When Shootist Ken Jorgensen was still with S&W, he brought one, likely a preproduction model, out to the 2003 Shootists Holiday. Most people who accepted the opportunity took 1 shot and with compliments quickly handed it back to Ken.<\/p>\n
Ich Bin? Are you kidding?<\/p>\n
With Dad owning a .500 Linebaugh and I having shot full power loads several times through it, why, shooting this hugemongeous revolver should be a cake walk and if the cylinder of this monster had 5 holes in it to hold 5 cartridges, I was gonna shoot it 5 times, and I did.<\/p>\n
Did I say ‘cake walk’? Au contraire mon\u00a0ami!<\/em><\/p>\n Rubber grip material was imbedded in my palm, taking several days to finally work out, and for about 2 months afterwards, if I shot anything more powerful than a 9mm pistol, my 2nd metacarpal (the bone behind the knuckle of the trigger finger) of my left hand – me being one of those sinister southpaws – ached for a couple of hours. The consensus being that I had a slight stress fracture that even an X-ray couldn’t detect.<\/p>\n Yeeowsa, that qualifies as a hand cannon.<\/p>\n 500: The Smith & Wesson Gun That Is More Like A Mini-Cannon<\/a><\/p>\n Sure, the Smith & Wesson Model 500 is a monster of a gun and not exactly a great gun for concealed carry or a popular semi-automatic like Sig Sauer or others. And yet, this big revolver has an even bigger fan base: The Smith & Wesson Model 500 is one impressive weapon. At this point, it\u2019s become almost as much of a classic as Ruger\u2019s 10\/22 semi-automatic rifle!<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for one of the most accurate, reliable, and durable handguns on the market today, you won\u2019t be disappointed with the Model 500. It\u2019s made by one of the world\u2019s most reliable manufacturers and backed by the S&W Lifetime Service Policy.<\/p>\n The specific sights you get with the Model 500 depend on the specific pistol you get. The Model 500 Magnum, for example, comes standard with an interchangeable HI-VIZ front sight and adjustable rear sight. These sights are perfectly adequate for my needs, but there is a huge variety of additional sights available to meet the goals of nearly any shooter.<\/p>\n Some models even include a Weaver rail mount instead of standard sights for mounting all kinds of scopes and optics. Just like Colt has improved their popular Python model to keep up with the needs of modern shooters, S&W has upgraded the 500 to do the same.<\/p>\n For one, Smith & Wesson recently developed the innovative \u201cx-frame\u201d to give you a better grip and help to handle the recoil that comes along with the immense power of this handgun.<\/p>\n This makes the 500 very comfortable to handle, and even features a recoil-absorbing rubberized grip complete with finger grooves to let you hold the gun at an angle that allows for optimal control and accuracy.<\/p>\n Another upgrade that S&W recently made to the Model 500 is an improved barrel design. This new design features a rifled tube inside of the barrel, which makes it shoot even cleaner and quicker than it did in the past. Since this handgun is so powerful, recoil is not exactly light. It\u2019s also a pretty top-heavy pistol, which gives it even more of a kick.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Although recoil is substantial, it\u2019s not overwhelming. The improved x-frame and grip angle go a long way to mitigate it. The Model 500 Magnum has a five-round capacity. It uses the Smith & Wesson .500 magnum cartridge, specifically designed to handle this high-powered pistol.<\/p>\n Ammo is a bit more expensive. However, it\u2019s worth the cost for a dead-on accurate shot each and every time. You\u2019ll have no problem getting your target down the first time.<\/p>\n The average barrel length is 8 \u215c,\u201d but if you look hard enough, you can find them as short as 2.5\u201d and as long as 12.\u201d With an 8 \u215c\u201d barrel, the overall length of this handgun is just around 15.\u201d Unloaded, it weighs around 80 oz. It should be noted, however, that the weight of a Model 500 can fluctuate between 56-80 oz depending on the length you choose.<\/p>\n The 500 is a single-action\/double-action pistol, which some people love and some people hate. It\u2019s up to you to decide what you like, but I will say the trigger pull on the first shot is pretty different than all the follow-up single-action shots.<\/p>\n However, it\u2019s still very smooth, clean, and accurate, making it perfect for both hunting and self-defense applications. The Model 500 retails for anywhere between $1000-$1500. It is definitely more expensive than some, but this isn\u2019t just any pistol.<\/p>\n For the most powerful handgun on the market, it\u2019s a great value and well worth the money. Whether you\u2019ll be taking it hunting or using it to defend your home, it\u2019s accurate, incredibly fun to shoot, and offers the user unmatched power.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When Shootist Ken Jorgensen was still with S&W, he brought one, likely a preproduction model, out to the 2003 Shootists Holiday. Most people who accepted the opportunity took 1 shot and with compliments quickly handed it back to Ken. Ich Bin? Are you kidding? 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