My LGS were i went browsing for a S&W purchase had them half priced over a year ago. I purchased the brand new S&W M57 6" in nickel finish first. Then a week later I grabbed the new S&W M58 4" in nickel finish too. I only shot the M58 using federal 210gr JHP ammo first and i love the 41mag. He also had 41mag ammo on the shelf too and he hasn't seen the new 41mag ammo in years. I grabbed what i could too. I did order new brass and leadcast bullets too. Shooting my very first S&W revolver (M58) made me want more S&W N Frames too. Another LGS offered a new unshot S&W M29-10 with all the accesssories for $699 in the used case but the PO never shot it, but its in blue so i have to purchase another one in nickel. I grabbed that too. Them back at the first LGS he did have a case full of new S&W N frames but had only the S&W M24 in 44spec 6 1/2" barrel in nickel for $750 i grabbed that too. I did go back there to grab the new S&W M57 w/4" in nickel but its gone. He did have a M629 classic hunter in 44mag and a M625 in 45 long colt left there yet. I gotta go browsing soon. Here's the pics of my M57 & M58 in 41mag/nickel. With all the other gun manufactures discontinuing there models and nickel finishes i figure i can treasure the nickel finish now.
.41 remington magnum popularity???
- Thread starter BigBill
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The 41's.
I had to smile when I started reading these post's...I just took off my EDC gun and it is a M-58 with Barne's vortex 180gr XPB Hp's. I started shooting 41's back in the 70's and carried this same M-58 as a motor cop, I have carried a side arm everyday for 40 years. I have instructed firearms professionally for 30 of those years....shot & instructed all calibers and all major platforms that LE agency's have used in the past three decade's.
I have 44's, 45's, but have an affinity for the 41 mag, just as I do for the 10mm and 16 ga. They aren't "headliner's", but they are great loads and do good work in the field. I have reloaded since 72, so I can tailor my loads for whatever I want.
That's one of the great things about shooting, reloading and our country in general. We have the opportunity to choose from a huge selection of guns, loads and equipment. Long live the 41 magnum.....good shooting.
I had to smile when I started reading these post's...I just took off my EDC gun and it is a M-58 with Barne's vortex 180gr XPB Hp's. I started shooting 41's back in the 70's and carried this same M-58 as a motor cop, I have carried a side arm everyday for 40 years. I have instructed firearms professionally for 30 of those years....shot & instructed all calibers and all major platforms that LE agency's have used in the past three decade's.
I have 44's, 45's, but have an affinity for the 41 mag, just as I do for the 10mm and 16 ga. They aren't "headliner's", but they are great loads and do good work in the field. I have reloaded since 72, so I can tailor my loads for whatever I want.
That's one of the great things about shooting, reloading and our country in general. We have the opportunity to choose from a huge selection of guns, loads and equipment. Long live the 41 magnum.....good shooting.
hunter34
I must have had brain fade when I said my 657-5 was nickel
it,s of course stainless incidently I use it almost exculsively
deer hunting I use shooting sticks for a steady aim and to date I have taken eight deer some bucks and some does I
use winchester 240 grain platnium and limit my shots to 75 yards or less I have not lost a deer yet I have however shot
milk jugs out to 125 yards , and can hit them three out of
five times so I guess thats fair shooting
I must have had brain fade when I said my 657-5 was nickel
it,s of course stainless incidently I use it almost exculsively
deer hunting I use shooting sticks for a steady aim and to date I have taken eight deer some bucks and some does I
use winchester 240 grain platnium and limit my shots to 75 yards or less I have not lost a deer yet I have however shot
milk jugs out to 125 yards , and can hit them three out of
five times so I guess thats fair shooting
brokenprism
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I had one -- no, three of them in the 80s. When I coulnd't find d a29 and I had an N frame jones, I bought 57s, and loved them. I thought the recoil would be a little milder -- dream on. They were just as musclular as .44 magnums. Ammo was an issue, but I rarely shot more than 25 rds at a time so it lasted quite awhile. In high polish blue, they're beautiful, just like the 25s, 27s, and 29s. If it starts with a .4, I'm in. I love the finishes on the 27 but don't care for the caliber. I always wished S would give the other Ns the same checkering treatment.
