Model 41 S&W - Good years?

[butwhat]

I have heard that the older Model 41 S&W had better fit & finish.
Can anybody tell me what years were better than others?
I am looking to replace the Model 41 I had stolen last year.
Serial Number A759964 Product code 0410027401

 

[JoeHatley]

I don't have an older one, but this one from last year is great.

Joe

 

[HappyGunner]

Bought and early one

I bought one in 1962 S/N had four numbers XXXX. It was a sweet target gun never a problem. Sold it six years ago because I just was not shooting it. I think all the older S&Ws had better quality then the guns being pushed out today.

 

[Tbag]

Butwhat, sorry to hear of your past lost, your 41 was made in 1981. From what I am told mid 80's and older. I hear that smith and wesson have only two gunsmiths left that assemble them

 

[laytonj1]

All years are good. The blue finish on older guns are nicer but the CNC machining on current guns provides a more consistent fit with tighter tolerances than someone with a hand file fitting the parts long ago.
Course, there's exceptions to everything.

Jim

 

[Gixerman1000]

Mine is about a year or so old and it's my favorite 22 pistol by far, extremely accurate and has yet to have the first problem, not even with cheap ammo.

 

[skeeter1]

AFAIC, there's no such thing as a bad Model 41. I looked at a current production one at the range last summer, and it seemed to be every bit as nice as the older ones. It was, however, out of my price range. I prefer the 7" barrel over the 5" bull barrel. Nevertheless, I consider that the finest .22 semi-auto made.