Target Shooting The S&W Model 41 .22 Pistol. Is It Any Good?

[@robertdavidson2666]

My father was on the Air Force pistol team during much of his 35 year military carrer and retired in the early 90's. I was fortunate enough to receive one of his 22 pistols he shot in competition and it was a Smith and Wesson model 41 that he either bought or won in the 80's. I have taken it to the range several times and it is spot on. One day I will pass this gun down to one of my children and cherish it as much as I do.

[@mixup98]

+Robert Davidson ...I have owned my Model 41 for about 35 years and someday it will be passed down to my son and I'm sure he'll also cherish it. You and I are both very fortunate to own one of the best .22 pistols ever made. Thanks for the great comment and thanks for watching my video. I really appreciate it.

[@bobdole7701]

My father just gifted me his old 1979 model 41...it's such a fine piece.

[@mixup98]

sniperpatch.....thanks for the comment. I've never shot one of the newer made SW41's so I can't really comment on the quality. Retail price on a new one is almost $1200 and I would hope that at that price they would be of very high quality.

[@mixup98]

Yes....they are very expensive......but I guarantee that you won't regret your purchase. I paid $300 brand new for mine in 1981 and as you can see it was a very good investment. Thanks for a great comment.

[@131Pillan]

I got a beautiful 41 in my hands rn, my friend stole it from an old abandoned house years ago and I bought it from him, and have caught so many opps lacking with this blick, my first pistol and waiting on more

[@matte9735]

Great video. I guess I can say you are responsible for me owning one of these now. Such a great gun. Thanks! 👍

[@NoQuestions4sked]

watching you fade in at the beginning with the sound effect made me laugh. great video

[@mixup98]

Thanks Jared 👍🤠

[@rapidrrobert4333]

I have a 2008 model, and just inherited a pristine 1964 model. My favorite .22 handgun (my 617 comes in a close second).

[@mixup98]

dreamssofblue.....thanks for the great comment and thanks for watching my video.

[@mixup98]

Thanks for the comment. My experience is just the opposite. My 41 will shoot anything I put in it. Probably 90% has been bulk Federal ammo bought at Wal-Mart. Go figure.

[@Ram2k12]

It would have been a neat deal to see how it did with the cheaper ammo on paper. Thank you for all your time doing these video's.

[@mixup98]

Thanks. And I love your SPAS 12 shotgun.

[@redesert_boy8202]

Nice thing about southern Nevada usually no snow on the ground in winter except for that snowstorm in 2019, though that Ely and north area is really beautiful and greener. Very nice pistol as is that 20 yard grouping. (Eley ammo for Ely....LOL) Thanks again.

[@mixup98]

I certainly don't miss the snow and cold weather in Ely and my wife and I are glad to be back in southern Nevada. I do miss the summers up there though. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving yesterday.

[@mixup98]

I must respectably disagree about the Citation being a better gun than the S&W 41. I've been to shooting competitions where I've been offered to trade my gun for a Hi-Standard Citation I still have my 41. Don't get me wrong, I've owned a few Hi-Standards over the years and I've loved them all. Shortly I hope to do a video on my Hi-Standard HD Military mode. Thanks for watching and commenting on my video.

[@jcuse122]

there is a reason why they command big money and they still make them, great semi auto 22 lr

[@1957Shep]

Have a 7 inch made in 1981. The model 41 is a class act.

[@Thorsaxe777]

Any Bullseye shooter will recognize that pistol, I have one that I bought back in the Mid 90's, The trigger needed a little work, However after that it has been and always will be a X-machine out on the completive shooting line. Too bad that all the old Good ones died out, The Hammerli P-208, the old school High Standard Mod-106 - 107 series, High Standard has set up shop in Texas However I have seen mixed reviews of their pistols that they produce now. anyway, You gave some Good solid advice for anyone wanting a super accurate .22 pistol. Good shooting to ya.

