I messed around in the gun store too long...

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I've wanted a .41 mag revolver for a long time. Today I went in "just to look".

It took about 5 minutes. I looked at a S&W model 57, a S&W model 657, and a Ruger Blackhawk.

Ultimately it came down to the 657 and the blackhawk. Double action vs single action, 657 was a bit heavier and fit my hand a wee bit better, I've heard that the blackhawk can handle the heaviest allowable reloads with no problems...it wasn't a black and white decision. Ultimately the $200 price difference was the deciding factor. I went with the Blackhawk.

Can't wait to shoot it. I really can't wait to introduce the deer to it come November. I think they're gonna love it.

Now I need to pick up my reloading dies and I'll be in business.
 
That must be pretty nice to walk into a store and they have, not zero (as mine always does), not two, but three 41 mag revolvers.

Excellent choice and welcom to the 41 cult.
 
Yep. I can't remember the last time I saw a .41 Mag around town, much less three. :)

I would like a M-57 one of these days. I have come real close a couple of times. The last one I saw at a good price was when I was cash poor, and the fellow wouldn't trade. I missed a good deal. I do have a Redhawk in .41 Mag, and really enjoy it. 90ish% loads with 170's is quite pleasant.
 
Yeah they had a bunch. They had a model 58 as well, I know they had them in Taurus too...no telling how many they had. It's a nice gun shop...huge inventory.

I just walked in and said "what have you got in .41 mag?" and he started pulling guns.

Pretty handy to have in town.
 
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Nice purchase, you'll really love the .41 mag. I added another .41 mag to the stable last weekend. A dealer had a blued Redhawk, it's the first one I'd seen in years and I knew he'd be at home with his stainless brothers at home :D
 
Once you shoot your new .41 Magnum you will understand what all the fanfare the cult followers are yapping about.
Great caliber and a nice gun! Enjoy it.
 
Would love to have the two I had (M-57 and M-58), back again. The 57 had a 4" barrel and an action job that was silky smooth and clean. The 58 was more of a work/utility gun. Both of them were like new in terms of their fit and finish.
 
Congrats on the .41 Mag...it's my favorite caliber as well and the deer really do love it. :D


I don't think I've ever seen more than one .41 Mag in the gunshop at one time, most of the times it is a big fat 0.

Keep us posted and enjoy shooting it.
 
Sounds like somebody needed some cash and sold off the guns to the gunshop. I think you'll like the Blackhawk in 41 mag. I would like to find a M58 one of these days that is not priced like it is made of gold. I would like to find a 6" M57 or 657 one of these days when I have the funds available. Yes, I have a Blackhawk.

The whitetails will be weary when you hit the woods this fall. Practice and I hope you enjoy it. I would start buying ammunition as you find it to build up a reasonable supply on hand. If you decide to reload, even better. You can often find the dies on Ebay, but I would price them new just to have a reference point. Nothing worse than bidding and discovering after the fact that you could have ordered them retail and paid less.
 
OK...just got back from the farm. I shot the .41 mag and I now realize what all the fuss is about. This thing is cool. Aside from all of the normal stuff you'd love about a hard hitting flat shooting caliber...the side effects were neat too. Like the concussion knocking dried mud off the 4-wheeler next to me.

I'd always heard that the factory grips need to go...and I agree. They are definately not comfortable. Lucky for me I picked up a set of Hogues before I left. They fit ON the gun but they won't work...the screw system used by the Hogue won't fit my frame. No biggie...I'll just swap them out. The Hogues are a world of difference. I can actually get all of my fingers on the grip using them. With the stock grips my little finger is hanging down below the bottom.

I'm already a reloader so I bought a set of dies and some Alliant 2400. They didn't have any bullets though...I'll have to order some online this week. I can't wait to start reloading for this beast. For those that reload what type of life do you get out of your brass? How long with light loads? Heavy? etc.

I hate to hear that so many have local gunshops without a .41 mag selection...mine has a bunch that are New in the Box.

I can't wait to reload and shoot some more. I'll put a scope on it sometime over the summer. It feels nice to own a .41 mag. :D
 
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