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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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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