Model 41

[Willyboy]

I am starting to get interested in picking up an older (pre-1975) Model 41 and have looked at a few recently. The two I looked at showed some looseness in the slide when moved from side to side. Is some movement normal on the Model 41? I would say that the 1973 I examined had movement comparable to normal play for a S&W revolver cylynder, while a 1960 vintage almost felt sloppy. I wouldn't think you could shoot loose a 22 auto. The slide movement in both model 41's I looked at was more noticeable than other 22 autos I have like the Colt Woodsman and Beretta 89. Thanks, Willyboy.

[TSQUARED]

The rails on the S&W 41 are very short which gives the perception of loose fitting. It's gilt edge accuracy resolves any concerns.

[Barrie]

I agree with Tsquared on this as well as my 1958 M41 also moves sideways a wee bit. That gun shot nothing but 10's last night with never one glitch all evening. I had a great night with getting it all sighted in is what happened and shot very well also. As long as the gun cycles it should be fine to shoot safely and they are probably the finest target pistol money can buy no matter what the Paradini owners and others say.

[kleiss1]

"starting to get interested", That sounds like a done deal to me

[Willyboy]

Thanks for the input on the 41. "Starting to get interested"..It's like when my wife and I would go antiqueing, anytime she actually asked to see a piece I knew it was going to cost me money...Willyboy

[ZardozCZ]

I bought one a few weeks ago. I hope this is something that I can have just one of. I really want a .45 next and after this 41 I'm going to look into the 1911 style. This 41 just feels so stable, like it has hidden gyros in it somewhere.

[Nulirich1]

Best target 22 i ever had

[TSQUARED]

The S&W 41 has the best trigger of any domestically produced 22 pistol. The only better trigger on a 22 pistol was on my Walther GSP (the older single stage triger).

[Kodiakco]

Originally Posted by ZardozCZ

I bought one a few weeks ago. I hope this is something that I can have just one of. I really want a .45 next and after this 41 I'm going to look into the 1911 style. This 41 just feels so stable, like it has hidden gyros in it somewhere.

My Dad was on the US Army pistol team. He used a 1911 and a model 41 in competetion. He liked the 41 because it felt similar to the 1911. He bought it in the early '60's.



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[tjpopkin]

truth is....I like the 41...
But, you might do well to find a really nice .45 (a PS&W PC gun, or (don't dislike me) a Les Baer) and buy a MARVEL conversion (upper) for .22. That way, you have one gun to hold ...the same hold, the same trigger. In the old days, my dad was a competitor on the national scene, and he shot a Colt Match Target and a Modified 1911A1. I have these guns and they are fabulous.....but the cost of a 41 and a 1911 is a good bit of change....esp.on the 1911. If you short change yourself and buy a cheap 1911, you will be sorry. They all appear to be similar, and they are, but the detail spent on a PC gun or a Les Baer make them worth the price. In this way, you will not be looking to improve the gun. I have spent a lot of money learning this, and at age 70 I have learned the lesson that is stated in the immortal words of Ben Franklin....don't be penny wise and pound (dollar) foolish.
I shoot a 41, and a S&W 945 the latter, being the finest .45 I have shot.
I also shoot .22 & .32 Pardini's in my matches.




Terry

[Herman1963]

I love my three 41's and shoot steel plates when I can.

I have like 10 barrels

Some say it is slow but I have been picking up speed with my 5inch field barrel and the harret trainer grips.

I like that I can switch the barrels pretty easy with out affecting it.

I have been shooting CCI SV with out any problems then I got the big head and thought I try eley sports and not I have almost a whole brick of them that are just sitting around.

Good shooting, Herman

[wraco]

I also picked up a M41, a couple of days ago. . It was advertised for sale or trade for a K98. I just happened to have one them guys taking up safe space. A nazi stamped one the seller took a liking to so we traded straight across.

The M41 is a mid-1960's and from the pictures and the seller's words; it appears in real nice condition. I'll know more, in a few days, when the Mail Lady delivers it to my door.

Rod

[Krogen]

I don't want to take the thread off topic, but I need to ask. Can you receive handguns via the mail in Canada? I'm guessing you're not a dealer, but I sure could be wrong.

Sounds like you got a good bargain on the 41. I've had one for years and it's my favorite pistol. It can be temperamental at times, but a good cleaning seems to correct it.

Let us know how it turns out.

[wraco]

Originally Posted by Krogen

I don't want to take the thread off topic, but I need to ask. Can you receive handguns via the mail in Canada? I'm guessing you're not a dealer, but I sure could be wrong.

Sounds like you got a good bargain on the 41. I've had one for years and it's my favorite pistol. It can be temperamental at times, but a good cleaning seems to correct it.

Let us know how it turns out.

Yes, we can send and receive handguns in the mail. . Every handgun owner is licenced, and as such, no FFL dealer is required. . I picked up a spare factory magazine today in hopes the gun is as good as it appears.

There's a few videos on youtube that make it look straight forward for takedown and cleaning. . I'll let you know how it goes.

Rod

[Barrie]

Wraco is 100% correct in that we can receive guns thru our post office up here as I have done it many times. My wife even signed for one, my 45ACP without even knowing what it was. She does not go near my guns for any reason or hardly ever in my shop as well. Luckey me aye.