41 mag
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SuperMan
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...besides being the best N-frame S&W ever made...what would you like to know?
Lots of links and posts here...
.41 Magnum / 41 Special Load Data Center
Bob
Lots of links and posts here...
.41 Magnum / 41 Special Load Data Center
Bob
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Neat weapon. Hope you reload or have real deep pockets. Excellent versatile cartridge but with limited commercial availability in most areas.
I love my 57! I have a great, manageable midrange load that I can shoot all day long.
silentflyer
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All of the above is correct, a wiki search for S&W model 57 or 58 will get you background info, and many post found here on the gun and caliber.
That is a very large request. The best place to get a complete answer for you are the sections on the Models 57, 357 and 657 in the Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson (4th Edition).
I will try and give you a general overview
The model 57 was introduced in 1964.
It was offered blued or nickel plated
Over the years the Model 57 family of revolvers was offered in barrel lengths of 4" through 10 5/8". Some custom Gunsmiths offered round butt snubby conversion down to 2 5/8"
In 1986 stainless steel versions began to be produced as the model 657 family of revolvers. 3" snubbies were introduced this same year
2005 saw the introduction of scandium alloy framed versions offered as the model 357 family of revolvers
All Model 57/357/657 revolvers are 6 shots and chambered in 41 Magnum
I am a big 41 Magnum fan and have firearms from many many manufacturers in barrel lengths ranging from 2 1/2" through 24". These are revolvers, single shots, semi-autos and lever actions.
The 41 Magnum really shines for the hand-loader as the variety and availability of factory ammunition is less than impressive
I find the cartridge to be EXTREMELY accurate in all firearms. I typically load 170 or 200 grain jacketed hollow points from Remington though the selection of projectiles for the hand-loader is not too bad
gwpercle
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colt saa,
Did you leave a Model 58 out of the picture...I mean it looks as though you have a 41 magnum from every company that ever produced one.
That lever action rifle is sweet. I keep my eyes open for one but so far it has been elusive.
Awesome 41 collection !
Gary
Did you leave a Model 58 out of the picture...I mean it looks as though you have a 41 magnum from every company that ever produced one.
That lever action rifle is sweet. I keep my eyes open for one but so far it has been elusive.
Awesome 41 collection !
Gary
Thanks Gary
I have never desired to own a 41 Magnum Military and Police Model 58, so I never bought one.
I have two of the Marlin 41 Magnum lever guns. The Custom Cowboy Limited which was 1 of 1,000 and the stainless steel 1894 which was 1 of 249
And I do not have one of each manufacturer. I am missing Freedom Arms, Korth, Janz, Ruger and several others.
hkcavalier
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There have been some .41 Mag derringers too. They sound highly uncomfortable but they exist.
