41 vs 44
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No Sir, it is just slightly longer than the .40 S&W. And some like Accurate arms will tell you that .40 load data can be used for the .41, which as you probably already know has the same rebated rim size as the rim on the 9mm. 
As far as my comments on a .41 Special they are just as I stated and could be useful to someone considering the Taurus Tracker. The case length of the .44 Special is 1.16" and the .38 Special is 1.155". So just trim some .41 Magnum brass to 1.16" and your on your way. The .41 and .44 have been promoted by SAAMI, back up to near original at 40,000 CUP and the case of the .41 is a strong one. So loads even up to 30,000 PSI would be possible if careful attention is paid while working up the loads. In Reality, it would be a .41 Short magnum and defensive potential could be outstanding. Instead of using powders like H-110, you move ahead of AA#9 and HS-6 thru Blue Dot become candidates and less unburned powder and muzzle blast/flash can be had if you use a good ball powder like VV 3N37. You would have to develop your own load data, but I already load a similar cartridge I call the .357 Short magnum in .357 Magnum cases. extremely useful for snubs with short ejector rods or 7 shooters prone to sticky extraction like the Tracker is.
As far as my comments on a .41 Special they are just as I stated and could be useful to someone considering the Taurus Tracker. The case length of the .44 Special is 1.16" and the .38 Special is 1.155". So just trim some .41 Magnum brass to 1.16" and your on your way. The .41 and .44 have been promoted by SAAMI, back up to near original at 40,000 CUP and the case of the .41 is a strong one. So loads even up to 30,000 PSI would be possible if careful attention is paid while working up the loads. In Reality, it would be a .41 Short magnum and defensive potential could be outstanding. Instead of using powders like H-110, you move ahead of AA#9 and HS-6 thru Blue Dot become candidates and less unburned powder and muzzle blast/flash can be had if you use a good ball powder like VV 3N37. You would have to develop your own load data, but I already load a similar cartridge I call the .357 Short magnum in .357 Magnum cases. extremely useful for snubs with short ejector rods or 7 shooters prone to sticky extraction like the Tracker is.
clarified
The 40 S&W and 10mm both use .400" bullets through a .400" bore; the 41 AE uses .410" originally intended for the 41 Magnum.
The 40 S&W is short; the 10mm is longer. Cases are different internally (the 10mm is NOT just a longer 40).
The 10mm requires a longer frame to accomadate its length; the 40 S&W is short like the 9x19.
The 41 AE is also short like the 9/40, but due to its larger diameter it can fire same-weight bullets at lower pressure (normally; no absolutes).
So what I got is a 10-shot "41 Special" in a flat handy autoloader that utilizes the finest of modern defense bullets at managable recoil levels.
My .410" 170g and 180g JHP-types launch at 1000--11000fps (based on specifics).
And, at least through my gun and some other examples I've fired, incredibly accessible accuracy; shooter-friendly platform and straight-shooting cartridge (yes, mine's been superbly reliable, too; my first requirement from a bet-yer-life gun).
The 40 S&W and 10mm both use .400" bullets through a .400" bore; the 41 AE uses .410" originally intended for the 41 Magnum.
The 40 S&W is short; the 10mm is longer. Cases are different internally (the 10mm is NOT just a longer 40).
The 10mm requires a longer frame to accomadate its length; the 40 S&W is short like the 9x19.
The 41 AE is also short like the 9/40, but due to its larger diameter it can fire same-weight bullets at lower pressure (normally; no absolutes).
So what I got is a 10-shot "41 Special" in a flat handy autoloader that utilizes the finest of modern defense bullets at managable recoil levels.
My .410" 170g and 180g JHP-types launch at 1000--11000fps (based on specifics).
And, at least through my gun and some other examples I've fired, incredibly accessible accuracy; shooter-friendly platform and straight-shooting cartridge (yes, mine's been superbly reliable, too; my first requirement from a bet-yer-life gun).
pearson1662
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Enjoy?
"44Mag" Just read your post from January. How many times can you enjoy those loads?!!
"44Mag" Just read your post from January. How many times can you enjoy those loads?!!