Author Topic: 41 magnums aplenty (Read 2184 times)

Questor · « **on:** March 01, 2007, 04:35:08 AM »

Now that the 41 magnum craze of a few years ago has settled down, I am seeing a lot of used 41's on the market. If you want one, this is probably a good time.

stimpylu32 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 01, 2007, 06:04:52 AM »

Questor

The 41 seems to go in spirts of 10 to 15 years and then it dies down for 10 about years or till some Mag writer rev's it back up again . I myself happen to like the Mid Mag .

stimpy

ccoker · « **Reply #2 on:** March 01, 2007, 10:53:31 AM »

I love my 657 with the 7.5 barrel

shot it yesterday, getting around a 3" group at 50 yards standing with no rest

BlkHawk73 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 01, 2007, 02:37:54 PM »

Picked up my first .41 mag about 10 years ago and will be bringing home the latest in a few weeks. Of course this next one is a rifle.

David Carey · « **Reply #4 on:** March 01, 2007, 04:06:52 PM »

For $20,000 you can buy this one.

http://www.auctionarms.com/search/displayitem.cfm?itemnum=7884428

Dave

majorKAP · « **Reply #5 on:** March 01, 2007, 04:19:33 PM »

He rejected my 10K bid.

KAP

myronman3 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 02, 2007, 02:57:36 AM »

neat gun, but i bet a dollar to a donut that a person could pick up an older 657 or 57 and it would be a nicer, more accurate gun. i owned a python and a 586 and shot them side by side. without thinking value, just comparing the two guns, the smith was heads and shoulders above the colt. although it is a interesting gun, that dude can keep it for that price.

Old Griz · « **Reply #7 on:** March 03, 2007, 08:00:29 AM »

That Colt sure looks nice, but I think I'll save $18000 and buy a FA83. If I spent 20K on a gun I'd be afraid to shoot it. Just one scratch and . . . . I don't even want to think about it.

Dand · « **Reply #8 on:** March 07, 2007, 09:08:42 AM »

Yeah and it seems that this is the time of year that 41s show up more often on the market.

Wonder why?

It was similar this time last year, Last year I dallied and missed an opportunity to get a 657 MG.

Not today! I found one NIB!!! and grabbed it as soon as I verified my FFL connection was still in town.
Man I'm looking forward to this. Been looking for a year. Almost bought the 357PD but it seemed too light with mixed reviews on durability.

Wyatte · « **Reply #9 on:** March 08, 2007, 06:22:45 AM »

I wonder why that is with the 41 mag. It's one of my all time favorites - I have a 657-3, and with all the talk on the various forums I thought it was really coming on strong. Maybe it's just the same twenty people on the forums talking back and forth about it that makes it seem like everyone is on the 41 bandwagon. I know I'm one who likes it alot. I also have a 44 and 357, but there's just something about the 41 mag. I shot some of the Speer Gold Dot 210 grain factory loads, and they were extremely accurate and very nice to shoot. wyatte

Dand · « **Reply #10 on:** March 08, 2007, 10:39:24 PM »

for you 41 guys who also have SW 44's I have a question: Does a 6 inch SW 57 balance as nicely as a 6 inch 29? I just handled a friend's SW 29 with 6 inch barrel. The thing almost seems to float in my hand. If the 6 inch 57 or 657 handles as nice, I might have to pick one up.

dakotashooter2 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 09, 2007, 07:37:57 AM »

According to some on another forum this is not a factory gun. It is a conversion and colt will not issue a letter of authenticity.

Wyatte · « **Reply #12 on:** March 10, 2007, 05:17:23 PM »

I have the 6" 657-3 41 mag, and yes it balances the same (even though I don't have a 629). They are both built on the same N frame, and the dimensions are the same, even though there is slightly more metal in the 41 because the bore and cylinder holes are a little smaller in diameter than the 44 mag. You would really enjoy a model 57 or 657 - I know that I do. wyatte

6.5BR · « **Reply #13 on:** March 12, 2007, 03:01:53 AM »

My guess is when you load them up, the tad lighter 44, might have a tad heavier cylinder loaded (if loaded with heavier slugs, likely) and the difference between both diminishes even more.

Wyatte · « **Reply #14 on:** March 12, 2007, 05:06:19 PM »

Good point 6.5BR. I think you are right - which brings us right back, they are just nearly the same. Both balance and handle very well. wyatte

RGS · « **Reply #15 on:** March 25, 2007, 01:42:49 PM »

My latest purchase was a Saf-T-Hammer & Wesson 357PD very lightly used. It will most likely be my last until they loose the lock. Just too many good used Smith & Wessons on the market to settle for the lock.

RJM · « **Reply #16 on:** March 25, 2007, 01:59:56 PM »

Quote from: RGS on March 25, 2007, 01:42:49 PM

My latest purchase was a Saf-T-Hammer & Wesson 357PD very lightly used. It will most likely be my last until they loose the lock. Just too many good used Smith & Wessons on the market to settle for the lock.

...and where did you get that one???

The .41 Magnum is my all time favorite revolver cartridge just like the oddball .38 Super is my favorite semi-auto pistol cartridge.

While the 6" guns do balance nicely the 4" guns are what really balance for me. While I only like shooting full load .44s in a 6+" gun I can shoot the 4" .41s all day long...

But whatever length you like, get a .41...you'll sell off most everything else...

Bob Makowski

RGS · « **Reply #17 on:** March 25, 2007, 02:21:50 PM »

Yes Bob you are directly or indirectly involved in quite a few of my purchases...

I wish you would post what you found out about the converted Python link above. It is a fairy tail that needs debunking....

jengel · « **Reply #18 on:** March 26, 2007, 05:45:50 PM »

I have a couple of .41 mags now and I am really looking hard for a Smith Model 58. I have a Redhawk that I am trying to sell or trade for one. The other .41 is my Liberty Blackhawk 4 5/8". Here are the gratuitous pics:

banen · « **Reply #19 on:** March 28, 2007, 02:38:52 PM »

Nice Pics. I have a bicentennial Ruger M77 in 257 Bob. Don't think it probably matters much but I think it is kinda neat.

Boxhead · « **Reply #20 on:** April 01, 2007, 07:32:36 AM »

I'll just stick with my plain old Ruger ,

S.B. · « **Reply #21 on:** April 03, 2007, 06:20:22 PM »

Quote from: Dand on March 08, 2007, 10:39:24 PM

for you 41 guys who also have SW 44's I have a question: Does a 6 inch SW 57 balance as nicely as a 6 inch 29? I just handled a friend's SW 29 with 6 inch barrel. The thing almost seems to float in my hand. If the 6 inch 57 or 657 handles as nice, I might have to pick one up.

29 S&W will be lighter than a 57 just because of the bigger holes in the chambers. I think balance with a Smith takes the right grips and caliber? Hard to beat a 4" N frame for balance. My $.02.

My 57-0:

My OM 3 screw .41 Ruger: