S&W new .50cal revolver

ducern

February 13, 2003 17:25

Any opinions on this new revolver by s&w? I'm not sure if it's even out to the dealers yet? It is listed on the s&w website and they bill it the most powerful revolver in the world. Any comments?

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  rsnyder55

  February 13, 2003 18:10

  LA Times had a small article in their online edition about it. Surprising since they refuse gun advertising. Supposedly three times the power of the 44 magnum.

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  4wheeler

  February 13, 2003 18:15

  It was on the national news tonight and how it would kill any animal on the face of the earth. They said it sold for $995.00. Someone posted a picture of it on the general forum,it looked good. I wonder
  how how many pieces it would break your wrist when you shoot it.
  
  With all that said I have to have one.
  
  "It was like that when I got here,I think"

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  mballai

  February 13, 2003 18:45

  It's rather pricey to shoot; once they have reloading dies and components for it, it should do pretty well. I suspect there will also be a decent market in used guns. As with the 44 mag, not many will have the willingness to handle the recoil.
  
  I'd like a snubby model. Imagine the BGs getting that big bore pointed at their piggy snouts.
  
  Three Precious Metals: Gold, silver and lead

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  ATF

  February 13, 2003 19:03

  Here it is.[8D]
  
  
  ATF

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  bambihunter

  February 13, 2003 19:47

  How is this round supposed to relate to the .50 AE or .454 Casull? Does anyone have a comparative picture of the rounds side by side?
  
  It doesn't matter what you shoot, just shoot it well...

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  kingjoey

  February 14, 2003 05:15

  Considering that they bill it as 3x the power of the 44 Mag, it should be a lot more powerfull than the 50 AE or 454 Casull. The 50 is only 30-50% more powerful than the 44, and the 454 is up to twice as powerful. Got to have a hellaciously heavy bullet going at a pretty high velocity. I, personally, will NOT be shooting one of these monsters. [;)]

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  bhayes420

  February 14, 2003 06:22

  I shot a Taurus 454 ONCE. Never again! I am not that recoil sensitive, but that bas$#@$ jumps! So I guess I will leave Smiths new offering alone.
  
  
  
  Taxation WITH representation isn't so hot either!

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  spclark

  February 14, 2003 07:52

  A quick search for "50 S&W Magnum" turned this up too...
  
  http://www.sskindustries.com/500S&W.html
  
  Theres a photo down the page some showing how this new, rimmed, round stacks up against other Big Boys.
  
  The Hunter model - 10" barrel, compensated, with integral Weaver-type 'scope rail - looks like a great way to spend my 2002 tax refund check!!

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  bambihunter

  February 14, 2003 14:54

  That is definately an intimidating looking round. I'd love for someone to make a carbine that would chamber this round. Especially if they based it off of the old-style Ruger .44.
  I too think it'd be more than I'd want to touch off in a pistol caliber...
  Thanks for the links for the pics spclark!
  
  It doesn't matter what you shoot, just shoot it well...

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  greeker375

  February 14, 2003 15:57

  I have gotten permission from the mistress of the checkbook to get one. I just asked my local dealer to see if he could get me one...IF I'm successful and no one else posts the test fire results I'll let you know if I lived.[:p][:)][:D][}:)][;)][8D][:o)][8)][:I]Ain't toooo happy am I?

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  gskyhawk

  February 14, 2003 16:20

  taken out of their 2003 catolog it states the 500 S&W has the following muzzle energy ratings, 2600ft/lb, and the 454 casull at 1900ft/lb, 480 ruger 1315ft/lb, 44 mag 900ft/lb, 357 mag at 500ft/lb , it does not state what the bullet weight is or the vel.

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