Once again I appreciate the wealth of knowledge here and so without further adieu, I went ahead and purchased the Model 57 today. The Model 25 should follow it shortly thereafter. View attachment 1057308
Now you need to pick up the 57's blue-collar brother, a Model 58. I got this one ANIB when my LGS bought out an estate sale.
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wondering about the difference in front sights.I now have the Model 25 to join the Model 57.View attachment 1058492
wondering about the difference in front sights.
I don't get why you would address my post in that way. Asking about the difference is pretty straightforward.What are you wondering? The 57 has a Baughman ramp and the 25 has a Patridge front sight. What is your question?
I don't get why you would address my post in that way. Asking about the difference is pretty straightforward.
What is your question?
Why the different front sights?
I'm also wondering what that screw is for above the side plate, as shown on the 57...?
I now have the Model 25 to join the Model 57.View attachment 1058492
I'll prefix this by saying that both of these calibers from S&W are on my 2022 radar. I'm going to end up most likely with both a Model 25 and a Model 57. So, what's the difference between the two.? Recoil is not an issue, I'd just like to have some feedback as to peoples' perceptions of both wheel guns.
I, on the other hand, have zero exp with the Mod 25.Both are reloaders cartridges right now. I unfortunately have zero experience with the .41 mag but I have found the 45 Colt to be very versatile cartridge.
Well yes, but what single gun shoots all those? I used to have a 5.5" Redhawk that could, but Ruger no longer makes it. That and other big guns specialize in the heavy stuff and would be way overkill with cowboy loads.Agree completely....... if i had to be limited to one - would choose the 41.
However, if one does not handload - the 45 would be a better choice,
due to the range of loads offered and availability of those loads.
Can purchase "cowboy" loads for plinking and small game,
and full pressure loads from Buffalo Bore, Underwood with a 255 gr bullet at 1000 fps
and Grizzly with a 265 WFN at 950 fps; covering our most common hunting needs.
Well yes, but what single gun shoots all those? I used to have a 5.5" Redhawk that could, but Ruger no longer makes it. That and other big guns specialize in the heavy stuff and would be way overkill with cowboy loads.
I was referring to 45 Colt. I think the 41 Magnum comes to us already capable of mild to wild. 45 colt guns don't usually have that range, when cylinder walls get thin.How about a Ruger Blackhawk, 41 Mag ?
Have shot everything from 170 "cowboy" loads to 295 gr at 1200 fps. However, mostly 250 gr at 1150 fps - as that is an effective load and a sweet spot for this firearm;
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I'll prefix this by saying that both of these calibers from S&W are on my 2022 radar. I'm going to end up most likely with both a Model 25 and a Model 57. So, what's the difference between the two.? Recoil is not an issue, I'd just like to have some feedback as to peoples' perceptions of both wheel guns.
Having .41, .44, and .45C Rugers; the .44 is King, no doubt. This .41 is very close, shooting a 210 gr bullet, the .44 at 240 gr outperforms. But them 200 gr .44 evens things out.
The .45C compares with it's 250 gr bullets, but it less velocity. Even with 200 gr bullets, it falls short on velocity.
When loaded with 200 - 210 gr bullets @ 950 fps. All 3 are managsble and virtually identical.
The .45C is an awesome cartridge. It is NOT a magnum in a S&W.
The .41 Magnum is an a week.e cartridge. It is 90% of a .44 Mag.
Any of the N frame S&W will be a great acquitition. Take your pick and enjoys.
My opinion... much like heavy .357's will loosen up a K-frame, and S&W's answer to this was the L-frame; a steady diet of heavy .41's (and likely .44's, but I don't have direct experience...) in an N-frame will do the same, that has been my experience. I don't think S&W has anywhere to go with the N-frame, unfortunately. Not that the S&W N-frame doesn't make a good pistol, but it has it's limits, and they are below what a Dan Wesson and some models of Ruger can take. Again, just my opinion.
As far as Ruger revolvers... I've had issues with EVERY Ruger revolver I've ever owned, starting with, believe it or not, a Single-Six... through a bevvy of .45 Colt Blackhawks, a beautiful .41 Bisley, and, finally, a .44SPC Flattop... all traced to either poorly machined cylinder throats, and/or torque bulges in the barrel, and in one instance, a poorly machined cylinder that rattled on an oversized Belt Mountain base pin it was so bad. I understand this is just my anecdotal tale, your mileage may vary, need not be present to win.
80k round of what, exactly? Light target loads, sure. Full pressure magnums, no way in hell.Hickok 45 shot over 80,000 rounds through his smith 29 before he had to send it in for repair. thats a TON of shooting.
In general or with 240gr bullets? Note the Hodgdon .41 data is with a 10" barrel.the 41 performs equally to the 44 magnum. check out hodgdons reloading guide for 240 grain bullets.