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I have too many N frames, about the same number in each hole size. For no particular reason, I tend to prefer the .41’s. Then again, I really like 16 gauge shotguns and the 10 mm is my favorite auto pistol cartridge.

as my enabler stated, 41 is an addiction, which is the reason in the collection is even a taurus in 41. and multiple examples of the same models in other ones. Some of which i have never fired.
i can go from 170 grain to 300grain in 41, and soft shooting to real firewall type loads.
the only thing missing is a long barreled 57. if i ever see one personally, i will probably be donating money to the cause.

Shoot 250 gr bullets in each & there's very little difference, at least I've never seen it in many years of using both. If you go heavier or you don't handload stick with the 44.

Dick

Much more accoutrement out there for the .44 bore; of course I've never owned or fired a .41 mag, but Dad did have a Colt DA in .41lc which is actually a true .38....

Unless you are just die-hard S&W guy, the Ruger SRH Toklat in .454 Casull is an all-around superior firearm versus an N frame (of which I own couple of each). Just too lazy to unload all the Smiths.

Actually the .480 Ruger trumps them all if you cast your own bullets.
I found I can shoot the 7-1/2" Casull more accurately than the N frames on double-action. Pretty easy to do a spring job on a Ruger...
Integral scope mount is also a plus. Toklat is just a bit easier to carry if you're under 6' and don't want a chest holster.

The .460 S&W is a great choice too, but pretty heavy and awkward looking. The Super Redhawks are very fine out of the box.
Very versatile. The Casull has the velocity, the .480 offers more bullet weight and diameter. Both trump velocity in my book.

Hey, my Ti Tracker has hurt feelers now.

There is plenty of 41 mag Ammo available, the internet is your friend and there is plenty to be had.

There's nothing in either post that I can disagree with.
I am down to one 44 mag. a S&W M 329PD 4".
In 41's there's two, a Freedom Arms M-97 4 1/4"
and a S&W M 657 no dash 6".
I would trade plus boot, my 329 for a 357PD 4", but they're scarce as hen's teeth and as expensive as all get out.

Tough call. I have and reload for both calibers. I have a Model 58, Model 29, and just bought a 629 Classic.

If I didn't have either, I believe I would go with the 44 Magnum. It's just more versatile and the available ammo and bullet options is much better than the 41.

The 41 is a sweet shooter too though, I just find I tend to go for my 357 when I want something "less" than the Model 29.

Win-Win really.