[@JohnDoeEagle1]

I just bought a new Performance Center M-41 and installed a set of Karl Nill made in Germany walnut target grips on it. In the future I am looking at putting on a Leupold Delta Point PRO 2.5 MOA red dot as well. I have Rugers, Brownings, Berettas and Walthers.....and a S&W 43C. I got tired of screwing around! I want a one hole gun to shoot competition matches with, and this one is it!

[@amesburydory]

I was kind of browsing through the gun shop and happened to see the Model 41. It just looked so impressive and never having seen one, "in person" i just had to check it out. The clerk brought it out and the moment i touched it i knew i had to have it. It was expensive but i put a deposit on it and i couldn't wait so i just put it on "the card". I never have shot a gun with such accuracy. This is a fantastic pistol, but, very hard to find. The guys at S&W were shocked to find out that it was on the shelf. It was only there three days but the wait on them is almost two years. They make very few of them. My gun shop has not had one since. I ended up ordering the long barrel also but i had some problems with it and they had to replace it and then send it back for adjustment. They were having some problems getting the right stock. But, anyway, this gun is completely hand made and it is something to see. Quality is unmatched, the feel and weight of the gun is just impossible to describe and again, accuracy is unmatched. I have a lot of guns but this is my favorite. You owe it to yourself to at least try to find a store that has one that you can rent and fire. You WILL want one.

[@mixup98]

amesburydory ...you're right, if you shoot one you WILL want one. That's what happened to me. In 1980 I shot one belonging to my uncle and I knew instantly that someday I would buy one. I bought the one used in this video in 1981 and it too is my favorite firearm. Thanks for the great comment and thanks for watching my video.

[@Goodoldm]

I’ve fired this gun many times & found that it is very ammo finicky. After you find the ammo it likes it won’t jam. It is accurate with good sights, good balance and of course low muzzle flip. I found PMC Sidewinder, Remington Viper & Sidewinder .22 caliber to work best.

[@chitstorm8927]

Once you shoot a 41, you either buy one or wish you did.

[@cgdeery]

Another good informative video..

[@andrimnerofsweden2615]

Best 22 pistol ever made. Mine is also from 1979-1980, and it is flawless…

[@dreamssofblue]

You have a real nice gun. Easy to tell you take care of it.I have to say you are a really good shot to.

[@antonios.rivera7849]

My center fire gun , army com. National match and I shot very good score with it !!

[@Goodoldm]

Yes it is a good & accurate target pistol. I have found truncated .22 ammo works best for jam free shooting. Thanks for the video.

[@hawkeyeinthehouse2995]

Thank you SIR for another interesting and intertaining video. Back in the '90s I was able to purchase one with a 7" barrel for what I thought was a GOOD PRICE. It was practically brand new but for some reason I wasn't able to get it to group worth a HOOT for I don't know reason. I tried different ammo to no avail so I traded it off for a Kimber Government 82 target rifle in close to new condition. I'm actually a pretty good shot with certain pistols. I've got a Beretta 76W that is VERY NICE, are you familiar with that pistol? It's part of the 70 series, got a 71 Jaguar that the Israeli Mossad used them (SUPRESSED)and the Air Marshalls back a few years. I also have a Ruger MkII Government Target model that's pretty nice as well. But the real shooter is my Browning Buckmark Silhouette with iron sights, picked up a extra barrel (Bullseye 7.25") makes it a little HANDIER in the woods shooting squirrels or rabbits. I like taking it along for the easier shots to be a little more SPORTING for the animals but don't do much of that anymore at 70 years old. I have trouble walking (bad knee) and afraid of falling in the woods ALONE so I just KILL PAPER NOW but I have FUN doing it. I LOVE MY 22lrs, rifles and pistols. I even enjoy single shot rifles, old German trainers of PRE-WWII vintage. They don't make them like that anymore unfortunately, glad I got a couple of them of times gone by. You just don't find that old world craftsmanship and steel so meticulously machined like that at even RIDICULOUS PRICES because WHO would buy a single shot at that PRICE when you can get semi-autos or repeaters for a FRACTION OF THAT PRICE. The Germans didn't care they were trying to get young men and boys ready for WAR at any cost.🤔😲😮‍💨

[@mixup98]

Yes, that is a genuine S&W Model 41 target pistol chambered in .22 long rifle.

