Hi guys,
I'm a first time poster here and a big fan of .41. .44 and .45's.
Although I have a sweet spot for .41 mags I'd also suggest .44 for the reasons given before me.
On the other hand, if you reload the .41 is one very nice caliber. They can be loaded to .41 caliber "specials" right up to almost .44 mag loads and I feel at alot less recoil than my .44's.
I went for years with my .357's and .44's missing out on the .41 as being a "tween" round but have found it to be a really nice round all of it's own.
I have an early S&W M-57 and a newer M-57 both in 6 1/2 inch as well as a 657 in 8 3/8 inch as well as some 629's and 29's. I even have a stray Ruger SBH that is my primary deer handgun.
A couple other caliber N-frames have followed me home as well but my .41's are the favorites and seem to be the ones that wind up in my holster for a walk out back and the caliber that mostly resides in my press.
Good shooting and glad to see some .41 fans here.
Brian 45