I don't know why I did it

[throttletony]

Well played sir.

 

[TheWabbit]

Because there is a bear roaming Indiana.

 

[Slawburger]

...because a full size cannon wouldn't fit in the trunk.

Waiting on range report and video.

 

[Hoosier Carry]

Can you video the day you practice shooting one handed with your non-dominant hand? Would like to watch that!

 

[Expat]

Congrats and enjoy.

 

[MarkC]

This isn't a purchase that I would make (probably; one never knows, right?). But your reasons are sound, this is (still) America, and I REALLY hope you enjoy your new purchase!

Like many of the others, I'm interested in the video when you shoot it!

Enjoy!

 

[bstewrat3]

I had an Encore chambered in 500 S&W and found it lacking for whitetail deer. With 700 grain T-Rex bullets I could only get through 3 deer when they were lined up right before penetration was stopped by a 12 inch oak tree. Have fun and I highly recommend the 700gr T-Rex if you really want to give your flinch a workout.

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

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.

How could anything possibly go wrong with this approach?

In other news... 700 grains.... Wow.

 

[Old Syko]

The only rational reason I can come up with to own a 500 is because nobody yet offers a 600 that I'm aware of.

Had my share of hand cannons and killer recoil rifles and now am very particular about keeping recoil to a minimum due to the effects. We're not young forever so enjoy the experience while you can.

 

[STFU]

The only rational reason I can come up with to own a 500 is because nobody yet offers a 600 that I'm aware of.

^^^This^^^

 

[rhino]

You can't own just one .500S&W. You need all the models, or the set isn't complete.

Then you have to do the same for the .460.

 

[bstewrat3]

The only rational reason I can come up with to own a 500 is because nobody yet offers a 600 that I'm aware of.

Had my share of hand cannons and killer recoil rifles and now am very particular about keeping recoil to a minimum due to the effects. We're not young forever so enjoy the experience while you can.

The 600 Nitro revolver exists.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pfeifer_Zeliska_.600_Nitro_Express_revolver

 

[Old Syko]

The 600 Nitro revolver exists.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pfeifer_Zeliska_.600_Nitro_Express_revolver

Believe it or not there are a number of one off handguns chambered for rounds larger than the 500 but my snide comment was nothing more than a play on the quote attributed to Clint Smith concerning why he carried a 45.

And BTW, I ain't shootin any of them!

 

[Hop]

I've shot one and it was awesome! I thought I was ready for the recoil but I still doubled the 1st shot!! I wanted one but couldn't find the model I wanted @ the Indy1500. A 4" full lug with a comp is what I would like.

 

[two70]

A friend of mine has one just like that and he let me shoot it a few times. With the moderate/light loads he had (Hornady 350 grn I think) it wasn't bad at all. All that weight and the comp really took all the bite out of it. I've shot .44s with 240 grain loads that were far harsher on the hands, though they produced much less muzzle rise and blast. I would imagine it is a far different story with the maxed out 500 grain loads, though.

 

[Trigger Time]

I shot allenM's. Recoil in my hands wasn't bad. Shockwave made my face feel like someone punched me in the nose.

 

[hoosierdaddy1976]

Why’d you do it? Because you want a new competition rig.

[video=youtube_share;JMjDzMZY2Yw]http://youtu.be/JMjDzMZY2Yw[/video]
I know I’ve posted this before, but it’s always fun to watch again.

 

[Gabriel]

That's, like, $100 a stage.

 

[two70]

Anyone reloading for a 500 might find a use for these RMR bullets. I think they are still also doing a 15% discount on these for those on the mailing list.

 

[Tactically Fat]

I've shot exactly 4 rounds through a S&W 500 with a 6" barrel. 2 "light" loads and 2 "moderate" loads.

And exactly 4 shots through a S&W 500 is enough for me.

I DO want to try a 460 and 454 Casull, though.