Performance Center 460 XVR "M460 Carry"

[gdodgen]

I decided to scratch my X frame itch. I had been intrigued with this gun ever since its release at the SHOT show back in January. I know that basically this same gun was released a few years ago as the 460 ES "Bear Survival Kit"or something like that. I have also seen similar pictures of a short barreled 460 model with a compensator. I had one from the first production run in my cart on CTD back in February and by the time I went to check out it was no longer available. So I got bored the other night and found one on GB and hit the "Buy Now" button. The gun is being shipped to my FFL and should be in the first part of next week. I already know that many will dismiss this gun as simply being unpractical for its intended purpose because of weight, noise, short barrel, etc. I just have a fascination with big revolvers. I bought a Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan a few months ago in .44 mag and regretted not getting it in .454 Casull. And yes I already have a four inch barreled 629 and love it. At any rate, I'm excited about my new purchase, as well as it being my first Performance Center piece, and would appreciate any of you guys' input. Was wondering about other forum member's experience with this specific piece, and any advice on loads, different grips, muzzle blast, and so on. I will post pics as soon as I pick it up.

 

[ruggyh]

Congratulation on your acquisition.

For clarification the new 3.5" is the the uncompensated version of the previous Lew Holt 3.5" compensated model.

You will enjoy it.

 

[gdodgen]

Thanks, and great picture by the way! Is there a huge difference in the felt recoil of the uncompensated model? What are your favorite loads?

 

[ruggyh]

Not much difference in recoil to me; much less noise and muzzle flash though. While the 200 FTX loads will draw a big crowd, I like to shoot the 240 XTP MAG and 300 XTP MAG bullets out of the shorter guns. You don't have to run them hard for them to print small groups and they are still have plenty of energy.

These guns favor the hand-loader.

Have fun and be safe.

 

[gdodgen]

Finally picked up the PC 460XVR. Can't wait to shoot it!

 

[gdodgen]

Still trying to decide what I think about the olive green Hogues. I don't dislike them...just wondering if black would look better.

 

[mc5aw]

You're gonna need a bigger holster ...

 

[bcc629]

OK so how are they to shoot, guys??

 

[ruggyh]

They shot fine. I believe I did a range report back in late April or May of this year. A lot less muzzle flash and noise coming back making it more pleasant to shoot in my opinion. Recoil is about the same as the 3.5" comped version to me also. recoil of the shorter barrels 460s is marginally more. Up close they shot low, I put a shorter front site on my comped version and plan to do the same to this model when I finish some of my other projects.

 

[inspcalahan]

dang...may have to get a smaller brother to my PC460 6.5".......

 

[yfdcap]

It is a good shooter. The recoil is not to bad but make sure you have GOOD hearing protection. I use double protection when shooting mine.

 

[BLUEDOT37]

460 PC

I just got a new-to-me 460 & plan to give it a work-out with a variety of handloads this weekend. I like big-bore snubbies & if this is as much fun as it looks, I'll be selling my 454 SRH shortly.
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460XVR 3-1/2" PC

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[WPWarhawk]

I wonder if they will make this in a .500?

 

[BadMoose]

I think this just sold me on the M460 XVR.

I would sincerely appreciate, if you could measure from the back of the cylinder to the end of the barrel?

I think I read some place that the cylinder was about 2-5/16" long.

Here in WI, I would need a Min of 5-1/2" from the firing pin to the end of the barrel to be legal for hunting, so I would also assume that would have to be the same to carry while deer hunting.

 

[ruggyh]

The cylinder length is 2.3"
length from the firing pin would add about another.1"
total length would be 5.8" to 5.9"

 

[bcc629]

My state eliminated the min barrel length requirement. Can you mount a scope and/or hunt with this short of a barrel? Such a beautiful gun. I'm saving up for one.

 

[BadMoose]

Thank you ruggyh, I will be ordering one also.

 

[ruggyh]

My state eliminated the min barrel length requirement. Can you mount a scope and/or hunt with this short of a barrel? Such a beautiful gun. I'm saving up for one.

Yes you can mount a scope on these. Your muzzle flash/blast is going to be awful hard on your scope though!!!

I would suggest not.

A "See All" work well.

Good luck and be safe
Ruggy

 

[meistermash]

Who makes those speed loaders? I have a 460 V 5" barreled one.

 

[ruggyh]

Who makes those speed loaders? I have a 460 V 5" barreled one.

Five Star speed loaders