[gizamo]

Take that...

Anyone else tired of the same old " Is the .41 Mag Dead, yet" threads...

To tell the truth, it's the other way around...
The .429 Mag is Dead...or is that really the .43 Smith and Wesson Long:barf:

It's over. The 44 Mag has just plain lost it's sex appeal. Dirty Harry is 70 something. And the dirty little secret is getting out...

That's right...The .41 Mag is the way to go. Faster then a speeding 44, more powerful then a .357, able to shoot flatter at a single bound...yada, yada, yada...

I'm so over it being called a "Cult Cartridge" This baby rocks...

So I call BS on the .41 being a dying cartridge...It's actually the ever so slightly bigger .44 Mag that's in trouble here...Especially in light of all the gains the .45 Colt has been making, all these years...

You want to shoot a great big bore gun ~ shoot a .45 Colt or .454 Cassull
You want to shoot a great big boring gun ~ go with the .44 Mag...:neener:


Yep, who needs a Cartridge taking up room between the .41 Mag and the .45 Colt, anyways!

Giz

[texas bulldog]

what reaction do anticipate getting from this? if i'm supposed to be upset, i'm not. sorry.

[Floppy_D]

The authority on the matter has spoken.

[pogo2]

I think he means that anything shot with a .44 mag is dead.

http://www.katherineoakley.co.uk/users/945/29041_Dirty%20Harry.jpg

[OFT]

Giz, are you drinking a little early today?:rolleyes:

[ArmedBear]

Cool!

If you're right, I can get some top-notch used guns for cheap, and they'll shoot a lot more readily-available, proven hunting rounds, with heavier bullets than the .41.

Yeah, they might drop another inch or two at 100 yards. If I could hold a handgun steadier than that, I might even notice.

[Thernlund]

If you're right, I can get some top-notch used guns for cheap, and they'll shoot a lot more readily-available, proven hunting rounds, with heavier bullets than the .41.

I was just thinking that. ;)


-T.

[Hawk]

Well, there goes my delusions of being uniquely individual and "off the beaten path". I and my several M-57s are mainstream. From James Dean to Joe Everyman in one thread.

How... pedestrian. And I guess my 1K .41 Starline has lost every last shred of collector value it may have had right when I was about to start selling them off individually at auction.

But maybe I'll have better luck finding some older 29s now - I've been conspicuously without luck in that regard.

[ArmedBear]

But maybe I'll have better luck finding some older 29s now - I've been conspicuously without luck in that regard.

There's a gorgeous example (629-2 I think) in a local shop with an 8 3/8" barrel and a wonderful action job. I just don't have 800 bucks.

So if the .44 is dead, let's hurry up here. I'd love to have that gun, but I want it for $250.

[DFW1911]

:confused:

I've not researched this, but I'm willing to wager that .44 revolvers and ammunition outsell .41 revolvers and ammunition by quite a large margin.

If I'm wrong, and I may be, make room for me on the "let's go get some bargain .44's" bandwagon! There are several models I'd really like to pick up in this now "dead" caliber.

[Mike Franklin]

You mean that someone is still actually making a .41 and ammo for it? I guess it's been years since I even saw one. Seems like it was in the glove compartment of a Rambler????

[DougDubya]

It's irony in the original post.

Onion humor for the G&A crowd.

(And I lurves me some .41 Magnum myself.)

[gizamo]

DougDubya,,,

Yep!,,,

Just seeing if anybody was awake today....

And OFT,

Yep again, got the whole week off and it's rained everyday. Hot Totties, Su Amigo....

Giz

[ArmedBear]

Damn, you were being ironic?

So I can't run out and get some more .44 revolvers for cheap?

[Thernlund]

!@#$%&.


T.

[Old Grump]

gizamo you is a sick puppy. I have both, wouldn't get rid of either one and they will both out live either of us.

[gizamo]

Old Grump:

I is a sick puppy, ain'ts I .....LOL

Giz

[Youngster]

Seriously I can't see the .44 Mag going away any time soon but I definately prefer the .41 Mag and .45 Colt +P when it comes to punching out lead at that general power level.

[josephthreedogs]

Isn't the 41 Mag a girls gun?

[Youngster]

Isn't the 41 Mag a girls gun?

You must be thinking of the .45 ACP... :neener:

[Bullet Bob]

I'm on board. I'm going down to the pond later and chucking in all these .44's (I mean, .43's), and start looking for a real gun, the .41.


http://fototime.com/7BBA7EE1D96B71D/standard.jpg

[Hawk]

I'm on board. I'm going down to the pond later and chucking in all these .44's (I mean, .43's), and start looking for a real gun, the .41.

No need. ArmedBear and I are offering 250.00 a piece for nicely preserved older .44s.

