41 Colt
Original style. When Colt changed to the "inside lubricated" bullet, they didn't change the gun. They simply made a bullet with a hollow base that would swell and give a gas seal. They also made the brass longer, hence, the name "Long Colt". The original outside-lubricated bullet accuracy tended to deteriorate rapidly with handling (the organic lube was soft, sticky, and easily worn off). In practice, both versions were similarly mediocre, but accuracy was adequate for the intended purpose -- up close and personal.
Click on our "Recommended Resources" button. We include a link to Old West molds. They make crimp dies for heeled bullet cartridges.
Major diameter .404"
Minor diameter .387"
41 Colt 200gr RN Heeled Bullet
We also offer a Hollow base bullet intended for 41 Colt. This bullet is much easier to load and in some instances some guns have cylinder throats that won't chamber the heeled bullet.
.387" Diameter 196gr
Dear Bear Creek:
I hope you’re all having a wonderful day, because you just MADE mine! I’ve been a big fan of yours for a while now, but just recently had occasion to try a new bullet of yours. I’m into “obscure” handgun cartridges and had always wanted a .41 Colt. Recently I lucked into a 1921 Colt Army Special in .41 and was thrilled to find you offering a 195 grain, .386 hollow base bullet that I thought would work. Yesterday I loaded up a dozen rounds with 4.3 grains of Unique and I’ll be darned, they worked beautifully! Not only did they obdurate well in the larger barrel diameter and didn’t keyhole, they actually printed a 1.5” group at 20 yards! I couldn’t catch my breath! Average velocity was 742 fps with an extreme spread of 22. My guess is this revolver hadn’t been fired in 80 years until yesterday; what a great way to breathe new life into an old classic! Thank you so much, and keep making great bullets for weirdos like me!
Peter T.
