41 Mag - talking myself out of it

Get a 44 mag and push the envelope a little with 44 special stuff, maybe heavier bullets etc.

Get a 329pd and it's definitely unique.

41 mag is kinda pointless really, it's not that much smaller than a 44 and it doesn't have it's own frame size do you are getting a 44 mag gun without 44 mag power.

The only 41mag I considered was a Taurus 415 because it was the biggest round in that frame size. When they did a 44mag version, I just bought that

I was curious about 41 mag because 44 makes a terrible pistol carbine combo unless you want to shoot jacketed or have two separate loads and molds. 45 colt can be really cool If a 45acp cylinder is available. Scratch the itch because you will always wonder and you will not be satisfied with a substitute

Id go 45 Colt myself. No it is not unique but good ammo for it is. This ammo is made by hand loading which seems to be what your after.

I am a huge proponent of the .41 magnum. I do not care much for the traditional Blackhawk and it's 'plow handle' grip. That being said, I found a Bisley Blackhawk and it is fantastic. For me the .44 in it's magnum guise, is just a little bit over the 'fun' threshold. However, the .41 is right under it. Also, you can load the .41 from milk toast loads all the way up to "holy cow" loads. The .41 is not much smaller than the .429 of the .44 magnum. I do not regret getting it and it actually pushed me into bullet casting. I do not believe that the .41 is pointless, I think it fills a great niche.

However, I want a lever gun with a side loading gate to go with my single action, and they are hard to find and expensive. As big a proponent of the .41 that I am, it would not make much sense right now to get into it with firearms, components, and ammo being difficult to find. You might wait around and see if you can find a Bisley Blackhawk. If not, .45 colt might be a good option.

I started out with the BH and the best day I had with it was when I swapped it for a Redhawk. I do not have a clue how many rounds I have run through it in the past 35+yrs but I have had a ball.

I understand about the SW my good friend has one I'd love to have, but not gonna spend that much for one.

The RH is tank tough and will last several generations. I have been looking to get one of the newer 4" versions just haven't had the fund when I had one available.

As for the 44, or 45C, I have them both in RH's as well, and honestly still adore the 41. I have three grandsons and figure they can sort out who gets which one.

I have a couple of 41s, and like them a lot.

One is the Redhawk, 7 1/2". Very accurate, and a pleasure to shoot with target loads.

The other is the Taurus 2 1/2". It's also very accurate, and a good carry gun in the woods.

As you say, they are hard to find these days. I do wish that I could find a lever action in that cartridge, but those have gotten to be awfully spendy.

I like the .41 mag. Nope, don't "need" it but if you're a handloader its a lot of fun. Great for deer while being a bit less punishing than a .44. I think I will be able to shoot the .41 further into my old age which is a plus. Got the Henry rifle to go with it if I want a pair.

If looking for something different in the stable think about the .327 mag. Another neat handloader round which I am a fan of. The Single Seven or SP101 both make nice kit guns. Then get the LCR for carry.

For me what is pointless is not buying the gun you want. I learned a long time ago that if I wanted a gun that appealed to me but the price was too high to just wait and save up more even if it took and extra 3 months or a year to have the gun you wanted. I don't care who the manufacturer happens to be but if I like what they have I am buying it and I won't settle and talk myself out of what I wanted because the gun is a few dollars less. I consider all my guns to be one time purchases not something you settle for. I prefer to own one firearm that I truly want than to own four that I settled for because of price, especially when it is only a few hundred dollars difference.

As far as calibers there are a ton of calibers that are the basically the same, some kill with a faster bullet others with a slower bullet, others with a flatter trajectory and on and on and on.
A few years ago I went hog hunting with my brother with my .357 gun my brother with a 454 casull. Did he need such a large caliber, no, but he likes big bore guns and rifles. So don't be chicken and talk yourself out I am a proponent for buying more and what you want even if it is a BB gun.

41mag beats 44mag for cool factor. Everyone knows that!

I would love a 41. But I've spent about 30g on collectible Colts in the last 2 years.

