S&W 500-Negative Thoughts

[Spartan 2]

Honestly, I have always wanted to get a new S&W 500 Magnum since they came out with it. A bit expensive but I can wait and save. What I am baffled about is the amount of negativity when I bring this up with friends, fellow shooters, and even some gun store owners. Some of the comments are, Do you know how much rounds cost for that, Your wrists sure will take a beating, You will use it a few times and end up selling it, Are you going hunting for T-Rex with that,What do need something that powerful for, Etc. I dont remember having to go through this when I bought my S&W Model 29 in 1973, at that time I believe it was the most powerful production handgun available.

 

[PR24]

If u want it, get it.

 

[hkcavalier]

Most guys don't own .44s with a specific purpose in mind (bear defense, etc). I'm sure the same holds for .500s. They're just for the pleasure of shooting. They've killed a lot more water jugs and melons than bears.

 

[amazingflapjack]

Great round in a heavy built lever rifle.

 

[9mmsubgun-m11]

Life is short. Get one and have fun with it.

 

[srgvaz]

It's a nice WOW gun, but not practical for every outing kind of thing. More of a save your life scenario, and a cylinder down range every other outing. I had.. one, and now I want one again.

 

[sandmansans]

Honestly, I have always wanted to get a new S&W 500 Magnum since they came out with it. A bit expensive but I can wait and save. What I am baffled about is the amount of negativity when I bring this up with friends, fellow shooters, and even some gun store owners. Some of the comments are, Do you know how much rounds cost for that, Your wrists sure will take a beating, You will use it a few times and end up selling it, Are you going hunting for T-Rex with that,What do need something that powerful for, Etc. I dont remember having to go through this when I bought my S&W Model 29 in 1973, at that time I believe it was the most powerful production handgun available.

The gist of it, is that some folks tend to spew negative verbal diarrhea when you get something that either 1. They aren't manly enough to handle or 2. They secretly wish they could have it, but for whatever reason they don't so they resort to insult tactics.

I recently had, as in a few days ago, a 500. I had to get rid of it because of pressing financial issues, but nothing regarding the gun itself. It's the most fun you can have. Yea it's expensive. Yes it's loud. Yes it hurts your wrist. Yes it's impractical. ...but so what! It's your money, your life and your wrist. So who gives a rats behind what anyone has to say about it!

Regarding the ammo expense, it's all relative. What I mean by this is that I shoot 9mm along with other calibers as well. 9mm will run me about 20 cents a round on the cheap end, whereas the .500 cheap rounds were 1.90. The difference is, that you shoot 5-10 rounds of the 500 and you're done. You get so much fun and satisfaction out of those 10 shots for roughly 20 bucks. Whereas the 9mm I shoot anywhere from 100-150 rounds at a time before my fun is satisfied. That ends up being 20-30 dollars for the same level of satisfaction regarding fun.

That make sense?

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[Spartan 2]

All great replies, I thank you gentlemen.

 

[roscoepc]

When some Twinkie asks the question " What are you gonna shoot with that gun, a T-Rex?" Calmly tell them "No... Elephants... REAL BIG Pink ones that are stealing yer apples in yer back yard at night..."



That should shut them up!!!!!!!!

 

[SweetMK]

My only dislike for a 50 caliber is the fact that the gun has no "style" in it's design,,,

There has been a lot of S&W revolvers,, my favorite to shoot is the 629.,,,
my favorite to look at is any of the "L" frames.

The L frame seems to be the best balance of the cylinder to the frame.

The "K" frame has a cylinder that is kinda small.

So, I have a K frame,, I have an N frame,,,
My next purchase will be an L frame.

 

[STCM(SW)]

First, the S&W 500 recoils up, not straight back with heavy loads.
My M 29 kicks harder then my S&W 500.

There is nothing like shooting a big bullet on target for me.

 

[two-bit cowboy]

If Clint Eastwood had packed a 500 in a movie folks wouldn't bash it.

I grabbed mine the first year it came out. Go have fun...

Cheers,

Bob

ps: one of these days I'm going to pull out the Mother's Mag Polish and make it look like a nickel gun. The price hasn't gone up since I bought mine so it doesn't seem that it'll ever achieve collector status. Next after that will be a pair of Herrett's Troopers.

 

[Stirling]

If you want it, get it. I don't like the S&W X-frame but love my N-frames. What I want is a FA .454 Casull, a bit more versatile I think, but really I just want it because I want it. Nothing wrong with your wants and desires.

 

[Neely52]

Jerry and his 500 video, actually a nice looking 500 that looks like a revolver.
I want JM between me and a grizzly bear.
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[steelslaver]

In reality you could cover just about every handgun need with 3 or 4 revolvers. A 4 or 6" 22, a small 3 or 4" 38 or 357 and a 6" 44 mag. Maybe throw in a 2 or 3" J frame. Small game, targets, self defense, hunting, impress your friends. So, why do I have so many including a 500?

Because I like em, get a blast out of shooting them all. They are kind of like money in the bank and while money in the bank is nice it isn't nearly as much fun.

 

[muggers29536]

Dont wanna bash the 500 but the S&W 460XVR is equally as much fun.....as is the 686plus L frame, the Governor N frame, and the 460XVR X frame. The louder the boom and the brighter the flash the more fun. Think I just peed a little thinking about it.... Gonna try and post some pics, hopefully ....


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[muggers29536]

Here we go....

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[muggers29536]

The 460mag S&W ammo may be more expensive, especially if you dont reload, but the HS WOW! factor is well worth it. Once you see the "Ring of Fire" you wont GAF what each rounds cost. Once you hear your Grandson (14yrs old) scream with glee and say "Grandpa, can I do that again?" you'll agree that "Life is truly good".... as Hickok would say!


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[muggers29536]

Before any bashing sets in let me just say that the 14 year old Grandson DID shoot the 460XVR, in a very controlled environment, with coaching, showing grip, stance, and all safety precautions, and with his Parents permission. He is already an accomplished shooter and takes every precaution.


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[S.B.]

Getting back to the S&W 500, IMHO, those negatives don't have much experience with large handguns and go big too fast, just because they can? Guess I'm just old school cause I chose the John Ross model without the full underlug barrel.

Steve