41 Magnum

Kevin · Sep 10, 2023

I was at the range today. I took some reloading stuff down, and gave it to the manager. He showed me the area he has designated for a reloading room in this converted container/storage shed. It's a pretty nice setup.

Anyway, I also took my 41 Magnum down to shoot. What a blast! Pun intended. I used to shoot this gun a lot. But haven't lately. I got on some 9mm kick. I don't know why I never got another 41 Magnum, and even considered selling this one a while back. But nope, it isn't for sale now! I've only shot reloads from it, and these didn't disappoint. 215 grain powder coated bullets from SNS Casting.

The target, looks like I need to adjust my sights. Not the most impressive, but for me, it's pretty good shooting.

The gun:

The other guns I was shooting today:

The white grips came on the two .357's and I bought the set for the Bisley. The fit is "ok" at best. The 41 Magnum actually came
with some very, very nice wood grips. I think I'm going to put them back on and bring that gun out to Contender's later this month.

Probably should bring all three guns I suppose, huh?

Hawk-in-Wi · Sep 10, 2023

sweet

Wyandot Jim · Sep 10, 2023

Looking good.
You might want to keep the muzzles pointed DOWN range. Anyway that's the way we do it in SASS ;) ;) :) :)

Uncle Grinch · Sep 10, 2023

Always good to see another 41 Mag success story. Keep it up.

Here is mine…

dobegrant.45 · Sep 10, 2023

Love .41 mag, your Bisley is really nice lookino.

Johnnu2 · Sep 10, 2023

Nice guns Kevin.......
Here's mine"

J.

azleite · Sep 10, 2023

Man, for a 20 yard group that’s outstanding. Have you considered shooting .41 special out of it?

Kevin · Sep 10, 2023

Wyandot Jim said:
Looking good.
You might want to keep the muzzles pointed DOWN range. Anyway that's the way we do it in SASS ;) ;) :) :)

That's a valid point. I was the only one at this pistol bay, the others were over at the rifle range.

Man, for a 20 yard group that's outstanding. Have you considered shooting .41 special out of it?

Well...not until just now! Thanks for the idea.

veeman · Sep 11, 2023

Here is my 67 "super 41".

vlavalle · Sep 11, 2023

Nice shooting and what nice looking SA Ruger revolvers! You say it is a Bisley, but I didn't think that Bisleys had adjustable sights! I have 2 .357 MAG Rugers, an SA Blackhawk and a DA GP100, and a .45 Ruger Convertible SA revolver also. I never thought about getting the caliber in between these two, the .41 MAG. I am looking to get a DA Ruger .45, which may be a 454, depending on what I come across.

I normally shoot at 25 yards (the fixed length of the outdoor range). Sometimes I do 50 yards, and it is hard to see more than just the whole target - 12"x12". I use a spotter to see how I did. I have white pearl grips on both of my Blackhawks.

maxfam · Sep 11, 2023

My two newest 41 Magnums. These are Williams Shooter Supply Ruger Flattops from 2011. Unfired at this time, but will probably fire one of them this Friday, Sept. 15th. 2023.

dobegrant.45 · Sep 11, 2023

My small family of .41’s

G2 · Sep 11, 2023

I think that’s good shooting and a nice trio…

vlavalle · Sep 11, 2023

maxfam said:
My two newest 41 Magnums. These are Williams Shooter Supply Ruger Flattops from 2011. Unfired at this time, but will probably fire one of them this Friday, Sept. 15th. 2023.

My Ruger .45LC Blackhawk is also a Flattop, and I am not allowed to shoot three of the top .45LC loads in it. These rounds are all made by Buffalo Bore- one delivers 1267 ft. lbs, another 1,299, and the thrid (the max) delivers 1,344 ft. lbs. I can shoot only up to and including the round that delivers 1,214 ft. lbs., which is VERY powerful. Since your .41 Mag is also a flattop, do you have similar limitations?

maxfam · Sep 11, 2023

There have never been a “Ruger” only load in 41 magnum that I know of. I also have the 45 Colt/ACP flattops, cowboy or standard pressure loads only. As they say, if you want to shoot a magnum, get a magnum.
Here are pictures of my new model flattops.

Kevin · Sep 11, 2023

^^^ @maxfam Those are some very nice revolvers!

Ride1949 · Sep 11, 2023

vlavalle said:
My Ruger .45LC Blackhawk is also a Flattop, and I am not allowed to shoot three of the top .45LC loads in it. These rounds are all made by Buffalo Bore- one delivers 1267 ft. lbs, another 1,299, and the thrid (the max) delivers 1,344 ft. lbs. I can shoot only up to and including the round that delivers 1,214 ft. lbs., which is VERY powerful. Since your .41 Mag is also a flattop, do you have similar limitations?

Look again. That .41 mag Bisley is not a flattop.

vlavalle · Sep 11, 2023

Ride1949 said:
Look again. That .41 mag Bisley is not a flattop.

My comment about flattops was in response to Maxfam's note, and the two Ruger revolvers he shows look like flattops. But the stainless steel one presented by Kevin at the beginning of this thread is not a flattop, as you mentioned. So, my question about being able to shoot any and all ammo on his .41 Mag Rugers was relative to him, and he responded with he was not aware of any limitations.

