@@crowhillbeeco.2288 Me too! Picked it up today, 4/7/22. Another customer at the gun store had to read the barrel...he had never heard of a .41 magnum.
The Model 57 grabbed me back in the 1980’s mine being a six inch with the dark blue finish with the checkered wooden grips is like shaking hands with good long time friend. With factory or my hand loads, it always makes some very tight groups. When it speaks people listen.
Occasionally you will see S&W put out a small batch of model 57's as part of their classic series. They are usually gone as fast as they hit a dealers shelves.
Greetings, Sir, I, too, love the wonderful and very capable .41 Magnum!! I own and shoot a fair number of them, from the American Derringer, to a 14" T/C Contender, and many more, including my Smith revolvers. I trust it with my life, period!! As you say, handloading is the only way to go, if you want to shoot economically, and I learned that lesson many years ago! Thank you for your excellent video, Sir, and for being a Brother of the .41!!! Much appreciated on all counts! Take care, and God Bless! Every Good Wish, Doc
What I carried when I was a night shift bank guard. Had to re-qualify twice a year at an indoor only range, it was very much like calling down the thunder. I like the slightly thicker grips than what the new 57s have.
I always wanted a 57... I have several 29's and 19's..... I have brass, molds, and dies, just haven't aquired the Revolver yet for one reason or another.... I seem to keep coming accross more N Frame 44 mags I can't live without... Haha!
I truly like your videos they are very well done. I know what it takes to do a good review a lot of research a lot of planning. also a whole lot of in field, and on the range-time. I don't no about you but I sure have to take a lot of do overs ha.. please keep it up!! thank you. Schultz'y,
After about two hours of serious editing, I can sometimes glean enough video to make what appears to be a fairly decent video. The other two hours worth of video are just rambling out-takes - that would otherwise make me sound like a incoherent lunatic.
I have the exact same model 57. Gun is 95% +, I don't hunt with it because I don't want the blueing worn. Mine is a 57-1 with countersunk chambers. I shoot it occasionally, very accurate. I love it!!!
I owned the Ruger Blackhawk for many years and had built reloads for it. I always wanted a Model 57 and I finally bought one with 6" barrel. I talked with a S&W Rep and he said my reloads were too hot for the 57. I can back off the reloads, but that is the round I use for hunting. Guess I will just have to look at the S&W and hunt with the Ruger.
I bought a Model 57 no dash 6-inch barrel at a LGS last weekend. It is in the S&W mahogany presentation case complete with owner's manual, warranty card, safety instructions, ammunition booklet, cleaning rod, mop, etc. Serial number shows it was made in 1975-1976. I consider it collector grade at around 94-95%. I wasn't planning on shooting it due to it's condition, but since I've never shot a .41 Magnum, I may have to take it to the range at least one time. What do you think?
From everything I've heard, a Model 57 .41 Magnum was the sidearm of legendary Tennessee sheriff Buford Pusser of "Walking Tall" movie series fame. I've no doubt that is a round that can get the job done. Luckily, I've never been "polymerized"; I've found that doses of good Beretta and F N steel held in the hand regularly can prevent the onset of that particular malady.
I picked up a 6" model 57 no dash for 750 the other day and shot it with pretty stout 210 grain loads. Its got some kick to it that I am not used to. One thing is for sure is that its fun to shoot and very accurate.
The 41 ain't dead. And never will be. Find yourself a model 57 or a Ruger Blackhawk or if you have a contender, find a barrel for it. Learn to reload and the 41 will be your friend for life.
@@41magfan, Picked up a G2 Contender in a Local Vermont gun shop last fall (2020),The Super 14, 41 magnum, mint condition with a Burris 2x scope, 499 plus tax. Have a 44 mag 14" barrel coming from Haus Of Arms Friday.
I still have my Smith 57 and love it. I started shooting seriously with a smith 28 which is the same frame only in 357. After about 6 years I was getting pretty good but the game changed and the steel targets at 100 yards were very tough for me to tip. I had to hit at the top to get them to tumble. So I thought the answer was the Smith 29 in 44 mag. Plenty of power and those steel targets wouldn't stand a chance. Except I must be a whimp. The in hand recoil bothered me a lot. I went from shooting 92-96% down to 65-70%. A close miss with a cannon is still a miss. The 29 was still the same frame size and the gun felt perfectly comfortable to me. So a friend mentioned the model 57 in 41 mag. Still the same frame and less in hand recoil. My shooting went back up to 75-80% the first day. It took about 6 months but I got back to where I was with my 357 for accuracy and I've never been happier. I might have been able to master the 44, but the 41 gave me plenty of power and came under control quickly. I know every guy is suppose to shoot 44 mags, but I'm just a whimp. I've got a few weapons to pick from, but if something goes bump in the night that 41 is what I want in my hand when I go to find out what it is!
