Hmm.
Well, let's start. Marvel and Nelson aren't the same company. Marvel Precision hasn't been Bob Marvel in a very long time. Larry Nelson makes a solid conversion unit, designed by Bob Marvel. I like mine a lot, but all the "Marvel" conversion makers have their fans.
There are seven in the 10-ring. The bottom three were shooter error. The Nelson is plenty accurate.
The 41 is fairly accurate as well, though I don't think quite as much as the conversions. Although for the record, the "accuracy guarantee" is worth the paper test target is printed on. Frankly, I think they're full of it most of the time. It doesn't matter what kind of group the upper printed that one time, back when we made it. All that matters is what it's actually going to shoot, with ammo you'd actually buy, in your own hand. And that's assuming they're not just lying.
Which is better for you? Dunno. The 41 is cheaper once you put the conversion on a dedicated frame. The 1911 can take a roll trigger (difficult to shoot well with, but a superb training device). The 41 uses steel mags that are durable until you drop them. The conversion uses wither steel GSG mags (ew) or plastic mags that don't care if you drop them, but eventually won't lock back the slide.
I don't think there's a really meaningful difference--a good shooter is going to shoot well with either. I think it's really about picking the one you have confidence in. The only other thing is that conversion-1911s can be really tricky to diagnose and get running perfectly. But once you do, they flawless. I think I'm approaching 1500 rounds since my last cleaning, with just two failures to fire. One was a confirmed due round, never did get it to fire.
Troystat said:
Almost forgot, if it matters I would think the 41 will have better resale value.
The popular conversions all generally resell for 100% of purchase price in as-new condition. These are very small companies making the things, and a 6-8 week backorder is quite common.
