S&W 41 muzzle brake

[flutedchamber]

I noticed on a parts breakdown a muzzle brake for the S&W 41 pistol. I have two questions. First, does this work with the standard barrel? If so, where may I buy one and the attaching hardware?

Thank you for your attention to this matter.
flutedchamber

[U-turnwilly]

According S&W the muzzle brake is no longer available from them but I may have some more info about other sources coming from them.

In their note they indicated that the brakes are hard to find.
They suggested gun shows and online searchs.

I believe that the barrel & brake assy. are different from the barrel with out the brake and that it can't be retrofitted.

Also, it would take a much better shot than I to really notice a difference in recoil & muzzle rise

S&W's brake is made of aluminum and mine showed a great deal of wear when I bought the gun. I'm having a hard time refinishing it.

Enjoy!
Bill

[flutedchamber]

Thanks Bill.
That is what I thought (about the barrel being different) from what I saw on a schematic. It seems that the compensator barrel uses a Beretta type end for upper location.

You are right about not really needing it. The pistol is a lot more accurate than my hold already.

[Bullseye]

Nope the barrels have to already have the attachment mounting hole for the muzzle brake.

On the side, U-turnwilly, does your barrel have the internal barrel weight?

R,
Bullseye

[U-turnwilly]

I'm not sure about the barrel weight.

There is a threaded insert under the muzzle that the retaining screw for the brake threads into.

Tell me how to check for the weight & I'll report back.

Thanks for your help Bullseye.

Bill AKA U-turnwilly

[Bullseye]

If you have the internal weight it would unscrew from the barrel. The insert that your muzzle break affixes to can be removed.

R,
Bullseye

[U-turnwilly]

Bullseye,
I out of town for a few days.

Just refinished the brake with Brownell's AlumaHide epoxy, looks good if it holds up.

I'll check the weights & insert when I put the brake back on next week.

Keep your powder dry!
DVC
Bill

[U-turnwilly]

Bullseye,
Back in town - checked for the bbl weight and found only a light weight aluminum plug in the barrel recess.

The alumahide from Brownells seems to have done a good job on the brke - looks like it should last. If not, it is easy enough to re-coat.

Thanks for your advice & info.

Bill

[Bullseye]

Thanks for the update Bill. I hope the new compensator finish will last. It likely will as long as you take care when cleaning it.

R,
Bullseye

[U-turnwilly]

The Brownell's Alumahyde seems fairly tough but if it doesn't hold up I'll go to baked on finish that they offer.

Not that I really need another excuse to tinker with stuff - that's half the fun!

Bill