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Smith & Wesson
Model 500
Smith & Wesson Revolver 500 .500 S&W Variant-5
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Gun Dimensions Width:No Data
Length:15-in Height:No Data
Barrel:7.5-in Weight:71-oz
Variant 5 of 6
Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (500 grain bullet)700500
  • Recoil Factor (500 grain bullet)55.41 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity5 rounds
  • ConcealabilityVery Poor
  • Defense Factor41%
Gun Specifications
Type:Revolver
Produced:2003 -
Caliber:.500 S&W
Action:revolving chamber
Trigger:double-action (DA/SA)
Safety:
Cylinder:5-round
Frame:stainless steel
Grip:Hogue Sorbothane
Sights:orange ramp front, adjustable rear
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Manufacturer
Smith & Wesson
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Gun Value
MSRP:$1,519.00Used Est:$1,000.00
Last Update:7/3/2025
About the Gun

Versatile big bore extra large 'X'-frame revolver fires .500 S&W Magnum ammo. Stainless steel construction, new Hogue Sorbathane recoil absorbing wraparound rubber finger groove grips, micrometer click adj. rear sight, recoil compensator.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge: .500 S&W Magnum
Alias: .500 Smith & Wesson Magnum
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:500 grains
MV:1401 ft/sec ME:2180 ft-lbs
About the Cartridge

This cartridge is the most powerful factory load ever developed specifically for handgun use. It was developed by Cor-Bon with the 'X-Gun' engineering team at Smith & Wesson for use in their Model 500 series revolvers. The .500 S&W Magnum can develop over 2600 ft-lb of muzzle energy, nearly three times as much as the 900 ft-lb generated by the .44 Magnum.

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User Comments

5 of 5 Stars
By motorcyclenut on 01 Jan 2018
Real handful. 350 gr bullets are fun to shoot. 440 and 500 gr bullets are almost painful.