S&W 500

[Dooder]

Yes the recoil is massive compared to 9 and 45. The ammo is like $3 a round. Do you happen to reload? If you do then you can control recoil and ammo cost. If you don't then I would pass on getting it to shoot, and thats my opinion as an avid reloader and 50 cal glutton.

If you're not going to shoot it and just want the coffee table gun then go for it. That 8 3/8" barrel is majestic. Buy what you like.

[CessnaDriver]

I like to wear lifting gloves and that helps cushions things and extend the session.

It shines on BLM land, when you can fill up gallon containers with water.
I filled up some plastic kitty liter containers, and put red dye and blue dye. So red white and blue. Boom boom boom. No point it shooting paper targets with this. Make it show off.
Agreed on only ONE round at first especially for anyone who has never fired such a thing. Can start with soft loads.

It cures flinching real fast. Go back to your measly 9mm after and it's like a pellet gun.

[dozer wright]

I've got the S&W 500 mag in the 5 inch model its really not bad to shoot with the muzzle brake. Until you get into the larger , heavier rounds.
My Ruger Alaskan in 44 mag I think is worse recoil wise. Until you get the 500 mag into the 500 grain plus rds.

[gdw]

Everyone has mostly said what I want to say, but I'll pile on. I LOVE my 460XVR...like it has become one of my favorite "range queens" to play with. 44LC seriously shoots and sounds like 22LR. 454 and 460 are downright fun and always draw a crowd. Don't believe what you see on YouTube...if you are an experienced shooter, the weight and compensator of the X Frame more than makes it easy to shoot...oh, and the flame from a 460...shoot video in slow mo.

I also agree, my .44 (single action long barrel) beats me up way more then the 460.

I'd recommend the 460 over the 500 simply in availability of ammo and versatility. It's not cheap to shoot, but you're not shooting hundreds of rounds either.

[Raptor3000]

Thanks guys for your valuable responses.

Is there a quality difference in new and old SW 500 revolvers ? Especially from 2013. I read some where about it.



Thanks

[Che762x39]

The Magnum Revolver Community

JMHO, but what I did was start with a 357 Magnum and then I started reloading. Then I upgraded to the 44 Magnum that was awesome and fun especially on BLM lands. I think maybe you should try the smaller Magnums before the King of Beasts.

I planned on moving up to the larger Magnums but a divorce and now being a Senior Citizen I usually load 44 Specials and 38 Specials instead of the Magnums.

[Prepped and ready]

The 500 is impractial and a novelty piece. I have one and its a blast to shoot. Its definately not for everybody, so the rental suggestions are a good point.

[Raptor3000]

I will look for a used 460, as I csn shoot 45 LC.

[MFortie]

I’m thinking about selling my 460 once I figure out a value…

[bergmen]

The first few times you shoot your new 500, only load one round........

That video shows the absolute WRONG way to absorb the recoil of a powerful handgun. I have a Freedom Arms Model 83 Premier in 454 Casull and the best way to handle the recoil is to stiffen the wrist.

Do NOT let the wrist absorb the recoil, keep a strong, straight arm and transfer the recoil back to the shoulder. A slight lifting of the straight arm at firing is expected but your wrist won't be traumatized. The palm of the hand can take a beating and limit how many rounds you can take but your wrist will love you for this.

Dan

[The Gleam]

Hi,

Planning on buying a S&w 500 revolver in 8 3/8 inch, I just like the behemoth size of the gun but intimidated with the recrecoil. Never shot anything other than 9mm and 45acp.

Is the recoil really bad with lighter loads? Please advice.

Thanks

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[Tim padilla]

^^^^^LOL!!!!! Wow that’s beyond classic ... . I should have known HF was the culprit of those hideous grips!