I don't know why I did it

[boogieman]

Brought home a new piece yesterday. When my wife asked why I need it, I really can't give a good reason other than I didn't have one and it was cheap (relatively). Here it is in all its glory. A Smith and Wesson 500 with the 8.375" barrel.

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Here is a pic of a .357mag, 44mag and a 500S&W for comparison

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Now I just have to get the courage up to go and shoot it.

 

[Salty]

I love it! That's awesome. And your reasons are sound. The only problem is that HRC lock.

 

[Leadeye]

Great purchase! I'm curious about what the things are in the clear plastic packages.

 

[Lilboog82]

Those are two sound reasons if I have ever heard! I use those two all the time.

 

[Wolfhound]

I've never fired one but here is what I imagine it would be like:

 

[boogieman]

Great purchase! I'm curious about what the things are in the clear plastic packages.

one is the key for the internal lock and the other is a taller front sight. It comes with 2 different size

 

[Riggs226]

Sounds like the same exact reasons used by anyone who's ever bought a 500

 

[Steel and wood]

Great purchase and the reasoning seems sound to me.

 

[BFR50-110]

Nice purchase! I love Hand cannons.

 

[BiscuitsandGravy]

Glory- Glorious! Why does anyone need a 500? Do you really need to ask, especially if the price is right. Its a 500! Very sound logic indeed.

 

[gmcttr]

...and the other is a taller front sight. It comes with 2 different size

​Use the one that matches your flinch.

 

[SouthernStar25]

That is great! If I walked in with that and Mrs. SS25 saw it, I'd be spending the week in Chateau Bow-Wow.

 

[churchmouse]

There was one at the shoot today. Short barrel and that thing rocked.

As to needing a reason.....

 

[binkerton]

The excuse: "because a black bear was spotted in Indiana again and you can never be too careful"
That should work.
Those things are awesome to shoot, and by awesome I mean, PERMA-GRIN awesome!
I seen a guy try and fire it one handed and his limp wrist actually made the thing double tap. That's serious power.

 

[walleyepw]

Sounds like good reasoning to justify the purchase. Wondering if the next purchase will be reloading dies for the 500 S&W?

 

[boogieman]

Sounds like good reasoning to justify the purchase. Wondering if the next purchase will be reloading dies for the 500 S&W?

Already been checking them out

 

[Snapdragon]

 

[numbaonecoltsfan]

Because it's not a bill of needs...
In case a rogue school bus or dumpster attacks....

 

[Spear Dane]

You didn't need it. You WANTED IT and as a grown man in a (somewhat still) free country it is your right to own one. That's all she needs to know.

 

[biggen]

I have the exact same gun. I hope you reload or have deep pockets.