Ohen Cepel said:

I like the .41 mag. Nope, don't "need" it but if you're a handloader its a lot of fun. Great for deer while being a bit less punishing than a .44. I think I will be able to shoot the .41 further into my old age which is a plus. Got the Henry rifle to go with it if I want a pair.

If looking for something different in the stable think about the .327 mag. Another neat handloader round which I am a fan of. The Single Seven or SP101 both make nice kit guns. Then get the LCR for carry.

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327 would be a great idea and unlike the 41mag there are some real upsides including more rounds per cylinder

don't talk yourself out of the greatest handgun cartridge ever. I have 357, 41, 44 and 45LC. They're all great but 41 is No. 1. Almost all the power of 44 and much friendlier to shoot. I need Ruger to build me a Marlin 1894 in 41 to pair with my Bisley Blackhawk.

.41 for self defense anyone??? Hit ‘em in the foot and tear their head off!

When and if prices return to some level of normalcy, you might be able to get a used S&W Model 57 for less than $1000. Chances are good, it will not have been used much. Since you reload, you can make the 41 Magnum sing.

If you cannot wait that long, the Classic Model or what ever the current going price for used is what you'll have to pay.

Again, once some kind of normalcy returns, you can stock up on components for the 41 Magnum and be set for the next round of shortages.

I found an 8-3/8" Model 57 a few years ago when I was on an 8-3/8" S&W kick. It is a hoot to shoot and I enjoy shooting it more than the 8-3/8" Model 29 that I have.

Walkalong said:

I like it when people go ".41 Mag!? Never heard of it."

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or...

What's that?

A .41 Magnum.

You mean a .44?

No, that's not what I said.


As someone else mentioned, paying the money for a firearm you have interest in is just part of the deal. Very few firearm purchases are really rational, if you get down to brass tacks. I own 4 .41's and am still looking for the next one. I don't own a .38/.357 or a .44... so how's that? In fact, except for a lone .45 Colt Vaquero, the only revolvers I own are .41's.

Patience is key to finding a good deal on a .41. They are out there, you just have to wait for opportunity to knock on the door.

blackd24 said:

It seems like there are less manufactures making them today so I think either the SW classic or a used gun is the way to go.

Revolvers are making a comeback in popularity. I wonder if that will continue and manufacturers will produce more calibers or plastic semi autos and ar15 demand will drive manufacturers towards demand and profit.

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If there is a 10 round limit 45acp and revolvers will come back in a big way. It's the only positive thing I can say about it.

If the .44mag didn't exist I would be all over the .41.

I have a few and loved hunting, competing and reloading for the .41mag for over 30 years. If the government comes for my guns, those would be the ones I would hide. I recently picked up a Henry carbine in .41mag and I absolutely love its accuracy and mild shooting. Like any other caliber it has it's limitations, but not many. I've had buddies who condem the .41mag bring their .44mag guns and we have shot side by side out to 125 yards with little to no difference except for the felt recoil. Ihave changed the minds of all but one of the haters. One aspect of the .41mag is how flat the trajectory is.
I've had the scoped Redhawk for over 30 years, which I ended up getting by accident. When the Redhawks were first announced I ordered a version that I could scope....in .44mag. The order finally arrived after two years of waiting and it was the .41mag. I almost walked away from it but am truly glad I didn't. I have taken countless Texas Whitetails with it over the years and even have a trophy Fallow deer that I took with it at just over 100 yards.
Had I ever found a Redhawk snubby like NMexJim has in his picture, I would have never bought the Taurus 415 in my picture.

and the Henry Carbine.

These threads make me laugh. The it's pointless because it's smaller than to the it's pretty much as good as crowds flock to them.

Have you thought about a 10mm revolver? They're cool, unique, and not impossible to feed right now.

If you want to get closer to the $700 mark, with something more available, and even more unusual, that lends itself just as well to handloading hot or cold, get a 10mm Ruger GP100. Moonclips! and you can use .40S&W as a plinking round.