Posted: 9/6/2016 7:50:21 PM EDT
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Will these pistols run reliably with ammunition such as CCI mini mags (.40 grain solid or 36 grain HP) or 40 grain solid copper plated Aguila high velocity, or are they ammunition sensitive in order for them to function properly?
I've got a substantial supply of that H.V. stuff which runs fine in my MKlll Hunter, and I realize I'd need top drawer target standard velocity ammunition to get the most accuracy out of the S&W, but I've so much .22 on hand that I'd like to be able to use it for both pistols should I buy a 41. Thanks. |
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My '68 version loves Blazer, and has no problems with MiniMags. I did install a buffer 'cause I really don't want to risk hurting it. It's ran almost everything I've fed it with the exception of some ammo that even choked my 10/22. What's a "buffer"? Thanks for the responses guys. |
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While they will run high velocities fine, a pistol of this quality is going to
Perform best with some sort of high grade expensive standard velocity Most will tell you ( like me) CCI standard is a good baseline ammo. I know plenty of highly skilled precision shooters ( those who use a 41 for bullseye competition where accuracy demands are much higher than steel challenge) Who test various types of European ammo ( eley lapua sk Norma) until they find a type and lot that shoots best then buy 10k or more of that lot |
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Its a recoil buffer. Smith & Wesson 41 Recoil Buffer
The Smith & Wesson Model 41 Recoil Buffer ™ from Buffer Technologies. This buffer will eliminate the shock experienced when the pistol is fired and the slide moves to the rear and impacts the receiver. This shock is what causes movement in your sights when firing. |
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HV will work, but it will be hard on the gun- it's really built for Std Vel. If you're going to plink, a 41 ($800+) is an awfully expensive way to do it. Why are you buying a 41? I enjoy shooting precision pistols such as SIG X pistols and pretty much wring all the accuracy out of them that they can provide, so I thought I might add a 41 to my collection. Currently, the most accurate .22 pistol I own is a Ruger MKlll Hunter which has been surprisingly accurate for over 10,000 rounds, and has the ability to shoot any .22 ammunition I've tried in it which I believe is important theses days considering the run on .22. I've got a very substantial supply of Aguila HV 40 grain copper plated round nose solid, CCI mini mags in 40 grain solid and 36 grain HP, and some other assorted .22, almost all of which is HV plinking or hunting ,rather than bona fide target ammunition. |
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Quoted: HV will work, but it will be hard on the gun- it's really built for Std Vel. If you're going to plink, a 41 ($800+) is an awfully expensive way to do it. Why are you buying a 41? |
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The S&W manual for the Model 41 does not recommend Standard Velocity ammo so I don't think it is "really built for Std Vel". What is called HV 22LR ammo will not be "hard on the gun". Quoted:
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HV will work, but it will be hard on the gun- it's really built for Std Vel. If you're going to plink, a 41 ($800+) is an awfully expensive way to do it. Why are you buying a 41? I'm not going to beat this dead horse here- RimfireCentral is where this horse gets beat on a regular basis 
You may fire all the HV though your 41 that you want. Adjusting spring weights, replacing bolt faces or the barrel breech from bolt face peening, extractors, and badmouthing the 41 for being "finicky" may be in your future. I know- I've seen it, I've repaired it for team mates. As the owner of (more than) several 41's of all vintages, I have gone through ~ 40k rounds in bullseye, all CCI Std, Green Tag or Wolf Match Target. I've had *eight* ammo-related alibis, five of which were FTF. I've replaced two recoil springs, a slide stop leaf spring, and a trigger bar spring. I'll stick to Std Vel. |
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Quoted: I'm not going to beat this dead horse here- RimfireCentral is where this horse gets beat on a regular basis You may fire all the HV though your 41 that you want. Adjusting spring weights, replacing bolt faces or the barrel breech from bolt face peening, extractors, and badmouthing the 41 for being "finicky" may be in your future. I know- I've seen it, I've repaired it for team mates. As the owner of (more than) several 41's of all vintages, I have gone through ~ 40k rounds in bullseye, all CCI Std, Green Tag or Wolf Match Target. I've had *eight* ammo-related alibis, five of which were FTF. I've replaced two recoil springs, a slide stop leaf spring, and a trigger bar spring. I'll stick to Std Vel. Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: HV will work, but it will be hard on the gun- it's really built for Std Vel. If you're going to plink, a 41 ($800+) is an awfully expensive way to do it. Why are you buying a 41? I'm not going to beat this dead horse here- RimfireCentral is where this horse gets beat on a regular basis You may fire all the HV though your 41 that you want. Adjusting spring weights, replacing bolt faces or the barrel breech from bolt face peening, extractors, and badmouthing the 41 for being "finicky" may be in your future. I know- I've seen it, I've repaired it for team mates. As the owner of (more than) several 41's of all vintages, I have gone through ~ 40k rounds in bullseye, all CCI Std, Green Tag or Wolf Match Target. I've had *eight* ammo-related alibis, five of which were FTF. I've replaced two recoil springs, a slide stop leaf spring, and a trigger bar spring. I'll stick to Std Vel.  And yet, you beat it anyway. HV is fine for a 41 but thanks for giving me permission to use it. Get over it. |
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HV will work, but it will be hard on the gun- it's really built for Std Vel. If you're going to plink, a 41 ($800+) is an awfully expensive way to do it. Why are you buying a 41? This. A 41 is too nice of a gun to run HV thru, IMO. YMMV. Get a Ruger if you want to run HV, IMO. |