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Smith & Wesson Model 500

8/6/2012

Billed as the most powerful production revolver in the world today, the Smith & Wesson Model 500 defines pure power.

With it's massive X-Frame and .500 S&W Mag. cartridges, the Model 500 is a hunting handgun that's more than capable of taking on any game animal you'll find. Renowned for its power and mightily respected for its considerable recoil, the Model 500 is very much deserving of its turn as Gun of the Week.

Technical Specifications:

Caliber: .500 S&W Magnum
Frame: Stainless Steel
Cylinder: Stainless Steel
Grips: Synthetic
Barrel Length: 6.5” (can vary)
Overall Length: 12.875” (can vary)
Weight: 60.7 ozs., Unloaded
Capacity: 5 Rounds
MSRP: $1,249 (prices may vary)

For Further Reading:

• Shooting the .500 Smith & Wesson
• Wiley Clapp: .500 S&W Magnum and Recoil

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  • Julia

    1/22/2013 12:22:06 AM

    perfectly. It informational resource, I'll bookmark it and visit it again!

  • Walkin trails

    8/23/2012 12:47:15 PM

    I fired one round one time, and my hand stung for a week.

  • stevewhite

    8/14/2012 10:20:16 AM

    Thinking about getting one soon !!! Love it !

  • David S

    8/13/2012 6:48:33 PM

    I've seen You Tube videos on accidental double fires from loose holding shooters. Very dangerous and scary.

  • Dan

    8/13/2012 6:55:23 PM

    Looking down the business end of this is like hearing the rack of a 12 gauge pump in the dark! Great gun and fun to shoot. Even if you miss your target, you'll give it 3rd degree burns from the muzzle flash.

  • john

    8/10/2012 4:56:48 PM

    I have fired this gun,don't have a use for it. YET!

  • david

    8/10/2012 2:48:49 PM

    only problem i have is finding amo

  • Jim

    8/10/2012 7:37:40 AM

    Had mine with the 4" barrel for a few years - excellent as a "bear gun" here in MT. It has a helluva recoil, but does not "climb" due to the porting. The double-action is nice, but be ready if you are going to try to take a couple of shots back-to-back. Your wrists will let you know about it...

  • sandy

    8/10/2012 5:28:39 AM

    Is this BEAR proof?

  • Carol

    8/10/2012 3:44:28 AM

    Its something I would like to take along for bear protection in Alaska. Do a lot of ATV riding in the back country.

  • Andrew

    8/9/2012 9:18:58 PM

    "Well I just gotta ask one question: Do I feel lucky? Well do ya, punk?"

  • NY Preppers

    8/9/2012 9:46:25 PM

    S&W 500 looks awesome... Anyway I can get one to test out? LoL

  • Herb Fritts

    8/9/2012 8:27:09 PM

    Nice backup or just to hunt with.

  • Mack Missiletoe

    8/6/2012 10:54:34 PM

    The backup 'Hand Rifle' to your Rifle.