.41 Magnum; it is like 10mm Auto, but for adults with taste and class.

[rubiranch]

I have two of these. I think they are kind of cool.
Different from all my other speed loaders.




Here's a picture of the M57 I sold.

 

[rubiranch]

Most of us with old 29s have reserved manners and allow the 41mag fans to beat their gums.

At least we don't load them with .41 Specials.

 

[cowboy4evr]

My model 58 has never seen a 41 special round . It says 41 magnum on the barrel that's what it gets . My 357's get 357 ammo . I don't shoot 38 specials in them , K , L N frame revolvers . My guns today are just as tight as the day I bought them , years ago . I have a 38 special gun , a Colt Police Positive Special that is marked 38 special , and that is what it gets . Regards Paul

 

[rubiranch]

My model 58 has never seen a 41 special round . Regards Paul

Do they even make them??

That was a tongue in cheek comment I made because soo many people shoot .44 Specials in their .44 Magnums because they either don't like the recoil of the Magnums or they fear prematurely wearing out their guns.

 

[Birdhunter6]

Love my .41s.

Don't own a 10mm but have shot several and enjoyed them.

Never shoot anything but Magnums in my .44. (It IS a lever action though.)

 

[cowboy4evr]

The 10mm in a semi auto is a great package . Does it equal the 41 magnum , not even close . But it's a step up from 9mm , 40 S&W , 45 acp. I'm a revolver guy that really has a love affair with the 41 magnum so will never see a need to own a 10mm . Regards Paul

 

[brendonjames65]

My recently acquired "shooter grade" Model 57, shipped April 1st, 1964, one of the first 150 shipped by S&W. One of my favorites now, and recoil is quite manageable with factory 210 JHP but I'm basing that after shooting my Ruger 454 Toklat, heck it's downright tame!

 

[rubiranch]

My recently acquired "shooter grade" Model 57, shipped April 1st, 1964, one of the first 150 shipped by S&W. One of my favorites now, and recoil is quite manageable with factory 210 JHP but I'm basing that after shooting my Ruger 454 Toklat, heck it's downright tame!

That's awesome. Congratulations!!!!

 

[Univibe]

10mm: it's like .357 Magnum, for practical men who want to stay alive.

 

[Scharfschuetzer]

I experienced less than optimal performance from the .357 on the two way range as an LEO. As we could also carry the Model 58 (after we qualified with it) I grabbed a clue and moved up to it.

My old Model 58 and my Model 57.

 

[StrawHat]

Did S&W ever make a 41 Magnum, fixed sights and a tapered barrel?

Kevin

 

[series guy]

I really enjoy my .41 Magnum range time. Wether it's shooting my 57/58 mutt or my Performance Center Model 657 a good time will be had. Of course the same holds true for the Models 27, 29, and 25.

 

[Neversink n Klapperthal]

I had a few 41 Mags back when Model 29s were unobtanium. It was an easy cartridge to like

 

[Hair Trigger]

Do they even make them??

.41 Special isn't a SAAMI approved cartridge, but there is brass available from Starline, and loads available for it in various places on the web.

Did S&W ever make a 41 Magnum, fixed sights and a tapered barrel?
Kevin

No. M57 and M58 (and later, the M657) is all you get. There is a M520, a fixed-sight .357 Magnum with a tapered barrel and shrouded extractor rod; the originals are rare birds, a LE special order that fell through and then sold to the public.

 

[Drm50]

Do they even make them??

That was a tongue in cheek comment I made because soo many people shoot .44 Specials in their .44 Magnums because they either don't like the recoil of the Magnums or they fear prematurely wearing out their guns.

If you load and shoot a lot there is no point in using maximum charges and expensive jacketed bullets. Doesn't have anything to do with any particular cartridge. I will say that full power magnum loads beats up you revolver, regardless of caliber.
There are those who are engaged in competition and expend thousands of rounds. They are shooting targets not Grizzly so there is no point wasting powder & lead.
Guys who don't shoot enough to load, should by all means match what it says on barrel to a box of ammo.

 

[lppd4]

The 57's look awesome but a 29 will do everything it will do and then some, especially for a handloader. I have never seen a real use for one although I'll admit I have never shot one

 

[BigBill]

.44 mag, it's what the .41 mag wants to be when it grows up and for pansies who can't handle a .44 mag.

I gather you don't own a 41 magnum? Too bad. I fired just six rounds from my new m58 about 15 years ago and the love affair began. I been a 357 mag/44 mag guy for 50 years. Adding the 41 mag completes my magnums. Pansies I don't think so.

It's funny that the newer pistol wiz bang calibers come and get sent to the graveyard yet the 41 mag lives on.

 

[BigBill]

The 57's look awesome but a 29 will do everything it will do and then some, especially for a handloader. I have never seen a real use for one although I'll admit I have never shot one

They say the 41 mag has more penetration over the 44 mag. From the hunters who hunt with both dead is dead really cant tell the difference in stopping power.

 

[biku324]

Just sold my last 44 Mag a few months ago. If my 41s and 40s won't do what I need done, I'll use a shotgun or rifle. Never fully bonded with a 29-2, 29-3, a Blackhawk, or an 1984 Marlin, all 44s.

I haven't found a reloading recipe to try that the 41s do not shoot well. Same-same 40. But I do love 357s as well.

 

[BigBill]

My model 58 has never seen a 41 special round . It says 41 magnum on the barrel that's what it gets . My 357's get 357 ammo . I don't shoot 38 specials in them , K , L N frame revolvers . My guns today are just as tight as the day I bought them , years ago . I have a 38 special gun , a Colt Police Positive Special that is marked 38 special , and that is what it gets . Regards Paul

Exactly my m24 sees 44 specials.