A Look at the Model 41 S&W Target Pistol ~ A Moment with Benny!

Published on April 16, 2020
Duration: 45:16

This video provides an in-depth review of the Smith & Wesson Model 41 target pistol, delving into its history, design features, and performance. The presenter, drawing on personal experience and historical context, highlights the pistol's exceptional accuracy, superb craftsmanship, and unique takedown mechanism. He also discusses ammunition preferences and the evolution of the Model 41 over the years, offering insights valuable to collectors and competitive shooters.

Quick Summary

The Smith & Wesson Model 41 is renowned for its accuracy due to a fixed barrel design that maintains consistent sight alignment, unlike other .22 semi-automatics. CCI ammunition is recommended for reliable feeding and extraction, and the pistol features a user-friendly takedown by pulling down the trigger guard.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Cabin Fever
  2. 00:39Follow-up to Precision Handgun Course
  3. 00:58Dad's Competitive Shooting Journey
  4. 01:21Early .22 Pistol Competitors
  5. 01:50Tick and Bear Encounters
  6. 04:05Bear Story Continues
  7. 04:36Dealing with Ticks
  8. 05:45Dad's Search for the Perfect .22
  9. 06:04Introduction to the S&W Model 41
  10. 06:30Gil Hobart Catalog & Pre-1968 Gun Sales
  11. 07:11Dad Buys the Model 41
  12. 07:20Model 41 Barrel Extension & Recoil Suppressor
  13. 08:04Cost of the Model 41 in 1963
  14. 09:19The Model 41's Legacy
  15. 09:34First 'Truly Nice' .22 Handgun
  16. 10:05Superbly Accurate and Wonderfully Made
  17. 10:15History of the Model 41
  18. 10:39Post-WWII Handgun Market
  19. 11:191911 as Design Inspiration
  20. 11:31Enhancing Precision: Sight Alignment
  21. 12:09The Bane of Semi-Automatic Pistols
  22. 12:23.22 Blowback vs. Recoil-Operated Systems
  23. 13:45S&W's Solution: Fixed Barrel and Sights
  24. 14:23High Standard's Sight Solution
  25. 15:15Introducing the S&W Model 41
  26. 15:23Comparison to Ruger .22s
  27. 16:40Examining the Model 41
  28. 17:12Ambidextrous Grips
  29. 17:31Rear Sight and Front Sight Clarity
  30. 18:09Superbly Engineered Design
  31. 18:14Unique Takedown Feature
  32. 18:47Takedown Procedure
  33. 19:13Interchangeable Barrels
  34. 19:53Dad's Barrel Choice
  35. 20:26Falling in Love with the Model 41
  36. 20:49Ruger Mark I Bolt Action
  37. 21:26Wanting a Model 41 for Myself
  38. 21:48Getting Back into the Competitive Game
  39. 22:09Minor Changes Over the Years
  40. 22:33Finish and Production Changes
  41. 24:38Retail Price and Acquisition
  42. 24:49Trigger Adjustment
  43. 25:14Trigger Quality
  44. 25:28Magazine Disconnect Safety
  45. 26:03Accuracy and Walnut Grips
  46. 26:32Magazine Well and Grip Design
  47. 26:51Holster Fit
  48. 27:24Shooting Pine Cones in the Woods
  49. 27:35Cigar and Beer Break
  50. 28:33Cigar Cutter: .223 Brass
  51. 29:32Zippo Lighter Story
  52. 30:10Field Trousers and Lost Lighter
  53. 31:46Lighter Returned
  54. 32:16Beer and Cigar Chat
  55. 32:39Suggestions for Future Topics
  56. 33:32Shooting Demonstration Wish
  57. 33:40Ammunition for the Model 41
  58. 34:14Ammunition Testing and CCI Preference
  59. 36:19Target Chamber vs. Standard Chamber
  60. 37:30Troubleshooting Model 41 Performance
  61. 37:50Standard Velocity vs. High Velocity Ammo
  62. 38:39Bullet Stability and Sonic Waves
  63. 39:18Point of Using High Velocity Ammo
  64. 41:13Hollow Points and Speed
  65. 41:36Ammunition to Avoid (e.g., Stingers)
  66. 41:59Future Topics: Cartridges
  67. 42:41Obeying the Boss: Social Distancing
  68. 43:14Containing the Virus
  69. 43:44Final Look at the Model 41
  70. 43:53Holster for the Model 41
  71. 44:28Bringing Fine Target Pieces to the Field
  72. 44:41Custodians of Property
  73. 45:01Conclusion & Stay Safe

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Smith & Wesson Model 41 so accurate?

The Smith & Wesson Model 41 achieves exceptional accuracy due to its fixed barrel design, which ensures consistent sight alignment. Unlike many .22 semi-automatics where the rear sight moves with the slide, the Model 41's barrel, front sight, and rear sight are a single, stable unit, eliminating a common source of inaccuracy.

What ammunition is recommended for the S&W Model 41?

For the Smith & Wesson Model 41, CCI brand ammunition is highly recommended for consistent performance. The presenter notes that other brands can sometimes cause feeding and extraction issues due to the pistol's tight target chamber, making CCI the most reliable choice.

How do you take down the Smith & Wesson Model 41?

Disassembling the Smith & Wesson Model 41 is straightforward. After ensuring the firearm is unloaded and the magazine is removed, you simply pull down the trigger guard. This action allows the slide and barrel assembly to detach easily.

What was the inspiration behind the S&W Model 41's design?

The Smith & Wesson Model 41's design was influenced by the popular 1911 platform. S&W adopted a similar layout for functional parts like the magazine release, safety, and slide stop, making it familiar to shooters accustomed to the 1911's ergonomics.

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