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08-15-2009, 12:59 AM
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Model 41 Recoil Springs ..
....chatting with a mate about .22s this week and he mentioned that one should not be running high velocity .22 in a Model 41 as the factory recoil spring is set up for .22 target ammunition and the HV will batter the pistol as a result.
This of course leads me to two questions....
1. Is there substance to what he says ?
2. Where can one obtain a stiffer recoil spring for a Model 41 should one wish to use HV .22 ??
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Andy
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08-15-2009, 07:16 AM
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Yes there is. And why would you want to run HV in your 41?
Bob
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08-15-2009, 12:18 PM
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Andy;
I think the point is that you will not see much velocity increase if any in a short barrel between the various velocity .22lr ammunitions. I think the loads are designed to achieve max. vel in a 16” barrel.
Assuming that to be true there is nothing to gain by shooting hi vel in a M41, S&W says it is OK to do so, but the increased impulse will wear things out more quickly.
Many of us have shot the same M41 for lots of years, I hope to do so for another 20 or so, a little discretion seems in order.
Regards,
Roger.
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08-15-2009, 05:53 PM
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You might try the Wolfe Springs company in Pennsylvania. They have an internet site.
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08-15-2009, 06:50 PM
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The particular pistol concerned dates to 1968, I am the third owner (it came to me in 1987), I know both previous owners and that they both used it LOTS, one almost daily for 2 years. It has been ridden hard. I replaced the ejector to get it functioning properly and it has not missed a beat since. The HV question was more academic but there are also times here when that is the only ammunition I can lay my hands on. I will replace the spring(s) but most probably with factory parts.
Notwithstanding the hard use this pistol has had it still shoots better than I.
Thanks for the time guys.
Andy
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08-15-2009, 06:56 PM
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Andy,
Wolf springs sells a heavier recoil spring than the normal one. I believe its 7.5 lbs.
Yes, the 41 is meant for sv ammo. But, for years I have used the cheapest available ammo, which usually turns out to be hv. No evident harm to anything. I do use the heavier spring as a precaution....In fact, the heavier spring works with the sv as well in my gun.
Enjoy it with whatever you can get....
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08-15-2009, 07:32 PM
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Thanks mate....!!
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08-18-2009, 08:20 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CGM
Andy,
Wolf springs sells a heavier recoil spring than the normal one. I believe its 7.5 lbs.
Yes, the 41 is meant for sv ammo. But, for years I have used the cheapest available ammo, which usually turns out to be hv. No evident harm to anything. I do use the heavier spring as a precaution....In fact, the heavier spring works with the sv as well in my gun.
Enjoy it with whatever you can get....
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Tell Wolf what you are shooting and they will recommend a Spring.
Enjoy your 41. Shoot it. Wear it out and buy another....but I doubt that will happen. These pistols just Keep On Going.
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08-20-2009, 10:50 AM
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I have 2 Model 41's , 1 is mid 60's and the other is early 70's and I picked up the Wolfe Spring pack (stk#131710) from Midway USA for $17.29
Contains a 6, 6.5 and a 7lb spring plus 3 new firing pin springs.
That way you can adjust the spring weight for your ammunition.
I just recieved them this week and hopefully I'll get out to test them soon..
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08-21-2009, 07:22 PM
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Thanks guys....I was using the 41 in a match yesterday, didn't go so well but that was me and the sight adjustment not the pistols fault. maybe a little better today. I am going to chase up Wolff Springs and see how I get on. This really is a fine old pistol that I have "neglected" for too long (don't fear, I don't mean neglected for it's care, just not used it enough).
Andy
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