The .41 Magnum is a superb cartridge. I’ve been shooting and loading for this cartridge for 39 years, for Smith and Wesson Model 57 no dash revolvers. Nothing wrong at all with this round in the Rugers.
The .41 is about the perfect size for the N frame Smith, while I believe the frame is a bit light for the .44 (actually it’s a .429; only .019” difference in them). Easy to load for, quite well balanced.
My standard load is 17.5/2400, standard large pistol primers, 215 gr hard cast SWC. For bear protection, I load 20/296, magnum primer, 265 grain hard cast Cast Performance bullet. All have been wonderfully accurate...and my guns are still tight even with significant shooting of the former load.