Ride1949 · Sep 11, 2023

Mea culpa. My apologies.

contender · Sep 11, 2023

Looks like you were having fun Kevin.
Bring them with you if you wish! I enjoy .41's myself,, but hey, I enjoy them ALL!!! :D

And to address the "Bisley's & adjustable sights.
Bisley describes the grip shape. These grip frames have been used on both the Vaquero's and the Blackhawks, from the factory.

rkrcpa · Sep 12, 2023

The Flattop 41 magnums are built on the large frame.

Johnnu2 · Sep 12, 2023

rkrcpa said:
The Flattop 41 magnums are built on the large frame.

Which means: they are capable of Magnum loads as I understand it;
Medium size frames are NOT.

J.

rkrcpa · Sep 12, 2023

Yes, all magnums are capable of magnum loads.The factory didn't make 41 or 44 magnums on the mid frame.

Hankus · Sep 12, 2023

vlavalle said:
Nice shooting and what nice looking SA Ruger revolvers! You say it is a Bisley, but I didn't think that Bisleys had adjustable sights! I have 2 .357 MAG Rugers, an SA Blackhawk and a DA GP100, and a .45 Ruger Convertible SA revolver also. I never thought about getting the caliber in between these two, the .41 MAG. I am looking to get a DA Ruger .45, which may be a 454, depending on what I come across.

I normally shoot at 25 yards (the fixed length of the outdoor range). Sometimes I do 50 yards, and it is hard to see more than just the whole target - 12"x12". I use a spotter to see how I did. I have white pearl grips on both of my Blackhawks.

Any Bisley Blackhawk or Super Blackhawk will have adjustable sights. Just not the Vaqueros.

vlavalle · Sep 12, 2023

rkrcpa said:
Yes, all magnums are capable of magnum loads.The factory didn't make 41 or 44 magnums on the mid frame.

But the flattop is a mid frame!

rkrcpa · Sep 12, 2023

vlavalle said:
But the flattop is a mid frame!

No, the 41 and 44 magnum Flat tops are on the large frame. All others are on the mid frame.

The only way to get a mid frame 41 magnum Flat Top is to have it custom made.

Kevin · Sep 12, 2023

vlavalle said:
But the flattop is a mid frame!

If you are talking about the flattop in my picture, sorry for the confusion, that is a 357. I said that, but wasn't very clear. I said the two 357's both came with white grips, and I had to buy them for the 41 Magnum Bisley. So the Flattop and the Stainless revolver are both 357's.

The 357 in my picture is indeed a mid frame gun. It's one of those 357/9mm convertibles with a steel grip frame. Very nice gun, accurate and easy to handle. With the additional weight of the steel frame, it makes 9mm feel like 22's.

Here's another picture of it the mid frame flattop 357.

Sorry I wasn't more clear in my first post.

And @Wyandot Jim I'm sorry to say, this picture also has the gun, not pointed down range. You can't tell from the picture, but it's actually pointed at my truck. My range is a member's only place, and like today for example, there was someone on the rifle range, and I was at a pistol bay distinctly separated from the rifle range. Nobody else was around at all.

I usually take a break and stop to get some pictures when shooting. The gun wasn't loaded. Next time I'm there I'll get some pictures of the range as a whole. It's pretty nice.

Wyandot Jim · Sep 12, 2023

And @Wyandot Jim I'm sorry to say, this picture also has the gun, not pointed down range. You can't tell from the picture, but it's actually pointed at my truck. My range is a member's only place, and like today for example, there was someone on the rifle range, and I was at a pistol bay distinctly separated from the rifle range. Nobody else was around at all.

Get in safe habits and you do not have to be concerned if someone is around or not ;) ;) My habit at ranges is empty and loading gate open muzzle pointed down range when not in use. Makes other shooters happy.

So what's the story on the 357??? It looks like a high polish and the lose cylinder has a bevel on it.

contender · Sep 12, 2023

"But the flattop is a mid frame!"

Not all of them.

In the beginning,, the first OM .357's & .44's were Flattops, and on a medium frame. The Super Blackhawk came out with a larger frame,, and by 1963,, Ruger transitioned to the "protected ears" and larger frame. Gone were the original FT's.
Then, the New Model Flattops were introduced on the mid-sized frame,, in .357. BUT,,, due to the level of loads,, the .41 magnum, and the .44 Magnum Flattops were built on the large frame.

As our dear departed FlatGate would say; "Get the books!" (Meaning, study the history!)

Johnnu2 · Sep 13, 2023

contender said:
"But the flattop is a mid frame!"

Not all of them.

In the beginning,, the first OM .357's & .44's were Flattops, and on a medium frame. The Super Blackhawk came out with a larger frame,, and by 1963,, Ruger transitioned to the "protected ears" and larger frame. Gone were the original FT's.
Then, the New Model Flattops were introduced on the mid-sized frame,, in .357. BUT,,, due to the level of loads,, the .41 magnum, and the .44 Magnum Flattops were built on the large frame.

As our dear departed FlatGate would say; "Get the books!" (Meaning, study the history!)

I don't like books Ty......... I HAVE YOU..!!!
Besides, I just can't read very well...... takes me a very long time to read a couple of pages, and then I miss most of it.. :-(. That's why I turn to the forum: FAST, ACCURATE and, most of all, CONCISE and to the point. God Bless you guys/gals.
J.

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