Opinions on Smith 422 vs 41?

[cmm]

I have a 422 6 inch target model, which I find to be a very nice (and lightweight) target gun.

Can anyone offer an opinion of the accuracy difference between the guns?

I saw a very nice used 41 with a 7 inch barrel in my local store, price was about average for a used gun.

Having the 422 target already, is it worth getting the 41?

 

[cmm]

I have a 422 6 inch target model, which I find to be a very nice (and lightweight) target gun.

Can anyone offer an opinion of the accuracy difference between the guns?

I saw a very nice used 41 with a 7 inch barrel in my local store, price was about average for a used gun.

Having the 422 target already, is it worth getting the 41?

 

[gmchenry]

The 422 is a plinker. The 41 is a target pistol.

 

[Northfield Gun]

The Smith & Wesson model 41 is a finely machined shooting instrument, the 422 is great for shooting tin cans but there are other things to consider here, possession of a model 41 includes pride of ownership, over the years it becomes a family heirloom, when this pistol is passed down it's more of a rite of passage then a gift, the presenter conveys silently that the gun be past from one generation to another, the whole process exudes class and commands respect, it becomes a brick in the foundation of a father son relationship.

James Davis
www.collectablearms.com

 

[rollback88]

Originally posted by Northfield Gun:
The Smith & Wesson model 41 is a finely machined shooting instrument, the 422 is great for shooting tin cans but there are other things to consider here, possession of a model 41 includes pride of ownership, over the years it becomes a family heirloom, when this pistol is passed down it's more of a rite of passage then a gift, the presenter conveys silently that the gun be past from one generation to another, the whole process exudes class and commands respect, it becomes a brick in the foundation of a father son relationship.

James Davis
www.collectablearms.com

Wow! You've nailed it. My Dad presented my brother and I new Model 41s Christmas 2006. We are both grown men in our 30's with families, but, for me, it certainly felt like a milestone achievement (one doesn't just hand out $900 pistols willy nilly).

Years from now, I intend to dole out my guns to my daughters, but that Model 41 will be the last pistol to go from my safe.

--jcd

 

[wamalo]

422s are great for introducing youngsters to pistol shooting, particularly those who have yet to develop the upper body strength necessary to hold up a M41, High Standard, or other traditional target pistol. I would buy the M41, but keep the 422 for future use with young beginners, particularly if it's adjustable sighted.

My son began Bullseye shooting with an adjustable sighted 422 when he was around 12 or so. He "graduated" to a M41 later. I was able to smooth out the trigger, and get the pull to around 2-3/4 pounds. It's a little tricky due to the shared trigger return-magazine catch spring, but can be done.

As an aside, we use two 422s (along with two Ruger 22-45s, and a High Standard) in the Junior Pistol Program at my local gun club. The younger shooters would be at a distinct disadvantage without them.

 

[KAZ]

I shoot a lot of 22 rimfire and have aquired many different brands to include Smith 41,422,2214,P22,Sig Trailside,Mosquito,Browning Buck Mark, and a Glock 22rf conversion. If, I were to regain my sanity and narrow down this collection to one I would for certain keep the 41s as they are the Grail of 22RF. Regards

 

[AKAOV1MAN]

Apples and Oranges, love em both.

 

[gunnerbern]

For serious competition, the model 41 stands alone. I've been shooting the same one since 1960.