I believe young guns carries magtech 500 light

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Aloha Nick,

It is always interesting to hear from others who have pondered about the stuff we feed our guns.
Re. Recoil and bbl length. I wanted to say something about diminishing returns but couldn't quite figure out how to say it.

As for inexpensive 500 ammo, I believe it's quite feasible to produce extraordinarily cheap ammo by casting gas checked lead bullets.
I did it for my 44 with wonderful results. I also do 320 gr 45 keiths for my friend's custom linebaugh.
If I owned a 500sw I would try the cheap LEE solution. Approximately 40.00 for the molds and sizer kits.
I do use Lee molds for my common 45acp range ammo. They are easy to use.
Unfortunately hornady discontinued 50 cal gas checks, but you can still find them.

Btw, I'm going to the range today so I gotta get packing.

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Sprained wrist is not my idea of entertaining.

But hey.....whatever tickles your pickle!
 

Most of the one handed shooting for friends who have never shot it... It's hilarious to watch.

Most of the one handed shooting for friends who have never shot it... It's hilarious to watch.

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Hilarious or sadistic?
How many people kabonked on the head?

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Hilarious or sadistic?
How many people kabonked on the head?

Some thing for your "kabonked on the head" pleasure.

Then, there are the ever-funny, "almost shot yourself", double-tap videos...   

A South American woman has died in an apparent accidental shooting at a northeast Missouri gun range. The Ralls County Sheriff’s Department
says the shooting happened Sunday at the Salt River Gun Range near New London. Authorities say 25-year-old Andrea Jinneth Corredor-Rivera
of Colombia died at the scene.

Corredor-Rivera died of a single self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Ralls County Sheriff Gerry Dinwiddie tells WGEM-TV that the woman was
shooting a .500-caliber Smith & Wesson handgun when the strength of the gun’s recoil caused her to lose control. She was visiting family in the area.
The sheriff said the gun spun around in her hand, leading to a second fatal shot. No charges are expected in the case.

Then, there are the ever-funny, "almost shot yourself", double-tap videos...   

Personally, unless I was totally comfortable with the caliber, I would only load single rounds until I know what to expect. I am not discouraging any shooter, but safety of everyone should be placed above fun.

Now I am thinking a .44 is in order first to experience the larger Magnum calibers. Although if I found one of the "unavailable" 6 inch S&W 500's with muzzle break, I would have to jump on that.

You cannot go wrong with an S&W 44 Mag revolver. Factory ammo is much cheaper than 500. Back two years ago, OGC was selling a box of 44 Magnum (50 rounds for $35). That was a good deal back then. I am not sure how much 44 Magnum goes for these days.

You cannot go wrong with an S&W 44 Mag revolver. Factory ammo is much cheaper than 500. Back two years ago, OGC was selling a box of 44 Magnum (50 rounds for $35). That was a good deal back then. I am not sure how much 44 Magnum goes for these days.

A few months ago OGC as selling cases of  Magtech 240 grain for $599.00, so if you bought a thousand rounds thats $30.00 a box of 50. I don't know how many cases they had but they sold out in a couple of days.

Now I am thinking a .44 is in order first to experience the larger Magnum calibers. Although if I found one of the "unavailable" 6 inch S&W 500's with muzzle break, I would have to jump on that.

Young Guns has the 4" with removable muzzle comp, 6-1/2" NON removable muzzle comp and 8-3/8" with removable muzzle comp.

Personally, unless I was totally comfortable with the caliber, I would only load single rounds until I know what to expect. I am not discouraging any shooter, but safety of everyone should be placed above fun.

Now I am thinking a .44 is in order first to experience the larger Magnum calibers. Although if I found one of the "unavailable" 6 inch S&W 500's with muzzle break, I would have to jump on that.

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I had a 4 in. M29 which I shot so much it broke.
SEC sent it back to repair and I had them install a 6 in bbl while it was there.
I like that classic dirty harry look.
Now days, I only shoot lightweight jhp in that gun. M29's are not very tough.
You get the big boom and fire without too much bone cracking recoil.

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I had a 4 in. M29 which I shot so much it broke.
SEC sent it back to repair and I had them install a 6 in bbl while it was there.

Did S&W charge you for the new barrel?

I have been entertaining myself with the idea of getting a shorter barrel installed on my 500. However, I'm a little worried about the cost and time. I once sent my 500 in for repair (the barrel, barrel shroud, and muzzle break were not tightened correctly) and it took a month for them to fix it and give it back.

Did S&W charge you for the new barrel?

I have been entertaining myself with the idea of getting a shorter barrel installed on my 500. However, I'm a little worried about the cost and time. I once sent my 500 in for repair (the barrel, barrel shroud, and muzzle break were not tightened correctly) and it took a month for them to fix it and give it back.

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The repair was free.
The bbl was not.
Bearing in mind that this was more than 30 years ago,
It cost me $90

I've actually considered buying a 500 S&W revolver.

They're kind of like owning. 50AE Desert Eagle or a 50bmg rifle.

Really just a big badass conversation piece.

I say get one. No 44 magnum will ever fill the shoes of a 500 S&W.

Sure there are dozens of reasons to get a smaller caliber, but if big and bad are what you're looking for...

I own a Ruger Redhawk in 45LC/454 Casull. I wanted to comment on the post regarding the 460 also shooting 45LC and 454 Casull. This is a good point as it gives you a choice of anything you want to shoot from bunny fart loads all the way up to the hottest loads. Since you can buy cowboy loads in 45LC, standard 45LC loads, Hot 45LC loads, 454 Casull loads and the Ruger 460 loads. It is much cheaper to shoot cowboy loads which you can also shoot all day without injuring yourself. This is something you wouldn't have a choice of if you went with the 500. However, if you reload then it doesn't make a difference. I also have a couple of friends with the 500. One loads cowboy loads for it using Trail Boss powder. He has even loaded some cartridges with black powder. It is a lot of fun to shoot. But full power loads are punishing.

Personally, I wouldn't own a large revolver in anything that didn't shoot 45LC if I didn't reload. Being able to shoot one of the most versatile and loaded cartridges is a huge advantage. Both in price and in the number of different loadings available. I reload and only load 45LC brass for the Redhawk. I can load anything from a black powder load to a cowboy load to standard loads to hotter and more powerful than a 44 magnum.

Good advice from mr. Inspector.

I've actually considered buying a 500 S&W revolver.

They're kind of like owning. 50AE Desert Eagle or a 50bmg rifle.

Really just a big badass conversation piece.

I say get one. No 44 magnum will ever fill the shoes of a 500 S&W.

Sure there are dozens of reasons to get a smaller caliber, but if big and bad are what you're looking for...

I will eventually get one. 2015 might turn out to be "Year of the Handgun" for me, a new .22 is on order, and soon to follow by a ,44 and eventually a .500. I am debating doing the .44 and the .500 at the same time to combine HPD trips.

I have a friend on the main land that has 4+8" Both are hand canons. If you are not an experienced  shooter. Stay away. These are made to shoot and Kill BEARS with. This gun can hurt you.The ammo is 350 gr and 500 gr bullets. That's larger than 95% of all rifle bullets. Not a Toy. But of you want to have the Big gun this is it. Most guy sell the gun after shooting less that 1 box of shells. We use to shoot bowling pins with his. it would break them right in half. You been warned. I managed a gun shop on the mainland before moving here. If you want to shoot water down hand loads buy a smaller gun.
davek42

I am now the proud owner of a 8.38" S&W 500. Testing it out this weekend.