Wanting a S&W Model 41
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OIF2
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They all shoot well. Left is my 1980-era 41, with a BoMar rear sight. Right is a new PC gun with an UltraDot.
Bob
Newer PC 41 (top) with my old 1980 41. Bottom pistol has a BoMar rear on a 5.5" barrel
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Newer PC 41 (top) with my old 1980 41. Bottom pistol has a BoMar rear on a 5.5" barrel
Rick Bowles
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You guys are just killin' me! I love it! Can you imagine a summer barbecue with this group in attendance?
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My daughter likes 41s, too. She's become quite an accomplished bullseye shooter using my old BoMar-sighted gun.
Bob
The new guns are as good (or better) than the oldies:
Bob
The new guns are as good (or better) than the oldies:
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Here is my A-prefix 41 w/ its original 7" barrel and a 5.5" barrel that has been threaded and had the vent rib machined. Everything is coated in Robar NP3. Love this gun.
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I have had my 41 for over 5 years and it was obtained with the 5.5" & 7" barrels. aaboth barrels are high polish blue and the pistol is w/o cocking indicator. The longer barrel has a rail but I can never decide which optic I want.
It does not always go to the range as the High Standard HD Military and Ruger Gov't Slab Side make satisfactory alternates. I am in the process of down sizing my collection and like previous posters have said the 41 will be last (almost to go)
The HD Military 4 1/2" Will be the last. (1949 manufacture but still new in box)
It does not always go to the range as the High Standard HD Military and Ruger Gov't Slab Side make satisfactory alternates. I am in the process of down sizing my collection and like previous posters have said the 41 will be last (almost to go)
The HD Military 4 1/2" Will be the last. (1949 manufacture but still new in box)
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0IF2 - Way to go Dad, looks like she is doing great and maybe has a great coach?
Lethal combination - she looks pretty and shoots pretty too!My daughter likes 41s, too. She's become quite an accomplished bullseye shooter using my old BoMar-sighted gun.
Bob
The new guns are as good (or better) than the oldies:
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I highly recommend a M41.My M41 is a newer one with the built-in rail. Currently, it has a Burris Fast Fire 3 mounted. Not a bad sight, but I've been using C-More red dots on a couple of other pistols; and find them better. So, I have a C-More on order for the M41.I don't know the other pistols OP mentioned, but I'd be cautious about selling a gun I like.
I had a S&W 442 (?); I think (or 422?). Very much like the M41. Sold it. Mistake!
I've got three Rugers: Mark ii Government Target, Mark iii Target and a Mark iii Competition Target. They aren't in the same league as the M41, but they're 1/3 the price; and almost as accurate.
The most accurate .22lr handgun I've owned and fired in recent years is a Hammerli Xesse Sport. 2/3 the price of a M41, better accuracy; at least for me.
I had a S&W 442 (?); I think (or 422?). Very much like the M41. Sold it. Mistake!
I've got three Rugers: Mark ii Government Target, Mark iii Target and a Mark iii Competition Target. They aren't in the same league as the M41, but they're 1/3 the price; and almost as accurate.
The most accurate .22lr handgun I've owned and fired in recent years is a Hammerli Xesse Sport. 2/3 the price of a M41, better accuracy; at least for me.
OIF2
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Lethal combination - she looks pretty and shoots pretty too!
Thanks! She likes to shoot anything...here she is on an FN 240B 7.62mm, shooting a qual course several years back.
Bob
one year owner model 41 , one year shooter I use cci SV ,it is what the 41 was designed around . im shooting inside a 7 inch circle @50 yards except for fliers. BTW ONLY shoot SV @1080fps, anything higher and you can damage the gun . save your coins and buy one . I average 4 to 500 rounds a week rain or shine @ an outdoor range
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Probably not the best place to mention it, but there's nothing wrong with a High Standard. The older, Hamden-made guns were excellent. Still like a 41, though.
Bob
This is one of the newer, Houston-made guns. Not bad.
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Ed Fowler
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The older High Standards, Hamden and Springfield both very similar and about equal in accuracy and reliability. I find the new outfit pretty tough to deal with, have left messages with the Huston outfit answering machine and never got a call back.
Both the older High Standards and the mod 41 are delightful, for me it all depends upon which one I am shooting as to what I like best.
Both the older High Standards and the mod 41 are delightful, for me it all depends upon which one I am shooting as to what I like best.
I was able to score 5000 rds of Aguilla SV thru CMP before their .22cal ammo dried up and I buy CCI SV every time I am able to - brick by brick or box by box. Have used Remington Target (1080 fps or is it 1060) with good results.
My daughter likes 41s, too. She's become quite an accomplished bullseye shooter using my old BoMar-sighted gun.
Bob
The new guns are as good (or better) than the oldies:
These are the photos from the article in last years American Handgunner Annual. Are you the author? If so, thanks for a great article, you are responsible for my purchase of a new 41 PC. I have to agree, the new ones are every bit as good as the older models (metal finish aside), I also have a 1970 vintage w/ 5" lightweight barrel. The PC is a 10 ring eating machine!
Dpapa
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The Model 41 is a great pistol, but proceed with caution
S&W is not really pushing the Model 41 these days and parts can be difficult to come by. I have a Model 41 that needs a new slide, because over time the original slide has worn down where the face makes contact with the slide release. The slide will not stay open without the magazine in place, which is a real pain when it comes to routine operation and maintenance.
I have attempted to purchase a replacement from S&W, but they stated that they don't know when, if ever, they may get another one in stock. I was told to just keep calling back every month or so and maybe someday I'll get lucky. So if you want a well made, accurate gun, by all means buy it if you can find it, but be aware that if you ever need parts, you may be out of luck....
S&W is not really pushing the Model 41 these days and parts can be difficult to come by. I have a Model 41 that needs a new slide, because over time the original slide has worn down where the face makes contact with the slide release. The slide will not stay open without the magazine in place, which is a real pain when it comes to routine operation and maintenance.
I have attempted to purchase a replacement from S&W, but they stated that they don't know when, if ever, they may get another one in stock. I was told to just keep calling back every month or so and maybe someday I'll get lucky. So if you want a well made, accurate gun, by all means buy it if you can find it, but be aware that if you ever need parts, you may be out of luck....
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I ordered a new barrel for my 41, S&W Customer Service told me it would be years and to keep calling. Finally I asked them to charge a new barrel to me and when they had one for sale to just send it. About 8 months later there was a package from S&W on my door stop, the barrel had arrived.
In the mean time I figured out my old barrel and it now shoots great, still have not used the new barrel.
In the mean time I figured out my old barrel and it now shoots great, still have not used the new barrel.
I would... but being in CA puts the 17-1 pretty much out of reach due to our handgun purchasing laws.... unless by any stroke of luck you're local to me.
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