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Years ago I had a four inch S&W 57 and have always regretted trading it off. I have long wanted to replace it with a Mountain Gun in 41 magnum but they don't show up every day. Found one a couple weeks ago and grabbed it. It arrived while I was on the slope. Stopped by the LGS today to pick it up. Weather permitting I'll get out next week to give it a run. My old 57 was the most accurate revolver I ever owned.

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Perfect field wandering around gun.

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I've got its twin in .45 ACP. Must have been made about the same time. No lock, just like yours.

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That’s my favorite of the Mountain Guns!

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You can get a stainless lanyard ring that screws right into the bottom of that Hogue grip. Looks cool. Got it on mine.

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Very nice... Have one in a .44!!!


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Mart, you picked a nice one. That's in great shape. Congratulations.


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Nice guns...one of the best balanced .41s S&W ever made...

Once upon a time I had a pair...IdahoShooter now has one of them...he seems to like it also...

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Those are hard to find. I love the .41 Mag, just as good as the .44 Mag without all the drama. I found my grail 41 a few years ago, a S&W 357PD the .41 Mag twin of the 329PD. Just about unobtanium nowadays.

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Those Mountain Guns in. 41 mag are somewhat rare. It's funny, I've seen a couple for sale recently and may have seen and drooled over this one.

Congrats on a great piece.


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mart...what kind of loads you going to run in it...


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Perfect field wandering around gun.


I'm with the bum on this one....


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Originally Posted by RJM
mart...what kind of loads you going to run in it...


It will only see cast bullet loads. I haven't shot a jacketed bullet in a revolver since being introduced to cast bullets a long time ago.

I have several molds for 41 magnum bullets. A couple LBT WLN molds, an Arsenal copy of the 410459 Lyman mold and a couple MP molds. The MP molds are my most likely choices. I got both of them recently but haven't cast any bullets with them yet. I've attached a couple of pictures of the mold drawings for the two MP bullets. I have MP molds in several calibers and variations. They are great molds and I like the HP option. The LBT molds are for 265 and 280 grain WLN bullets. The 280 is the first LBT mold I ever ordered close to 25 years ago. I'm not too buzzed about the Arsenal rendition of the 410459. Meplat is too small for my liking. I have a few Arsenal molds and like the molds but am just not crazy about the bullet from this particular mold. I will most likely replace it with an NOE that comes closer to what I like in a SWC and has the HP option.

I have another 41 magnum. A Ruger Bisley 7.5 inch. Eventually I plan to have it lopped to 5.5 inches. I like 5.5 inches in a SA and 4 inches in a DA for field guns.

As for powders, I'll probably stick to Unique and 2400. Both have served me well over the years. I used to load a lot of H110. It's a great powder but pretty much a one trick pony. For moderately heavy loads I like 2400 and H2227. They can both take some down loading without the concerns of H110. I am going to experiment with HS6. Several of my revolver compadres like it for mid level loads.

I have everything I need to start powder coating cast bullets but haven't tried it yet. It will be my next step in my cast bullet journey.

I need to get some bullets cast up for the 41. My stocks are low. I need a really crappy day so I'll have an excuse to stay in and cast bullets all day.

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Originally Posted by CrimsonTide
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Perfect field wandering around gun.


I'm with the bum on this one....

Ditto, but in .45 flavoring.


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Originally Posted by smithrjd
Those are hard to find. I love the .41 Mag, just as good as the .44 Mag without all the drama. I found my grail 41 a few years ago, a S&W 357PD the .41 Mag twin of the 329PD. Just about unobtanium nowadays.


I have a 357 PD. With full house loads it rivals my 500 S&W as probably the least pleasant to shoot revolver I own.


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Originally Posted by RJM
Nice guns...one of the best balanced .41s S&W ever made...

Once upon a time I had a pair...IdahoShooter now has one of them...he seems to like it also...

Bob

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Originally Posted by mart
Years ago I had a four inch S&W 57 and have always regretted trading it off. I have long wanted to replace it with a Mountain Gun in 41 magnum but they don't show up every day. Found one a couple weeks ago and grabbed it. It arrived while I was on the slope. Stopped by the LGS today to pick it up. Weather permitting I'll get out next week to give it a run. My old 57 was the most accurate revolver I ever owned.

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Very Cool!

I had it’s slightly bigger brother years ago in 44mag. Carried it for years as my outdoor rig.

Sadly, I hit a financial rough patch in 2009. I had to trip several favorites to squeak by...

After I made a financial recovery in 2014, I bought myself a early model Ruger Redhawk, blued 44 mag with a 5.5” barrel. I flipped out the grips for some sexy Rosewood handles and huffed it around while scouting/hunting.

Now, I’m using a Glock 20 10mm for outdoor work. Lighter, more rounds, and frankly, I shoot a pistol way better than a big mag revolver.

I am jealous seeing your 41 Mountain Revolver....IMO it’s a great weapon for hard business a guy may come across. 😎


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Originally Posted by NH K9
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Perfect field wandering around gun.


I'm with the bum on this one....

Ditto, but in .45 flavoring.

A lot easier to find ammo for that way. But if one is a committed handloader, it doesn't make much difference.

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Funny, I find the 357PD with full house loads not an issue at all. The 329PD was the one that hurts. It is snappy, with a very firm jump. Not pain full at all for myself.

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