Smith & Wesson 500: The Gun That Has As Much Firepower As a Rifle

[Chris]

Thought this was pretty interesting, check it out:

http://nationalinterest.org/blog/the-buzz/smith-wesson-500-the-gun-has-much-firepower-rifle-23906

 

[Rob5589]

Obviously written by someone clueless about the .500 and guns in general.

 

[SaharaJim]

It's the "perfect" home defense weapon

 

[Chris]

I know nothing about the .500 at all, so excuse any ignorance on my part.

 

[SaharaJim]

Just trying to be funny, hence the quotes around the word perfect. The .500 is overkill for just about everything.

 

[Mike_H]

Know what other gun is as powerful as a rifle? ANY OTHER RIFLE! Stupid title, stupid article. There was NOTHING of any real substance there.

 

[Rob5589]

No such thing as overkill. The .500 is great for all big game, including African animals that will eat or stomp you. It can be loaded light or like a sledge hammer.

 

[Tj04]

The .500 SW is one of those “just because we can” calibers. It is great for hunting, not for defense. I’d like to see it in a lever action or something similar.

 

[Rob5589]

The .500 SW is one of those “just because we can” calibers. It is great for hunting, not for defense. I’d like to see it in a lever action or something similar.

Here ya go...,
http://www.bighornarmory.com/catalog/big-horn-armory-products/model-89-carbine-2/

TC makes one in single shot...,
https://www.tcarms.com/firearms/int.../encore-pro-hunter/encore-pro-hunter-katahdin

 

[Squatch]

I came so close to buying an S&W 500, just because. No other reason than to know I own something that insane (for me, anyway). There's a local guy who has two, one having a ridiculously short barrel for the caliber (custom?). Anyway, he spent a few hours firing both with some buddies, and ended up with hairline fractures in some bones in his right hand. Maybe he embellished a little on the story, and maybe he didn't. All I know is that those revolvers are a helluva conversation piece, if nothing else!

 

[StG58]

Here ya go...,
http://www.bighornarmory.com/ca55talog/big-horn-armory-products/model-89-carbine-2/

So, I just had to go out and look. Thanks @Rob5589, just thanks a lot...

Big Horn Amory makes that lever gun (Model 1888 / 1892, my favorites) in .454 Casull (shoots .45 Colt, my favorite) in stainless steel (need that for around here) with nice wood furniture (once again, my favorite) and an 18" barrel (fits very nicely in a TJ). I really didn't need to see that, ya'know?

 

[Rob5589]

So, I just had to go out and look. Thanks @Rob5589, just thanks a lot...

Big Horn Amory makes that lever gun (Model 1888 / 1892, my favorites) in .454 Casull (shoots .45 Colt, my favorite) in stainless steel (need that for around here) with nice wood furniture (once again, my favorite) and an 18" barrel (fits very nicely in a TJ). I really didn't need to see that, ya'know?

Welcome! I love spending other people's money

 

[StG58]

Welcome! I love spending other people's money

lol, ya, and it even has the short tang Model 71 stock with the slightly larger loop to accommodate a gloved hand. My delicate fingers won't get cold hunting the elusive Wapiti.

 

[ohiopatriot]

Smith and Wesson 500 because........

America :laser-kill:

500 vs NAA 22

 

[Squatch]

Smith and Wesson 500 because........

America :laser-kill:

500 vs NAA 22
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It would appear that you could load the NAA 22 into the S&W 500......

 

[StG58]

It's a me and mini-me!

 

[Bababooey]

Made me think of an old movie lol

 

[Chris]

Haha... This gun and this round exist because of America. Nothing wrong with that

 

[Rob5589]

It would appear that you could load the NAA 22 into the S&W 500......

:meparto:

 

[Rob5589]

So, I just had to go out and look. Thanks @Rob5589, just thanks a lot...

Big Horn Amory makes that lever gun (Model 1888 / 1892, my favorites) in .454 Casull (shoots .45 Colt, my favorite) in stainless steel (need that for around here) with nice wood furniture (once again, my favorite) and an 18" barrel (fits very nicely in a TJ). I really didn't need to see that, ya'know?

To be honest, I didn't even look at the price of the Big Horn until a few minutes ago. HOLY SHEEIT! 2700 is the base price. Hell no. Not when the 45/70 is available in various rifles for far cheaper. And you can load the 45/70 HEAVY if you wanna. Sure, it ain't .50 cal but who cares at that point.