Any insight into a 2018 version of a model 41?
Model 41
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Not much info posted to comment on. Some are good - some not so good. Personally, I'd buy a vintage model over a modern version only a few years old - but that' just my opinion of course.
There is clearly more than enough evidence to support the fact that buying any M41, used or new, is a gamble. I went new and had a problem which Smith and Wesson repaired under warranty. Some say "buy vintage only" so I tried that first and got stung bad. At that point I gave up on buying a M41 until I saw my first PC M41 and knew I had to have one. I bought a new one realizing full well the risks and unfortunately it needed warranty work. Now it works quite well and I am happy with it. I still may sell it as I just can't seem to shoot that elusive 1" group at 50 yards that so many others say they can shoot. Maybe it's just me....or my ammo, or my pistol.
Rick H.
Rick H.
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I bought a new one to see how it compared with my Hi Standard Victor pistols. It didn’t wow me as the trigger was poor and I didn’t like the ergonomics quite as much, but it’s less finicky magazine wise.
I bought a 1971 vintage Model 41 as well, partly as I wanted to try the shorter barrel and partly because I wanted to see if the older Model 41s were any better. The polish and blue is a lot nicer and the trigger pull is much better, but still not on par with the triggers on my Hi Standard Victors.
I like the short barrel better but I still don’t shoot it as well as a Victor.
I have not had any problems with either of My Model 41s, but that’s a case study of 1 new (2019 ish) and 1 old Model 41.
I bought a 1971 vintage Model 41 as well, partly as I wanted to try the shorter barrel and partly because I wanted to see if the older Model 41s were any better. The polish and blue is a lot nicer and the trigger pull is much better, but still not on par with the triggers on my Hi Standard Victors.
I like the short barrel better but I still don’t shoot it as well as a Victor.
I have not had any problems with either of My Model 41s, but that’s a case study of 1 new (2019 ish) and 1 old Model 41.
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I don't have one quite as new as a 2018 model, but I have one from June of 2016 that has been an excellent performer. Trigger breaks crisp at 2#, 0 oz. and is as accurate as any .22 RF pistol I've ever owned.
Model 41, 5.5" BBL.
I don't have photos, but I ordered a new 7" barrel from Midway USA and after spending about five minutes fitting the longer barrel to my frame, I have both barrel lengths to compare and in my hands the 7" barrel is the easiest to post good groups with.
Best of luck!
Model 41, 5.5" BBL.
I don't have photos, but I ordered a new 7" barrel from Midway USA and after spending about five minutes fitting the longer barrel to my frame, I have both barrel lengths to compare and in my hands the 7" barrel is the easiest to post good groups with.
Best of luck!
AveragEd
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I mentioned on this Forum that I had a new seven-inch Model 41 on order direct from S&W's media department since November. It arrived at my dealer's in late April and I found it would almost never eject fired cases, even when using CCI SV ammo, which is what S&W states they use for test-firing. It is back at S&W now.
I did learn while shooting it the brief amount I did - less than 50 rounds - that my 75 year-old eyes struggle with open sights despite my having shooting glasses made with lenses ground to permit me to focus on both the sights and my target. Accordingly, as much as I will hate to, I may sell it on this Forum when it is returned.
It's a beautiful gun that is very comfortable in the hand but when you can't shoot something well, a lot of the enjoyment is lost.
Ed
I did learn while shooting it the brief amount I did - less than 50 rounds - that my 75 year-old eyes struggle with open sights despite my having shooting glasses made with lenses ground to permit me to focus on both the sights and my target. Accordingly, as much as I will hate to, I may sell it on this Forum when it is returned.
It's a beautiful gun that is very comfortable in the hand but when you can't shoot something well, a lot of the enjoyment is lost.
Ed
