Shooting the .500 s&w Magnum... - The Firearms Forum

glocknut · 03-03-2009, 07:34 PM

Here is a youtube video of the .500 s&w magnum. Its a short barrel version and catches the guy by surprise....a little bit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjmtUFrFBc4#

mike
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glocknut · 03-03-2009, 07:38 PM

Here's another one. I think these guys are hamming it up a bit?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxUfE...eature=related

mike
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glocknut · 03-03-2009, 07:41 PM

...and in this one i actually believe parts of the ceiling are floating down afterwards?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pg6XJr7VJus&NR=1

mike
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glocknut · 03-03-2009, 07:43 PM

Here is demonstrated what can happen to a thumb...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsUiRoggh2Y&NR=1

mike
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1shot1k · 03-03-2009, 07:43 PM

Pretty impressive...but yeah they are hammin it...

I once carried a "sawed off" derringer kicked harder than that...

glocknut · 03-03-2009, 07:53 PM

Night Fire...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAOIMx_EXmk&NR=1

She handles it well...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eibN8...eature=related

And everybodys favorite...granny shooting machine gun !!!!!! Yeaaaay...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--K3X...eature=related

mike
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chemfantry · 03-03-2009, 07:57 PM

They were definately playing it up. I have shot one and it kicked no more than the .480 Rugers I have shot. Actually it felt like less because the Super Blackhawks I shot had wood grips.

glocknut · 03-03-2009, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 1shot1k

Pretty impressive...but yeah they are hammin it...

They gotta be hamming it. I've have the 460 and honestly the 500 ain't all that much bigger of a cartridge...UNLESS that bigger bullet makes a difference? I've only shot the Hornady 200 gr SST round. 2200 fps.

mike
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glocknut · 03-03-2009, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by chemfantry

They were definately playing it up. I have shot one and it kicked no more than the .480 Rugers I have shot. Actually it felt like less because the Super Blackhawks I shot had wood grips.

Ruger has a .480 ??!!!!

I MUST go check this out....

mike
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chemfantry · 03-03-2009, 08:01 PM

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They gotta be hamming it. I've have the 460 and honestly the 500 ain't all that much bigger of a cartridge...UNLESS that bigger bullet makes a difference? I've only shot the Hornady 200 gr SST round. 2200 fps.

I shot the 500 grain Corbon hard cast out of the .500. I know heavier bullets increase felt recoil, but I doubt they do to that extent.

chemfantry · 03-03-2009, 08:05 PM

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Ruger has a .480 ??!!!! I MUST go check this out....

Yeah, they even have an "Alaskan Model" with a 2 1/2" Brl. Haven't shot that one, but I bet it is a little tough as i dont believe it is ported to the extent that the .500 S&W is.

glocknut · 03-03-2009, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by chemfantry

Yeah, they even have an "Alaskan Model" with a 2 1/2" Brl. Haven't shot that one, but I bet it is a little tough as i dont believe it is ported to the extent that the .500 S&W is.

No porting? Yeah, that could be a little rough...

mike
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chemfantry · 03-03-2009, 08:11 PM

Glock, here is a link to one. It is just like the one I shot, withour wood grips. I did miss ID it, though. it is a Super REDhawk

chemfantry · 03-03-2009, 08:12 PM

Link.......
https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/...ducts_id/70484

glocknut · 03-03-2009, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by chemfantry

Link.......
https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/...ducts_id/70484

NICE GUN!!!!! I love them Rugers...

mike
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chemfantry · 03-03-2009, 08:17 PM

I am a Smith man myself. For revolvers anyway. I won't touch their autoloaders.

glocknut · 03-03-2009, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by chemfantry

I am a Smith man myself. For revolvers anyway. I won't touch their autoloaders.

Well...i've got the 460 and i will admit its a VERY accurate gun. I seem to be able to hit targets better with this one at long ranges better than any other pistol i own.... so i cannot argue with Smith and Wesson Revolvers. Its just that the Ruger 44mag that i have fits my hand so darn good... its hard not to love them Rugers!!!

mike
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Taurus_9mm · 03-04-2009, 06:34 AM

I go to youtube a lot for the shooting videos. I especially like the ones where you see bullets striking reactive targets. Well, those and the AR/AK bumpfire videos. :P

358 winchester · 03-04-2009, 06:47 AM

Well you can call me old & weak because the first two rounds I fired from the 2 1/2 inch S&W 500 was all that I will ever fire. If I need that much stopping power and the 44 mag / 45 ACP or the 357 mag can't get the job done I have rifles and shotguns.
The 500 I shot dang near broke my wrist was sore for three or four days!!!!

glocknut · 03-04-2009, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 358 winchester

Well you can call me old & weak because the first two rounds I fired from the 2 1/2 inch S&W 500 was all that I will ever fire. If I need that much stopping power and the 44 mag / 45 ACP or the 357 mag can't get the job done I have rifles and shotguns.
The 500 I shot dang near broke my wrist was sore for three or four days!!!!

Huh... i guess those heavier bullets make for more recoil? Well its good to know i don't have to buy a bigger gun to get more zing....

mike
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TranterUK · 03-04-2009, 11:37 AM

I remember being taken to a range in the US many years ago to shoot a very powerful handgun, while on the way to the airport. Sadly I dont recall the calibre, but my hand was still hurting when I landed in London!

