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S&W 500: I passed
Had a chance to shoot a friend's new S&W 500 at the range Sat.
I passed.
Had a band gig that night and simply didn't want to risk a sprain or strain.
In fact, since it was a small, 5 lane, indoor range, I went outside until the concussion barrage was over.
No way I could focus on shooting while that honker was getting torched off.
Another guy took up the offer to shoot it and, I swear, he came within a hair of cracking himself between the eyes when it went off.
Maybe next week.
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Originally Posted by doc540
Had a chance to shoot a friend's new S&W 500 at the range Sat.
I passed.
Had a band gig that night and simply didn't want to risk a sprain or strain.
In fact, since it was a small, 5 lane, indoor range, I went outside until the concussion barrage was over.
No way I could focus on shooting while that honker was getting torched off.
Another guy took up the offer to shoot it and, I swear, he came within a hair of cracking himself between the eyes when it went off.
Maybe next week.
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My 4inch M500 is a beast with 440 grainers, much more manageable with 275 grainers. Of course, they can also be handloaded down.
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Interesting - the indoor range I frequent doesn't allow the 500 due the damage potential to the backstop. Big bores have to use the rifle range.
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08-17-2009, 12:52 PM
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I don't shoot mine at all...just keep it on my ankle and hope I never need it.
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Interesting - the indoor range I frequent doesn't allow the 500 due the damage potential to the backstop. Big bores have to use the rifle range.
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Can't use anything more powerful than a .44 Magnum at my range either for the same reasons.
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"I don't shoot mine at all...just keep it on my ankle and hope I never need it."
Ha Ha Ha.....now thats good for a laugh anyday! 
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