Ruger Blackhawk (SA) and Redhawk (DA), though .41 is not as common in those
Energy is similar to .44, though not quite as high; trajectory is flatter than .44.
The .41 never really achieved popularity because it was marketed to police officers, who were really looking for more of a ".41 Special." If the .41 had been developed around a 200gn bullet at 950-1000fps, it would probably have sold like hotcakes.
But, since it was marketed primarily to LE, and not hunters, it didn't take off like the .44 (marketed to hunters) did. Low quantity of sales led to higher cost of ammo, which made it even less popular - except with handloaders, who often love the .41.
Edit:
Should be fine against black bears; not sure I'd want to use ANY reasonable handgun against a grizzly, but in extremis this might work...
Buffalo Bore heavy .41 Magnum (A: 265gr LWN; B: 230gr Keith; C: 170gr JHP)
Check these velocities taken from real guns.
1. 6.5" Ruger
a. Item #16A - 1379 fps
b. Item #16B - 1459 fps
c. Item #16C - 1640 fps
2. 4" S&W Mountain Gun
a. Item #16A - 1310 fps
b. Item #16B - 1370 fps
c. Item #16C - 1551 fps
Note: Against larger critters, I'd go with the heavier bullets
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