Anyone else have a 500ES?

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Just traded into a 500ES with the "Survival Kit". Would like to hear from others who might have this package and whether they acutally have fired the gun (ouch!). Also, was this set-up a limited run and if so what year? Thank you in advance for any info offered. Art G. [email protected]
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Make sure the bottle of A-1 steak sauce is in the kit. 9 out of 10 brown bears prefer their people with A-1. Black bears aren't so particular.

I'll bet there are closets with .500 ES kits stashed away in them. S&W couldn't make them fast enough - now, nothing! Go figure.

One day I'll get a 4" or 5" .500 - no comp - for 440+ gr @ 800 fps. I think the 'snubby' is too short, but that's me.

Stainz

PS As the years pass - and the CTS, etc, worsens... I find myself having more fun with .22LR's and .38's. Still - a 'little' .500...
 
I doubt I will ever shoot this one unless I can find a much less than full power factory load. The whole "Emergency Survival" kit concept is just different enough for me to want it as a sort of collectible. If someone else actually has one of these I would like to know what the white object in the front right corner of the box in the "stock" photo posted here is as my kit did not include and it is not listed on the equipment list spec sheet. Art G. [email protected]
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i have the 460 mag.snubby...my brother has the 500 kit like yours...shoot and enjoy...they are fun!they make a reduced power 500 round or better yet...reload your own....shooting 460 or 500 rounds can sure get expensive if you don't reload them...these kits were still available just a couple years ago...they were also available without the kit for way less money
 
Question...

kennyb: Would you or your brother know what the white object in the front right corner of the box in the "stock photo" posted here is? My kit has the cut-out in the foam for something to go there but whatever it is was not in my kit and nothing to identify what it might be is listed on the equipment spec sheet. Thank you!
Art G. [email protected]
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I've a .460 ES and I must say I enjoy the thing....the .500 is calling to me for some damn reason,even though I think the .460 is perfect.

Naw I'll get a 10 1/2 .460 first...yea,right :rolleyes:

That "bear kit" tell me that was a damn joke! I mean all you need is a holster and a can of bear spray,what's all that other crap?
 
It is an interesting set up and I had to have one. Did shoot five or six times with both the reduced power and a full load. The reduced power to me was like a supercharged 44 magnum and the full power was relentless. Now I must say I basically shoot 22,but the bigger calibers aren't for me. I believe what you are referring to is some type of fire starter,according to one of my nature loving friends.
 
Krull said:
I've a .460 ES and I must say I enjoy the thing....the .500 is calling to me for some damn reason,even though I think the .460 is perfect.

Naw I'll get a 10 1/2 .460 first...yea,right :rolleyes:

That "bear kit" tell me that was a damn joke! I mean all you need is a holster and a can of bear spray,what's all that other crap?
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if you took a moment to review whats there it's pretty obvious what the "crap" as you say is....it's designed as a survival kit for bush pilots,4-wheelers,etc.i'm not sure how or where you reached the conclusion that it was a "bear kit"these kits have also been released in 460/44 mag./9mm,etc.
 
kennyb said:
if you took a moment to review whats there it's pretty obvious what the "crap" as you say is....it's designed as a survival kit for bush pilots,4-wheelers,etc.i'm not sure how or where you reached the conclusion that it was a "bear kit"these kits have also been released in 460/44 mag./9mm,etc.
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I was going by the picture of that nasty lookin' bear they have in the box,kinda ridiculous that,but if it's a survival kit that's not bad.....unless they jack the price up $100 or more over what the gun is actually worth (like they do with "Lady" Smiths)
 
Krull said:
I was going by the picture of that nasty lookin' bear they have in the box,kinda ridiculous that,but if it's a survival kit that's not bad.....unless they jack the price up $100 or more over what the gun is actually worth (like they do with "Lady" Smiths)
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the picture you refer to is in fact the cover photo of an enclosed book....
 
I have one of these. In fact I have five different 500's. The two little white looking pellets were fire starters or actually used as a fire starter aid. I remember the first time I saw one of these in the store. There was some young man explaining to his friend "These must be ear plugs because it's so loud" as he proceeded to shove one in his ear.
At any rate I have shot mine several times and have even put 5 of Ranger Ricks 700gr slugs through it. It's not something I'd recommend to anyone though. The gun is designed for just what the name implies, Emergency Survival. Unless you have a fondness for beating up your hands it's best reserved for that. Surprisingly though it's a lot more accurate than I thought it would be too.
 
I purchased the ES Kit a couple months ago and have shot 60 rounds ranging from HSM's 350 gr JHP to Corbon's 500 gr Hunter HC. Got to say I love to shoot this gun! It took about 20 rounds to find the right grip and get over the initial shock and awe. With practice, I've been able to improve accuracy quite a bit.

My primary reason for purchasing the ES 500 Magnum was to carry it while hiking in bear country which we do several times a week.

It's not for everyone but as with any firearm, you can learn to shoot this gun with accuracy within a reasonable distance. Yep, after shooting a few rounds you know it ain't a .22, but I'm sore after working out at the gym too.
 
Zenhog said:
I paid about $1000, with tax from the local gun shop, it had been in stock for about 3 years.
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This an old post 2 + years but if you look at the price of these now it and the 460 ES have doubled in price during this period. Not many Smith revolvers have seem that kind of jump. No point just interesting observation.
 
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