The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Rethinking my new toy list... S&W model 41, anyone?

TAD · October 30, 2011, 11:01 PM

I just purchased a new S&W 41 several weeks ago. Despite trying every ammunition from bulk to high priced target ammo, the pistol fails to eject about 1 shot out of 10. Yes I started with CCI Standard Velocity. I have put about 600 rounds through it.

I have cleaned the gun, and tried lighter Wolff springs. The lighter springs made it worse. Next try is 8# spring.

Very frustrating to pay that much for a gun and have it not work. I even purchased the "Performance Center" model. I will be contacting S&W for warranty work. Last thing I want to do is send off a brand new target pistol for work.

I had zero problems with new Ruger MK III and Buck Mark. I hope it gets sorted out because the 41 feels really good when it fires.

October 30, 2011, 11:01 PM	#12
TAD Junior Member Join Date: October 14, 2011 Posts: 2	I just purchased a new S&W 41 several weeks ago. Despite trying every ammunition from bulk to high priced target ammo, the pistol fails to eject about 1 shot out of 10. Yes I started with CCI Standard Velocity. I have put about 600 rounds through it. I have cleaned the gun, and tried lighter Wolff springs. The lighter springs made it worse. Next try is 8# spring. Very frustrating to pay that much for a gun and have it not work. I even purchased the "Performance Center" model. I will be contacting S&W for warranty work. Last thing I want to do is send off a brand new target pistol for work. I had zero problems with new Ruger MK III and Buck Mark. I hope it gets sorted out because the 41 feels really good when it fires.