Zaydok Allen
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I don't know much about this cartridge, but I was thinking the other day. Since a K frame can handle 6 rounds of 357 ammo (M66), and now the S&W 69 (L frame) has been developed to hold 5 rounds of 44 magnum ammo, could a K frame be developed to safely hold and shoot 5 rounds of .41 magnum ammo? I mean that has never been done on a Smith before correct?
The cylinder diameter of the k frame, and case diameter of the 41 magnum seems to indicate it is possible. I might be wrong there, not knowing the required chamber thickness for a full house 41 mag.
Also, if it is possible, could the forcing cone be made thick enough to withstand long term use? Heavier bullets would likely be less of a strain on the forcing cone I'd think. I know there were issues with the old .357 K frames, but the model 69 really makes me wonder if it could be done nowadays.
Sorry if this has been discussed to death already. It just seems a 5 shot K frame would be a dandy, though hard kicking woods gun.
The cylinder diameter of the k frame, and case diameter of the 41 magnum seems to indicate it is possible. I might be wrong there, not knowing the required chamber thickness for a full house 41 mag.
Also, if it is possible, could the forcing cone be made thick enough to withstand long term use? Heavier bullets would likely be less of a strain on the forcing cone I'd think. I know there were issues with the old .357 K frames, but the model 69 really makes me wonder if it could be done nowadays.
Sorry if this has been discussed to death already. It just seems a 5 shot K frame would be a dandy, though hard kicking woods gun.
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