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has anyone fired the 4" S&W 500?

CS8161CS8161 Member Posts: 13,596 ✭✭✭
edited November 2004 in General Discussion
How is it? Is it a wrist breaker? Anyone reloading for the 500? Any good loads that are a bit milder than the fullhouse factory stuff?
Thanks!

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  • drobsdrobs Member Posts: 22,607 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    No and no thanks. Had all the free ammoto do so and still didn't try it.

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  • eastwood44mageastwood44mag Member Posts: 2,655 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    The guys at my local gunshop won't shoot it anymore cause it kicks so bad. Personally, I'm a glutton for punishment, so I'll shoot it if I ever get the chance. Then, I'll hand back the remaining 5 rounds[B)]

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  • dheffleydheffley Member Posts: 25,000 ✭
    edited November -1
    I own one, and it is easier to shoot than my 629 .44 Mag. The 440 grain bullets are more of a kicker than the 325 hollow points, but neither is as bad as the .44 Mag.

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  • James AyersJames Ayers Member Posts: 1,598 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    [8D]I shoot the S&W 500 325 HP- first shot BULLZYE 2ND/3RD well close, but not record,all 5, tough to get good group.[:p][:p][:p][:p]

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  • interstatepawnllcinterstatepawnllc Member Posts: 9,390
    edited November -1
    I owned the 8-3/8" version. I am 5'8" and 165 scrappy pounds. I could shoot factory loaded ammo in 440 grain rounds all day long. Could even shoot one handed.

    I made some reloads for my "baby" using 38 grains of H-110 using 440 grain rounds. Shot three rounds and about numbed my forearm and wrist for a month. Never shot it again.

    Factory loads are loaded up light for this puppy, (I would guess around 30 grains). The revolver can be loaded up to ridiculous purportions. algore shoots his with 40 grains of H-110, (must be an animal).

    I imagine the 4" barrel with factory loads would be a bear but not to bad. Loaded up "hot" it would probably shatter your wrist.

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  • RaoulRaoul Member Posts: 136 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have an 8 3/8" model, and a buddy of mine has the 4". We were out again shooting them earlier this afternoon. I don't think they are that bad to shoot, and in fact, I think the 4" 500 is more comfortable to shoot than my 5" .454 Raging bull (but not by much). I think if anyone realy likes to shoot a .44 mag revolver, they can handle the 500's without any problem. I don't think I agree with dheffley, however, that a 4" 500 is easier to shoot than a .44 mag revolver (at least any that I've ever shot).
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  • mudgemudge Member Posts: 4,225 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Haven't yet. I'm looking forward to the opportunity.
    By the way, Why get one if you're gonna' be afraid to shoot full power loads? Don't be "girlie-men".

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  • eastwood44mageastwood44mag Member Posts: 2,655 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by dheffley
    I own one, and it is easier to shoot than my 629 .44 Mag. The 440 grain bullets are more of a kicker than the 325 hollow points, but neither is as bad as the .44 Mag.

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    How??? Now I may have to rethink my plans on the .44.......why can't these decisions be simple?[:(]

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  • interstatepawnllcinterstatepawnllc Member Posts: 9,390
    edited November -1
    "Mudge the MANLY-MAN" Ok Mudgie, get back to us when you shoot some "manly" reloads.[:D]

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  • CHGOTHNDERCHGOTHNDER Member Posts: 8,936 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Seen one the other day ata demo and NO FRIKIN WAY, I wouldn't do it on a bet.

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  • BullzeyeBullzeye Member Posts: 3,560
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by James Ayers
    BULLZYE


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  • GreatBeefaloGreatBeefalo Member Posts: 165 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I havent fired one yet, but the first thing that I thought when I saw the 4" barrel was "insanity"

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  • dheffleydheffley Member Posts: 25,000 ✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Raoul
    I have an 8 3/8" model, and a buddy of mine has the 4". We were out again shooting them earlier this afternoon. I don't think they are that bad to shoot, and in fact, I think the 4" 500 is more comfortable to shoot than my 5" .454 Raging bull (but not by much). I think if anyone realy likes to shoot a .44 mag revolver, they can handle the 500's without any problem. I don't think I agree with dheffley, however, that a 4" 500 is easier to shoot than a .44 mag revolver (at least any that I've ever shot).


    I haven't shot the 4". Mine is the 8-3/8", and it is mush easier to shoot than my 6" 629. I guess I should have explained better. I can see where the 4" would be a hand full.[;)]

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  • dheffleydheffley Member Posts: 25,000 ✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by eastwood44mag
    How??? Now I may have to rethink my plans on the .44.......why can't these decisions be simple?[:(]

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    the courage to change the things I can,
    and the supreme firepower to make the difference.


    Eastwood,

    Don't know where you live, but if you are anywhere near the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, I would be glad to let you try mine out.[;)]

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