ligonierbill
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That is, they share a .40 bore size, though the old one is nominally a "41" (Long Colt, that is). Odd comparison, but I've been working up some .41 LC loads for a 6" Army Special. The old commercial ammo I have runs about 650 with a 200 gr lead flat nose. My research indicates the original went about 740, and supposedly Elmer Keith got 880 out of one. Of course, Elmer was know to test to failure, but he certainly liked that round. FWIW, I'm targeting 750 in my workup.
Compare that to the current .40 S&W. I don't load 200's for my Glock, but I have seen many loads in the 850-900 range, with one boutique maker advertising 1,050. What's interesting to me is that Elmer considered the .41 LC a good fight stopper. I think he would be all over the new fangled .40. It certainly compares well to the old thumper with 200's.
Compare that to the current .40 S&W. I don't load 200's for my Glock, but I have seen many loads in the 850-900 range, with one boutique maker advertising 1,050. What's interesting to me is that Elmer considered the .41 LC a good fight stopper. I think he would be all over the new fangled .40. It certainly compares well to the old thumper with 200's.