S&w 41

[af_newbie]

Is it better to get 7" or 5 1/2" version?

Is there a minimum length for some disciplines?

I'm leaning towards 7", but I was just wondering if
I can use for all disciplines?

 

[Cocked&Locked]

Is it better to get 7" or 5 1/2" version?

Is there a minimum length for some disciplines?

I'm leaning towards 7", but I was just wondering if
I can use for all disciplines?

I think there may be a MAX length for some divisions, but the 7" would be my choice too.

 

[happiness is a warm gun]

Yes, some do have a 6" limit. Buy which ever one YOU prefer.

 

[Empty]

Barrel for 41

If you have any thought of shooting ISSF competitions (Standard Pistol, Sport Pistol, or Rapid Fire), then get the 5 1/2 inch barrel. The 7-inch will not fit within the regulation test box. The 5 1/2 inch barrel will still be suitable for NRA Conventional Pistol and even at 50 yards, shooting one-handed (per the rules), you will not likely see any difference in score. At 25 yards, the shorter sight radius of the 5 1/2 inch barrel will be an advantage in Timed and Rapid fire.
MT

 

[Handloader B.C.]

Model 41

Why not get both? When I got mine I got the 5 incher on it cause it was the most practical and then ordered the long barrel as a spare. It drops in so easy it is not 20 second change over. By the way I can not tell the difference in the accuracy - they seem the same to me even with the longer site radius.
Carry on!

 

[af_newbie]

Thanks guys. This is the type of info I needed.

You guys are the best.

I'll order 5 1/2" and see how it goes.