MS440 or MS441 - You Decide

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Porting your own saw is where it's at IMHO. Sure they're guys out there that can make some insane fast saws, but doing it yourself is rewarding. However as I know from experience, if you don't know exactly what your doing, things can sound great, but actually run slower.:cheers:
 
Porting your own saw is where it's at IMHO. Sure they're guys out there that can make some insane fast saws, but doing it yourself is rewarding. However as I know from experience, if you don't know exactly what your doing, things can sound great, but actually run slower.:cheers:

Yep. Lots of cylinders have been sacrificed to the Dremel Gods....and the Horse Hoof Rasp Gods. :laugh:
 
Out of curiosity, I filled both saws with fuel and oil (didn't want to drain them) and threw them on the scales. Admittedly, It's not really a fair comparison. The 440 is wearing a 3/4 wrap and large dual dawgs.

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Yup, only 6 oz difference. I don't know how much the wrap and dawgs weigh, but it's still interesting. Dual dawgs will be on the 441 Monday.

I think it's "weight" is more of a misconception than reality. Just like a loud muffler automatically makes a saw faster, the bulbous shape of the 441 makes it heavy. Take a look at these next pics. The 441 just has a much "larger" presence due to the bulbous engine and air covers. I admittedly believe it's affecting my perception of the size and weight of the 441. The scales tell the story though.

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Its crazy how fuel and oil bring up the weight of the saw. How much more weight does the bar and chain add?
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