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Seeking advice. I bought a 500 4inch a few months ago and have yet to shoot it. Partly been busy, also ammo is scarce in this area. I have a few boxes and was gonna shoot. BUT I've recently been turned onto old smith and Wesson revolvers. I really want a 29-2 and think I could end up trading it for it. I don't know if this is wise since I never shot it. But I'm really liking the older 29s and would like to own one. I don't know if it's worth keeping the 500 since I never shot it and have had a change of heart. I realize I'm basically asking people to make a decision for me. I'm just curious if you guys think it would be worth having an older 29 over the new 500. I still like the idea of the 500, but the ammo prices are driving me crazy. I knew what they were prior to buying it but ever since I got it, I've had buyers remorse. Idk…just curious what y'all think and what you'd do.
 
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IMHO the S&W Model 500, especially the 4", is a novelty handgun. I'm not really sure what the 4" was designed for except perhaps self defense in the wilds against huge bears. The longer barrel (and heavier) .500 revolvers are obviously big game hunting revolvers, and again, very specialized. The .500 S&W Magnum cartridge is such a powerful round that most shooters would have trouble with the recoil and any follow up shots. Not to mention that the ammo is extremely expensive. I would recommend trading your S&W Model 500 for a Model 29. Shooting .44 Specials, and even .44 Magnums, will seem mild compared to the .500 S&W Magnum! Although the S&W Model 500s and Model 29-2s are currently in about the same price range, I believe that in the long run the Model 29s will continue to increase in value and the 500 will not. Good luck with your decision.
 
How will the 44 Mag be used?
If you are someone that loads your own ammo, a 4" 500 might be the same length as the 29-2, you're thinking of, but just a bit heavier.
Mild loads in a 500, might surpass max loads in a 44Mag, but be rather easy on the recoil side.

Our 3.5" 460 is the same length as our 629/4".
My boy and his Military/Cop buddies, have no love for max loads in the 629/4".
They never fired the 460, but I have fired both.
Follow up shots, with sensible loads in the 460, are not a problem, as are the max loads in a 44Mag
I rather carry the 3.5" 460 than the 629/4" in the field.
Not a South Florida gun, but in the Sierras or Rockies, yes.

IIRC, my 240gr and 300gr, easy shooting 460 loads, are similar or a bit faster, than the max loads with a 44Mag.
Grip choice is important.

I would have bought a 500, but the bullet
diameter was not .458"
 

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If I had a 4 inch 500 I would trade it for the first 29-2 that came along as long as it had a 6 1/2 inch tube on it. The longer barreled 500's are decent for hunting except for the weight. You need a chest holster. A 29-2 will ride on a belt holster just fine as long as it's a good belt.
 
Welp, I'm an idiot. Paid about 1700 for this 500. I bought it well over a year ago year ago on a layaway program and only recently paid it off. But the local dealer has an absolutely beautiful 29 in a box barely used. Asking 1400 on consignment sale. I asked if he would do a trade and only offered 800. Said he was being generous and they usually sell for about 600 used. Yeah it's "used" because I drove it off the lot. Brand new gun never been fired and offered 800. Friggin ridiculous. So now I don't know what to do.
 
I have a 4" 500, with bullet weights up to 350 grain it's no worse recoil wise than a 4" 29 with heavy loads. At some point I am going to work up some mid-range loads with plated bullets just for a range toy. It is a fun gun.
I feel your pain on a trade though. I have a 6.5" 29-10 unfired, just like new with presentation case and shipping box etc.. A local dealer had a mint 29-2 6.5" for I think it was around $1500, no extras, just the gun, they offered me $600 for a trade. I know dealers need to make money but that was a little ridiculous.
 
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Yeah it doesn't seem fair. It'd be one thing if it had been shot but my God they cut that much off the price?!? Ridiculous…I probably will end up just shooting it and keeping it. Really want that 29-2 tho…well c
 
You bought the thing and it seems resale value sucks. Might as well at least try it out. You got nothing to lose. ;)
If you want a 29, just buy one. Used ones are fairly common.
Just keep the 500, shoot it now and then until somebody notices it at the range and just has to have it. :D
 
Crowkilla said:
Yeah it doesn't seem fair. It'd be one thing if it had been shot but my God they cut that much off the price?!? Ridiculous…I probably will end up just shooting it and keeping it. Really want that 29-2 tho…well c
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You're talking to a dealer, he's in business to make a profit, as much as he can. You have options other than dealing with him. Offer it here, offer it on other sites, see what happens. Looks like retail is about $1600 now, you won't get that but you could probably get $1200-$1500 for a ANIB gun which would be enough to buy a 29-2.

Another option is to attend some gun shows and just carry it around with you. Someone will be lugging a 29-2 around and will likely be looking for what you have or will convince themselves they are as soon as they see it. Take your time, the right deal will show up. And I wouldn't shoot it, you're not likely to think it's something you'll want to repeat anyway and it won't be ANIB with the fresh powder burns. Good luck.

Jeff
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