Smith and Wesson model 41

[barnetmill]

Well, I have to clean mine occasionally, too. But then I fire a couple magazines to "condition" the chamber before counting on it.

My supply of Aquila SV is running down, when it is gone, I have some CCI SV.

My Nelson Conversion will not cycle Aquila SV but it will CCI SV. Nelson "rates" it for regular HV so I am using up Aquila HV in it, then on to CCI.

My old High Standard is CCI SV only, I do not have another load it "likes."

My SM ACE is not fully reliable with anything, but I have a light spring and buffer in it to use up some Wolf and SK on hand.

I am not familiar with the nelson conversion. Sounds useful if it goes on a model 41. I either have another 5 or 10 K of the aquila SV, I will have to check on what other .22 have on hand. I use the aguila SV in a browning challenger that I shoot the timed and rapid fire stages with. I can use that gun ambidextrously due to the grip I have on it I obviously do not shoot for a score.

 

[Jim Watson]

Nelson Conversion is the present leading .22 conversion for 1911.
Accurate enough that some NRA shooters use them for complete match with Centerfire and Bigbore guns.

The only "conversions" I have seen for M41 are barrels milled to balance an optical sight or/and a reline with premium bore.

 

[barnetmill]

Nelson Conversion is the present leading .22 conversion for 1911.
Accurate enough that some NRA shooters use them for complete match with Centerfire and Bigbore guns.

The only "conversions" I have seen for M41 are barrels milled to balance an optical sight or/and a reline with premium bore.

Somewhere or other I have ceiner and an original colt with floating chamber. I have not fired them in a long time since I have moved away from the 1911 platform for self defense.

 

[Jim Watson]

I have a Colt SM ACE.
Apart from a bit of recoil from the floating chamber, it does not compare in reliability and accuracy with a target conversion or a good standard .22.

 

[tallpaul]

I had to get on the right computer for the picture of my three...

 

[barnetmill]

I have a Colt SM ACE.
Apart from a bit of recoil from the floating chamber, it does not compare in reliability and accuracy with a target conversion or a good standard .22.

The floating chamber also needs cleaning accumulating lead between it and the rest of the barrel. I have not fired mine in many years. Purchased it about 1970 or so in a gunstore that sold to cops in chicago of all places.

 

[Jim Watson]

Yes. Mine does best when the floating chamber is clean and HEAVILY oiled.
If not recently cleaned, I give it a squirt of oil in the gap between chamber and barrel. Colt "horsie" magazines are better than generic.

 

[Gary W. Strange]

I bought my model 41 in 2004. I had always wanted one. The model 41, in my opinion, is the finest.22 target pistol, that is within reason, that a person can afford. It’s priced higher than most common .22 autos, but you are getting a lot more gun. I have never shot anything but CCI standard velocity. It had a few malfunctions, while it was breaking in. It straightened out and has been a fine pistol. I replaced the factory grips, with a set of Nills. I made it look even better and handle better too. I have never regretted buying a Smith and Wesson model 41.

 

[rabid wombat]

I replaced the factory grips, with a set of Nills.

The Nills seem more ambidextrous than factory…are they?

 

[Gary W. Strange]

The Nills seem more ambidextrous than factory…are they?

They are to me. They have, what I would call, a palm swell. They are very comfortable. Nill grips are not really cheap, but are made of very nice wood, finish is really good and the checkering is good. Not too aggressive.

 

[Master Blaster]

I have three model 41 pistols that span 1972 to 2008. Two are 7.5" barreled and one has the 5.5" bull barrel. The 2008 model is shot the most with a red dot mounted. I only use cci sv in them. The model 41 is my most fired pistol.