Smith and Wesson model 41

[DDDWho]

Most of my purchases throughout my life have been the least expensive thing possible consequently most of my stuff is not the best. I love 22 handgun, l wanted a good one so, today I ordered a S&W model 41 .22 semi auto pistol, not cheap but neither are Lamborghini’s.

 

[.38 Special]

It will be one of the best teachers you've ever had.

 

[ontarget]

Ive been thinking about one of those after prices get closer to normal. Let us know how it shoots.

 

[DDDWho]

Ive been thinking about one of those after prices get closer to normal. Let us know how it shoots.

The price on the model 41 has stayed pretty constant for the past 2-3 years. I paid 12 1/2% off of MSRP. Still a ridiculous sum for a 22 pistol.

 

[Jim Watson]

Why ridiculous? I think your .22 should be the best gun you own, you can shoot it more than anything else.

 

[Mark_Mark]

I love.22 hand target guns! just hang out at the range or with buddies and plink away!

take it easy kinda shooting, cold drink, bbq, good chat

 

[ApacheCoTodd]

I love 22 handgun, l wanted a good one so, today I ordered a S&W model 41 View attachment 1001202

So then, you ordered a brand new one?

Todd.

 

[DDDWho]

So then, you ordered a brand new one?

Todd.

yup brand new.

 

[Mark_Mark]

yup brand new.

I would buy new too. Used guns are a tiny bit cheaper than new!

 

[whughett]

Paid $900 for one almost six years ago at a gun shop in Sarasota, no box, appeared to have been unfired. Same dealer also had a NIB for $1100. Never regretted buying it. A most accurate shooter and a fine companion for my model 52. You will enjoy its accuracy.

 

[Monac]

Paid $900 for one almost six years ago at a gun shop in Sarasota, no box, appeared to have been unfired. Same dealer also had a NIB for $1100. Never regretted buying it. A most accurate shooter and a fine companion for my model 52. You will enjoy its accuracy.

Do you load your own wadcutters for the Model 52? Factory wadcutters were hard to find around here even before the current ammo famine.

 

[ApacheCoTodd]

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[ApacheCoTodd]

yup brand new.

That's great.

Whether vintage un-fired or brand new, I've found it's best to approach these wonderful pistols knowing that you may well need to tolerate a break-in period as well as allowing for leniency in getting the best accuracy and reliability from particular manufacturers and particular loadings.

That's less an issue of finding a rare, great performing round so much as it is quickly and decisively noting poorly performing rounds and disregarding them immediately. My first one was in the 80's and since then I have tracked down examples for family and friends and always shot them before turning them over - seldom entertaining the thought to keep one or two along the way.

Then this one fell into my lap and the love was reborn.

I'm now on the slow-hunt for a *field* length as a companion and may just suck it up and order new if that size is still offered.

Todd.

 

[ApacheCoTodd]

Paid $900 for one almost six years ago... a fine companion for my model 52.

There's a fine pairing and then a 952 for the tri-fecta!

Todd.

 

[whughett]

Do you load your own wadcutters for the Model 52? Factory wadcutters were hard to find around here even before the current ammo famine.

I do. I cast a 148 grain bevel base double end for the 52 and another that has a small dome on the nose for revolver use. Bullseye powder.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

That's great.

Whether vintage un-fired or brand new, I've found it's best to approach these wonderful pistols knowing that you may well need to tolerate a break-in period as well as allowing for leniency in getting the best accuracy and reliability from particular manufacturers and particular loadings.

That's less an issue of finding a rare, great performing round so much as it is quickly and decisively noting poorly performing rounds and disregarding them immediately. My first one was in the 80's and since then I have tracked down examples for family and friends and always shot them before turning them over - seldom entertaining the thought to keep one or two along the way.

Then this one fell into my lap and the love was reborn.

I'm now on the slow-hunt for a *field* length as a companion and may just suck it up and order new if that size is still offered.

Todd.

My, thats pretty!

 

[Reinz]

Congrats!

 

[lightman]

The S&W 41 is a fine pistol. You will not regret buying it. I love mine!

 

[duwayne potter]

I have the .22 cal c02 version. I have always wanted a real one though

 

[DDDWho]

The last 6 handguns I’ve bought are metal framed. It seemed plastic was the way of the future. I’m very proud of myself for bucking that trend and I’m more satisfied with the result.

 

[ApacheCoTodd]

The last 6 handguns I’ve bought are metal framed. It seemed plastic was the way of the future. I’m very proud of myself for bucking that trend and I’m more satisfied with the result.

I certainly understand.

I had grown weary of Ruger .22s of any *mark* and sold all of mine off when I bought a Colt Target Model .22.

Initially, I was at best OK with the Colt but found myself shooting nothing in .22 semi-autos but my very old Woodsman and Pre-Woodman pistols.

Eventually I was made too good an offer on the new, poly-grip Colt and it went on down the road and good riddance. Good pistol but gave me absolutely ZERO joy to shoot.

Then, my latest Model 41 - shown above - came my way and even the old Colts see neglect now. Of course.... they have most definitely earned a rest anyhow.

Generally speaking, anymore, it's steel and wood for me!

Todd.

 

[SwampWolf]

There's a fine pairing and then a 952 for the tri-fecta!

What's a 952 go for these days?

DDDWho, you've bought arguably the best .22 auto pistols ever made-and there's been many worthy contenders. Let us know how it performs. CCI standard velocity ammunition is a good starting point to try.

 

[ApacheCoTodd]

What's a 952 go for these days?

Sadly for me - significantly higher than their MSRP was in the day.

Back then I'd have bought one but for listening to the blather that MSRP is always too high. Sometimes, apparently not!

I specifically wanted - and still do - a *long slide* 952.

Some day..............


Todd.

 

[Mark_Mark]

Sadly for me - significantly higher than their MSRP was in the day.

Back then I'd have bought one but for listening to the blather that MSRP is always too high. Sometimes, apparently not!

I specifically wanted - and still do - a *long slide* 952.

Some day..............
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Todd.

the only thing I don’t like about this piece is the slide mounted safety

 

[SwampWolf]

the only thing I don’t like about this piece is the slide mounted safety

I think most people use the Model 952 as a target/range pistol (as opposed to self-defense) making the location of the safety and the direction it moves less relevant. That said, I too prefer a frame-mounted safety that allows it to move in the "right" direction (up for "safe"; down for "fire"). But you can get used to it with training and practice. My service pistol for the ten years immediately prior to my retirement was a 3G Model 6906, having a slide-mounted safety that moved in the "wrong" direction, though it was sort of a non-issue in that we carried the pistol with the safety in the "off" (fire) position. But I loved that pistol and still do; it never once malfunctioned after hundreds of shots, even when using iffy agency reloads during numerous qualifications.