I own three 41 magnum handguns this one here in 6” the Ruger Blackhawk S.A. and the Taurus 415, which I do believe is no longer in production. Both the S&W and the Taurus have been and still are used for my CCW. And for my rifle it’s the one and only Henry Big Boy rifle with octagon barrel brass trim and 10 and one carry. My Smith I think I paid around $285.00 +/-. You guys who have not shot the 41 don’t know what you’re missing. But we are a small but dedicated group of firearms aficionados.
I have one, blued 6 inch barrel, I put about 1/2 box through it at my local range, cleaned it and it's been in my safe ever since. I still have the 2 1/2 boxes of Remington ammo. too. As I recall, S & W in 1964 had hopes of this gun replacing the .357 at most police departments across the USA. The idea at S & W at the time was the .44 Mag. was too powerful and the .357 was not powerful enough so something in between was called for. Of course that never came to fruition.
Such a classy, good looking Smith. I stay away from the 44s, they're a bit too much for me. How's the 41 recoiling compared to a 44 or 357, with standard factory loads?
I purchased a used Ruger New Model Blackhawk in .41 Magnum. It came with these nice looking stag grips. Those grips were replaced with standard wood grips after my first trip to the range!
Well I went out and purchased a model 57 6.5 from the 70's still in the shipping container new un fired un handled and a ANIB S serial number from the 60's with diamond stocks 8 3/8 both presentation case. Problem is I'll never shoot them. Now I need to purchase a used shooter. Thanks for your insight.
Within a year of the .41 Rem Mag introduction, the Ruger Blackhawk was chambered for the 'mid-sized' round. Astra of Spain was late to the party with its big DA 41 cataloged from 1980-1985. Source, Gun Traders Guide.
Another great video :) Was wondering if there are any pistol caliber carbines offered in the .41 Mag. Would be nice to have a levergun in that caliber.
+Icarryone Sadly, I didn't take advantage of the opportunity to pick up a Marlin while they were still in production and affordable, but I'm keeping my eyes open. You probably know that Henry is making their "Big Boy Steel" in the .41 magnum now. I know this video is about the Model 57, which is a fine revolver (I have a 657), but I'm curious whether you've had any experience with the Ruger products. As a new subscriber, I'm going to go looking now through your library, so please forgive the premature question if you have. I very much enjoy your straightforward, no-nonsense reviews. Very professional, sir.
I bought one just like yours 8 3/8" barrel w/ a pinned barrel, the guy who had it said he shot it less than 20 times and it shows... I take mine in a uncle mikes camo holster and attach it to my turkey vest just in case I get a close shot on a coyote when varmint hunting... :) Haven't got a coyote yet with it yet, just waiting for one to make that big mistake...Mostly 100 to 400 yrds with a 22-250.
I have the 6" model 57! There is no model designation the crane just a serial number. I had to fondle both this and the 29 again after watching your video's :) While I was at it both my first year Model 500's came out! 8 3/8" and first year 4". Haha!
I'm looking into buying one of the Smith and Wesson Model 57 in 41 magnum but do you know if they make factory round for like a home defense situation and hunting
I have a uniquely different Model 57. It has the 8 3/8th barrel and has had a chromed trigger/hammer job and dura-coated (general term) in matte light grey. The marking inside the frame at the crane has* Model 57.0 which was stamped over the lightly seen Mod. 29 stamp. Never seen or heard of the Mod 57.0 No dash...just the odd 57.0 She is deadly accurate out to 120yards.
My LGS has a 6" model 57 up for 7 1/2 benjamins. I want it so bad. I believe its a pre-lock too. Even the 41 magnum factory ammo can be expensive that alone wouldn't disuade me from owning a 41 magnum revolver such as the model 57. The bad thing is I live in New Jersey and I need a permission slip to acquire a handgun.
Actually Bill Jordan and Skeeter Skelton had as much input as Keith in the development and persuading Smith and Wesson to bring out the 41 Magnum. Also it is rumored that prop manager couldn't get ahold of a model 29 44 Mag during the filming of the first Dirty Harry movie and instead supplemented a Model 57 41. Mag as it would be hard for the audience to tell the difference. Remember that in the first movie you never see the roll mark on the barrel; there is a reason. In the second Magnum Force they then had a model 29 and then you get to see it up close. I suspect it was done to squash rumor of the first. Its interesting to speculate, but we may never know for sure. Tends to add a little more mystery to the 41. Magnum though.
Over the years, I've heard several story variations of them having to substitute other models while filming the Dirty Harry series of movies. I don't doubt the basic availability story in the least - that's just Hollywood.
