S&W Model 41 Target Pistol
I am looking to purchase a S&W Model 41 for target shooting. I may or may not be using a Red Dot. Am I better off getting the 5 1/2 or 7 inch barrel? The price is the same for both guns. If anyone has an opinion to offer and reasons why, I would appreciate it. Thanks.
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5 1/2" has less muzzle weight. 0 -
Bob is right.
Per Smith's specs the 7" weighs one ounce more.
Though you can always add muzzle weight to a shorter barrel later if you want to, you can't take it away from a longer barrel.
Also, remember you are also not absolutely fixed to your choice since you can change barrels later, (though that will be expensive).
There is no difference in intrinsic accuracy (ie if you locked the gun in a machine rest and fired them).
In theory a longer barrel is *less* accurate because the bullet stays in the barrel longer, allowing you more time to screw up the shot with poor follow-thru, though in practice, this probably isn't an issue with a high-velocity target round like a .22.
With open sights, some people like the longer sight radius, others dislike it because it increases perceived "wiggle". (It doesn't make you less steady. . .it makes you THINK you are less steady!).
In the end its a matter of personal preference. I happen to like 5.5 better, though its mainly because I am more used to it.0 -
Thanks for your comments.....I was always under the impression a longer barrel will produce better shots. I will probably go with the 5.5" barrel.
quote:Originally posted by beantownshootah
Bob is right.
Per Smith's specs the 7" weighs one ounce more.
Though you can always add muzzle weight to a shorter barrel later if you want to, you can't take it away from a longer barrel.
Also, remember you are also not absolutely fixed to your choice since you can change barrels later, (though that will be expensive).
There is no difference in intrinsic accuracy (ie if you locked the gun in a machine rest and fired them).
In theory a longer barrel is *less* accurate because the bullet stays in the barrel longer, allowing you more time to screw up the shot with poor follow-thru, though in practice, this probably isn't an issue with a high-velocity target round like a .22.
With open sights, some people like the longer sight radius, others dislike it because it increases perceived "wiggle". (It doesn't make you less steady. . .it makes you THINK you are less steady!).
In the end its a matter of personal preference. I happen to like 5.5 better, though its mainly because I am more used to it.0 -
I have one suggestion. Buy a Wolff recoil spring assortment. They include 3 different weight springs which will make it easier to get it to use different ammo. I have a 5 1/2" and I find that some standard velocity target 22s will not work the slide with even the lightest spring. The S&W factory springs generally will only function with high speed ammo. 0 -
I have seen several of these for sale in the past with both barrels. To me that is the way to go. Then you would have first hand knowledge to which is the best... And one thing for sure it won't be a bad investment. I haven't seen any indications that these puppie will become anything but more valuable.... 0
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