Oldsarge
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Well done, that. The .41 is an eminently suitable hunting pistol cartridge if used within a reasonable range. And it looks like that Smith has hardly ever been fired.
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GreatWhiteHunter
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How is the recoil and muzzle blast on a 41 mag? I can handle 357 in a K frame with no problem. But after firing full tilt 44 mags out of my brother's Redhawk, it is definitely more that I want to get into at my age. I'm looking for something that is short range (<100 yards) Rifle/Pistol caliber for deer and maybe small pigs. Thinking along the lines of Henry Rifle/Ruger Blackhawk. 357 is a little light, 44 would do if not for the recoil/blast. Not crazy about shooting 44 special in the 44 mag due to the cylinder powder burn rings you can get similar to 357/38 special. Any thoughts from the 41 mag shooters out there?
1955mercury
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You might find this article on the 41 magnum informative GreatWhiteHunter.
http://americanhandgunner.com/the-14-magnum-turns-gold/
1955mercury
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I just received a reply from Dan Wesson.
Quote: "Yes you can safely shoot 357 magnum in your 357 supermag, just be sure to clean the chambers on the cylinder regularly."
Bob Collins
Service Department
65 Borden Avenue
Norwich, N.Y. 13815
607-336-1174 ext. 24
bob@cz-usa.com
I was reasonably certain that the gun store clerk was wrong when he said you couldn't safely shoot .357 mag in a .357 maximum.
Gun store clerks around here are notorious for thinking they know more than they do. (and telling you all about it)
DeaconKC
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As my Boss said about me "He's only right often enough to screw up his average!" Glad you can shoot normal stuff through it.
jkingrph
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Methinks the dealer where you bought it knows not of what he speaks.. 357 max is more powerful higher pressure cartridge than the 357 mag. Shooting a 357 mag in it should be like shooting a 38 special in a 357 mag, unless the customer that exploded a cylinder used a reload overcharged with a very fast powder such as Bullseye,
Kirk H.
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So true...We use the Latin word "Bullshiticus" around here at times when dealing with those types of sales people....
Oldsarge
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Your experience, GWH, is exactly the reason the .41 mag was developed. It's more potent than the .357 but not as punishing as a .44.
TPD166
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1955mercury
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My big hole puncher.
For comparison, the brass cartridge is a 44 mag.
For comparison, the brass cartridge is a 44 mag.
That is a brute!
jkingrph
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Nice looking, but no thanks.
Kirk H.
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Now that is a hand cannon.......
Oldsarge
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Nope. If I want to go hunting I use a rifle or a shotgun. Pistols are for 'serious social shootin' ' A .357 or a .45 is plenty big enough.
Kirk H.
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Well did anyone get any new firearms for the holidays? I just picked up a Ruger Mini 14 GB or Government Barrel complete with the bayonet lug. Serial number puts in the 1981-1982 range. It was a trade in at the local cop shop and was priced right for me to want to give it a new home. I have always been partial to the Mini 14. I will post some pictures soon.
DeaconKC
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Kirk, congrats, those Minis are tough little rifles. Gonna pick up a used Ruger myself in a couple days. Not quite as big as yours, a LCP with laser.
1955mercury
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This Russian made AK 12 followed me home from the gun store today. It shoots 3 inch 12 gauge buckshot or slugs.
edit: I posted this as an AR 12 originally because that's what the guy at the gun store called it but I've since found one on gunbroker and they call it an AK 12.
http://www.gunbroker.com/item/609790981
edit: I posted this as an AR 12 originally because that's what the guy at the gun store called it but I've since found one on gunbroker and they call it an AK 12.
http://www.gunbroker.com/item/609790981
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Renault
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Concerning the discussion on the vast assortment of gunshop personal. My Standard answer while employed in gunsmithing was "I dunno nuthin' and I can prove it!!!!"
Did I post a pic of this? My old compadre gave it to me. .38 Super. I pack it at the ranch in one of them El Paso Saddlery shoulder rigs.
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Did I post a pic of this? My old compadre gave it to me. .38 Super. I pack it at the ranch in one of them El Paso Saddlery shoulder rigs.
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