Wow what a super looking revolver! It is so unfortunate that this cartridge is over looked by so many. They honestly do not know what they are missing. I have a Blackhawk in .41 and I love it. They try and compare the 10mm with the .41 mag. I can not agree. I have a G20 in 10mm and have shot 10mm since its introduction. I owned a Smith & Wesson 1006 which I no longer have but I still have a Bren ten but it took years literally to find good working mags for it. Good firearms but truly horrible magazines. I have now owned a .41 mag for about 6 years and I have only shot factory ammo through it. But I have a lot of brass. Someday when powder and primers are readily available I wish to reload. I truly believe the .41 has so much potential both in outdoor defense as well as hunting. I myself am not a hunter ( but support hunters rights of course) and spend more time making sure targets have a really bad day. I shoot competitively IPSC and USPSA but with a race gun made by CZ. But I am relaxed and enjoy non competitive shooting as well. More people really should look into the .41 mag as I believe they will be pleasantly surprised. Thank you for the great review.
I've owned and shot a Ruger Blackhawk .41 mag with the 6.5" bbl. since 1982. It's a helluva nice pistol for medium and large game and can punch paper with the best of them. It also does a number on steel silhouette targets. People sometimes ask me, "Why the .41?". My answer is short and sweet: "Because it is the most powerful handgun I can shoot well. I tried the .44 mag via a Virginian Dragoon, a real fist- full of a handgun, but did not care for it. Muzzle rise was similar to the .41 mag but it had a fairly vicious twist to it that made it unpleasant to shoot. While other .44 mag pistols might not have behaved that way, the one I owned did and that soured me on the .44 mag. Fortunately, the .41 mag came to the rescue and we've been good friends now for 40 years. The Blackhawk still looks fresh, if not new, and is in near-perfect shape. Accuracy is excellent. It was the Ruger .41 mag that got me into reloading. I got a simple RCBS setup and some Lee dies so I also can reload for my 9 mm, .38 SPL, .357 mag, and .45-ACP pistols. My reloading setup is simple and not fast but I enjoy puttering with it, casting my own lead SWC bullets for the revolvers, and developing some good rounds for my guns. For anyone interested in reloading the .41 mag, StarLine Brass has great brass for the .41 mag and a new shorter version they stamp with .41 SPL. These might not be in stock at times and may be campaigned based on customer demand. I have not tried the .41 SPL but have heard that it is especially good for home defense and for target ranges that don't allow big bore magnum guns used on their site... not that I ever go to those, of course. 😉
Being in between a .44mag and .357mag it’s easy to see why it never gained a whole lot of popularity! Kinda like the .40, who wants that when you got decent choices of .45 or 9mm.
Back in the 80s I was always on the look out for a model 57 41. mag. I wasn't really crazy about the 357. mag and I had a 44. mag model 29-2 in 6 1/2 barrel length. I wanted the 41. mag for a little less recoil and flatter trajectory. I also liked that there was more metal in the cylinder between bullets. Where I lived and traveled plenty of 44s all round but 41 eluded me. I read Elmer Keith dropped a Caribou at 175 yards with one shot from a 4 inch barreled 41. mag... impressive. I don't need one anymore and think I would rather stick with 10mm in bear and cougar country. I think there is more a future for the 10mm.
If I found a good deal on a Model 57 I would probably pounce on it, but it would have to be one of the older models that had the recessed cylinder and pinned barrel. I am not keen on the holes Smith & Wesson drills in the side plate on recent models. Also the bluing seems inferior nowadays.
Too bad 41 Magnum never caught on and became a more popular cartridge. It's definitely a very interesting caliber that I've never got the chance to shoot.
Nice gun. Beautiful walnut grips (except for the single speedloader cut out) Too bad it is just a pretender to the real Legend: the Model 29. While the 41 is nearly dead (you probably won't be able to get full ammo or even brass for it soon) the 44 magnum round is more popular than ever with so many varieties, lower powered or very hot rounds and everything in between. Hunters and casual shooters have proven that this caliber is here to stay!
The 44 magnum is certainly popular. Kind of like it myself. In spite of that, the 41 magnum can more than hold its own as a hunting caliber. Nevertheless, you're right about it slipping into obscurity. Too bad really, it actually is a very useful caliber.
Actually, it was indeed developed by Elmer Keith. Phil Sharp and Doug Wesson primarily assisted with the cartridges commercial development. (Close but no cigar Miriam)
It's a shame S&W doesn't make a stainless model. I would love to buy one. I recently looked at a new classic series 6 inch blued model 57 and was completely let down due to the piss poor finish on the newer versions. S&W is not the same company they used to be. So sad.
I did wish that S&W would offer a Performance Center edition with a stainless steel barrel and frame and without the hideous and unnecessary Hillary Hole.
One thing I will say is how people compare the 10mm and 41 mag . News flash! No comparison! 41 mag is more powerful the case capacity is more on the 41 mag.
Like I said in the video, the 10mm comes close but still has to take a back seat when it comes to the .41 Magnum. As far as semi-auto cartridges go, the 10mm the only one that even comes close. To be clear, nobody seriously debates which one is more powerful. Hands down, the .41 wins in that department.
