Aircooled6racer Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 (edited) Hello: I decided to start a new one to show what can be done to a factory Smith and Wesson model 41 barrel. I started with a factory 5.5" barrel and cut the rear sight tang off. I then flat topped the barrel removing the front sight and rib. I then drilled and tapped the two holes for the C-More mounting screws. I then shot it to see what else it needs right now. I dicided it needed a thumb gaurd so I modified a Go Guns *thumb rest [generic]* since I like the way they feel. I have not shot it yet with the *thumb rest [generic]* but will this weekend at the Ruger Rimfire practice match. Here are some pics of the progress so far. Thanks, Eric Edited April 19, 2011 by Aircooled6racer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG Reaper Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Hello: I decided to start a new one to show what can be done to a factory Smith and Wesson model 41 barrel. I started with a factory 5.5" barrel and cut the rear sight tang off. I then flat topped the barrel removing the front sight and rib. I then drilled and tapped the two holes for the C-More mounting screws. I then shot it to see what else it needs right now. I dicided it needed a thumb gaurd so I modified a Go Guns *thumb rest [generic]* since I like the way they feel. I have not shot it yet with the *thumb rest [generic]* but will this weekend at the Ruger Rimfire practice match. Here are some pics of the progress so far. Thanks, Eric This is the exact mods I had done to my factory M41 barrels before I designed the Bully Barrel. Cool thumb guard! I have incorporated one into the design of my barrel. Who makes it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airedale Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Very nice! I expected more meat cut out of the nose. It looks great. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted April 22, 2011 Author Share Posted April 22, 2011 Hello: I will be trimming down the barrel but won't know by how much till I shoot it some. The thumb rest is by Go Guns that I cut down to fit the barrel. I am also trying to figure out what kind of slide cuts I want to do that will make it look cool as my kids say Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted April 26, 2011 Author Share Posted April 26, 2011 Hello: Well I had some time on Easter Sunday to work on the slide a little. I tri-topped the barrel, did 4 dinoseur cuts, two slot cuts and a teardrop cut. I think it turned out pretty nice so far. I need to clean up the machine marks and shoot it some more. Here are the pics. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwx40x40 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Hello: Well I had some time on Easter Sunday to work on the slide a little. I tri-topped the barrel, did 4 dinoseur cuts, two slot cuts and a teardrop cut. I think it turned out pretty nice so far. I need to clean up the machine marks and shoot it some more. Here are the pics. Thanks, Eric Any idea what it weighs now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 I sitll have a Model 41 that, many years ago, Derek Martin (Accuracy Speaks) sleeved the barrel with a piece of a .22 caliber Anshutz rifle barrel. It's the most accurate pistol I've ever owned. With Eley ammo it will shoot 10 shot groups into 1" at 50 yards, all day long. be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted April 27, 2011 Author Share Posted April 27, 2011 Hello: I did weight it before I flat topped it and cut the tang off. I have not weighted it now since it may not be finished yet I am going to shoot it this week to see how it does and then decide on whether more weight needs to come off and where it needs to come off. Brian that is a very cool idea This barrel so far shoots great at 25 yards and CCI SV ammo. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustangGreg66 Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 That looks really "cool" Should shoot well too. Looks like you took quite a bit off the top. Should put the dot a bit lower. It'd be interesting to see it sight by side a standard upper to really see the diffrence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 Hello: I have done one more mod to lighten the slide on the factory barrel. I bored a hole in the front of the barrel to lighten it. It now eights the same as the Bully barrel I have. Here are some pics of it now. I have a friend with a factory 5" barrel I will look at next week to see how the factory lightened it. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airedale Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 very nice Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photoracer Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Hello: I have done one more mod to lighten the slide on the factory barrel. I bored a hole in the front of the barrel to lighten it. It now eights the same as the Bully barrel I have. Here are some pics of it now. I have a friend with a factory 5" barrel I will look at next week to see how the factory lightened it. Thanks, Eric You know that since you drilled 2 holes that correspond to the C-More mount holes that my 90 degree C-More mount can now be fitted to your gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 Hello: Just an update on the barrel. I loaned it out to a friend Rod Current so he could shoot the Nabraska Ruger Rimfire match with it. I wanted him to let me know how it shoots now that it is lighter. I have not heard back from him yet but noticed that he came 2nd at the match. I have a feeling I won't be seeing that barrel anymore Congrats to Rod and 1st senior and 2nd overall Now to get my barrel back Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxshooter Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Does anybody have a pic of a Model 41 with a 90 degree mount? Sounds interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 Hello: It is the next mod I will doing on my model 41 Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmantwo Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Can't post a larger pic from here, but my profile pic is my Model 41. I always wanted one in stainless, but I asked Roy Jinks once why Smith didn't make one, he said "we can't keep up with making 'em blued, if we made one in stainless, we'ed never catch up". So I did the next best thing, sent mine off for Hard Chrome and custom work on the 7" barrel. The filled in the sight notch, but kept the length. Removed the front sight and then re-created the fine lines out the length of the barrel. Looks beautiful, and my 7" barrel will also shoot into 1" at 50yards with Wolf or Armscor ammo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireant Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Does anybody have a pic of a Model 41 with a 90 degree mount? Sounds interesting. Chris, Kenny made up his own sideways mount for M41. Check his out sometime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxshooter Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Thanks Roger will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photoracer Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Hello: It is the next mod I will doing on my model 41 Thanks, Eric Keep up the good work out there. You will likely find me moving back out to Albuquerque within the next 2 years to retire. Oh yeah and to shoot a lot more. Kent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted October 28, 2011 Author Share Posted October 28, 2011 Hello: Here is the lastest barrel setup pics. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herm1963 Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Eric nice work but this will sound stupid but what is that silver fixture attached to the side? Herman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperD Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Eric nice work but this will sound stupid but what is that silver fixture attached to the side? Herman Looks like a thumb guard/rest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herm1963 Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Thanks superd... Herman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwx40x40 Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 (edited) Here is a shot of what I did to mine. Milled the top down, cut 1/2" off barrel and diagonal slots. In this pick the C more is just sitting on it. It is actually mounted further back. It is also blued now. Matt of CCC did the machine work. Edited May 31, 2012 by mwx40x40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperD Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Here is a shot of what I did to mine. Milled the top down, cut 1/2" off barrel and diagonal slots. In this pick the C more is just sitting on it. It is actually mounted further back. It is also blued now. Matt of CCC did the machine work. That looks great! Do you have any special plans on mounting the C-more? I've been thinking of doing something very similar only difference is I was thinking about using a 7" cut down to 5.5" to save even more weight. I was looking for someone local to do the machine work but haven't been able to find anyone yet. Do you have contact info for CCC? If you don't mind me asking what was the charge for the milling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now