I have been looking for a .357 magnum revolver like the 686 that I sold. However, today at the range, an older gentleman was shooting a big revolver that somewhat resembled my 686 but with a half lug barrel. When he saw me watching him he asked me if I wanted to shoot his gun.
I happily obliged and found out that he was shooting a 41mag smith and wesson M57. I had never shot anything bigger than a .357 and expected the 41mag to be a bit tougher to handle. Holy smokes though... It was such a sweet and pleasant gun to shoot.
The recoil felt more like a light push rather than that snappy .357 recoil that I remember. It shot VERY well too... I shot all six rounds into a nice 1.5" group at about 20 yards, and I'm not even that good of a shot. The action was so smooth, the trigger was incredible. I think I might have found something else to explore in the revolver world. I had never contemplated a 41 mag... what can you guys tell me about it and the revolvers that are chambered in it? I have not heard much about this round previously.
I happily obliged and found out that he was shooting a 41mag smith and wesson M57. I had never shot anything bigger than a .357 and expected the 41mag to be a bit tougher to handle. Holy smokes though... It was such a sweet and pleasant gun to shoot.
The recoil felt more like a light push rather than that snappy .357 recoil that I remember. It shot VERY well too... I shot all six rounds into a nice 1.5" group at about 20 yards, and I'm not even that good of a shot. The action was so smooth, the trigger was incredible. I think I might have found something else to explore in the revolver world. I had never contemplated a 41 mag... what can you guys tell me about it and the revolvers that are chambered in it? I have not heard much about this round previously.