I went through a Smith 57 and 58, then a Ruger Blackhawk too back when the .41 Mag first came out. Since every weapon available then was also available in .44 Mag, and I was heavily into that round, I traded the .41s. Now that some smaller framed .41s are on the market, I'm tempted again.
The one I fondled at a show did not have a lot of metal left at the thin point of the cylinder chamber wall, but neither did the cylinder really fill the frame opening. Maybe I'll write Taurus and beg for a .44 SP??
Roger on the lightweight and wrist twisting. I wouldn't expect to use it much with factory loads no matter what caliber it's in. I'd be interested in heavier bullets at a bit lower velocities. Compared to anything else in its size/weight class though, it looks pretty attractive.
Thanks for the response Gene,
Pat