LGS has Model 41: Yea or Nay???

[Redcoat3340]

LGS may have a 41 (date unknown, but in a cardboard box, 1 mag, nothing more) for $995.

That seems generally to be in the ballpark, pricewise, but I'm "second" on the list for it. It was promised to another customer but he's not been around and has until Monday 1/28 to pick it up or it's mine. (I'd really like to find one here....no sales tax on a private sale and I'd rather make a member here happy as much as the folks at the store are nice.)

Just thought I'd check in to make sure the price seemed fair. I took a quick look at it and no major marks or dings; seems to work. Is there anything special I should look for with this model when I do a really good inspection of it?

I've been joking with the owner for eight months about finding me a Sig 210-A when I mentioned the only other gun I'm interested in is a 41. He shocked me when he said he had one in the back! I'd much rather have the 41 as it goes more betterer with all my other Smiths than a Sig (and, keep this under your hat) the cost of ammo is a lot less and the quality is on a par.

 

[Troystat]

The 41 is a nice shooting gun, if you shoot you should have one, sounds like the price is ok as well.

 

[epj]

I haven't had a M41 in more than 30 years, so I'm no expert. I do know from reading here that when the gun was made and which engineering change it is makes a difference in value. As usual, the cosmetics on the more recent guns is typically thought to be inferior.

 

[Old Corp]

Good luck.
A M41 has been on my 'grail list' for awhile, and folks selling seem keenly proud of them.
One of these days I'll get the definite ruling on whether one must use standard velocity only or if HV is OK.

This is almost equal to 'shoot +P?' stuff in the .38 revolver world.

 

[Cleanneon98]

I just picked up a used 41 with box and two mags for $800 at my LGS. Word of warning, it's ammo picky, likes the CCI standard velocity. Outside of that it's an awesome built gun, stupid accurate. I see them listed on gunbroker all the time for upwards of 1000 but they don't seem to sell. Maybe try to negotiate the price down. Mine is a 1987 model year

 

[Wee Hooker]

Have you shot a model 41? I've owned three over the years and was never able to shoot them any better than my Rugers. i.e. They just didn't work for me. Additionally, while the older two were nicely finished and had good triggers, the 2008 ish production model I had (bought new) was not so hot.
( Ok, you folks can beat me up now.;-)

 

[graydog]

To give you a fair idea we would have to see pictures and know what the ser. number is to say for sure.

Graydog

 

[Redcoat3340]

Many thanks for all who commented. It helped clarify my thinking.

So while reading the responses I had another idea about which gun makes the most sense. I'll post something new and ask another question:

As I already have the Ruger, and I'm not a super serious bullseye or competition shooter, would it make more sense to simply upgrade the Ruger with a new trigger and grips than for a couple of hundred than to spend a $grand on the 41? I plink and am looking for a postal league....but I ain't gonna get way into competitive shooting...not with almost seven-decade old eyes and pins that ain't as steady as they were.

 

[ggibson511960]

I'll Weigh in on M41 vs Ruger

Since you already have a Ruger and are contemplating a new trigger you obviously know you have the ability to spritz up the Ruger to a decent level with a Volquartzen trigger or your own trigger work. That's what I did years ago with a Mk II. I went cheapo and only polished the factory trigger. It shoots far better than I ever could. I modified my Mk. II for .22 Silhouette, not as exacting as bullseye. Most of my competitors were shooting Rugers. I love my M41, but it's an old one with cocking indicator and solid wood stocks. Newer M41's have laminated wood and no cocking indicator, neither of which are big deal as they don't affect function.

 

[Cleanneon98]

One reason I sold my buckmark and got a 41 is because the 41 will always go up in value if maintained. It's a low production and desirable gun. Maybe that will help you justify the investment.

 

[Barrie]

I have both a M41 and a M46 which is extremely close in shooting Pleasure. My M41 is 61 years Old now and still hitting the 10 spot every week at 25 yards. Just seems to shoot better the older it gets. The M41 will never lose its higher value as they are a exceptionally well built gun.