Model 41

jhog1 · January 7, 2011, 11:50 AM

I have a S&W model 41 that after 1 or 2 somtimes 3 clips fired , the clip will just fall out then it won't stay in. I had a local smith look at it and he said he just cleaned it real good and should be ok ran 2 clips through it and the same problem again, any suggestion short of sending it to S&W

James K · January 7, 2011, 03:01 PM

You might have to recut the mag catch, but first try increasing the spring tension. With the grips off and the magazine out, use a small punch to push in on the little retainer above the magazine catch button (left side). Turn the button itself clockwise a turn at a time until the magazine won't release. Then back it off until the magazine releases.

Jim

zippy13 · January 10, 2011, 03:12 PM

Are you using Model 41 specific mags, or the newer S&W generic .22 mags? IIRC, the newer mags have a longer mag release cut. My buddy's 622 mags work fine in my 41 but not vice versa.

jhog1 · January 12, 2011, 12:18 PM

Thank you Jim I will try this. I'm using 41 specific mags

jhog1 · January 24, 2011, 10:48 AM

Problem solved
Thanks Again

January 7, 2011, 11:50 AM	#1
jhog1 Senior Member Join Date: April 11, 2010 Location: Rensselaer Co NY Posts: 221	Model 41 I have a S&W model 41 that after 1 or 2 somtimes 3 clips fired , the clip will just fall out then it won't stay in. I had a local smith look at it and he said he just cleaned it real good and should be ok ran 2 clips through it and the same problem again, any suggestion short of sending it to S&W

January 7, 2011, 03:01 PM	#2
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	You might have to recut the mag catch, but first try increasing the spring tension. With the grips off and the magazine out, use a small punch to push in on the little retainer above the magazine catch button (left side). Turn the button itself clockwise a turn at a time until the magazine won't release. Then back it off until the magazine releases. Jim

January 10, 2011, 03:12 PM	#3
zippy13 Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,442	Are you using Model 41 specific mags, or the newer S&W generic .22 mags? IIRC, the newer mags have a longer mag release cut. My buddy's 622 mags work fine in my 41 but not vice versa.

January 12, 2011, 12:18 PM	#4
jhog1 Senior Member Join Date: April 11, 2010 Location: Rensselaer Co NY Posts: 221	Thank you Jim I will try this. I'm using 41 specific mags

January 24, 2011, 10:48 AM	#5
jhog1 Senior Member Join Date: April 11, 2010 Location: Rensselaer Co NY Posts: 221	Problem solved Thanks Again