SlimJim,
The S&W M41, unless abused and/or damaged, is extremely accurate. I used one in NRA Bullseye competition and have one today for personal target shooting. The M41 has maintained a reputation for many years as one of the foremost .22 cal target pistols for such competition. A good M41, from machine rest with match ammo, should fire 10 shot groups of 1.0-1.5 inches at 50 yds.
Good shooting and be safe.
LB