Beautiful revolver, a classic indeed! I wish S&W produce more of them on a regular basis!
Once in a while S&W will release a few to dealers as part of their classic series.
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Why, so they can ruin it by putting a lock and a transfer bar firing pin on it?
They do ... just got one
@@crowhillbeeco.2288 Me too! Picked it up today, 4/7/22. Another customer at the gun store had to read the barrel...he had never heard of a .41 magnum.
Love my model 57. 41 magnum is such an overlooked cartridge. Great video as usual. Thanks
Too bad the 41 Magnum cartridge is slowly slipping away toward obscurity.
+Icarryone sadly yes, but I will continue to handload for it until I cant handle recoil anymore. 🔫🔫🔫🔫
You hardly ever hear of the 41 mag these days, great video and Thanks for sharing!
Too bad they were never as popular as the model 29.
Glad you spent your time to show us all that. S&W’s artistry in steel and wood is superb. Long live S&W🇺🇸
Thanks for watching!
That last comment, so true. Smith & Wesson makes awesom revolvers.
Agreed.
The Model 57 grabbed me back in the 1980’s mine being a six inch with the dark blue finish with the checkered wooden grips is like shaking hands with good long time friend. With factory or my hand loads, it always makes some very tight groups. When it speaks people listen.
Agreed.
It is a very accurate cartridge
A lovely caliber.
Indeed!
I have a model 57 in a 4” made in 1966. It came from the factory with a wooden box. I still have it. Quality made pistol.
Agreed. 👍
Awesome revolver and my favorite handgun round for hunting and ringing distant steel targets...Great video the model 57 deserves...
I hear ya!
Icarryone is 41 remington the 10mm of the revolver world
You might could say that - but in fact, the 41 magnum has a bit more striking energy than a 10mm.
Icarryone I more saying it a oddball and powerful round with a cult following
As always, some of the best content on RUclips
Another very fine revolver...thank you Sir! It's sure a shame that they do not turn them out like they used to.
Occasionally you will see S&W put out a small batch of model 57's as part of their classic series. They are usually gone as fast as they hit a dealers shelves.
She is a beauty. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching.
"polymerized" - ha! - have to go fondle some S&W revolvers now! Thanks for another great video!
You'll feel a lot better once you are depolymerized.
lol
Sweet cartridge, even in the Marlin 1894fg
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I was polymerized and for two days now I've been carrying my new to me p&r 58 in a Kramer holster and I feel better!
Sounds like you are on your way to being rehabilitated.
Wasn't attempting to downgrade the 9mm round - I simply stated a fact.
I have 2 model 57 Smith's a 4 and 6 inch barrel's. Awesome guns the perfect caliber of the three mag's Keith invented...Great Video...
You could send those to me any time you'd like.
Greetings, Sir,
I, too, love the wonderful and very capable .41 Magnum!! I own and shoot a fair number of them, from the American Derringer, to a 14" T/C Contender, and many more, including my Smith revolvers. I trust it with my life, period!! As you say, handloading is the only way to go, if you want to shoot economically, and I learned that lesson many years ago! Thank you for your excellent video, Sir, and for being a Brother of the .41!!! Much appreciated on all counts! Take care, and God Bless!
Every Good Wish,
Doc
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What I carried when I was a night shift bank guard. Had to re-qualify twice a year at an indoor only range, it was very much like calling down the thunder. I like the slightly thicker grips than what the new 57s have.
The 41 magnum certainly has stopping power.
Never had to draw it on anything but a paper target. I'm OK with that.
Very sweet piece my friend
Sweet indeed.
Nicely done! Didn't know much about this gun at all, thanks.
That's why I try to include some of these older firearms in my videos. They are just too good to let them slip into obscurity.
I always wanted a 57... I have several 29's and 19's..... I have brass, molds, and dies, just haven't aquired the Revolver yet for one reason or another.... I seem to keep coming accross more N Frame 44 mags I can't live without... Haha!
Embrace life - buy yourself a model 57. 👍🤠🍺
Beautiful gun and video!
Thank you.
I truly like your videos they are very well done. I know what it takes to do a good review a lot of research a lot of planning. also a whole lot of in field, and on the range-time. I don't no about you but I sure have to take a lot of do overs ha.. please keep it up!! thank you.
Schultz'y,
After about two hours of serious editing, I can sometimes glean enough video to make what appears to be a fairly decent video. The other two hours worth of video are just rambling out-takes - that would otherwise make me sound like a incoherent lunatic.
Ditto
Elmer Keith. The John Browning of magnums. 357. 44. And 41. 🇺🇸🗽🦅👍🔥💪
The service weapon of sheriff gene matthews (R.I.P.)
I love that gun!!
Me too.
I have the exact same model 57. Gun is 95% +, I don't hunt with it because I don't want the blueing worn. Mine is a 57-1 with countersunk chambers. I shoot it occasionally, very accurate. I love it!!!
