S&W 460xvr or The 500?

[Tony The Gem]

I'm looking into buying a cannon handgun! I don't know which revolver to buy? Can you guys give me your honest opinion of the two above mentioned guns? It will be used mainly for plinking and maybe deer hunting. Thanks in advance!

 

[ruggyh]

Try this thread

there are lots of other threads containing a varity of information on the X frames

http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1980-present/444952-460-xvr-3-5-vs-500-4-a.html

 

[Officerblue]

Go big or go home... 500magnum

 

[robvious]

easy choice really

plain and simple... the 460 offers more options.... mild to wild

460 magnum
454 casull
45 long colt
45 schofield
45 auto rim

 

[3rdgeargrndrr]

For bragging rights the 500. For utility and everything else, the 460. Reloading options will be more plentiful with the 460 as well. Will you buy one and still want the other? Yes

 

[Granite Stater]

I have the 500 mag, get the 460 for versatility.

 

[bigwheelzip]

The .460 and a .454 lever action rifle to keep it company.

 

[WPWarhawk]

plain and simple... the 460 offers more options.... mild to wild

460 magnum
454 casull
45 long colt
45 schofield
45 auto rim

45 Auto Rim ???

 

[robert1804]

"You wanna die with a man's gun. Not a little sissy gun like that." Jefe (Tony Plana) said it best!

 

[robert1804]

45 Auto Rim ???

45 auto rim is a rimmed version of the 45 auto. It was made to use in 45 acp revolvers without needing moon clips.

45 auto rim won't work in 460 or 45 LC revolvers because the auto rim's rim is way to thick. The cylinder wouldn't close.

 

[roscoepc]

If you want speed and a flatter trajectory go with the 460mag as it's currently the fastest production handgun made in the world..

If you want the most powerful production handgun in the world, ya gotta go with the 500!! Which is what I presently own!!

While the 460 is more versatile in that it'll handle the 454 Casull and the .45 Colt, the 500 can be made versatile as well by rolling your own loads!!

Both of these guns have been referred to as a "Reloaders Gun" due to ammo cost and the added benefit of tailoring the round to the shooters personal taste as far as power/speed and bullet size..

Have fun deciding and let us know what you get!!

BTW, here's a pic of mine!!

 

[nutsforsmiths]

I own a 460 and I bought it because of its versatility. As mentioned, reloading is the way to go with either of these pistols.

 

[BLUEDOT37]

Can't decide? Get one of each.

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[bm51]

I have the 460 for all the reason mentioned above. Either gun will drop any game in North America but the 460, I believe gives you many more options if you reload.

 

[gnystrom]

plain and simple... the 460 offers more options.... mild to wild

460 magnum
454 casull
45 long colt
45 schofield
45 auto rim

In my opinion, the correct answer. I have shot them all and the 460 cartridge options would make that my choice every time.

 

[flundertaker]

had a 460 and enjoyed it but the novelty wears off eventually then it sits in the safe. sold it a year ago. I imagine the same thing with would occur with a 500.
.44 mag is as big as I go in a handgun these days. now a .460 or .500 lever gun is on my want list

 

[H Richard]

If you are under 30, and don't rely on the use of your wrists for anything important, then get the 500, otherwise the 460 is the only one that makes sense.

 

[robvious]

45 auto rim is a rimmed version of the 45 auto. It was made to use in 45 acp revolvers without needing moon clips.

45 auto rim won't work in 460 or 45 LC revolvers because the auto rim's rim is way to thick. The cylinder wouldn't close.

I did not know that... thanks... I thought auto rim and long colt had about same rim...

 

[sw282]

I do like my 460 but l find l shoot my 629 Magnum Hunter a HUNDRED times for every time I shoot my 460 PC Hunter Once.....Its just so big and heavy to be fun...Kinda like owning a Mazda Miata and a HellCat...707 HP is nice to brag about...Miata is a lot more fun to drive...For an Old Man like me at least

 

[Officerblue]

If you're wanting a revolver just for the big boom and fun Buy the 500 Magnum... The 500 Magnum is an awesome big game revolver too. Don't worryabout ammunition cost.
Here's a good comparison for you to take in, You have two Camaros, one a v6 very versatile and good on gas.... The other is a Camaro SS horrible on gas But similar versatility. They both look the same but one will put a bigger smile on your face.