41 Special Ammo
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MSRP:$6.19
Used Price:
$5.57
Sale Price:
$6.19
Ammo Stats
Muzzle Velocity
1100 fps
Muzzle Energy
770 J
Bullet Drop
0.07 in
Wind Drift
0.04 in
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See DealThe .41 Special is a niche, limited-production revolver cartridge developed as a milder alternative to the .41 Magnum. It is built on a rimmed, straight-walled case (approx. 1.165″ case length) and typically fires 170 to 210 grain bullets at velocities in the range of 1,000 – 1,200 fps in custom builds. Being a wildcat cartridge, it lacks mainstream factory ammunition and is best suited for hand-loaders, custom revolver conversions, or collector builds where marital fit and custom chambers are required. Though its
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marketing and adoption were minimal, proponents of the .41 Special point to its balance of stopping power and manageable recoil, making it a contender for specialized defensive six-guns or compact hunting revolvers where .41 Mag might be excessive. However, due to its rarity both in ammunition and firearms the cartridge is better suited for enthusiasts and custom gunsmith projects rather than general carry or high-volume shooting.41 Special For Sale
41 Special Ballistics Performance
| Distance (yard) | Elevation (in) | Energy (fps) | Velocity (ft/lb) |
| 0 | 0.00 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 30 | -0.85 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 60 | -3.42 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 90 | -7.69 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 130 | -13.67 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 160 | -21.35 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 190 | -30.75 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 230 | -41.85 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 260 | -54.66 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 290 | -69.18 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| Distance (yards) | 0 | 30 | 60 | 90 | 130 | 160 | 190 | 230 | 260 | 290 |
| Elevation (in) | 0.00 | -0.85 | -3.42 | -7.69 | -13.67 | -21.35 | -30.75 | -41.85 | -54.66 | -69.18 |
| Energy (fps) | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 |
| Velocity (ft/lb) | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 |
GunCritic Score
Ammo Stats
Muzzle Velocity
1100 fps
Muzzle Energy
770 J
Bullet Drop
0.07 in
Wind Drift
0.04 in
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41 Special Specifications
Category
Caliber
41 Special
Gun Types
Case Types
Case Material
Brass
Rim Type
Rimmed
Bullet Types
Jacketed Hollow Point,Full Metal Jacket,Soft Point
Primer Type
Large Pistol
Bullet Diameter
0.287 in
Land Diameter
0.280 in
Neck Diameter
0.313 in
Base Diameter
0.383 in
Rim Diameter
0.408 in
Rim Thickness
0.051 in
Case Length
29 in
Oal Cartridge Length
39 in
Bullet Weight
210 gr
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