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I have the same gun 57-1 8 3/8
Beautiful Revolver. Good info
Thank you.
Ditto! I enjoyed the visuals and info on the revolver and especially on the .41 round itself.
I owned the Ruger Blackhawk for many years and had built reloads for it. I always wanted a Model 57 and I finally bought one with 6" barrel. I talked with a S&W Rep and he said my reloads were too hot for the 57. I can back off the reloads, but that is the round I use for hunting. Guess I will just have to look at the S&W and hunt with the Ruger.
Problem solved!
Really cool. Great informative vid
You could really use one of these down in that snake pit.
Icarryone Yes, for sure
I bought a Model 57 no dash 6-inch barrel at a LGS last weekend. It is in the S&W mahogany presentation case complete with owner's manual, warranty card, safety instructions, ammunition booklet, cleaning rod, mop, etc. Serial number shows it was made in 1975-1976. I consider it collector grade at around 94-95%. I wasn't planning on shooting it due to it's condition, but since I've never shot a .41 Magnum, I may have to take it to the range at least one time. What do you think?
I'd shoot it.
Glad I own both the model 57 and model 58 blue and nickel.
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From everything I've heard, a Model 57 .41 Magnum was the sidearm of legendary Tennessee sheriff Buford Pusser of "Walking Tall" movie series fame. I've no doubt that is a round that can get the job done. Luckily, I've never been "polymerized"; I've found that doses of good Beretta and F N steel held in the hand regularly can prevent the onset of that particular malady.
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I bought one recently. Have yet to fire it though. It's gorgeous and solid. These things ain't cheap! But I imagine it will last the rest of my life.
I've had mine since the early 1970's. Outstanding revolver!
I picked up a 6" model 57 no dash for 750 the other day and shot it with pretty stout 210 grain loads. Its got some kick to it that I am not used to. One thing is for sure is that its fun to shoot and very accurate.
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Nice wheel gun hand cannon :)
You just don't see that many of them around any more - a real shame.
Wow that's is a really nice revolver. I never really heard of the 41 magnum.
There are a lot of you younger guys that haven't. It sorta looks like the Model 57 is heading for obscurity. Too bad really.
Icarryone Well now that's going to be another one I have to find and add to my collection
The 41 ain't dead. And never will be. Find yourself a model 57 or a Ruger Blackhawk or if you have a contender, find a barrel for it. Learn to reload and the 41 will be your friend for life.
@@41magfan, Picked up a G2 Contender in a Local Vermont gun shop last fall (2020),The Super 14, 41 magnum, mint condition with a Burris 2x scope, 499 plus tax. Have a 44 mag 14" barrel coming from Haus Of Arms Friday.
I still have my Smith 57 and love it. I started shooting seriously with a smith 28 which is the same frame only in 357. After about 6 years I was getting pretty good but the game changed and the steel targets at 100 yards were very tough for me to tip. I had to hit at the top to get them to tumble. So I thought the answer was the Smith 29 in 44 mag. Plenty of power and those steel targets wouldn't stand a chance. Except I must be a whimp. The in hand recoil bothered me a lot. I went from shooting 92-96% down to 65-70%. A close miss with a cannon is still a miss. The 29 was still the same frame size and the gun felt perfectly comfortable to me. So a friend mentioned the model 57 in 41 mag. Still the same frame and less in hand recoil. My shooting went back up to 75-80% the first day. It took about 6 months but I got back to where I was with my 357 for accuracy and I've never been happier. I might have been able to master the 44, but the 41 gave me plenty of power and came under control quickly. I know every guy is suppose to shoot 44 mags, but I'm just a whimp. I've got a few weapons to pick from, but if something goes bump in the night that 41 is what I want in my hand when I go to find out what it is!
The .41 magnum is certainly no whimpy cartridge.
I own three 41 magnum handguns this one here in 6” the Ruger Blackhawk S.A. and the Taurus 415, which I do believe is no longer in production. Both the S&W and the Taurus have been and still are used for my CCW. And for my rifle it’s the one and only Henry Big Boy rifle with octagon barrel brass trim and 10 and one carry.
My Smith I think I paid around $285.00 +/-. You guys who have not shot the 41 don’t know what you’re missing. But we are a small but dedicated group of firearms aficionados.
I have one, blued 6 inch barrel, I put about 1/2 box through it at my local range, cleaned it and it's been in my safe ever since. I still have the 2 1/2 boxes of Remington ammo. too. As I recall, S & W in 1964 had hopes of this gun replacing the .357 at most police departments across the USA. The idea at S & W at the time was the .44 Mag. was too powerful and the .357 was not powerful enough so something in between was called for. Of course that never came to fruition.
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Such a classy, good looking Smith. I stay away from the 44s, they're a bit too much for me. How's the 41 recoiling compared to a 44 or 357, with standard factory loads?
