So this afternoon I came into a horde of reloading supplies. The most prevalent caliber by far was the 41 rem mag. I have never personally shot, reloaded, or even held a 41 mag. I’m sure there are some Tman experts in this matter, so educate me please! Would also like suggestions of a gun to purchase in this caliber. Here’s a picture of the bullets, I have double the brass that I have bullets for it.

I'd like to have one for deer hunting, a revolver with a 7+" barrel.... that's about as far as my research has taken me. Most people give you the old "go with the .44 instead", and those people recommend 12 ga and .243 and .30-06 too... boring. plus they don't have a hoard of components to make ammo for it!

I have 2 Ruger Blackhawks and a Henry Big Boy steel carbine in 41 mag. I load coated lead from Missouri Bullets for them. Don't beat you up as bad as my 44 mags do. That's a nice score on those bullets.

Minimal research showed a coonan semi auto on a 1911 frame. Cool concept but I think they made about 3 of them ever. Know anything about the blackhawks?

Saw this after I typed my last response asking about the blackhawks! Which gun do you prefer Jags?

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/914670703 - don't drool on your screen.

I got a Redhawk with a 4" barrel, it shoots ok, I don't care for the factory sights on it.

Daaannggg.....definitely the score of the day. I will educate you on the 41 mag, underrated and phenominal.as for guns my first pick would be a model 57 Smith and Wesson (older one) and second choice would be single action Ruger. I'm envious of your score!

I like my 4 5/8" Blackhawk better the 6 1/2". I am more comfortable shooting a shorter barrel. The Henry rifle is a nice shooter also.

You can reload them from a mild target load to something snappy or anywhere in between. Now you just need to find the powder primers and casings. I bought a couple of thousand bullets over the summer, just haven't had anytime to reload.

I Have a S&W 41 MAG like new with custom grips.

Brought out by Elmer Keith for law enforcement if i remember correctly.

Plenty of primers and casings, that came with this horde. Don’t have enough powder to load a couple thousand rounds but I’ll find it. I have some 2400 and unique and I see loads with both of these powders posted in the alliant reloading guide. Won’t do me any good if I don’t have a gun to shoot them!

Great cal. I shot a 44 mag in the Dirty Harry years. Most likely 80s. 44 was to much for this little man. Searched and drove down to West Plains Mo and bought a Ruger Blackhawk in 41. Wanted to shoot a deer but never have. My problem not the pistol. I reload and the pistol is cool. Hard to beat.

Excellent cartridge. I'd say look for a S&W 657.

I like unique for target shooting nice and soft loads, 296 will get you more speed but is heavy with recoil. A lil powder goes pretty far with pistol ammo.

The powders you mentioned will work for mid level loads. Trail boss for plinking. For full house magnum high velocity. H110, ww296 , lil gun. Excellent cartridge. Nearly the power of the.44 mag but less recoil. If you like the cowboy style single action the Ruger Blackhawk is good. If you prefer the Dirty Harry look and feel of a double action then a S&W 57 or 657 will be the best accuracy followed by the Ruger Red Hawk. IMO. Be aware that the shorter bbls will produce a lot of muzzle flash and bbl flip. A Past shooting glove is a good way to start out.
To learn to control recoi induced flinch only load two chambers and gently rotate the cylinder so you don’t know if it’s going to go boom or click. Focus on front sight with the target a soft blur. In the hands of a competent shot
Black bear, hogs, deer and elk are all fair game. For these animals avoid the hollow points.

Great info, thanks all. Gutt hooked, which gun are you shooting?

I don't know if Coogan ever made one in 41 but his 357 is famous and still in production.

Awesome info, thanks cmcf! I have an abundance of lil gun, I’ll have to look into that option. Either the 57 or the Blackhawk would suit me, it will come down to what I can find for a decent price