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Article: Fantastic .41s: Smith & Wesson has brought back not one but two N frames chambered for the cult fave .41 magnum.
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- Handguns
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- December 1, 2009
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Versatility is an oversold virtue, at least with regard to cartridges. Versatility almost always follows compromises that preclude excellence. Still, some guns face varied tasks. And there's a strong temptation to develop cartridges that span a wide range of uses--even when the guns don't.
In June 1963, Remington came up with a revolver round designed to serve both hunters and law officers with a penchant for potent sidearms. The .41 Magnum fired a .410 bullet (not one talking .401 like the old .41 Long Colt). The police load, with a 210-grain bullet at about 1,000 fps, was noticeably less violent than 210-grain JHPs clocking ...