higher prices now. It used to be I could find them at better prices as they were an unpopular caliber here.
I saw a NIB M-57 the other day for $1250. They never commanded prices like that just a couple years ago.

Heres my big, ugly bruiser! This model 58 is well used but still the finest combat/utility revolver I own. Tough as nails, powerful enough for any chore whether it be hog hunting or home defense yet tame enough for plinking with reduced loads. I need to find a Tyler T for it and it will be complete. Anybody have a Tyler T for an N frame that they want to swap for one of my J or K Tylers?

I also have a near new 57 4", but it seldom gets out of the safe.

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The .41 mag. is very likely my favorite caliber. I have not been without at least one since I first shot one in the early 70's. I currently own about a dozen .41's, Smith & Wesson and Ruger, they are all extremely accurate and a joy to shoot. I have always reloaded and cast for the .41, the components are far more available now than when I first got a .41 mag. In the early years Remington was the only producer of brass and I recall driving 30 miles to buy all the .41 brass that a store had received. I don't know if the bullet styles for the .41 are superior but I have moulds from both Hensley & Gibbs and Saeco that outshoot anything I have for .44 mag., .45 Colt and .357 mag.. I guess that about sums up my feelings regarding the .41 mag..

I hope this has been of assistance,
Steve

After reading all these post, I may just have to get myself a .41 mag A carry version though.

The PC 657 is available in a snubbie and the Night Guard is/will be available. I am looking for a Night Guard version and will probably shoot reduced power loads in it mostly.

Do you have a 41mag handgun?

Several.

Do you like it?

Absolutely!! The .41 Mag is my favorite caliber. I have a 6" that was a duty gun for many years. I hunt with both S&W 8 3/8 .41 and .44 Mags, having taken several black bear and bull elk with both calibers.

Do you shoot it often?

Yep.. all the time.... I hand load for all my guns as well as cast my own bullets. I have the good fortune to own and shoot all calibers from .22 to 500 Mag S&W's. As far as I'm concerned, the .41 Mag is arguably the most underrated and best performing all-around caliber available in a handgun today - if you load your own...

If you don't have a S&W in 41mag, why?

I've often asked the same question... The N frame .41 bullet is only .019 smaller in diameter than a .44. The .41 shoots flatter than the .44. The smaller diameter casing allows for a stronger cylinder. I've never had a S&W .41 Mag shoot loose even with constant hot loads.

Any other thoughts about the 41mag.

I believe the .41 is the ideal compromise between the .357 and the .44 Mag. Like the .460, the 500, the .454 Casul and in many cases the .45 Colt, it absolutely shines with power and accuracy when custom handloads are made for the gun.

Buy a snubbie or a 4" 57/657. I don't believe you'll ever regret it.

JMHO.....

The original question was is the 41 Mag getting more popular. I would say no but those who like it are very loyal to the cartridge and its guns...much the same as 44 Special fans.

The two cartridges are quite similar in that they both will never be as popular as the 357 & 44 Magnums. They both call for hand loading to get the most out of them and they both seem to develop extreme loyalty from their adherents. I owned a couple M58s and one M57 back in my younger days. All are gone now, not because there was anything wrong with them but rather because I really wanted a 44 Special. Got several of those now and wouldn't trade or sell any of them. If I still had the 41 Mags I would no doubt feel the same way about them.

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Greetings, All,

The .41 Mag is my most favorite pistol caliber, period!! I have "a few" various ones of them with an American Derringer .41 on the small end, and a T/C Contender with a 14" barrel, on the top end. "A few" others in between, too! The .41 is a strong, easy to shoot caliber, that can do just about anything that needs be done with a handgun, IMHO, given proper loads and a practiced shooter. Yes, it's best to handload, but even if you couldn't you can get the old Police load, still, and also Winchester Silvertips, both of which are outstanding self-defense loads. And, if you want something that would be considered a "burn the hair off a bear" load, get some from Buffalo Bore, or a few other such companies!!

Do I think the .41 is becoming more popular, well, yes. Why on earth would S&W remake and offer the stellar M58, in both nickel and blued, otherwise? I'd love to buy a new 58, but already own one, NIB, which I bought many years ago. I'm not a fan of the IL, and as far as I know in CA, we have to have that "feature" on our S&W revolvers. (Lord, let us move to a more common sense State, one of these days!!!!)

But, getting back to the original questions, yes, I think the .41 is gaining steam, and I'm glad to see it happen! One of the very best calibers out there, and I dearly love my S&W's in .41 Mag!! Take care, and God Bless!

