Disclaimer: Never owned a 41 mag. I really like the mid-frame 44 Special Flattop as a trail/off-pavement gun. Most of my loads run in the 950-1050 neighborhood, commercial 240 lswc's or 250 Keiths over Unique/Universal or HS6. The classic Keith 2400 load is a little too much of a good thing in a short plow handled gun, but it does perform (don't expect the advertised 1200 f/s from a sub 5" barrel though). As mentioned already, the 200 XTP is also very accurate. 5.5 of W231 with a 240 swc is a nice range load and carries surprisingly well at distance (100-150 yards).
Most all the 44 Special Flattops seem to have too short a front blade. In my case I went the cheap route and filed about .016" off the top of the rear sight. That was enough to regulate the piece for the loads I normally use. The only other gripe I have is the skinny factory stocks, but haven't shopped a replacement yet.
