Gp-100 41 special

foxtrapper · Mar 22, 2019

Bought a new Davidson's 6" ss unfluted cylinder gp-100 and directly sent it to David Clements to covert to 41 special. Gun just came back and it's beautiful! Gotta reload for it ,but time is tough as my wife just brought home a rescue dog. Slab side the barrel , new front sight, Bowen rear and a action - trigger job. Got all the fixings but this pupper requires all my free time , maybe hit the reloading bench in the wee hours tonight!

32shooter · Mar 22, 2019

Sounds like a nice one, let us know how it shoots when you get around to it. Oh, and pictures - we need pictures.

Chuckbuster II · Mar 25, 2019

Let's get Lipsey's or Davidsons to do a run for us,,,,

Sugar River · Mar 25, 2019

Not gonna happen unless and until 41 Spec becomes a SAAMI blessed cartridge.
Which means it ain't gonna happen.

BPGuy · Mar 25, 2019

Why not .41 Mag? That would seem to fit the required SAAMI criteria, and you could shoot your .41 Sp thru it.

Sugar River · Mar 25, 2019

Cylinder is too short and probably wouldn't have enough meat between chambers.
When Clements did a 41 Spec GP for me he said to limit loads to 1200 f/s with 220-230gr lead bullets.

rkrcpa · Mar 25, 2019

I'd be happy with a five shot 41 mag like the 44 Spl

smith1961 · Mar 26, 2019

Sugar River said:
Cylinder is too short and probably wouldn't have enough meat between chambers.
When Clements did a 41 Spec GP for me he said to limit loads to 1200 f/s with 220-230gr lead bullets.

Both .357 and .41 magnums share 1.290" max case length and 1.590" max overall length, so cylinder should not be an issue. The fact that they have already squeezed 7 shots of .357 mag into that cylinder, probably makes it fine for a 5-6 shot .41 mag all day too...........
8)

Stump Buster · Mar 26, 2019

Here are the pictures of foxtrapper's 41Spcl...

Thel · Mar 26, 2019

A 5 shot .41 magnum is possible as there is an outfit (Dave Reeder) down in Arizona that offers this conversion with a new cylinder along with several other caliber conversions.

https://www.reedercustomguns.com/revolvers/skorpion.htm

rkrcpa · Mar 26, 2019

Stump Buster said:
Here are the pictures of foxtrapper's 41Spcl...

That forcing cone looks plenty strong and although the cylinder wall thickness looks good I can see where the factory would disagree. That's why I think a five shot would be the way to go. Even with the short cylinder a Keith bullet in 41spl brass will fit and still provide plenty of power.

Jimbo357mag · Mar 26, 2019

That gun is a beautiful 41 Special and a great platform for that cartridge.
Let's hope they catch on.

CraigC · Mar 27, 2019

I'd be all over a .41Spl GP! No interest in the .41Mag out of such a light platform but would probably buy one anyway.

rangerbob · Mar 27, 2019

Foxtrapper, what was the turnaround time on the project, if you don't mind telling. I want a Match Champion in 41 Special. I already have 1000 rounds of loaded ammo on the shelf.Bob! 8)

foxtrapper · Mar 27, 2019

rangerbob said:
Foxtrapper, what was the turnaround time on the project, if you don't mind telling. I want a Match Champion in 41 Special. I already have 1000 rounds of loaded ammo on the shelf.Bob! 8)

Almost 14 months , took a little longer then David expected as he was wrestling with the bearcat 327 conversions that took up a lot of his time.

mlazarus5388 · Apr 2, 2019

David Clements does amazing work. Top shelf products.

dixie884 · Apr 6, 2019

The 686 he did for me is great. That's why I had the first run of Star-Line .41spl brass made. I kept the head stamp simple. I think that had a lot to do with them deciding to make it a regular offering. JMHO-YMMV...........

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