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Inspector

Re: Considering a Smith and Wesson 500
« Reply #60 on: November 05, 2015, 02:54:42 PM »
Quote from: Paul96734 on November 05, 2015, 01:46:25 PM
I am now the proud owner of a 8.38" S&W 500. Testing it out this weekend.
Congratulations! Don't let it hit you in the forehead!!!



That gun is a beast so have fun with it.  :shaka:
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Paul96734

Re: Considering a Smith and Wesson 500
« Reply #61 on: November 05, 2015, 07:04:55 PM »
Quote from: Inspector on November 05, 2015, 02:54:42 PM
Congratulations! Don't let it hit you in the forehead!!!



That gun is a beast so have fun with it.  :shaka:

I was almost considering using a welding helmet for safety.. lol
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JHanawahine

Re: Considering a Smith and Wesson 500
« Reply #62 on: November 05, 2015, 08:11:25 PM »
Have fun  :thumbsup:  Magnum Pistols are a blast!
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jimbo

Re: Considering a Smith and Wesson 500
« Reply #63 on: November 05, 2015, 08:29:48 PM »
You could also get a SW 329PD. It's got a scandium frame, weighs 1 oz heavier than a glock 17 and shoots 44 mag. Been reading that it kicks more than a SW 500. Young guns had one.
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Re: Considering a Smith and Wesson 500
« Reply #64 on: November 05, 2015, 08:30:27 PM »
Hang on with both hands!
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Paul96734

Re: Considering a Smith and Wesson 500
« Reply #65 on: November 06, 2015, 06:50:37 PM »
Quote from: jimbo on November 05, 2015, 08:29:48 PM
You could also get a SW 329PD. It's got a scandium frame, weighs 1 oz heavier than a glock 17 and shoots 44 mag. Been reading that it kicks more than a SW 500. Young guns had one.

I did look at the 329pd, but I decided if I was to break my self imposed buying "ban", I would go with a S&W 460.
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Paul96734

Re: Considering a Smith and Wesson 500
« Reply #66 on: December 29, 2015, 12:33:09 PM »
Update: all I can say is eh
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JHanawahine

Re: Considering a Smith and Wesson 500
« Reply #67 on: December 29, 2015, 06:39:36 PM »
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Paul96734

Re: Considering a Smith and Wesson 500
« Reply #68 on: December 29, 2015, 07:23:45 PM »
Quote from: JHanawahine on December 29, 2015, 06:39:36 PM
not fun?

It's fun, just a beast to keep on feeding even through reloads.
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mauidog

Re: Considering a Smith and Wesson 500
« Reply #69 on: December 29, 2015, 07:31:34 PM »
Quote from: Paul96734 on December 29, 2015, 07:23:45 PM
It's fun, just a beast to keep on feeding even through reloads.

.500 S&W Magnum:  When you care enough to send the very best!
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Inspector

Re: Considering a Smith and Wesson 500
« Reply #70 on: December 29, 2015, 08:22:34 PM »
Quote from: Paul96734 on December 29, 2015, 07:23:45 PM
It's fun, just a beast to keep on feeding even through reloads.
I assume then you are not shooting lead? As I am sure you are aware the biggest cost of a reload is the bullet. And lead costs a lot less. And the 500 is a perfect candidate for shooting lead. With a gas checked bullet you can shoot full power loads as well.

I shoot lead out of my Ruger Super Redhawk. I get my bullets for around $0.15 each. Which puts my reloads at under $0.30 per round. Just a suggestion.
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Paul96734

Re: Considering a Smith and Wesson 500
« Reply #71 on: December 29, 2015, 08:45:39 PM »
Quote from: Inspector on December 29, 2015, 08:22:34 PM
I assume then you are not shooting lead? As I am sure you are aware the biggest cost of a reload is the bullet. And lead costs a lot less. And the 500 is a perfect candidate for shooting lead. With a gas checked bullet you can shoot full power loads as well.

I shoot lead out of my Ruger Super Redhawk. I get my bullets for around $0.15 each. Which puts my reloads at under $0.30 per round. Just a suggestion.

Good points. I just never really did the research into lead. The jacketed just put me into a tunnel vision
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Inspector

Re: Considering a Smith and Wesson 500
« Reply #72 on: December 30, 2015, 04:56:29 AM »
Quote from: Paul96734 on December 29, 2015, 08:45:39 PM
Good points. I just never really did the research into lead. The jacketed just put me into a tunnel vision
I know what you mean. Those .50's are damn expensive! Even in lead they are a quite expensive. I see them average around $0.50 per bullet as high as $0.70 and as low as about $0.40. Depends on weight, gas check, lubed, manufacturer, etc.
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Kingkeoni

Re: Considering a Smith and Wesson 500
« Reply #73 on: December 30, 2015, 05:04:07 AM »
We are family...
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GZire

Re: Considering a Smith and Wesson 500
« Reply #74 on: December 30, 2015, 01:03:56 PM »
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Kingkeoni

Re: Considering a Smith and Wesson 500
« Reply #75 on: December 30, 2015, 06:33:40 PM »
Quote from: GZire on December 30, 2015, 01:03:56 PM

357's and a 460?

500 S&W
44 Magnum &
.357 Magnum
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oldfart

Re: Considering a Smith and Wesson 500
« Reply #76 on: December 30, 2015, 08:43:43 PM »
So now, what about those videos of the double tapping 500sw?
I don't understand how that could happen.
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GZire

Re: Considering a Smith and Wesson 500
« Reply #77 on: December 31, 2015, 01:02:55 PM »
Quote from: Kingkeoni on December 30, 2015, 06:33:40 PM
500 S&W
44 Magnum &
.357 Magnum


.............nice...............
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