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SW model 41 changes?
tone59
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Through the years I foolishly let go of 2 model 41s (DOM 1959 and 1978). I recently ran across a like new 41 (DOM 2005) for a fair price. I missed having one so I purchased it. The older models had real wood grips. This one has what I believe to be cheaper laminated grips . Can anyone tell me if my 2005 pistol has been cheapened mechanically or in any other way compared to the older model?
THANK YOU
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The innards are probably full of MIM (metal injection molding) parts. Older firearms would contain parts made by forging, or machining from a billet.
At my local they had 3 41s a few weeks back. One comped, one long barrel and one regular. I was looking hard at the comped 41 but I refrained. Since eyes ain't what they were it would just depress me. I think they were all $1400?
Now a guy I know was babbling about his being the older (didn't pay attention to how "old") had dove tailed sights? Now his cousin bought one from the local about 5 years back and I think that was $1400? That was newer than the "old" one because it lacked the dove tail for the sights? Gawd only knows what they did/doing after clinton lock era to save a buck.