S&W Model 41

[Quickdraw22]

For the guys who have these, how do you like them? I've got a Ruger MKIII and was looking to eventually upgrade to a more "target" style of pistol.

Also, how is the durability of the gun? I usually stick 4-6,000 rounds through my Ruger every year, and don't want these things turning out like the old High Standards...

-Dave

 

[Cleburne]

As much as I enjoy my MKII and Buckmark, I'd give my left 'nad for a Model 41. Fired them a couple times and absolutely love them. Not having owned one though, I can't speak with authority about their longevity.

Cleburne

 

[Nomad.2nd]

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[Nomad.2nd]

Don't own one, but will as soon as I come across the right deal.


Used one when I was on the pistol team in college.

SWWWWEEEEETTTT!!!!!


THose in the armory had lasted....

 

[thomjb]

I have had a 41 for 20 years or so. Great pistol, reliable and very accurate.I will not live long enough to shoot enough ammo to hur the 41.

I purchased a SIg Trailside a year or two ago, and dang if it doesn't shoot at good as the 41.
YMMV

 

[Quickdraw22]

As much as I love my MKIII Hunter, I'm just ready for a serious target pistol.

I had fallen madly in love with the High Standard Victor a few years ago, but am now finding out about how the frames were bad about cracking if you ever used High Velocity ammo. Unfortunately, I'm not going to go out and spend $4/box on subsonics when I try and shoot 5-700rds every range trip. Being able to digest bulk ammo is a must.

I'm going to keep at it with my MKIII, but my eye is on the M41..........

-Dave

 

[Storm52]

I purchased my first one in '69 (7") and its companion (5") with extra barrel in '72. My daughter, now in her 30's, learned to shoot with it. Possibly the finest out the box 22 target pistol produced. I just looked at the price for a new one....phewwww. New in 1969 set me back $270

 

[actionshooter]

Dave, I can help you put a Volquartson trigger kit in it. I did my MK111 hunter. Had the trigger checked with a digital trigger gauge and it's 2.5 lbs.

 

[Trickasabrick]

I had one that I absolutely loved. Was the most accurate handgun I ever owned. May the piece of **** that stole it from me rot in hell.

LSP972 is correct. If you get one feed it the good stuff. If you just want to randomly shoot and plink you are better off keeping your Ruger, but the 41 is a truly fine little gem.