JD you might be the only one here that has a hand cannon like that. There's some who have shot it but I can't think of anybody that owns one. Post pictures and tell us something about it.

Originally Posted by Baldy

JD you might be the only one here that has a hand cannon like that. There's some who have shot it but I can't think of anybody that owns one. Post pictures and tell us something about it.

When I bought it, I figured it would be a lot heavier (than it looks) and shooting it, is not as bad as the flash and noise. It's bigger (frame size) than the model 29, 629 (n-frame) revolvers. I did not like the longer barrel ones. I like the 4-6 1/2 inch revolvers. I did not like the barrel design on the 6 1/2. For concealment the 4 would be a better way to go. Ammo goes for $25 for 20 rounds (UltraMax)..., their is Cabelas, with their bulk ammo for it as well, ($1 a round) 200 rounds. For hunting I would use Hornady...500 grainers, XTP,FP. Very deadly bullet design.They go for about $50 bucks for 20 rounds(at Cabelas).

Also, the 4 inch feels better in the hand, than the longer barrels, for me anyway.

Shot through concrete, with it already( about 4 inches...maybe it was a little thicker than that).

Bought if for $899.99(sale pice). The list pice(I think) is $1,250.00

I won't be much help. I use it on the range from time to time, the rental, because I can't afford the $1100 for it. If I remember I'll see what they have ammo wise for it when I go to work tomorrow, I just can't remeber. I know several of our customers own them as well, so I'll try to ask around for you to get opinions on ammo.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrd_h...elated&search=

http://www.automagpistol.com/video/Kathryn1.mpeg


http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...11488295451185

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHkBk...&search=Magnum

Remember... Their are different loads (min. /max. loads), commercially available that can be used in this revolver. This will affect recoiling, flash, noise.

well i am new here but i had one (4 inch) i liked it alot but i loaned it to a friend for a backup for a elk hunt and after he used it to stop a dodge ram he just had to have that gun ,so now i am getting a 460 mag to replace it ,

I have one of the 500 PC Hunter models with the 6 1/2" barrel. It weighs about 70 oz. and has a built in Weaver scope rail on the barrel. I have a 2x Weaver scope for it, but I usually shoot it with the iron sights.
I like Speer 325 gr. jacketed bullets for inexpensive jacketed bullets. I load them with mild loads of H4227. Very accurate and the recoil doesn't beat me up. For lead bullets, I use 370-380 gr. cast flat point bullets, loaded with Universal for light target loads, and H4227 for heavier loads.
Hogdgen's has some specific load info for getting started.
http://www.hodgdon.com/data/pistol/500swmag.php
Something I haven't yet used is IMR Trail Boss with lead bullets. It is a very low density powder to fill large cases with light loads with lead bullets.
http://www.imrpowder.com/data/handgu...oss.php#500s&w
Everyone and his brother has load data for full power loads. H4227, 296/110, Lil'Gun all work well with full power loads.

Thanks J.D. & Tom for the good info. I know nothing about them, but I enjoy watching the young men down at the range shoot them. It's only a 50' indoor range, and we got got one young fellow who runs the target out to 50'. and makes that .500 talk to ya. Love to watch him shoot. I never got no her than the .44 mag. Good luck and Safe Shooting.