Recoil is a little more than your average 357 - but a lot less than the 44 magnum.
Mine is a piece of cake with little recoil
I purchased a used Ruger New Model Blackhawk in .41 Magnum. It came with these nice looking stag grips. Those grips were replaced with standard wood grips after my first trip to the range!
If you can find a nice set of soft rubber grips to absorb some of the recoil is nice too
Well I went out and purchased a model 57 6.5 from the 70's still in the shipping container new un fired un handled and a ANIB S serial number from the 60's with diamond stocks 8 3/8 both presentation case. Problem is I'll never shoot them. Now I need to purchase a used shooter. Thanks for your insight.
Nice find!
STARTED IN LAW ENFORCEMENT 1981 ALASKA 2-3 BROWINES IN TOWN NIGHTLY THE MODEL 58 NEVER LET ME DOWN OR LEFT MY SIDE
The model 58 firing .41 magnum rounds can certainly get the job done.
Just brought a M57 pinned and recessed 4in nickel in excellent condition dated 1981 .
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My dad had one wish he would have kept it.
Too bad he didn't keep it long enough to pass it down.
That's what i told him! lol Well i his model 15.
That's something at least.
If I had a dollar for each time I heard that one, I'd be retired. Jokes aside though... I do sympathize with you.
Bought a brand new 6" Model 57 in 1983 and still have it. $329.00 out the door.
You certainly won't get one for that price now.
Well I'm not smart enough to know what polymerized means, but I do understand you feel better when fondling a nice revolver. 🙂 Love your narration!
Thank you!
Within a year of the .41 Rem Mag introduction, the Ruger Blackhawk was chambered for the 'mid-sized' round. Astra of Spain was late to the party with its big DA 41 cataloged from 1980-1985. Source, Gun Traders Guide.
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Very nice. I have both Blackhawks and reload for them. Thanks.
Another great video :) Was wondering if there are any pistol caliber carbines offered in the .41 Mag. Would be nice to have a levergun in that caliber.
Marlin used to chamber the 41 magnum round in their 1894 lever action carbine.
+Icarryone Sadly, I didn't take advantage of the opportunity to pick up a Marlin while they were still in production and affordable, but I'm keeping my eyes open. You probably know that Henry is making their "Big Boy Steel" in the .41 magnum now. I know this video is about the Model 57, which is a fine revolver (I have a 657), but I'm curious whether you've had any experience with the Ruger products. As a new subscriber, I'm going to go looking now through your library, so please forgive the premature question if you have. I very much enjoy your straightforward, no-nonsense reviews. Very professional, sir.
I bought one just like yours 8 3/8" barrel w/ a pinned barrel, the guy who had it said he shot it less than 20 times and it shows...
I take mine in a uncle mikes camo holster and attach it to my turkey vest just in case I get a close shot on a coyote when varmint hunting... :) Haven't got a coyote yet with it yet, just waiting for one to make that big mistake...Mostly 100 to 400 yrds with a 22-250.
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I wonder what a 57 no dash, 8 3/8" barrel, nickel finish with target trigger, hammer and grip is worth today?
Not sure exactly how much - but it would certainly fetch a pretty penny.
I have the 6" model 57! There is no model designation the crane just a serial number. I had to fondle both this and the 29 again after watching your video's :) While I was at it both my first year Model 500's came out! 8 3/8" and first year 4". Haha!
This is the same model 57 I mentioned in the other video - no dash, still in excellent shape and shoots great.
I Love it! Nothing like real steel and craftsmanship! You can't compare a Poly gun trigger to one of these beauties.....
I have the dies for 41 mag but no gun yet. Thanks for the parting advise.
Sounds like you're ready if one comes your way.
Very cool!
Yes they are!
Would you be comfortable loading jacketed bullets with the lead bullet light load data for your Model 57? Any risks or dangers in doing that?
It would work just fine - just a bit more expensive.
I'm looking into buying one of the Smith and Wesson Model 57 in 41 magnum but do you know if they make factory round for like a home defense situation and hunting
Yes, a number of ammo companies make that type of ammo for the .41 magnum.
Good advice on becoming polermerized
That was a public service announcement.
I have a uniquely different Model 57. It has the 8 3/8th barrel and has had a chromed trigger/hammer job and dura-coated (general term) in matte light grey. The marking inside the frame at the crane has* Model 57.0 which was stamped over the lightly seen Mod. 29 stamp.
Never seen or heard of the Mod 57.0
No dash...just the odd 57.0
She is deadly accurate out to 120yards.
Sadly, the 41 Magnum really never caught on as well as the .357 & .44 Magnums. For that reason, fewer were made.
I would love for S&W to follow up the L Frame Model 69 .44 Mag with the Model ???67....lol in .41 Magnum
Is that a Bianchi holster and if so what model, just got the Identical gun!
