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Post by lar4570 on Mar 24, 2022 15:19:16 GMT -5
What is the preferred platform for a 41 special? Single six 32 h&r , new model midframe flat top?
My buddy Wayne died from covid a little over a year ago. He was a real 41 fan and a bigger firearms enthusiast than I am. He told me he had a 41spl in the works, but never told me who he was sending it to or what platform, so I have no idea where it is... I've got his brass and loading dies and was thinking about having a tribute gun built.
Seems like I read on one of the threads that the single six isn't being done anymore??? I guess this would leave the new model mid-range flat top. He's got one in 45colt/acp that I'm buying. He may have another in 44spl and one in 357. I know he had a single 7 327 fed also.
His wife is just getting to the point of being ready to inventory his collection and selling off a couple of the bigger ones a couple at a time...
Do any of the builders do just a cylinder and barrel? I can do any action work myself.
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Post by Encore64 on Mar 24, 2022 15:26:21 GMT -5
NM Midframe Flattop or OM 357 Magnum Frame...
I went with the OM 357 Magnum. Upgraded to the Clements Bisley Hammer and Wide Target Trigger...
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Post by leadhound on Mar 24, 2022 15:26:29 GMT -5
Single six would have to be an OM, largest rim on a NM is a 38/357.
357 OM or a NM Flat top or New Vaquero are all mid frame size.
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Post by leadhound on Mar 24, 2022 15:30:14 GMT -5
Pretty sure fitting and timing a new cylinder may impart some action work anyway so probably wouldn't add much if any to the cost, if not already included.
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Post by bisleyfan41 on Mar 24, 2022 15:34:25 GMT -5
The NM flattop would be the perfect platform for this. If you can buy his 357 flattop, its just a rechamber and a 41 takeoff barrel.
That's cool you're doing this as a tribute to your friend. Great idea! Please share some pics when you're done.
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Post by Encore64 on Mar 24, 2022 15:35:12 GMT -5
Single six would have to be an OM, largest rim on a NM is a 38/357. 357 OM or a NM Flat top or New Vaquero are all mid frame size. While the S6 Frame has lots of cool factor, I stopped at 10mm Auto. The cylinder and Forcing Cone just get too thin. It's a gun for light loads only IMHO... |
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Post by crazycarl on Mar 24, 2022 22:11:05 GMT -5
Mine's 5.5"er on a mid frame flat top. Haven't had time to shoot it yet, but it surely does feel nice in the hand. I think a NewVaq or a good Italian SAA would be nice, as well.
Is it weird that I do not yet have a nice DA revolver in .41Mag, haven't yet fired my .41Spl SA & am thinking hard about a DA .41Spl? I had a .414SM fetish for a while, but without a real use & not enough range at home to let it shine. I'd been thinking about having my .357Max converted, but thinking lately I'd rather let someone else enjoy the hotrod & use the proceeds to have a nice DA .41Spl done.
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Post by bula on Mar 25, 2022 7:24:19 GMT -5
Encore64 will know, who makes that little 38spec S.A., Italian ? THAT would make a good 41spec.. For me, anytime this cal, cartridge comes up, I say I sure wish Charter Arms would chamber the Bulldog for it. I love my C.A. Bulldog 44spec, but gotta admit that cylinder is kinds thin !
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Post by leadhound on Mar 25, 2022 8:02:17 GMT -5
Encore64 will know, who makes that little 38spec S.A., Italian ? THAT would make a good 41spec.. For me, anytime this cal, cartridge comes up, I say I sure wish Charter Arms would chamber the Bulldog for it. I love my C.A. Bulldog 44spec, but gotta admit that cylinder is kinds thin ! Uberti makes them, a few different configurations on what they call the Stallion and Cimarron lists it as the Lightening. Also have them chambered in the 41 Colt! |
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Post by bula on Mar 25, 2022 8:04:35 GMT -5
Bingo !
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Post by kings6 on Mar 25, 2022 11:03:08 GMT -5
I wanted a 41 Special the SAA style so I went with a USFA.  |
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Post by ddixie884 on Mar 25, 2022 11:17:26 GMT -5
I have a S&W 686, two old model Ruger 357s and a Colt New Frontier by Alan Harton.
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Post by rkrcpa on Mar 25, 2022 11:24:43 GMT -5
I went New Model Mid-Frame with a S&W barrel  There are no bad choices. |
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Post by bushog on Mar 25, 2022 11:25:43 GMT -5
2 S&W L frames, a Single Six, 2 OM flat top .357 Blackhawks(one a bisley) and a NM .357 Blackhawk flat top...GP 100 with python barrel on the way....
Now, I want that gun back Kings6....
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Post by kings6 on Mar 25, 2022 13:17:37 GMT -5
I’ll put your name on it Bushy,
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