S&W 686 6" or 8 3/8" barrel?

[ilikegunspdx]

I looked at Taurus .41 magnum and they must be out of production


44 magnum relatively cheap though fwiw

 

[orygun]

The 41 mag is an interesting little round. Not quite the 44 mag recoil, but more kick to its step than a 357.

It's very close to matching fps and energy numbers of the 44 Mag. Very close.

 

[Nosferatu]

If S&W would just make this one in 41 Mag, too. It's the L-Frame Model 69 in 44 Mag.
I'd probably give up my 686 for one.

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That has been my wish since they introduced the 69 as well.

 

[solv3nt]

It's very close to matching fps and energy numbers of the 44 Mag. Very close.

You're right, you should buy one.

 

[orygun]

You're right, you should buy one.

I kept the dies, but nothing else. I do have a bunch of H110.

 

[ilikegunspdx]

J&b has one but flippin expensive.

 

[Certaindeaf]

You'll save a lot of money getting a 2". One shot of max loaded 110 grainers and your range day is complete. It's equal to firing 1000 .38 wadcutters pretty much.
Math!

 

[NeoBlackdog]

The Holy Grail of 41 Magnums

Rare Colt Python .41 Magnum (C17063) - Revolvers at GunBroker.com : 1023531975

Buy Rare Colt Python .41 Magnum (C17063): GunBroker is the largest seller of Revolvers Pistols Guns & Firearms All: 1023531975

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[ilikegunspdx]

The Holy Grail of 41 Magnums

Rare Colt Python .41 Magnum (C17063) - Revolvers at GunBroker.com : 1023531975

Buy Rare Colt Python .41 Magnum (C17063): GunBroker is the largest seller of Revolvers Pistols Guns & Firearms All: 1023531975

www.gunbroker.com

$18,500?

F THAT!!!!!

They can keep that bubblegum and go bubblegum themselves! What a bubbleguming RIPOFF!!!

 

[Nosferatu]

$18,500?

F THAT!!!!!

They can keep that bubblegum and go bubblegum themselves! What a bubbleguming RIPOFF!!!

While chewing bubblegum!

 

[PORSCHE928S4]

Y'all are making me want a 357 again. Shame.
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Everyone needs one in the stable!

 

[RVTECH]

They can keep that bubblegum and go bubblegum themselves! What a bubbleguming RIPOFF!!!

I agree.

AND one can probably find a Ruger BH .41 mag for a WHOLE lot less - and probably a better gun.

 

[RVTECH]

If S&W would just make this one in 41 Mag, too.

They do, as the Mod 57.

https://www.smith-wesson.com/product/n-frame-150481

 

[Nosferatu]

They do, as the Mod 57.

https://www.smith-wesson.com/product/n-frame-150481

57 is an N-Frame. 69 is an L-Frame.

 

[RVTECH]

57 is an N-Frame. 69 is an L-Frame.

Yes, this I know.

I misinterpreted Orygun referencing the making of one in an L frame.

Personally I would prefer an N frame gun, and am currently looking for a 6" mod 27 or 28 .357.

 

[CountryGent]

The Holy Grail of 41 Magnums

Rare Colt Python .41 Magnum (C17063) - Revolvers at GunBroker.com : 1023531975

Buy Rare Colt Python .41 Magnum (C17063): GunBroker is the largest seller of Revolvers Pistols Guns & Firearms All: 1023531975

www.gunbroker.com

Neato until the second I saw the sticker price.

 

[ilikegunspdx]

How about a Henry in .41 magnum to match? $940

 

[Nosferatu]

How about a Henry in .41 magnum to match? $940

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I've nearly bought one of those to match my 57 about 17 times.

AND one can probably find a Ruger BH .41 mag for a WHOLE lot less - and probably a better gun.

Yeah, not even close. However, the Colt isn't ~17 GRAND better!

 

[RVTECH]

I have often wondered if the movie 'Dirty Harry' killed off the .41 and rocketed the .44 to stardom.

I recall reading one time, long ago, prior to the movie S&W had only sold 2000 Mod 29 .44 mags, then shortly after the movie had orders for like 200K of them.

 

[Nosferatu]

I have often wondered if the movie 'Dirty Harry' killed off the .41 and rocketed the .44 to stardom.

I recall reading one time, long ago, prior to the movie S&W had only sold 2000 Mod 29 .44 mags, then shortly after the movie had orders for like 200K of them.

Probably, but Elmer Keith had a hell of a lot to do about it as well.