Volquartsen or S&W 41

eddieE · 09-24-2012, 08:52 PM

what do you think is a better overall gun to purchase, a MKIII modified by volquartsen or S&W 41? Which will hold its value more? I know the Rugers are loved, but I'm partial to the M41.

Thanks

Ledslnger · 09-24-2012, 09:24 PM

Both should hold their value IMO. Both are excellent pistols also. I think it just comes down to personal preference. Have you shot both? If not try to. I think I would enjoy either.....would prefer to have both though.

eddieE · 09-25-2012, 08:15 AM

I have shot the 41 and loved it.

old semperfi · 09-25-2012, 10:32 AM

depends if we are talking about used or new pistols.the value should be about the same with smith possible edging out ruger by a slim amount.i have owned both but the ruger will eat whatever you feed it and the smith will not.if we are talking about used,i have seen and also sold some target pistols that were wore out as far as competition but still great plinkers. old semperfi

B27 · 09-26-2012, 02:26 AM

I would say the MKIII if you want a pistol more forgiving of what you feed it

My question is, why would you pay this much for a pistol and then want to run the cheapest ammo through it?

The M41 has one great advantage over the Ruger, two actually, the first being if it breaks...YOU can buy the parts and fix it.
It is a very conventional design.

The second is that the receiver and grip frame on the Ruger are two pieces.
Everytime you remove that receiver you increase the tolerances between it and the grip frame.

This problem is easily solved by installing the Majestic Arms Speed Strip Kit, but only me and a few other hard core crazies do this.

http://majesticarms.com/id10.html

(All my MkII's have this conversion.)

Both are great guns...

....but if I had to choose, I think I'd go with the M41 because it is just so easy to work on.

IMHO.

classic carnut · 04-06-2013, 02:03 PM

Just viewed the US Steel match in Florida this year and saw a lot of the shooters using the Volquartsen.

Len

3/2 STA SS · 04-06-2013, 02:49 PM

I love my MKIII as it is...just put some Hogue wraparound grips on it and I swear its a hand held rifle...I will never part with it.

RustyFN · 04-06-2013, 07:14 PM

I love my Mark III. I installed the Volquartsen trigger and it made a heck of a difference.

3/2 STA SS · 04-07-2013, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RustyFN

I love my Mark III. I installed the Volquartsen trigger and it made a heck of a difference.

Sweet palm rest...

09-24-2012, 08:52 PM	#1
eddieE Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 19	Volquartsen or S&W 41 what do you think is a better overall gun to purchase, a MKIII modified by volquartsen or S&W 41? Which will hold its value more? I know the Rugers are loved, but I'm partial to the M41. Thanks -->

09-24-2012, 09:24 PM	#2
Ledslnger V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: N Central, IA Posts: 415	Re: Volquartsen or S&W 41 Both should hold their value IMO. Both are excellent pistols also. I think it just comes down to personal preference. Have you shot both? If not try to. I think I would enjoy either.....would prefer to have both though.

09-25-2012, 08:15 AM	#3
eddieE Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 19	Re: Volquartsen or S&W 41 I have shot the 41 and loved it.

09-25-2012, 10:32 AM	#4
old semperfi Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: i live in southern indiana,old country boy at heart Posts: 1,506	Re: Volquartsen or S&W 41 depends if we are talking about used or new pistols.the value should be about the same with smith possible edging out ruger by a slim amount.i have owned both but the ruger will eat whatever you feed it and the smith will not.if we are talking about used,i have seen and also sold some target pistols that were wore out as far as competition but still great plinkers. old semperfi

09-26-2012, 02:26 AM	#5
B27 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 415	Re: Volquartsen or S&W 41 I would say the MKIII if you want a pistol more forgiving of what you feed it My question is, why would you pay this much for a pistol and then want to run the cheapest ammo through it? The M41 has one great advantage over the Ruger, two actually, the first being if it breaks...YOU can buy the parts and fix it. It is a very conventional design. The second is that the receiver and grip frame on the Ruger are two pieces. Everytime you remove that receiver you increase the tolerances between it and the grip frame. This problem is easily solved by installing the Majestic Arms Speed Strip Kit, but only me and a few other hard core crazies do this. http://majesticarms.com/id10.html (All my MkII's have this conversion.) Both are great guns... ....but if I had to choose, I think I'd go with the M41 because it is just so easy to work on. IMHO. __________________ "Do not stand beside the road and argue with a fool...lest others in passing take you also for a fool." Last edited by B27; 09-26-2012 at 02:30 AM..

04-06-2013, 02:03 PM	#6
classic carnut Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 3	Re: Volquartsen or S&W 41 Just viewed the US Steel match in Florida this year and saw a lot of the shooters using the Volquartsen. Len

04-06-2013, 02:49 PM	#7
3/2 STA SS Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Area, FL Posts: 1,435	Re: Volquartsen or S&W 41 I love my MKIII as it is...just put some Hogue wraparound grips on it and I swear its a hand held rifle...I will never part with it. __________________ MORS DE CONTACTUS-DEATH ON CONTACT

04-06-2013, 07:14 PM	#8
RustyFN Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 592	Re: Volquartsen or S&W 41 I love my Mark III. I installed the Volquartsen trigger and it made a heck of a difference.