[@3ducs]

S&W recommends CCI SV ammo for their 41s. They are wonderful pistols.

[@leonardpearlman4017]

OH! Now that's a bit of information I think we've all been waiting for! Fortunately that's available. Not to disparage anyone's personal experience of course.

[@sniperpatch]

Thank you for the reply sir, much appreciated.

[@williamray3101]

Just bought a mark 4 hunter.

[@WORRO]

Very nice bro! Love watching your videos!

[@rodneyzurek4900]

The Eley is 25 a box. It’s worth it if you can afford it. Hammerlocks 206 in a ransom rest at fifty yards ONE hole.

[@JohnDoeEagle1]

CCI Green Label, RWS Target, various other Eleys and Lapuas work very well in the M-41 too. CCI SV is blasting and plinking ammo. When you want to ring one out that ammo "starts" at about $8+ per box and can go all the way to $20 - $25 depending on your source and where you buy it.

[@carcucov]

Great gun! My father used to shut one of those.

[@mixup98]

Thanks for the comment. You'll be extremely impressed by the accuracy of the pistol if you buy one.

[@Ouwkackemann]

I really want to see a video, where it is shown how the magazine safety is taken out of order. Would love to be able to release the trigger without a magazine inserted.

[@andrewpinheiro7202]

Nice pistol man

[@sniperpatch]

nice pistol and good shooting, are the new SW41 that are being made today as good as the older ones.?

[@matthewcaughey5273]

The 41 is quite expensive were talking over a grand I get similar results with a S and W model 22 A-1 with 7.5 inch barrel I have fitted it with wood grips and its one of my favorite pistols laser accurate and easy to handle

[@josephve9483]

[@amesburydory]

I find that impossible. The whole picture has to be taken into consideration, the feel, quality and of course accuracy. There is no comparison.

[@Sunbear415]

Matthew Caughey I’d like to see that!!! Hahaha!!!!

[@Bobbymull7174]

The 22A is a cheaper modified version of a mod. 41 & comes with a factory buffer.

[@paulettehilk6874]

Love mine have both barrels for it.

[@antonios.rivera7849]

By the way , always shoot good. match ammunition or you will break something sooner or later, very good advice .

[@mixup98]

Thank you for the advice, Antonio. Maybe I will do another video on my Model 41 sometime in the near future.

[@WORRO]

Thank you Sir!!

[@fallbangskid5037]

Pretty good shooting there sir! Do you know if the grips on this model will fit the 2206 I have? Thank you in advance.

[@mixup98]

Hello Fallbangskid....unfortunately the Model 41 grips will not fit on your 2206.

[@fallbangskid5037]

Oh well.... Your great video inspired me to spend more time with my 2206. Thanks again!

[@mixup98]

Hopefully in thirty or forty years, young man.

[@oldad6207]

Everyone talks about missing the Hammerlis and all the other fine 22s that have come and gone. Never hear anything about the late, lamented Browning Medalist.

[@TexasCorgiGun]

How is your model 41 doing? I wanted one very bad, I'm on the fence now after reading some horrible stories on the internet.

[@ArcheryRuleZ]

like what? i've only seen good reviews so far

[@bobjones263]

The .41 is very accurate as was the High Standards that were made in Hamden, Connecticut as I competed with both. Given the fact that time goes by and what target pistol I would buy today then it would have to be the Volquartsen Scorpion.. This gun shoots one hole at twenty five yards as well as fifty and almost same at one hundred yards and shoots a variety of .22 ammo. The .41 and High Standard are finiky about their ammo for accuracy and won't keep up with the Scorpion. If you want to see how well this gun does then just type, 22 scorpion in youtube browser.

