Considering a Smith and Wesson 500 (Read 38369 times)

Paul96734

Considering a Smith and Wesson 500
« on: December 22, 2014, 07:57:45 PM »
Has anyone had any experience with this revolver? Weight? Kickback? Etc..
« Last Edit: December 22, 2014, 09:10:08 PM by Paul96734 »

dogman

Re: Comsidering a Smith and Wesson 500
« Reply #1 on: December 22, 2014, 08:14:51 PM »
I don't have any experience with them other than fondling the ones at Young Guns over the last couple of weeks. I too would like to read about other's experiences. I was leaning towards the 4" barrel, seems more practical. ::) . . .  They told me it is easier to handle than the 8-3/8" barrel.

AKfortyseven

Re: Comsidering a Smith and Wesson 500
« Reply #2 on: December 22, 2014, 08:17:04 PM »
its Christmas  :shaka:

chose the 4 because didnt like how front heavy the 8 is
fun to shoot with trailboss loads
recoil from power loads arent that bad
« Last Edit: December 22, 2014, 08:22:45 PM by AKfortyseven »

macsak

Re: Comsidering a Smith and Wesson 500
« Reply #3 on: December 22, 2014, 08:27:42 PM »
the 4" barrel, seems more practical. . .  it is easier to handle than the 8-3/8" barrel.

i try to use that line on women all the time...

dogman

Re: Comsidering a Smith and Wesson 500
« Reply #4 on: December 22, 2014, 08:32:50 PM »
i try to use that line on women all the time...
I was wondering how long that was going to take. :rofl:

luxurysport

Re: Comsidering a Smith and Wesson 500
« Reply #5 on: December 22, 2014, 08:51:23 PM »
I was wondering how long that was going to take. :rofl:
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macsak

Re: Comsidering a Smith and Wesson 500
« Reply #6 on: December 22, 2014, 08:54:46 PM »
I was wondering how long that was going to take. :rofl:

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macsak

Re: Comsidering a Smith and Wesson 500
« Reply #7 on: December 22, 2014, 08:55:05 PM »

talula

Re: Comsidering a Smith and Wesson 500
« Reply #8 on: December 22, 2014, 09:07:42 PM »
i try to use that line on women all the time...
Must be some Asian thing. Wait I'm Asian.  ???
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dogman

Re: Comsidering a Smith and Wesson 500
« Reply #9 on: December 22, 2014, 09:11:47 PM »
TWSS
Tagged teamed :'(        Mele Kalikimaka All :shaka:

dogman

Re: Considering a Smith and Wesson 500
« Reply #10 on: December 22, 2014, 09:14:19 PM »
 :stopjack:

Paul96734

Re: Comsidering a Smith and Wesson 500
« Reply #11 on: December 22, 2014, 09:14:47 PM »
I don't have any experience with them other than fondling the ones at Young Guns over the last couple of weeks. I too would like to read about other's experiences. I was leaning towards the 4" barrel, seems more practical. ::) . . .  They told me it is easier to handle than the 8-3/8" barrel.

I shall have to visit Young Guns to see how it feels. I never considered the shorter barell before, but the weight distribution might make a major difference.

Sorry about the lax typing.

dogman

Re: Considering a Smith and Wesson 500
« Reply #12 on: December 22, 2014, 09:45:26 PM »
I shall have to visit Young Guns
Young Guns is 20% off until Christmas.

Sorry about the lax typing.
Because you're Comsidering? ;)

Paul96734

Re: Considering a Smith and Wesson 500
« Reply #13 on: December 22, 2014, 10:00:32 PM »
Young Guns is 20% off until Christmas.
Because you're Comsidering? ;)

Something like that lol

Paul96734

Re: Considering a Smith and Wesson 500
« Reply #14 on: December 22, 2014, 10:03:51 PM »
I am not sure that the S&W 500 would be welcome at the silhouette side:



Pay attention to the frying pan.  :rofl:

Kingkeoni

Re: Comsidering a Smith and Wesson 500
« Reply #15 on: December 22, 2014, 10:30:33 PM »
its Christmas  :shaka:

chose the 4 because didnt like how front heavy the 8 is
fun to shoot with trailboss loads
recoil from power loads arent that bad

I was just going to say, I have a friend with a S&W 500 that shoots on the silhouette range all the time.

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oldfart

Re: Considering a Smith and Wesson 500
« Reply #16 on: December 23, 2014, 05:29:53 AM »
Has anyone had any experience with this revolver? Weight? Kickback? Etc..
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No experience with this caliber.
.......Plenty experience with other magnum revolvers.
If you you really enjoy shooting, get something smaller like a 44 mag.
It's easier to find or make the ammo.

If you want bragging rights, then go for the 500.
Personally, I find the full power magnum pistols rather unpleasant to shoot because I have small hands.
If you are a large person then maybe you can handle it better.
I don't think it would be wise to attempt a steady diet of full power ammo.
Most people run reduced handloads.
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robtmc

Re: Considering a Smith and Wesson 500
« Reply #17 on: December 23, 2014, 08:29:41 AM »
What does ammo for that beast run?  Admit to a fondness for outrageous handgun calibers.

I have toyed with getting another .44 Mag to replace the two I sold before moving to the islands, but the $$ of stocking up on yet another caliber slows me way down.  Wish Ruger still made the .44 version of the 10/22 they used to, would make the decision a lot easier.

AKfortyseven

Re: Considering a Smith and Wesson 500
« Reply #18 on: December 23, 2014, 12:17:38 PM »
i think reloads are roughly 50cent depending on your choice of components
i have a  20rnd box factory ammo with price tag of 65$

Paul96734

Re: Considering a Smith and Wesson 500
« Reply #19 on: December 23, 2014, 12:48:18 PM »
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No experience with this caliber.
.......Plenty experience with other magnum revolvers.
If you you really enjoy shooting, get something smaller like a 44 mag.
It's easier to find or make the ammo.

If you want bragging rights, then go for the 500.
Personally, I find the full power magnum pistols rather unpleasant to shoot because I have small hands.
If you are a large person then maybe you can handle it better.
I don't think it would be wise to attempt a steady diet of full power ammo.
Most people run reduced handloads.

I would go with the reduced loads for regular shooting. No way would I be using the max shots.

A .44 is on my list too, these would be a good compliment to my .357.

I wish Colt still produced the Python.