41 magnum recoil vs. 44 magnum

[Alk8944]

I have owned all three in 6 1/2" barrel length, Model 657, Model 29 and Model 27. Assuming factory ammunition for the .41 and .44 magnums there isn't enough difference to really be noticeable. If you are hand-loading then you do whatever you want for bullet weight and load.

If this satisfies your curiosity then pick the one easiest to feed and most convenient, the .44 Magnum.

 

[911JWG]

I have a friend who handgun hunts extensively. He has both a 44 and a 41 Magnum. He has stopped hunting with the 44 because he feels the 41 recoils less and he likes the fact it shoots flatter. He uses standard magnum loads - bullets weighing 210 grains for the 41, 240 grains for the 44.

+1 for the 41.

 

[41special]

Was reading about Elmer Kieth the other day. S&W sent him a spanking new Model 57 to try out. This arrives the same day he's packing up to go on a polar bear hunt, so naturally he throws it in his kit along with some new Remington ammo. Now Kieth shot alot of 44 magnum and loaded his ammo as hot as anyone. He noted the 41 had less recoil and shot flatter than what he was accustomed to from his 44 magnums.

That was his take, and Grandpa Elmer knew sixguns


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