I’ve had a 41 magnum longer than any other handgun round. Others have come and gone through the years, but the 41 has always been with me.

When we moved to Alaska it was my only centerfire handgun for several years. Now I have revolvers in everything from 32 H&R to 480 Ruger. The 41 is still my favorite.

I have two. A fluted cylinder Bisley and a 657 Mountain Gun. Neither have seen a jacketed bullet. The same can be said for all my revolvers.

My primary bullet for 30 years has been a 265 grain WLN bullet from an LBT mold. I now have a similar mold from Mihec with hollow point options. It might usurp the old LBT bullet. I seem to turn to Unique, HS6 and 2400 for the majority of my loads. I keep a couple boxes of full throttle H110 loads on hand.

The 41 is not a .429 magnum but gives up little to it. Had to throw that little quip in there. I tease my friends with 44s about their .429 magnums and remind them that neither the 41 or 45 need to lie about their girth.


Chronographs, bore scopes and pattern boards have broke a lot of hearts.