What .41 magnum to get ?

[Rockets]

Want to add to my collection. I really like of 3 - 4 " barrels. Would a model 57 be good? Any advice is appreciated.

 

[kdailey]

YES, the 57 would be very good. The 58 would be Very GOOD, if you can find one. 57 has adjustable rear sights, 58 fixed sights. 58 was not made many years. Then there is the 657 if you want stainless. No 3" barrels in these though, as far as I know.

 

[Dump1567]

I own a new production 58. It's very accurate and a joy to shoot. It's one of my favorite Smiths.

 

[Rockets]

I own a new production 58. It's very accurate and a joy to shoot. It's one of my favorite Smiths.

I don't particularly like locks on my guns... call me "old fashion"

 

[colt_saa]

OK, your "old fashioned"

657s were made in 2 5/8", 3" and two different 4" barrels (heavy and MG).

Model 57s were offered in 4" blue or nickel. I have a blue, but no individual
picture of it. It is here in an old 41 Magnum group photo.

There is also a 4" model 57 Mountain Gun, but it has a lock.

Then if you are looking to carry all day, there are the 4" 357PD and 2 1/2"
357NG. Being newer designs these also are shipped with the lock

Sorry that I can not provide any model 58 images, they just ever interested
me as firearms

 

[wyatte]

I have two 4" 41 mags, a model 57 P & R, and a model 657-4 Mountain gun. The 4" 41 magnum is a great gun. I lucked into the Mountain Gun here in the classifieds from a fellow forum member just as I was beginning to look for one. The 4" 41's are not inexpensive, but I think you will be very happy if you get one. The 57 no dash is a great old classic, and is beautiful. Great guns, both of them. wyatte

 

[wheelgun28]

heres a 58

some more 41s

57
657 mg
3" 657

 

[GPJohn]

The 4" 57 or 58 are great choices. The 57 is more readily available and comes in either blue or nickel. The 58 only has the blue finish and is a little harder to find. Either is well worth the search.

 

[pownal55]

I love the 41 but be advised, if you do not handload ammo can be expensive and may be hard to find.

 

[kennyb]

wonderful caliber...i have a 7'5"657,6"57,3"657which is my carry gun and a 4"57...all are a pleasure to shoot with about 20%less recoil over the 44mag.

 

[wetdog]

Respectfully , the 58 came in nickel also.

 

[TexasRider]

^^^^^

Good stuff there.

I guess I could have done myself a favor and just gone with the 41 instead of the 38s ,357s and then the 44.

Nah .

 

[Malpasowildlifer]

I'd say a 4'' blued 57-2 or lower. Then, a blued 58.

You can do SO much with a 4'' 57. For me, I'd say it is very close to a, as Taffin would say, a perfect packing pistol.

 

[JP@AK]

The short answer: the one that is available at a good price!
I am personally partial to Smiths with adjustable sights, so I would prefer a Model 57. But either one will make a good addition to your line of S&W revolvers.
JP

 

[GF1]

I'd sure look seriously at a Model 57 no-dash. I love mine, and it's been alot of places, is superbly accurate:

I cut the factory grips down to fit my hand, rounded the edges for carry.

 

[silentflyer]

If you come across a Dan Wesson .41 take a look at it, the most accurate big bore hand gun I ever shot is a DW .41 mag.

 

[BigBill]

Not too long ago my LGS had these for $599 in nickel. I picked up a new S&W M58 w/4" barrel and a new S&W M57 w/6" barrel both in 41mag and in nickel. You have to have both models. I'm new to the S&W revolvers and always wanted the larger N frames. Shooting the S&W M58 in 41mag is awesome. The only problem is i want to get more.

BTW; Both of these have the loc and i have no problems with them yet.

 

[BigBill]

YES, the 57 would be very good. The 58 would be Very GOOD, if you can find one. 57 has adjustable rear sights, 58 fixed sights. 58 was not made many years. Then there is the 657 if you want stainless. No 3" barrels in these though, as far as I know.

I'm not sure how long my LGS has had the S&W M58 in 41mag but he also had the S&W M24 in 44 special all with the loc's too. What year was the loc first offered?

 

[BigBill]

^^^^^

Good stuff there.

I guess I could have done myself a favor and just gone with the 41 instead of the 38s ,357s and then the 44.

Nah .

You have to have the S&W 38's, the S&W 357's and the S&W 41mag besides the S&W 44mags too. I feel i can't have just a few i have to have them all to play with.

 

[SuperMan]

I'm not sure how long my LGS has had the S&W M58 in 41mag but he also had the S&W M24 in 44 special all with the loc's too. What year was the loc first offered?

I think the 58-1 with the four screw sideplate and IL came out about four years ago in blue and nickel. Nickel has since been dropped.

As to having .38s, .357s and .44s...naaaaaa. I could be very happy with just a 4" .41 of any kind...but really like the 657 Mountain Gun for a gun that does everything needed in a Big Gun.

Bob