[@mixup98]

5 inch heavy barrel.

[@cobaltace62]

Preferred .22lr handgun for 'Bullseye' competition. More accurate than a Ruger Mk2 Government and a Browning Buckmark. Prefers to be slightly dirty and prefers CCI High Velocity Stingers. You will not regret buying one IF you can find one.

[@jorgelima8560]

cobaltace62 Hi! Did you change the recoill spring in order to use Stingers?

[@Sunbear415]

Stingers??? Hahahaha!!!! Stay away from my 41 !!!!

[@bobstigler]

What ammo brand/grain works best (lack of jamming/accuracy)? I'd prefer hollow point. Thank you.

[@mixup98]

+Bill Stoger ...I have shot thousands and thousands of rounds of Winchester SuperX .22 copper plated hollow points through my pistol. CCI also works extremely well.

[@jefferylee7550]

I like to know why my breaching won't stay open after the gun has emptied of all ammo what is the problem

[@mixup98]

Hello Jeffery. Are you using S&W factory magazines? I suggest taking off the slide and slowing loading an empty magazine and see if the tab on the magazine follower is pushing up on the slide lock tab. You might have to slightly adjust the slide lock to get it to lock back the slide.

[@Ram2k12]

Smith .41 .. NICE!

[@epps1217]

Maybe some day

[@keithburchett3245]

Yes I agree that it is very ammo finicky it wants the CCI high velocity you won't miss one round it'll never misfire whatsoever with that ammo now listen to me I took my spring out and I stretched it so that it was stronger that it won't Hammer back so heavy and ruin the action of the bullet as it's being shot it throws back the hammer slide which can cause damage with high velocity ammo but let me tell you this trick so that all will know that is all you need to do stretch the spring out don't do it a whole lot I'd say do it as a spring and a quarter of another one not a spring and a half stretch but about a spring and one quarter and I guarantee your problems are solved clean your gun real well that's the finest gun they ever made very accurate awesome there's not a better gun on the market than that model in the '80s I can't speak for any other ones but if it was '80s and below guarantee you got yourself a true built 100% genuine absolutely beautiful 100% reliable for many many years pistol that you will never find another one like it ever Dead on and I can't see no more about it

[@Bobbymull7174]

Go buy a buffer for it, that will stop slide to frame hammering from high v. Rounds

[@banjobum]

What ammo do you prefer in your Model 41? Standard Velocity or High Velocity?

[@mixup98]

90% of all the ammo I have shot thru my gun has been High Velocity.

[@joeguzman3558]

I wish i had all the beutiful and classic rifles and guns in general but i always end up selling some to buy some

[@SuperMike226]

been looking at one at my LGS. Price is dang high. I'll have to trade in another pistol for it. Hard decisions.

[@oldad6207]

Supermike. Shoot one. The decision's get easier.

[@tombrown1281]

sweet

[@mixup98]

Heavy.....you may have to fight my son for this one.

[@larryjones6049]

Wish I were there.

[@paulatudor691]

My Ruger mk3 bull barrel my not be that accurate but it is close.

[@tombrown1281]

I watch you on youtube and forget to share and like on facebook.....I Need to share the love more lol

[@Sunbear415]

Great pistol, however, I shoot my Citation and Victor a little better.

[@macariomota8923]

Vecino tengo una pero no tengo cartuchos tira paro

[@terrystover7365]

You do know when those were introduced they were meant to be shot with one hand and primarily for bulls eye pistol? Try some 50 yard bulls eye targets with one hand. It's a hand gun, not a hands gun. Not being critical, that's what an old instructor told me back in the day. Good job on your videos.

[@Sunbear415]

Terry Stover 🙄

[@memosatlatl6718]

1:41 eeeeeeee!!!