SW 41, anyone have any experience?

Deep13 · 03-26-2008, 10:25 AM

I'm considering parting with three guns to buy a SW model 41. The three are, Beretta 84F (nickle, walnut grip, 13-rd. 0.380), Win. 9422 Legacy, Ruger Mark III "Hunter." Maybe I might substitute the rifle or the Beretta for a 6.5" stainless Single Six.

The 41 is supposed to be the top of the line .22 target pistol and the local shop has one. Word on the street is that they may be out of production soon because they are so labor intensive. Plus it is about $1000.

So, are they noticeably better than the Mark III? Are they easier to clean? How picky are they about ammunition?

Product: Model 41 Pistol

big boomer · 03-26-2008, 11:06 AM

The 41's are great 22's I bought one years ago(Late 70's for 296.00) and it shot like a dream and you can buy the other barrel so you have the 5&7 but they are very spendy. They claim the new cheaper smiths shoot about as good for a lot less money( I forget the model numbers of the new target 22's) There are many good target 22's for less but if your heart is set on a 41 you won't be disappointed. I replaced mine with a Browning varmit and it shoots better than I do. They make a 5" heavy target model for half of what a 41 costs.

Long Shanks · 03-26-2008, 02:07 PM

I bought my 41 in 84 and still shoot it as much as all my other handguns (9) combined. As big boomer said, the price was much less back then. I've heard good things about the Browning. My 41 is very easy to break down and clean. It shoots most ammo well but once it was broken in, about 1000 rnds, it shoots best with standard velocity. When it doesn't group well the only one to blame looks a lot like me.

DANA · 03-26-2008, 08:42 PM

Have one of the old ones and a extra barrel. Can't do better.

DANA

Billyz · 03-26-2008, 11:26 PM

Me and the old man shoot at his local gun club on Fridays.We both started out with the mark III. he has since upgraded to a 41 and loves it. Much easier to tear down and more accurate. They are costly but it appears the money is well spent.

Clem321 · 03-31-2008, 11:37 AM

I have had a 41 for over 20 yrs. I got the 7” barrel, but I found it longer than I prefer for most work. What I really wanted was the light, 5” sport barrel, but I couldn’t find one, so I made my own by cutting the 7” barrel to 5”. Now it is perfect. Good sight radius, balances beautifully, weighs only 35 oz., has a great trigger, and shoots magnificently. What more can you ask?

sell33 · 03-31-2008, 11:52 AM

Getting rid or a MK III? i am looking for one (a hunter too what a coincidence) My uncle has one and i love it. I don't think i could get rid of 3 guns for one. Especially a mk III and the 9422.....

Deep13 · 03-31-2008, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by sell33

Getting rid or a MK III? i am looking for one (a hunter too what a coincidence) My uncle has one and i love it. I don't think i could get rid of 3 guns for one. Especially a mk III and the 9422.....

A 41 would make the MkIII redundant. I shoot guns. I don't collect them.

I hardly ever use the 9422. It's cool and everything, but it is not very accurate. Even with a 22" barrel it does less well than my 10/22. I already have a Rem. 504 .22 rifle that I use at the outdoor range. That can hit a 2" target at 100 yards using typical HV rounds. With the 9422, I'm lucky to hit the paper.

Likewise, I hardly ever shoot the .380 cal. Beretta. I intend to replace it with either a Sig 229 or a 239 some day if I ever get around to getting a CCW license.

One thing holding me back is that there appear to be no accessories available for the 41: no holsters, rubber ambidexerous grips or spare magazines. On the other hand, upgraded trigger kits are available for the MkIII.

TNRICK55 · 04-08-2008, 08:14 AM

i got a mark 2 i love it

03-26-2008, 10:25 AM	#1
Deep13 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 203	SW 41, anyone have any experience? I'm considering parting with three guns to buy a SW model 41. The three are, Beretta 84F (nickle, walnut grip, 13-rd. 0.380), Win. 9422 Legacy, Ruger Mark III "Hunter." Maybe I might substitute the rifle or the Beretta for a 6.5" stainless Single Six. The 41 is supposed to be the top of the line .22 target pistol and the local shop has one. Word on the street is that they may be out of production soon because they are so labor intensive. Plus it is about $1000. So, are they noticeably better than the Mark III? Are they easier to clean? How picky are they about ammunition? Product: Model 41 Pistol

04-08-2008, 08:14 AM	#9
TNRICK55 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: TENNESSEE Posts: 74	i got a mark 2 i love it __________________ 1st. GOD 2ND RIGHT TO KEEP AND BARE ARMS.

03-26-2008, 11:06 AM	#2
big boomer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minn. Posts: 980	The 41's are great 22's I bought one years ago(Late 70's for 296.00) and it shot like a dream and you can buy the other barrel so you have the 5&7 but they are very spendy. They claim the new cheaper smiths shoot about as good for a lot less money( I forget the model numbers of the new target 22's) There are many good target 22's for less but if your heart is set on a 41 you won't be disappointed. I replaced mine with a Browning varmit and it shoots better than I do. They make a 5" heavy target model for half of what a 41 costs.

03-26-2008, 02:07 PM	#3
Long Shanks Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 141	I bought my 41 in 84 and still shoot it as much as all my other handguns (9) combined. As big boomer said, the price was much less back then. I've heard good things about the Browning. My 41 is very easy to break down and clean. It shoots most ammo well but once it was broken in, about 1000 rnds, it shoots best with standard velocity. When it doesn't group well the only one to blame looks a lot like me.

03-26-2008, 08:42 PM	#4
DANA Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: WAITSFIELD VERMONT Posts: 1,595	Have one of the old ones and a extra barrel. Can't do better. DANA

03-26-2008, 11:26 PM	#5
Billyz Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 105	Me and the old man shoot at his local gun club on Fridays.We both started out with the mark III. he has since upgraded to a 41 and loves it. Much easier to tear down and more accurate. They are costly but it appears the money is well spent.

03-31-2008, 11:37 AM	#6
Clem321 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 62	I have had a 41 for over 20 yrs. I got the 7” barrel, but I found it longer than I prefer for most work. What I really wanted was the light, 5” sport barrel, but I couldn’t find one, so I made my own by cutting the 7” barrel to 5”. Now it is perfect. Good sight radius, balances beautifully, weighs only 35 oz., has a great trigger, and shoots magnificently. What more can you ask?

03-31-2008, 11:52 AM	#7
sell33 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,194	Getting rid or a MK III? i am looking for one (a hunter too what a coincidence) My uncle has one and i love it. I don't think i could get rid of 3 guns for one. Especially a mk III and the 9422.....