Posted: 2/29/2008 3:12:52 PM EDT
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Looking at model 41. How do you like yours? Anything to look for when purchasing? i have found a late 90's used but looks new for $500. Seems like a reasonable offer? Any info would be appreciated thanks |
Best gun I have ever shot, right up there with my Baer 1911................ 
A good price would be my suggestion. 
Sounds like a decent price, but are you able to check it out in person before you buy it? If not, make SURE you get a 3 day grace period for a return in case something is wrong. For $500, you are neither getting a steal nor getting ripped off. Sometimes this isn't all bad. |
I was issued a pair of 41's when I was on a shooting team. That's when I developed my affinity for them. I've since used a Victor and an IZH 35M. Both are solid, but not as bulletproof as my 41's were, so I'm right back where I started. Look for peening of the chamber at 12:00 in case some dong-jockey decided to dry fire it a lot. I've heard of, but never witnessed, cases of the trigger guard "freezing" such that you couldn't remove the barrel. Lastly, I've heard of but never witnessed a case of the joint where the barrel/frame becoming loose. |
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I recently picked up a Model 41 from around 1979. Awesome trigger on this thing. I've tried quite a bit of different ammo through it and it all seems to feed pretty well so far. The Wolf Match Extra had a couple feeding problems. I've been having some sporadic problems with Remington ammo misfiring, however. Both from their bulk packs and the 100 round standard velocity target load packs. I just chrono'ed a bunch of stuff through it today too. Maybe sometime soon I'll post the figures. |
| I have had a Model 41 for about 20 yrs. I didn’t use it much for most of that time, but am using it a lot more recently. I compare it to an old Ruger MK II678GC. The accuracy of both is about the same: very good. The trigger of each is good, but the 41 is crisper than the modified MK II. The ergonomics of the 41 are better than the MK II. The 41 feels very natural in my hand. I had to adapt to the MK II. Reliability of each is also very good. The only thing I find with the 41 is that the slide is heavier and requires a little more impulse to function. Stuff like Aquilla may not cycle it, but works in the MK II. The 41 and MK II both really like Federal Gold Metal Match. They both shoot it very well and approach 100% reliability. |
Yes. Virtually all .22 semi's are gonna be simple blow-back operated. Just look for anything obvious, IMO. I would also REALLY look to see how clean it is, as this is a good indicator on how well an owner treats his gun(s), IMO. Good luck! 
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Most likely the average 41 is gonna be a bit more touchy than a Browning or Ruger. The tolerances are a LOT tighter, for starters. Much like the upper level 1911s of the Baer/Brown/Wilson lines, a 41 will need a bit of a break-in period. They also won't run dry worth a tinker's damn.  Mine would choke on the occasional Federal .22 NM Gold ammo round. After about 200rds, it runs rather nicely. It would feed UMC .22 ammo all day long, but not shoot it anywhere near as accurately as the Gold Medal stuff. But since these guns won't be a CCW piece, I doubt the occasional jam would be any sort of an issue, IMO. |
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The deal was sealed! Very nice couldn't leave with out taking it with me. All paper work was there including the original S&W brown paper. Owner had bought second hand 8 yrs ago? He had purchased both 5" and 7" barrels. Sold 5" barrel after he decided he liked the 7" better. Barrel has less than 200rds through. Gun was extremely clean, had him field strip it (EASIEST thing yet) and did a good look over. will get pics as soon as i figure out how to post them.
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your gonna LOVE it! mine(older one) likes CCI SV or Federal Auto Match
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I've never field stripped ANY of my .22 semi's. I just spray cleaner on them & swab the bore out & then re-oil them.
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| You got both barrels for $500.00 Sweet. I bought a used one with two barrels and aimpoints on bothfor $700.00. Pistol was LNIB and came with everything including 6 mags. I was happywith my deal as was the seller. He buying something new and need a few more bucks. |
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I guess a good price depends on where you are. Around here an used 41 come up as often as a good Luger, and a good example is usually sold close to retail. I have one for 5 years now. It's very accurate and smooth, but it has to be broken down and cleaned, especially the chamber, otherwise I'll get a Fail to Extract or Fail to Load. |
These comps aren't too rare. I see them listed for sale in Gun Digest pretty regularly. I'm not sure what they add to a .22LR caliber gun though............. 
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That is a beautiful looking gun! Congrats! How does she shoot? 
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It has the best trigger of any 22LR gun. Of course it should be have a good trigger. The cost is roughly doubled or tripled of a Ruger Mk2. Current MSRP is ~$1,000 . I think for $500, sounds like a good price. I have a S&W M41, and I put 15,000 rounds through it, and it's only been to the shop once. I highly recommend the S&W Model 41. |
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Purchased a Browning BM a few years ago, and had shot Target at the local club. Most the the .22lr shooters are pretty laid back, but take it a little more seriously than i do. Had the chance to shoot a model 41 one day and was look'n ever since. Still can't get over the difference. I can hold my own with the BM, but this thing was made for this reason. As of today have put Wolf, Federal Gold Medal, Win. Target, Ely and a couple other cheap stuff through it. So far i can really tell the difference with Federal. Was going to try some of the better CCI, but i think i will stick with the Federal it just shoot that much better with out me trying.
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The factory compensated barrel is a stand-alone unit and not an add-on to the 7" barrel. The compensated barrel is actually 7=3/8" long and is one of the most rare barrel options on the Model 41 (the 5" field barrel being the most rare, I believe). Yes, you can buy the compensator separately, but without the barrel for it the accessory is useless. |
But what does it add in a .22LR caliber??????? |
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the comp adds nothing, they lead up mighty fast but you can take the comp off the barrel, when sold new they came with an end cap that replaced the comp. there is also a weight that can be changed built into the barrel. My 41(A prefix, cocking pin indicator) came like this when I bought it NIB a few years ago, I took the comp off and put it in the box. 5" field barrel is more rare.
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