I also love the 500's.
I have the JR Performance Center 5" and the factory production 6 1/2" models.
As some has said, the recoil isn't all that bad, just the brute push back force, espically when fireing the 500gr and 700gr bullet.
The 325gr isn't bad at all, the 400gr & 440gr has a bit more force.
Actually my 50AE Desert Eagle & .454 Rageing Bull has more flip up recoil than the 500 does using the 325gr in my opinion.
Even my S&W .460 has more recoil flip than the .500 but without the brute push back force.



Ernie

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