MODEL 500 S&W 50 CAL MAGNUM AND S373

The Model 500 from Smith & Wesson is the biggest, heaviest, most powerful factory-production double-action revolver in the world. It's built on an entirely new and massive S&W frame size. It fires the new .500 S&W Magnum cartridge, which is the most powerful factory load ever developed specifically for handgun use. The gun and the cartridge are both impressive product accomplishments, beyond the industry norm, and both moved together from concept to reality in less than a year.

The S&W X-frame Model 500 is a brawny handgun designed to master the most rigorous hunting fields in the world. It is not a revolver one would, or likely could, tuck into a waistband. In fact, to call it massive is an understatement.

With its 8-3/8-in. barrel, the overall length of the Model 500 is 15 in. and the empty weight is 4.5 pounds. The cylinder alone is almost 2 in. in diameter and approaches 2.25 in. in length. Thumb the cylinder open and five charge holes await. Each is 1/2 in. in diameter, and the .50-cal. cartridges they hold are almost 2 in. long. Load five of them and the total weight of the handgun climbs to 5 pounds.

You don't just casually pick up a Model 500. You have to lift it.

Fire even one of those big cartridges and you'll appreciate why the weight and mass are there.

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[barrydevin]

an is that the only handgun u own?

[snakemannva]

No this is not the only handgun or gun i own

[anthonyzaccheo1]

i think the nitro express 600 is the most powerful handgun?

[snakemannva]

nope this model 500 is the most powerful handgun in the world bro

[reptileman25]

i love boa's and pythons ban dum people not my snakes this S373 is bull shit

[snakemannva]

yes it is we need to come together or we fail and they will be banned from being taken state to state

[RobotChick1000]

ironic

[geedunk13]

R.I.P Mike

[TheLafranyie]

@anthonyzaccheo1 Production modellllllllllllllllllllllllll­ll animal, 500 is the most powerful handgun "produc-model" 600 nitro and shit like that aren't production model.

[jamimoor]

@snakemannva 500 is the most powerful PRODUCTION handun

[bbowl1]

the nitro .600 blows the s&w .500 magnum out of the water. It is at least double the muzzle energy. HOWEVER the s&w .500 holds the title for the most powerful PRODUCTION handgun in the world. The key word is production where the nitro .600 is a custom made pistol that costs several if not 10s of $1000s.

You really need to get your facts straight before you broadcast them...

[bbowl1]

the nitro .600 blows the s&w .500 magnum out of the water. It is at least double the muzzle energy. HOWEVER the s&w .500 holds the title for the most powerful PRODUCTION handgun in the world. The key word is production where the nitro .600 is a custom made pistol that costs several if not 10s of $1000s

[Xxoo0o0o0ooxX]

Reload your oun save some money its very easy to do.

[ibu24gunner]

I just became aware that Mike Davis - aka "Snakemannva" passed away due to a heart attack. I posted my reply below prior to that awareness. I apologize to anyone who may become upset as my intention wasn't to insult but only to clarify.

[ibu24gunner]

Lose a thumb due to gasses expelled from the chamber? Gasses are expelled from the chamber out of the barrel. I disagree with you about losing a thumb. Tolerances are so tight between the cylinder and the frame, I am highly doubtful of your claim.

[libbiapbt]

@snakemannva The 500 is the most powerful production handgun in the world. There are more powerful ones out there.

[teentech101]

i have and idea for his memory. change the way every body thought about the way that they hated the .500. shoot em all with 400 grain

[RALPH315315]

Sad, RIP Bro.