Yes it is a Bianchi - Model X15L
@@Icarryone thanks so much!!
can you recommend any videos on reloading this round, thanks
Not right off hand Ross. Try searching for "Reloading .41 Magnum" in the RUclips search bar - there's bound to be quite a few videos.
My LGS has a 6" model 57 up for 7 1/2 benjamins. I want it so bad. I believe its a pre-lock too. Even the 41 magnum factory ammo can be expensive that alone wouldn't disuade me from owning a 41 magnum revolver such as the model 57. The bad thing is I live in New Jersey and I need a permission slip to acquire a handgun.
Yes, NJ is a tough place to try to buy a firearm.
@@Icarryone That's why I can't wait to move outta this state.
Permission slip, LOL; NOT!
Actually Bill Jordan and Skeeter Skelton had as much input as Keith in the development and persuading Smith and Wesson to bring out the 41 Magnum. Also it is rumored that prop manager couldn't get ahold of a model 29 44 Mag during the filming of the first Dirty Harry movie and instead supplemented a Model 57 41. Mag as it would be hard for the audience to tell the difference. Remember that in the first movie you never see the roll mark on the barrel; there is a reason. In the second Magnum Force they then had a model 29 and then you get to see it up close. I suspect it was done to squash rumor of the first. Its interesting to speculate, but we may never know for sure. Tends to add a little more mystery to the 41. Magnum though.
Over the years, I've heard several story variations of them having to substitute other models while filming the Dirty Harry series of movies. I don't doubt the basic availability story in the least - that's just Hollywood.
Wow what a super looking revolver! It is so unfortunate that this cartridge is over looked by so many. They honestly do not know what they are missing. I have a Blackhawk in .41 and I love it. They try and compare the 10mm with the .41 mag. I can not agree. I have a G20 in 10mm and have shot 10mm since its introduction. I owned a Smith & Wesson 1006 which I no longer have but I still have a Bren ten but it took years literally to find good working mags for it. Good firearms but truly horrible magazines.
I have now owned a .41 mag for about 6 years and I have only shot factory ammo through it. But I have a lot of brass. Someday when powder and primers are readily available I wish to reload. I truly believe the .41 has so much potential both in outdoor defense as well as hunting. I myself am not a hunter ( but support hunters rights of course) and spend more time making sure targets have a really bad day. I shoot competitively IPSC and USPSA but with a race gun made by CZ. But I am relaxed and enjoy non competitive shooting as well. More people really should look into the .41 mag as I believe they will be pleasantly surprised.
Thank you for the great review.
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I've owned and shot a Ruger Blackhawk .41 mag with the 6.5" bbl. since 1982. It's a helluva nice pistol
for medium and large game and can punch paper with the best of them. It also does a number on steel silhouette targets. People sometimes ask me, "Why the .41?". My answer is short and sweet: "Because
it is the most powerful handgun I can shoot well. I tried the .44 mag via a Virginian Dragoon, a real fist-
full of a handgun, but did not care for it. Muzzle rise was similar to the .41 mag but it had a fairly vicious
twist to it that made it unpleasant to shoot. While other .44 mag pistols might not have behaved that way,
the one I owned did and that soured me on the .44 mag. Fortunately, the .41 mag came to the rescue and
we've been good friends now for 40 years. The Blackhawk still looks fresh, if not new, and is in near-perfect shape. Accuracy is excellent. It was the Ruger .41 mag that got me into reloading. I got a simple RCBS setup and some Lee dies so I also can reload for my 9 mm, .38 SPL, .357 mag, and .45-ACP pistols. My reloading setup is simple and not fast but I enjoy puttering with it, casting my own lead SWC bullets for the revolvers, and developing some good rounds for my guns.
For anyone interested in reloading the .41 mag, StarLine Brass has great brass for the .41 mag and a new
shorter version they stamp with .41 SPL. These might not be in stock at times and may be campaigned based on customer demand. I have not tried the .41 SPL but have heard that it is especially good for
home defense and for target ranges that don't allow big bore magnum guns used on their site... not that
I ever go to those, of course. 😉
Nice!
Thanks
I always wanted one but hard to find 😢
As time goes on, its going to be almost impossible to find one of the older models.
Yep know the feeling, a gentleman that passed away a couple years ago had one his daughter will not sell it, the bad part is she's not into guns.
Icarryone can you tell me about the shoulder houlster the was seen in your wonderful video, thanks in advance
That is a Bianchi X15 shoulder rig. Excellent holster for large revolvers.
Thank you very much, I wonder if they still make it .
Found a pinned and recessed version today at a pawn. Nickel plated. They're ticket is $1200....
I've never been in a pawn shop whose owner wasn't willing to haggle about the price.
Icarryone seems to be the first year and rare 5 inch barrel as well. Prolly "pull the trigger" and put it on layaway.
Truly outstanding find!
scratch that. it's just a no dash and 6 inch.
