Model 46 instead of 41

[Tresbien]

Hi,

Should I buy model 46 ? Is it worth to pay for it 5 times less then the price of brend new mod 41 ?

I asked the owner he said:
It has a 7 inch barrel.
The gun has been test fired. It works perfectly mechanically. Shoot 60-70 shots quickly with different types of ammo. No issues with ejection or charging. The precision is good too.
Apart from the plastic stock plates, it is almost identical to the mod 41. The gun is in very good condition.






I'm thinking also about ruger mk4
There is no Colt MT over here, unfortunetly. Have to buy .22 gun before my gun permit expire.
I use club range only twice a month soo there is no point spending a lot of money on mode 41. But I want to buy something solid, without problems, reliable and not expensive.



Price of a new Ruger mk4 is half of the price of sw mod 41.

Maybe Browning buckmark field ?
I really cant decide and don't want to make mistake, im not expirienced.
Looking for someone who can recommend me please .

 

[Protocall_Design]

The MK4 is the best choice in Ruger, better than MK 1,2,or 3.

Personally, I would take the S&W M46. Both will shoot fine.

 

[Tresbien]

Thank you. Ruger mk4 gonna be better choice then Browning buckmark ?

 

[ken158]

The 46 is a sleeper that will retain value in the long run.

 

[kwill1911]

Absolutely buy the M46!

 

[Tresbien]

Absolutely buy the M46!

But i cant mount suppresor on this one and i think its nice option with silencer, isn't?

 

[DesertFox]

Never pass on a 46.

 

[Baltimoreed11754]

By the time you upgrade a Mk4 Ruger with volquartson goodies you might be surprised how much you'll have in it. I fired a buds Mk? with a volquartson trigger that he installed and it was the best pistol trigger I've ever shot, as good as my Winchester Model 52 Pre A .22 target rifle. Part of the equation is are you going to become a competitive shooter or just a range plinker. If you don't think you'll ever want to compete then the ruger or browning will suffice. If you want to be a competitive shooter then the better gun would be worth the investment. Good luck with whatever you buy.

 

[max]

I am just a plinker and very happy with my MKII.

 

[Tresbien]

By the time you upgrade a Mk4 Ruger with volquartson goodies you might be surprised how much you'll have in it. I fired a buds Mk? with a volquartson trigger that he installed and it was the best pistol trigger I've ever shot, as good as my Winchester Model 52 Pre A .22 target rifle. Part of the equation is are you going to become a competitive shooter or just a range plinker. If you don't think you'll ever want to compete then the ruger or browning will suffice. If you want to be a competitive shooter then the better gun would be worth the investment. Good luck with whatever you buy.

Thank you for your post.
M46 this is 7" bbl lenght, might be too long for me I'm affraid, 5,5" are more common and more desirable i guess

 

[Tresbien]

I am just a plinker and very happy with my MKII.

Mk4 would you buy steel or aluminium frame ? They sell it both versions those days, I think aluminium is a **** and its better to buy stainless steel ?

 

[PALADIN85020]

The Model 46 is way rarer than the Model 41 and would be a better investment for the future.

The Mk4 is an excellent choice for accuracy and reliability - also ease of cleaning. If you are not into collecting, it's an outstanding shooter.

John

 

[retnavyshooter]

I have a M46 that I bought and competed with for many years, very accurate and a great shooter. I bought a new MKIV 2 years ago, mounted a red dot on it hand just love shooting it. The absolute best of the plinkers.

 

[glenwolde]

"I want to buy something solid, without problems, reliable and not expensive." = Ruger

 

[THE PILGRIM]

Tresbien - you need to shoot some guns before you buy.

 

[Tresbien]

Tresbien - you need to shoot some guns before you buy.

I got Glock 19 9mm looking for something more precise in 22 for local competition and fun shooting from time to time. Most of 22 are like aluminium toys. Ruger looks little bit funny.

Althought i'm considering buying ruger (bcs u recommend) with suppresor so i can go into the woods sometimes, maybe shoot a squirrel

 

[TOM BECKWITH]

A few thoughts

Tresbien, a few thoughts:
As noted above, the S&W 46 is a good pistol and nearly equal to the 41. Finding a 5" or 5.5" bull bbl may be difficult. You could buy a 41 slide and use any 41 or aftermarket bbl with it. This would save your 46 bbl and slide (which is weaker than the 41 slide). A 41 slide would be best if an older one to allow the safety to work. The 46 bbl you pictured has the somewhat scarce underbarrel weight and is desirable to collectors. Your 46 slide would work with 41 bbls, but is not recommended and is cosmetically UGLY. The 46 frame will also take any of the 41 grips - S&W and aftermarket. ENJOY!!!!

 

[max]

Mine is stainless as aluminum was not available when I got it. A .22 might do fine with an aluminum frame. I would have to give one a try before making a recommendation.

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[Protocall_Design]

Buy the 46, sell it to a collector for big profit, buy stainless Ruger and lots of ammo and suppressor. Go shootin.

 

[toddimusnimski]

Have you seen videos on how the Ruger Mark IV field strips? VERY simple and a huge improvement over previous models. I'm not sure how disassembly-friendly the other ones you've mentioned are but that might be an important consideration. Its a current production gun and covered by warranty. Both factory and aftermarket parts are readily available.