DennisE
Member
I love the 41 magnum and it's a joy to reload! Dennis
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My dad had a Dan Wesson with all the inter-changeable barrels in 41 mag, and it was fun to shoot, so I ended up with one (S&W) also. You can load it light or hot. Also picked up a Marlin lever when they were still in production and it is a great carry gun for deer. Now I collect them as I can. It's a great caliber all around.
The Model 57 with an 8.375 inch barrel in Nickle, was the very first handgun I purchased so many years ago. I have been loading for the round for very close to thirty years now. I absolutely love the caliber and the Smith & Wesson handguns chambered for it. My current favorite is my four-inch, blue, no dash, Model 57. I have an eye out for another 8.375 Nickle, Model 57. When I find one I'll put it back in
De Oppresso Liber
De Oppresso Liber
Many
This group photo is extremely out of date
Without Doubt
Not enough, about 5000 rounds per year
I have no idea why someone would not own one.
One of the most inherently accurate handgun cartridges I have ever shot. Great cartridge for the handloader. However if more people buy them and shoot them, there will be more ammo available.
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K1500
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If you think the .41 is making a resurgence in popularity (and I believe it is), the 10mm seems like it is making an even bigger recovery. Maybe it is something about the mid-bores that people are rediscovering? To me the difference boils down to the following.
The .41 has to go up against the .44 in the same frame size so it is always at a disadvantage from a "power to weight" perspective.
The 10mm has to go up against the .45 in the same frame size, so it is always at an advantage from a "power to weight" and capacity standpoint.
The .41 has to go up against the .44 in the same frame size so it is always at a disadvantage from a "power to weight" perspective.
The 10mm has to go up against the .45 in the same frame size, so it is always at an advantage from a "power to weight" and capacity standpoint.
DFrame
Member
This moribund number just refuses to die. Impressive ballistics and extremely devoted fans keep it from life support. It got off on the wrong foot right from the start and never really caught on with the poplace in general. No I don't see any resurgence of the calibre. It's loyal fans still scream it's virtues but I don't see a lot (or any) of NEW shooters out there, switching to it.
I know this is a Smith and Wesson forum, but I have posted this in other threads, so here goes:
If you really want to appreciate the "middle magnum", get yourself an FA. My 654 Silhouette will get 1800 fps out of the NEI 290-grain cast bullet, and the one in 14" twist stabilizes it perfectly.
There is nothing you can do with a 44 magnum that I cannot do with a 41, and I will do it with less recoil, less muzzle blast, and a flatter trajectory.
Yes, it is a handloader's cartridge, and probably a caster's as well. But it is absolutely a superb handgun round, in my estimation.
If you really want to appreciate the "middle magnum", get yourself an FA. My 654 Silhouette will get 1800 fps out of the NEI 290-grain cast bullet, and the one in 14" twist stabilizes it perfectly.
There is nothing you can do with a 44 magnum that I cannot do with a 41, and I will do it with less recoil, less muzzle blast, and a flatter trajectory.
Yes, it is a handloader's cartridge, and probably a caster's as well. But it is absolutely a superb handgun round, in my estimation.
Domino300
Member
Have ten 41's plus one in the oven. Yes I reload.
Cal44
Member
I have only one -- a 657 classic hunter. Very accurate and a nice trigger.
I keep looking each time I go into a LGS but haven't seen one in over a year.
BTW, it's interesting how there old threads are dead for years, and then pop back up.
I keep looking each time I go into a LGS but haven't seen one in over a year.
BTW, it's interesting how there old threads are dead for years, and then pop back up.
What timing....today I took delivery of a Marlin 1894 CCL in .41 Mag. I already cast and load for my S&W .41s, but I've been after a rifle for several years now.
Without a doubt the .41 Magnum is my favorite handgun caliber. I carry it regularly, and I shoot it about every time I hit the range.
Without a doubt the .41 Magnum is my favorite handgun caliber. I carry it regularly, and I shoot it about every time I hit the range.
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