@@thejasonbischoff Did you ever go back and buy that 57???
I have one with the full under lug
I have the no dash model didn't know it was hard to come by
Yes, very difficult to find these days.
I also have one. Looks like it’s never been fired.
Being in between a .44mag and .357mag it’s easy to see why it never gained a whole lot of popularity! Kinda like the .40, who wants that when you got decent choices of .45 or 9mm.
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Back in the 80s I was always on the look out for a model 57 41. mag. I wasn't really crazy about the 357. mag and I had a 44. mag model 29-2 in 6 1/2 barrel length. I wanted the 41. mag for a little less recoil and flatter trajectory. I also liked that there was more metal in the cylinder between bullets. Where I lived and traveled plenty of 44s all round but 41 eluded me. I read Elmer Keith dropped a Caribou at 175 yards with one shot from a 4 inch barreled 41. mag... impressive. I don't need one anymore and think I would rather stick with 10mm in bear and cougar country. I think there is more a future for the 10mm.
I don't mind saying that I actually do have a soft spot for the Model 57.
If I found a good deal on a Model 57 I would probably pounce on it, but it would have to be one of the older models that had the recessed cylinder and pinned barrel. I am not keen on the holes Smith & Wesson drills in the side plate on recent models. Also the bluing seems inferior nowadays.
Gotta agree, my m57 makes me feel better just taking it out of the case- even better shooting it though!
Yeah buddy!
EXCELLENT!!!
Thank you.
I have the 6 inch..fun gun..
Very cool!
Still looking for a good one to go with the DW.
The Model 57 wouldn't be a bad choice.
We can still use this in war with moon clip for quick action.
Moon clips, no. Speed loader, perhaps. Rimmed cartridges don't require moon clips.
Too bad 41 Magnum never caught on and became a more popular cartridge. It's definitely a very interesting caliber that I've never got the chance to shoot.
It will do anything the .44 mag will do - with a bit less recoil!
better set that Nickel finish in Caps, finest Smith I ever had 5 inch and caliber the best !!
Nice gun. Beautiful walnut grips (except for the single speedloader cut out) Too bad it is just a pretender to the real Legend: the Model 29. While the 41 is nearly dead (you probably won't be able to get full ammo or even brass for it soon) the 44 magnum round is more popular than ever with so many varieties, lower powered or very hot rounds and everything in between. Hunters and casual shooters have proven that this caliber is here to stay!
The 44 magnum is certainly popular. Kind of like it myself. In spite of that, the 41 magnum can more than hold its own as a hunting caliber. Nevertheless, you're right about it slipping into obscurity. Too bad really, it actually is a very useful caliber.
hey can u do a review on the ruger p85 89 95 or any of them i just bought the p85 because the chiappa m9 went up 100$
Sorry, I don't have a Ruger P85 / P95. If I ever get one, I'll certainly do a review.
thanks
I carried one for years, in security. Where I live. Wish I had kept it. I paid only $ 650.00
I hear ya Jon.
My favorite but I love N frames mine is 4 inch ì prefer 6
the .41 is the superman to the .44's clark kent.
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The .357 Magnum was NOT developed by Elmer Keith. It was a developed by well known 1930,s hand loader Phil Sharpe and Col. Doug Wesson of S&W.
Actually, it was indeed developed by Elmer Keith. Phil Sharp and Doug Wesson primarily assisted with the cartridges commercial development. (Close but no cigar Miriam)
I have a 657 8&3/8 barrel , a model 58 nickel and a Ruger new model Blackhawk in 41 mag. Look for a model 57 😊
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Gostei
Obrigada!
Polymerized! 😂
Smith & Wesson Model 657 3" Round Butt - The BETTER Magnum LOL
If it's stainless, what's not to like?
It's a shame S&W doesn't make a stainless model. I would love to buy one. I recently looked at a new classic series 6 inch blued model 57 and was completely let down due to the piss poor finish on the newer versions. S&W is not the same company they used to be. So sad.
I know what you mean.
I did wish that S&W would offer a Performance Center edition with a stainless steel barrel and frame and without the hideous and unnecessary Hillary Hole.
I know what you mean. I don't care for the Hillary hole either!
One thing I will say is how people compare the 10mm and 41 mag . News flash! No comparison! 41 mag is more powerful the case capacity is more on the 41 mag.
Like I said in the video, the 10mm comes close but still has to take a back seat when it comes to the .41 Magnum. As far as semi-auto cartridges go, the 10mm the only one that even comes close. To be clear, nobody seriously debates which one is more powerful. Hands down, the .41 wins in that department.
Isn't 10mm the European name for the 41 Magnum?
No, a 10mm actually fires a .40 caliber bullet. The .41 magnum's bullet diameter is .410".
Interesting. I heard that the 10mm is also called the 41 Magnum. I guess that is mistaken.