[gizamo]

I see Hawk and ArmedBears offer on all the non-model marked 4 screws and raise it by $1...

That's $251 American....

Whoops, didn't I start all this....LOL

Giz

[ArmedBear]

offer on all the non-model marked 4 screws and raise it by $1...

$251.50 and I'm not that picky.

[jeepmor]

Someone needs to get over himself. ;)

[mbt2001]

FROM MY COLD DEAD HANDS!!!!!!!!

[Iggy]

I think we're gonna have to change ol "Giz's" handle Maytag.

He's an agitator!!!:evil:;):D

[rnr4me]

Bullet Bob said:
I'm on board. I'm going down to the pond later and chucking in all these .44's (I mean, .43's), and start looking for a real gun, the .41.


Ok, I'm with ya. But for safety sake, I'll take that silver lookin' one off your hands. Send it on over b4 ya head down to the pond.:neener::D

[Orange_Magnum]

The .44 magnum is awkward to carry concealed and the wear on the human cartilage from shooting it isn't welcome. It's a freak caliber. I don't see a need for anything more powerful than .357 magnum in a handgun. It's not like a .44 magnum will turn a bear on it's back with one random hit. .44 magnum in a rifle sounds more appealing, but then there are so many clibers on that field that who cares? I've shot two rounds of .44 magnum in a revolver and that will be it untill the day I die. It felt like my lower arm had developed a crack in one of the bones for months afterwards. My .357 magnum has taken the best of my wrists already. I understand why the 10mm never became popular in the police force. The women probably said they would rather quit than go on shooting.

[csmkersh]

They said the same thing about the .357 Magnum when the .44 maggie came out. And they've sang funeral dirges for the 10mm and .41 maggie going on 10 years.

[loneviking]

Man, somebody's been drinking bathtub gin and smoking crack again!

But hey, if you really hate that big magnum so much, just send it over my way for safe keeping until you regain your sanity. I already carry a full size
.357, and I'd sure like to carry a .44 mag. for a while!

[CSA 357]

41 Mag? Hehe Yea Rite! The 44 Mag Is The Best, Dont Ever Forget It! :d:d Csa

[38 Super Auto]

I'm on board. I'm going down to the pond later and chucking in all these .44's (I mean, .43's)

Bullet Bob, once you're free of those outdated revolvers, go get you a modern autoloading rig...

[memphisjim]

somebody should check out garrets 330 grain wallops from the 44 mag
and remind me what the 41 mag has on it

[.38 Special]

Meh. The .44 and .41 are nearly the same thing and both are too much gun for almost every purpose.

Everyone knows that the .44 Special is the king of handguns. :neener:

[Bullet Bob]

"Bullet Bob, once you're free of those outdated revolvers, go get you a modern autoloading rig..."

My eyes! My eyes!

.44 Special? Now you're talking.

http://fototime.com/43262C0B6AC554D/standard.jpg

[Bullet Bob]

Thought about it, decided I didn't want you guys to think I didn't like .41's:

http://fototime.com/B6AD5860D0A71BF/standard.jpg

[Nate C.]

"You mean that someone is still actually making a .41 and ammo for it? I guess it's been years since I even saw one."


I was going to say exactly that, but somebody beat me to it.


Besides, just go and try to find a lever gun in .41 to match up with that hogleg...

[Ben Shepherd]

Great post gizamo! I needed a laugh today.

But you forgot one, and it settles the "manly caliber" debate.

The 41 doesn't have to lie about it's size to everyone.......it's late, is Arts grandmother still up?(ducking)

[gizamo]

Besides, just go and try to find a lever gun in .41 to match up with that hogeg...

Ok then, I will...LOL

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/Gizamo1/41s005.jpg
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l163/Gizamo1/41s.jpg

Giz

[BigBlock]

The gun chambered for the .44 Magnum is clearly the superior gun due to the fact that you can shoot .44 Magnums OR .44 special from the same gun. :neener:

[Joe Link]

Damn, anyone wanna buy a pristine 8" Colt Anaconda? We'll say, $200?

[gizamo]

There is a .41 Special....
You have to make it yourself, but a few custom gunsmiths making Ruger Single Sixes over to them...

Giz

[MTMilitiaman]

Umm, what's a .41?

Or a .44 for that matter?

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l308/MTMilitiaman/Guns/DesertEagle50checkmate.jpg

[scott22]

one word... BLASPHEMY!!

ps - If Joey Link is serious send me a PM and that sucker is sold! Unfortunately I know Im not that lucky...

[CajunBass]

They said the same thing about the .357 Magnum when the .44 maggie came out. And they've sang funeral dirges for the 10mm and .41 maggie going on 10 years.