Every Good Wish,
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Like LC '92 I believe the M58 (blue or nickel) is where the .41 Magnum is at it's best.

It has fixed sights that shoot to point of aim (for me) making it a perfect backwoods, rugged open-carry revolver. There is no quality fixed sight equivalant available in .44 Magnum that I know of (in the availability of the M58).

If bears or big hogs are not around a fixed sight .357 (or even well-loaded .38 Special) is okay, but a M58 will do a better job in any reasonable application of a handgun.

The other S&W .41 Magnums can be easily replaced by a .44 Magnum and therein lies the shooter's choice. Whatever he/she prefers.

The .41 Magnum almost definitely requires reloading but so does most other handgun calibers. Eventually if a shooter wants to shoot often he/she has to reload...unless quite wealthy.

There are fixed sight .44 Specials available (new and used) that can compete with the .41 Magnum at every level BUT I assume here we speak of S&W and not Colt S/A's or Colt Clones.

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I've read that the 41 magnum is obsolete, that it's a dying relic. If that's so it sure is dying a slow death. Right now, in addition to Smith and Wesson, Freedom Arms, Ruger and Taurus all make revolvers chambered in 41 magnum. There may be others and even some lever guns still currently manufactured, so chambered. I'm sure there are those here that can tell me !

I personally own two model 57's, both no dash models, one in 6" and one in four". I cast my own bullets. I have a gas check mold but rarely use it. The majority of my casting is plain base. I do not experience very much leading of the barrel even with maximum loads. Big bullets don't seem to be as problematic as the 357 in this regard. I tend to cast more on the hard side, rather than soft.

Back to the question of the popularity of the 41M, I never see used guns for sale in the stores. Used to be a 41M wasn't hard to find. They seem to get snapped up fairly quickly when they do become available. I believe the 41 magnum is definitely for more seasoned shooters.I'm sure it takes some interest beyond casual plinking to sell shooter on the 41M. Perhaps it's handgun hunting or reloading and maybe even collecting at the mid to higher levels. I'm sure there are other reasons.

Just for kicks I checked with MidwayUSA. Their website showed they stock about 21 different loads of 41 magnum in weights from 170 to 265 grains. Nine are currently on back-order. Those are the listed handgun loads, there may be different ones under long arms. Perhaps more under self defense. A big variety of loads that indicates to me that the 41 magnum is certainly no less popular that it has ever been. Heck, it may indicate the most interest in the caliber since it's inception. A growing popularity, perhaps.

I have introduced a couple of shooters to the 41 who have went on to purchase their own. Both are reloaders and are able to take advantage of the versatility. As far as I'm concerned the 41 is every bit the 44 magnums equal. Granted, I don't bear hunt or encroach on their territory often, but if I did I think I would arm myself with a more powerful side arm than either the 41 or 44. No doubt both have killed even grizzly, but I wouldn't want to wait until one was chewing on my fleeing backside to find out!

I don't think it's dying...not by a long shot. I think it's a classic (maybe even a "cult" classic) that will be with us as long as we stay free.

I have both a 6" 57-1 and an 8.375 57 (which is an over stamped 29 on the frame). I reload both 41 mag and 41 special (picked up 600 Starline brass correctly head stamped from a fellow shooter on this forum a year ago). Excellent revolvers and do I have fun (and some "looks") when I bring the trio (25, 29 and 57 all in 8.375) to the range at one time (with magnum loads or 0.45 LC that are slightly warm!!) Dave_n

I just came across this web sight and found it very interesting
I did,nt relalize there were so many 41 mag owners out there I bought a m29 in 1964 or there about and always thought it
was the ultimate hand then one day at the range a friend of mine was there with a ruger 41 three screw old model that he let me shoot I was impressed with it so I sold my m29
and bought a new ruger 41 old model fast forward today
over the years I have had many 41mag hand guns and currently have aS&W 657_5 that I bought new in2005 its nickel with a six and a half barrel I also installed a aim pointsight on and had a custom shoulder holster made for it I dont hand load but I have 23 boxes of ammo for so Idont worry about running out incidently most sporting stores in the area carry some as an interesting aside I have some boxes I bought so long ago that the price was 13.65 for a box of50

Not giving you a hard time but are you saying your stainless (657) revolver has been nickel plated? If so I'd be curious as to why it was done.

Like I said, just askin',
Dave

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Questions concerning 41 mag.
1.) Yes- model 58, blued with custom Ahrend's retro grips.
2.) Yes- it's my favorite.
3.) Yes- Every time I get the opprotunity.
If you don't allready...start reloading, a set of dies and a bullet mould(s) will make you the master of your ammo supply and not the slave to whatever a shop owner carries.
I purchase once fired brass and don't even worry about having to buy factory ammo just to get empties.
gary

Sorry never owned a .41 magnum._ .44 scratched all the itch for me.

