Is there such a cartridge as a 41 Special?

[GrampaMike]

I read a post that mentioned a 41 Special, did not know if that was a typo or is there a 41 Special.

[New Hampshire]

I believe it is considered a wildcat, but Im pretty sure it does exist.  It is simply a 41 Mag case trimmed with no other changes except for loading data.
Ill double check Cartridges of the World and make sure.
Brian M.

[GrampaMike]

I searched my couple of books, but nothing.

Thanks for your help Brian.

[Lloyd Smale]

thats what it is a .41 mag trimmed to 38 special length.

[New Hampshire]

Yup, lookin through COTW and found it.  The author seems to think it has serious potential, but it has not gotten much recognition.  Seems the ideal platforms are converted smith and Ruger three screws origionally chambered for the .38/.357.  It is a tamed 41 mag geared more towards self defense rather than hot hunting loads.  I hope this helps ya.
Brian M.

[GrampaMike]

It would seem that a 41 Special (trimmed to 38 special length) would fire in a 41 mag.  Wonder how accurate it would be.

Mike.

[Flint]

38 Spacial shoots fine in a 357 Revolver, and 44Russian, 44Colt and 44 Special shoot fine in a 44 magnum, so a 41 Special should be no problem, other than getting dies to load it.  You could grind 1/8 inch off of the 41 Magnum crimp die and that should do it.

[mag41vance]

Check out this link about the wildcat 41 special.

 http://www.reloadingroom.com/page11.html

  Sound like a fun wildcat for sure. Much better than the .429 Special! :wink:

                      vANCe

[GrampaMike]

Thanks mag41vance...

Going to try out some in my 41 mag...

Mike