I do remember it was a necked cartridge out of a single shot, Thompson Contender I think.

glocknut · 03-04-2009, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TranterUK

I remember being taken to a range in the US many years ago to shoot a very powerful handgun, while on the way to the airport. Sadly I dont recall the calibre, but my hand was still hurting when I landed in London!

I do remember it was a necked cartridge out of a single shot, Thompson Contender I think.

Yeah, those Thompson single shots chambered for rifle cartridges are pretty brutal considering that back 25+ years ago they were not ported...or at least the one i shot. The very first pistol i shot was one of them Thompsons chambered for one of the big 30s... i can't remember if it was .300 win mag or what but it discouraged me from shooting for quite some time after that.

mike
gn

03-03-2009, 07:34 PM	#1
glocknut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: THE FORUM MASCOTT... Posts: 12,482	Shooting the .500 s&w Magnum... Here is a youtube video of the .500 s&w magnum. Its a short barrel version and catches the guy by surprise....a little bit. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjmtUFrFBc4# mike gn __________________ Where O where are you tonight? Why have you gone and left me alone? I searched to world over and a thought i found true love... You met another and PTThhh you were gone.... -->

03-03-2009, 07:38 PM	#2
glocknut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: THE FORUM MASCOTT... Posts: 12,482	Re: Shooting the .500 s&w Magnum... Here's another one. I think these guys are hamming it up a bit? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxUfE...eature=related mike gn __________________ Where O where are you tonight? Why have you gone and left me alone? I searched to world over and a thought i found true love... You met another and PTThhh you were gone....

03-03-2009, 07:41 PM	#3
glocknut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: THE FORUM MASCOTT... Posts: 12,482	Re: Shooting the .500 s&w Magnum... ...and in this one i actually believe parts of the ceiling are floating down afterwards? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pg6XJr7VJus&NR=1 mike gn __________________ Where O where are you tonight? Why have you gone and left me alone? I searched to world over and a thought i found true love... You met another and PTThhh you were gone....

03-03-2009, 07:43 PM	#4
glocknut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: THE FORUM MASCOTT... Posts: 12,482	Re: Shooting the .500 s&w Magnum... Here is demonstrated what can happen to a thumb... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsUiRoggh2Y&NR=1 mike gn __________________ Where O where are you tonight? Why have you gone and left me alone? I searched to world over and a thought i found true love... You met another and PTThhh you were gone....

03-03-2009, 07:43 PM	#5
1shot1k Former Guest Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 904	Re: Shooting the .500 s&w Magnum... Pretty impressive...but yeah they are hammin it... I once carried a "sawed off" derringer kicked harder than that...

03-03-2009, 07:53 PM	#6
glocknut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: THE FORUM MASCOTT... Posts: 12,482	Re: Shooting the .500 s&w Magnum... Night Fire... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAOIMx_EXmk&NR=1 She handles it well... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eibN8...eature=related And everybodys favorite...granny shooting machine gun !!!!!! Yeaaaay... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--K3X...eature=related mike gn __________________ Where O where are you tonight? Why have you gone and left me alone? I searched to world over and a thought i found true love... You met another and PTThhh you were gone....

03-03-2009, 07:57 PM	#7
chemfantry V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ft. Campbell, KY Posts: 305	Re: Shooting the .500 s&w Magnum... They were definately playing it up. I have shot one and it kicked no more than the .480 Rugers I have shot. Actually it felt like less because the Super Blackhawks I shot had wood grips. __________________ Sancte Michael Archangele, defende nos in proelio.

03-03-2009, 08:11 PM	#13
chemfantry V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ft. Campbell, KY Posts: 305	Re: Shooting the .500 s&w Magnum... Glock, here is a link to one. It is just like the one I shot, withour wood grips. I did miss ID it, though. it is a Super REDhawk __________________ Sancte Michael Archangele, defende nos in proelio.

03-03-2009, 08:12 PM	#14
chemfantry V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ft. Campbell, KY Posts: 305	Re: Shooting the .500 s&w Magnum... Link....... https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/...ducts_id/70484 __________________ Sancte Michael Archangele, defende nos in proelio.

03-03-2009, 08:17 PM	#16
chemfantry V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ft. Campbell, KY Posts: 305	Re: Shooting the .500 s&w Magnum... I am a Smith man myself. For revolvers anyway. I won't touch their autoloaders. __________________ Sancte Michael Archangele, defende nos in proelio.

03-04-2009, 06:34 AM	#18
Taurus_9mm V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 345	Re: Shooting the .500 s&w Magnum... I go to youtube a lot for the shooting videos. I especially like the ones where you see bullets striking reactive targets. Well, those and the AR/AK bumpfire videos. :P

03-04-2009, 06:47 AM	#19
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03-04-2009, 11:37 AM	#21
TranterUK Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cambridge UK Posts: 5,103	Re: Shooting the .500 s&w Magnum... I remember being taken to a range in the US many years ago to shoot a very powerful handgun, while on the way to the airport. Sadly I dont recall the calibre, but my hand was still hurting when I landed in London! I do remember it was a necked cartridge out of a single shot, Thompson Contender I think. __________________ DVC - Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas - Accuracy, Power, Speed. The light at the end of the recession tunnel IS a train coming the other way!