I agree with the OP on this design as well. Here's a thought, how bout almost the same thing in .45? Hamilton Bowen has been building them for quite some time.
Take a look at this.
http://www.bowenclassicarms.com/new/SWrev.htm
Sorry guys didn't mean to hijack the caliber here. But I'm sure Ham would do a 5 shot in .41 Mag as well. He already does it with the .45 Colt.
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