Longer than that. When I got my first handgun about 30 years ago, I was thinking about one of those fixed sight Smith and Wessons. I was told I didn't want that. Before too long I wouldn't be able to get ammo for it they said. Well shoot. I had to listen to "them." They worked in the gun shop. They had to know what they were talking about. ;)

It's still around I believe.

[Harley Man]

Everytime I take my blue S & W Model 29 6 inch to the range it get's a heck of a lot attention. Just the sight of that weapon demands respect. I've actually carried it concealed before in a shoulder holster, must admit looked like I had a large tumor under my lift arm pit.
Even if I missed my target the concusion will knock em off there feet. Yep think I'll keep my 44!

[batmann]

Giz, You just ruined my day, I just ordered a Ruger 'Alaskan' in .44M (Sorry, 430) and now I find out that it is obsolete. Ah, I'll just go ahead and keep it and hope things turn around in the near future---LOL

[Virginian]

Doesn't that mean that all my 44s just got more valuable !? Oh goody !

[gizamo]

Been a fun thread, looks like the class was paying attention:)

Long live the .43 Smith and Wesson Long.....:what:

Giz

[Virginian]

I prefer the .44 Remington Extra Special. :)

[ceadermtnboy]

Is this guy serious? Look I owned a couple of 41 mag revolvers until I found out just how much of pain it was to buy ammo. Sold them, and now I have 44's and am glad I hopped on the 44 bandwagon. Why mess with a cartridge that can not handle heavy bullets and has only minimally less recoil. I know it has a flatter trajectory ( I call BS on anyone missing a deer because of the trajectory of the 44 at handgun ranges ). Hey someone has to own the 41 wheelguns in the world, better start reloading. Yea I'm a little opinionated today!

[DougDubya]

ceader - NO HE'S NOT SERIOUS!

It's called irony.

[tinygnat219]

Well, the .41 Mag never hit the road in the proper manner. The .44 Mag is superior in everyway. More defensive / hunting loads, cheaper guns, and the ability to fire .44 SPL ammo in them.

[Stainz]

Peruse the '08 S&W catalog... no 57/58/657 .41 Maggies but fifteen different 29/329/629 models! You know, I think I'll have a launch platform available new for my .44 Russians available for a bit longer.

Remember, the .44 Russian was the start of 'The Deception'. It's predecessor, the .44 American, which really was .44" although it was stepped to .429" to go inside the cartridge case, fell to the Russian's desire for an easier to make bullet - a constant .429". Thus was born the .44 Russian - and 'The Deception' commenced. Of course, it was continued in 1907 when they added the longer smokeless/bp 'Special' cartridge - and then the abomination of 1955, too. Fortunately, chambered for that 1955 hunting round - or the 'Special', like their three such offerings in that same catalog this year, they will work with my beloved initial deceptor. Sadly, still no .44 Russian chambered offerings... it's been a while... I'll trudge on!

Stainz

[moooose102]

yup, the 44 magnum is dead. there will never be any more ammo, or guns made in this caliber. nor any holsters, or other accessories. you had better sell them to me. i will give you $25.00 each. that is over the flat scrap steel rate. send all you have! lol! if the 44 mag is dead, we are all in trouble! just because it is not the most powerfull handgun does not mean it is dead. if it were, there would be a lot of other guns out there that would be dead a long time ago.

[MMCSRET]

I'm certainly happy that I am overrun with luck: 5 gallon bucket full of O.F. 44 mag brass and almost 6000 jacketed bullets on hand, and molds, gas checks, alloy and all the necessary tooling. Cause if the production of 44 mag components stops due to this I don't want to be affected for at least a month!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[dwave]

.41 Mag? Do they make those in Mens sizes yet? :neener:

[Water-Man]

+1 on the .45LC

[Turk]

Let's see you take a 454 or a 500 and I take a 44 mag. we stand at 25 feet and trade one shot each aiming center masss. I get first shot you lose.:)

Turk

[williamthedog]

ive got a 44mag,454casull, and a few 45long colts
as the hippies are so fond of saying
it's all good!
BTW
when i find that pesky 41 brass mixed up in my good stuff i toss it in the trash

[DougDubya]

when i find that pesky 41 brass mixed up in my good stuff i toss it in the trash

Oh, you BEAST! Bad doggie, no snaussages for you. ;););)

[22-rimfire]

Nothing wrong with the 44 mag. I just like the 41 mag better. The only 44 mag that I may end up buying is a Colt Ananconda and that is just because It's a Colt!

I'm past the 44 mag. Tried it. Liked the 41 better and stepped up to the 480 Ruger skipping the 44. I just don't want to have the need to spend $100's for another caliber. Oh, I'll keep a couple of boxes around for the Anaconda when I buy one, but it mostly will just sit in the safe.