S&W Model 500

[pb]

I got to shoot the big 50 over the holidays. It was fun and very accurate with a 400g bullet. Wasn't to bad to hold and shoot although I wouldn't reccomend holding this revolver lightly! With a good solid grip on it, you could sure feel the recoil in your hands.

[mmayes]

They aren't as bad as shooting a 454 cassull.


Mayes

[Hoosier5]

It would also make a dandy rifle load.

[kycowboy]

will it stop a grizzly like they claim

[Multidigits]

will it stop a grizzly like they claim

I wouldn't bet my life on it, but it would be better than a stick.

[mmayes]

S&W has a video somewhere where an elaphant was killed w/2 shots from a 500.


Mayes

[Auk1124]

will it stop a grizzly like they claim

If I was gonna use it as a grizzly defense gun I'd be sure and file the front sight off first thing.

[pb]

No where near as bad as a 329PD

[lymanl3]

One can get the 500mag in a 4" Barrel for the ol grizzly. If one wants the ultimate backup...check out reeder guns (http://www.reedercustomguns.com/). They got a nice selection of revolvers, contenders, encores, etc...any game you want,..just pick your punishment....costly, but they are sweet.

Lyman

[Multidigits]

Grzzleys are made to be shot by rifles....big ones at that. Anyone who goes after one with a handgun better have a back-up plan. For self defense with a pistol, it's better than nothing, but the Alaskans alway say save the last bullet. You might need it for yourself.

[KYBOY]

i wa very supprised at how managable and accurate they are.

[lymanl3]

Multi,

I agree... "Grzzleys are made to be shot by rifles....big ones at that"....

I was referring to the "backup plan".."One can get the 500mag in a 4" Barrel for the ol grizzly. If one wants the ultimate backup...check out reeder guns". Reeder has some some backup/compact revolvers that would not be on my list for target practice...



Lyman