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Found a deal on a 8 3/8" nickle in Dec., makes me wonder why I hadn't bought one earlier, shoots great, and the cost of bullets got me to reload again after just buying ready rolled ammo. Dug out my press and equipment that hadn't been used in years. Of course the last couple of months reloading is the only way to go if you want any ammo.

My LGS were i went browsing for a S&W purchase had them half priced over a year ago. I purchased the brand new S&W M57 6" in nickel finish first. Then a week later I grabbed the new S&W M58 4" in nickel finish too. I only shot the M58 using federal 210gr JHP ammo first and i love the 41mag. He also had 41mag ammo on the shelf too and he hasn't seen the new 41mag ammo in years. I grabbed what i could too. I did order new brass and leadcast bullets too. Shooting my very first S&W revolver (M58) made me want more S&W N Frames too. Another LGS offered a new unshot S&W M29-10 with all the accesssories for $699 in the used case but the PO never shot it, but its in blue so i have to purchase another one in nickel. I grabbed that too. Them back at the first LGS he did have a case full of new S&W N frames but had only the S&W M24 in 44spec 6 1/2" barrel in nickel for $750 i grabbed that too. I did go back there to grab the new S&W M57 w/4" in nickel but its gone. He did have a M629 classic hunter in 44mag and a M625 in 45 long colt left there yet. I gotta go browsing soon. Here's the pics of my M57 & M58 in 41mag/nickel. With all the other gun manufactures discontinuing there models and nickel finishes i figure i can treasure the nickel finish now.

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I had to smile when I started reading these post's...I just took off my EDC gun and it is a M-58 with Barne's vortex 180gr XPB Hp's. I started shooting 41's back in the 70's and carried this same M-58 as a motor cop, I have carried a side arm everyday for 40 years. I have instructed firearms professionally for 30 of those years....shot & instructed all calibers and all major platforms that LE agency's have used in the past three decade's.
I have 44's, 45's, but have an affinity for the 41 mag, just as I do for the 10mm and 16 ga. They aren't "headliner's", but they are great loads and do good work in the field. I have reloaded since 72, so I can tailor my loads for whatever I want.
That's one of the great things about shooting, reloading and our country in general. We have the opportunity to choose from a huge selection of guns, loads and equipment. Long live the 41 magnum.....good shooting.

I must have had brain fade when I said my 657-5 was nickel
it,s of course stainless incidently I use it almost exculsively
deer hunting I use shooting sticks for a steady aim and to date I have taken eight deer some bucks and some does I
use winchester 240 grain platnium and limit my shots to 75 yards or less I have not lost a deer yet I have however shot
milk jugs out to 125 yards , and can hit them three out of
five times so I guess thats fair shooting

I had one -- no, three of them in the 80s. When I coulnd't find d a29 and I had an N frame jones, I bought 57s, and loved them. I thought the recoil would be a little milder -- dream on. They were just as musclular as .44 magnums. Ammo was an issue, but I rarely shot more than 25 rds at a time so it lasted quite awhile. In high polish blue, they're beautiful, just like the 25s, 27s, and 29s. If it starts with a .4, I'm in. I love the finishes on the 27 but don't care for the caliber. I always wished S would give the other Ns the same checkering treatment.

I love the caliber, but if I didn't have reloading gear, I'd be broke in short order, or I wouldn't shoot much.

I love the 41 magnum and it's a joy to reload! Dennis

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My dad had a Dan Wesson with all the inter-changeable barrels in 41 mag, and it was fun to shoot, so I ended up with one (S&W) also. You can load it light or hot. Also picked up a Marlin lever when they were still in production and it is a great carry gun for deer. Now I collect them as I can. It's a great caliber all around.

The Model 57 with an 8.375 inch barrel in Nickle, was the very first handgun I purchased so many years ago. I have been loading for the round for very close to thirty years now. I absolutely love the caliber and the Smith & Wesson handguns chambered for it. My current favorite is my four-inch, blue, no dash, Model 57. I have an eye out for another 8.375 Nickle, Model 57. When I find one I'll put it back in

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Not enough, about 5000 rounds per year

I have no idea why someone would not own one.

One of the most inherently accurate handgun cartridges I have ever shot. Great cartridge for the handloader. However if more people buy them and shoot them, there will be more ammo available.

2011 post and still going in 2013.

The 41rem mag is an awesome caliber. Bill