.41 Magnum or .45 Colt Mountain Gun?

[Chindo18Z]

Although I destest lock-equipped Smiths, I found myself fondling a 4" new 57 a few weeks ago (and thinking about buying it).

When I finally see one of the new 58s in person, I'll probably fork over the cash.

I already own versions of the originals, but...the new ones sure are fine.

 

[Mr. Whimsy]

Actually I am waiting for a 58 to come my way as well. Lot more $, but I've always wanted one, so I'll just be patient.

 

[Stainz]

If you need brass - may as well get it from the source - Starline. Their .41 Magnum brass is $148/1,000 delivered. They are OOS until 3/15 on that size. I didn't check on .45 Colt - it may be available. Their brass is a bit more than half price in 500 count lots, due to the included s/h. Nice folks to deal with.

Stainz

 

[oldpuppymax]

I emailed Magtech at the beginning of Feb just to ask if they were still manufacturing .45 LC ammo. They were kind enough to respond and said yes they were...as much as they could, but that demand--especially by Ruger .45LC owners--was outstripping supply. I don't know about the Ruger nonsense, but I do know I haven't been able to find .45LC ammo for nearly 3 months. I've enjoyed my Uberti 1858 New Army, but without cowboy OR regular loads, my next Colt/Remington copy will be a .357.

 

[Nick5182]

My dad has a 625 Mountain Gun in .45 Colt that he's had for years and it's one of his main carry weapons. It's also the gun he used as a back-up when he was in law enforcement. I honestly don't think you can go wrong with a Mountain Gun regardless of what caliber you choose.

 

[MCgunner]

Strickly in a Mountain Gun, I'd get the .41. It'll out pace the .45 in that gun. I do handload.

However, I have a 4 5/8" Blackhawk I prefer and it's in .45 Colt and it will out pace the .41 with MY loads.

Ya know, the MG is also available in .44 mag.

For CCW, though, either caliber would work for me. Since I already have dies and molds and such, I'd probably go .45 Colt. I couldn't carry that brick CCW, though. My GAWD, I have a hard enough time with a steel J frame in a pocket. I don't carry much except in a pocket except for unusually cold winters down here. I've been toting a 3" medium frame .357 lately in a belt slide holster. That gun is 33 ounces or so. Can't see totin' 40 ounces even on a belt for CCW. But, that's just me. Everyone has their own ideas on it.

 

[roscoe]

Strickly in a Mountain Gun, I'd get the .41. It'll out pace the .45 in that gun. I do handload.

However, I have a 4 5/8" Blackhawk I prefer and it's in .45 Colt and it will out pace the .41 with MY loads.

Exactly - the Mountain gun cannot take a full power (Double Tap or Buffalo Bore) .45LC load. The Blackhak can, and is very light for such a powerful gun.