Really hoping that this is just a circumstance of the recent climate, and not a foreboding message about the future of the .41mag.

As a .44mag and .454 cassull hunter, and a .357mag defensive pistoleer, I've seldom had enough justification to buy a .41mag, but I'd love to have one for my wife - specifically a .41mag Ruger Super Redhawk, or full shroud/lug N-Frame S&W. Or a 3-4" 5 shot K-frame.

Love to have one for myself, just can't put the money towards it.

.41mag is probably the .243win of hunting revolvers. Often overlooked by folks that think they need something bigger, but likely the ideal balance of shooter-friendliness and huntable killing power.