4 INCH 500 S&W ANYBODY OWN OR EVEN LIKE THEM?
- Thread starter RON K.
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Can anybody help with different style grips for the 500 i looked at a few spots on the net most say not in stock. or discontinued and one place gone. Something in Wood also i see some side screws i think that won't work on the Xframe ,anyhow any suggestions..thanks in advance.RON K.
bigggbbruce
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Oh come on, Andy - where's your sense of adventure?!?!What about Sasquatch? You never know where he'll show up next...
How do you know Sasquatch is a bad dude? Gonna shoot just cuz' you see him..
There are thousands of different grips out there to select from.
Remember that the K,L & X frames all take the same grips.
The grip does not need to say X on it
I like the 4", then the 2 3/4, then7.5 BFR, then 8 3/8. The 4 & 2 3/4 are easy to carry, fit well in a Blackhills leather OWB, and accurate out to 50 yards in my hands. But if you go to the 500 gr and up the 83/8 and the 18" rifle stabilize them best. Overall they are fun! Be Safe,
roscoepc
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Thanks for the update!! And BTW I like the 350gr Hornady XTP JHP or the 350gr Berrys Plated SN bullets loaded to about 1200fps. With the 8-3/8" barrel I have minimal barrel rise and a Really smooth kick! Even with my arthritis I can one hand her!!
If you wanna sample some different rounds try Matt's Bullets. It'll give you a Taste of everything up to the 700gr round!!
Have Fun with it and be Safe!!
329 Airweight and 325 Nighthawk were introduced with the K,L & X frame grip size thru "early production". But it's been reported that a bit later ~'95-'96 they were changed to N size RB grip frames (K size butt with N frame width thru the medallion area.)
These have been the source of much confusion.
IIRC, the Z (Governor) frame also fits K/L, etc.
ETA:
That is grip only. The rest of frame is elongated cylinder N.
ETA:
That is grip only. The rest of frame is elongated cylinder N.
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I've been shooting as long as yourself. On X frames I'd probably rather a 460 in 5". Stout 44's out my my 629 4" is about my limit now. With the 460 I could tone things down with 45 Colt or 454 Cas. if I wanted a bit less recoil. Just thinking out loud.
texmex
Member
I love mine. I would carry it for a duty weapon if I could. 45 caliber is the requirement. Guess I will need to get a 460 S&W. Bet you would never have to shoot anybody twice. Come to think of it, in a couple of officer involved shootings, I never had to shoot anybody twice with a 44 Magnum. Can`t say the same for 45 ACP.
Well the 500 addiction hit me bad, And went and bought the Perf.center snub.Said will arrive in 7 days from warehouse.So i think i am set for now {With 2}.Looked at the 8 3/8 in the shop but the shorties seemed more to my liking.
thanks for all the input here.I also convinced 2 buddies in town to step up and get one, both did they bought the four inch model,2 shops had one of each in stock I told my buddy we will be the Sore Musketeers after range session.This is one i should have bought 700 guns ago.RON K.
thanks for all the input here.I also convinced 2 buddies in town to step up and get one, both did they bought the four inch model,2 shops had one of each in stock I told my buddy we will be the Sore Musketeers after range session.This is one i should have bought 700 guns ago.RON K.
usmc2427765
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Shortly after the 4" S&W 500 hit the shelves, I was at my LGS and I saw one in the case. There were a number of interested people looking at the revolver and just like that it was sold.
A few days later I was in the same gunshiop and noticed another 4" in the case and I asked the sales person I usually dealt with if he had received another one. He stated " no, that old boy that bought the revolver that day you were in the store brought it back. He said he fired one round and was unable to control the recoil and the rear sight hit him just above the eyebrow and it took 10 stitches to close the wound. To add insult to injury, when he saw the blood, he passed out and when he hit the ground he broke his nose. That old boy looked really bad with all the badges on him and all".
Lesson learned, get enough barrel length to help control the recoil.
A few days later I was in the same gunshiop and noticed another 4" in the case and I asked the sales person I usually dealt with if he had received another one. He stated " no, that old boy that bought the revolver that day you were in the store brought it back. He said he fired one round and was unable to control the recoil and the rear sight hit him just above the eyebrow and it took 10 stitches to close the wound. To add insult to injury, when he saw the blood, he passed out and when he hit the ground he broke his nose. That old boy looked really bad with all the badges on him and all".
Lesson learned, get enough barrel length to help control the recoil.
I had the pleasure of shooting a 4 inch .500 years ago. The guy fired one shot and decided he never wanted to shoot it again. I shot a cylinder full and smiled the entire time.
The next week my new friend told me he had already sold the gun. They are not made for the weak of heart.
The next week my new friend told me he had already sold the gun. They are not made for the weak of heart.
OLDSTER
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GOOD GRIEF !!
That thing is definitely for you young guys with strong wrists and hands. My neuro-surgeon, a friend who's done 2 surgeries on my back, is a fellow handgun guy ( collects Sig 210s ); would think I lost my mind if I shot a 4" 500. He already advises against me shooting my CA Bulldog
That thing is definitely for you young guys with strong wrists and hands. My neuro-surgeon, a friend who's done 2 surgeries on my back, is a fellow handgun guy ( collects Sig 210s ); would think I lost my mind if I shot a 4" 500. He already advises against me shooting my CA Bulldog
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It is for Zombie protection area.So when that time arrives.it will not matter if a slight pain.You will be shooting to preserve the life you have left.
I have heard many stories why people sell something.Normally its about the Money and always has been. I sold four new in box Glocks to buy the 2 Smiths. to me money well spent. Many can own a Glock, Just a few can own a 500,RON K.
I have heard many stories why people sell something.Normally its about the Money and always has been. I sold four new in box Glocks to buy the 2 Smiths. to me money well spent. Many can own a Glock, Just a few can own a 500,RON K.
Kid44
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X-Frames
The frame on the X-Frames never appealed to me. I went with a Super Redhawk Toklat .454 Casull. If the .454 can't get the job done I'm going home.
The frame on the X-Frames never appealed to me. I went with a Super Redhawk Toklat .454 Casull. If the .454 can't get the job done I'm going home.
Groo01
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Groo here
I have one, don't shoot it much.
At one time the company that made the breaks / extentions
made an extended one that made it a 5 in.
That would be ohio legal.....
Ps nice things about the biggest bores [475 and 500 /510]
Is that "target" loads will take deer!!!!!!!!!!
I have one, don't shoot it much.
At one time the company that made the breaks / extentions
made an extended one that made it a 5 in.
That would be ohio legal.....
Ps nice things about the biggest bores [475 and 500 /510]
Is that "target" loads will take deer!!!!!!!!!!
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