- Smith & Wesson Model 500
Infobox Weapon
name = Smith & Wesson Model 500
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origin = flagcountry|United States
type =Revolver
is_ranged = yes
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manufacturer =Smith & Wesson
production_date = 2003
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variants = See "Variants"
weight = varies
length =
part_length =- 4 in (102 mm) ("500S")
- 8 3/4 in (222 mm)
- 10.5 in (267 mm)
crew =
cartridge =.500 S&W Magnum
action = Double action
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sights =The Smith & Wesson Model 500 is a five-shot,
double-action revolver produced bySmith & Wesson , firing the.500 S&W Magnum cartridge.It is built on S&W's largest frame, the X-Frame. The manufacturer claims it is the "most powerful production revolver in the world today".cite web
url = http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&productId=12761&langId=-1&isFirearm=Y
title = Smith & Wesson Model 500 - 8 3/8"" barrel
accessdate = 2008-03-20
publisher = Smith & Wesson ] ThePfeifer Zeliska .600 Nitro Express revolver is more powerful but it is not a "production" revolver. The Model 500 can fire a bullet weighing convert|440|gr|g|1 with a muzzle energy of more than convert|2600|ft·lbf|kJ|1.Articles, statements, and opinions vary widely on this firearm. Any of the available bullet weights can be relied on to take game at a range in excess of convert|200|yd|m|0, a feat matched by only a handful of other handguns.Fact|date=September 2007 The advanced design of the firearm helps in counteracting recoil felt by the shooter. This includes the sheer weight of the firearm, use of rubber grips, the forward balance, and the use of a compensator. On certain S&W Performance Center models the compensator is replaced with a full muzzle brake.
Like most big caliber handguns the Model 500 is suitable for sport and hunting applications.
Variants
*Model 500ES : 2 3/4" barrel, stainless steel emergency survival revolver. [cite web | url = http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=11101&langId=-1&productId=49906&tabselected=over&isFirearm=Y&parent_category_rn=15707
title = Smith & Wesson Model 500ES - 2 3/4" barrel
accessdate = 2008-03-20
publisher = Smith & Wesson ]
*Model 500 : 4" barrel, stainless steel. [cite web | url = http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=11101&langId=-1&productId=14778&tabselected=over&isFirearm=Y&parent_category_rn=15707
title = Smith & Wesson Model 500 4 barrel"
accessdate = 2008-03-20
publisher = Smith & Wesson ]
*Model 500 : 8 3/8" barrel, stainless steel with standard compensator.
*Model 500 HIVIZ® : 8 3/8" barrel, stainless steel with interchangeable compensator. [cite web | url = http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&productId=14777&langId=-1&isFirearm=Y
title = Smith & Wesson Model 500 HIVIZ®: 8 3/8" barrel
accessdate = 2008-03-20
publisher = Smith & Wesson ]
*Model 500 : 10" Lothar-Walther custom German rifle barrel, matte finish stainless steel. [cite web | url = http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&productId=14807&tabselected=over&isFirearm=Y&parent_category_rn=
title = Smith & Wesson Model 500 10" barrel
accessdate = 2008-03-20
publisher = Smith & Wesson ]Other variants are available through the Smith & Wesson's Performance Center. Like all Smith & Wesson revolvers other "custom" variants are available on special production runs with a minimum order of 500 units. An example is the John Ross performance center 5" which features a 5" barrel with an external muzzle nut and a millet dovetail front sight.
ee also
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.50 caliber handguns
*List of handgun cartridges References
External links
*cite web
url = http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=11101&storeId=10001&categoryId=15707&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=15703&top_category=15703
accessdate = 2008-03-20
title = Smith & Wesson product page
* [http://shop.vanceoutdoors.com/163500-m500-50mag-837bbl-p-16123.html Model 500 with removable compensator]video: individual firing 500 Smith & Wessonhttp://www.automagpistol.com/video/Kathryn1.mpeg
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