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Stihl MS 241CM on Fakebook

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  1. JD Guy

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    Cruising on FB Marketplace a few days ago and stumbled on the ad for the 241. Very lightly used and extra clean, seller said they needed to sell in order to purchase a Stihl 201 top handle. Price $400. I thought on this too long and now shows “pending”. Would have quickly sold my MS250 to offset the difference. Was a bit of a drive from me but likely will not see this saw offered around here again:doh:

    “You snooze, You lose” :headbang:
     
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    Dang I was hoping for a link to jump on :dancer:
     
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    I thought about this when it was listed pending. Should have made it available to someone here, but like I said, too slow on the trigger :BrianK:
     
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    Me too. Can't have buZZsaw BRAD getting one.
     
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    Looking for a 241 myself since Eggshooterist wont sell me his ;) :wacky:
    Seldom offered and $400 a decent price for a slightly used one. I may settle for an 024 super.
    Ive snoozed and losed too! :picard:
    Good saws and stupid deal saws go quick
     
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    Those 241s definitely have a cult like following from certain people. I bought one new, sold it and wanted another so I found another new one while I could.

    My friend had a customer hounding him for one, and I resisted. I did find him a new one from a member on AS... I consider myself lucky to have one even though I don't use it much. It's a great trail saw.
     
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    Not the same. An 024 Super is closer to an 026, which is still a cool saw (I like the 024S just fine!) but the 3005 series bar mount is a big part of the MS241 recipe. If the handling isn't your #1 desired trait, just get an MS261 as the newer version is very close to the weight and a whole lot more grunt than the MS241. Why Stihl discontinued the MS241 but kept the MS201 around is a mystery to me however.
     
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    I agree on the rear handle 201. I have both. Ran them stock 6-10 tanks and now ported. Had I gotten the 241 first I wouldn't have the 201. I like it but I either grab the XS2511p for trimming trails, limbing ect. or the 241 / Makita DCS401 for anything over 4-5". Europe still gets them. I was about to try and get a Greek one when this one was offered up by JimBear .
     
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    i can take the 241 off your hands so the 201 gets more use. Gotta be an equal opportunity cutter.
    Saws have feelings ya know? :rofl: :lol:
     
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    You can't afford it. :p