Talk of another new S&W Magnum - The Firearms Forum

Tony Mig · 11-29-2004, 04:56 PM

There has been talk of another new S&W magnum. This new round will likely be called the .460 S&W Magnum, and will be sized and chambered at .452. The brass is supposed to be slightly longer than the 500 S&W Magnum, and the gun will be built on the new "X"-frame. This new revolver will be able to fire .45 Colt, .454 Casull, along with the .460 S&W Magnum.

From what I've read, tests so far have 200 gr. bullets traveling 2,350 fps, out of an 8" barrel. SAAMI pressures are in the 65,000psi range, and the felt recoil is supposed to be half of the 500 S&W Magnum.

This gun should have many advantages, being able to fire 2 established rounds (.45 Colt / .454 Casull), plus one new round (.460 S&W Magum), with bullet weights ranging from 200 grs. to 400 grs., and a wide variety of powders. Being able to shoot anything from the mildess .45 Colt cowboy action loads, up to 400 gr. nuclear missiles.

It's debut is set for Shot Show 2005 in January, and will likely be offered in the long barrel version first, followed with a Performance Center model, a Lew Horton exclusive, then the 4" model.

I've been debating as to what my next large caliber wheel gun will be, it's between a .44 Magnum, or a .454 Casull. I've been leaning towards the .454 Casull since I already reload .45 Colt, but this new model S&W sounds like it has potential.

If anybody has any more information on this new magnum round and gun from S&W, please include it here.....

Xracer · 11-30-2004, 08:00 AM

Oh God! Here we go again! Another "perfect sidearm for elephant hunting".

Why not just get yourself a nice .600 Nitro Express, cut the barrels down to 8", take off the stock and add a pistol grip.......and be done with it?

45Smashemflat · 11-30-2004, 03:53 PM

Would this be like a "howdah revolver?"

Tony Mig · 12-04-2004, 07:06 PM

I think this is what S&W should have done instead of the 500 Magnum. Ruger comes out with the .480 Ruger, and the only thing it will fire is the .480 Ruger......

This new .460 S&W Magnum will handle 3 different loads, two established loads that are already popular (.45 Colt / .454 Casull), plus their new load.
Kind of like buying a .357 Magnum and being able to shoot a variety of .38 Spl's, .38 +P's, and .357 Magnums. You buy a .44 Magnum, and you have the option of shooting .44 Spl's also. A .480 Ruger will only shoot .480 Ruger, a 500 S&W Magnum will only shoot 500 Magnum......

To me it's a much better idea than coming out with some new super round that's exclusive.

pkcgbifaid · 12-22-2004, 06:40 AM

Keep your ears open for talk of the new Smith and Wesson XVR (Extreme Velocity Revolver)

I have pics of the new round compared to the 500 S&W Mag, I just can't get them to add to my post. I'll try again later.

11-29-2004, 04:56 PM	#1
Tony Mig Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Sorprano State Posts: 716	Talk of another new S&W Magnum There has been talk of another new S&W magnum. This new round will likely be called the .460 S&W Magnum, and will be sized and chambered at .452. The brass is supposed to be slightly longer than the 500 S&W Magnum, and the gun will be built on the new "X"-frame. This new revolver will be able to fire .45 Colt, .454 Casull, along with the .460 S&W Magnum. From what I've read, tests so far have 200 gr. bullets traveling 2,350 fps, out of an 8" barrel. SAAMI pressures are in the 65,000psi range, and the felt recoil is supposed to be half of the 500 S&W Magnum. This gun should have many advantages, being able to fire 2 established rounds (.45 Colt / .454 Casull), plus one new round (.460 S&W Magum), with bullet weights ranging from 200 grs. to 400 grs., and a wide variety of powders. Being able to shoot anything from the mildess .45 Colt cowboy action loads, up to 400 gr. nuclear missiles. It's debut is set for Shot Show 2005 in January, and will likely be offered in the long barrel version first, followed with a Performance Center model, a Lew Horton exclusive, then the 4" model. I've been debating as to what my next large caliber wheel gun will be, it's between a .44 Magnum, or a .454 Casull. I've been leaning towards the .454 Casull since I already reload .45 Colt, but this new model S&W sounds like it has potential. If anybody has any more information on this new magnum round and gun from S&W, please include it here..... __________________ "I solemnly swear to tell the truth as I know it, the whole truth as I believe it to be, and nothing but what I think you need to know." New Jersey Politician's oath of office O /\ (( -------------v- -->

11-30-2004, 08:00 AM	#2
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Re: Talk of another new S&W Magnum Oh God! Here we go again! Another "perfect sidearm for elephant hunting". Why not just get yourself a nice .600 Nitro Express, cut the barrels down to 8", take off the stock and add a pistol grip.......and be done with it?

11-30-2004, 03:53 PM	#3
45Smashemflat Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,494	Re: Talk of another new S&W Magnum Would this be like a "howdah revolver?"

12-04-2004, 07:06 PM	#4
Tony Mig Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Sorprano State Posts: 716	Re: Talk of another new S&W Magnum I think this is what S&W should have done instead of the 500 Magnum. Ruger comes out with the .480 Ruger, and the only thing it will fire is the .480 Ruger...... This new .460 S&W Magnum will handle 3 different loads, two established loads that are already popular (.45 Colt / .454 Casull), plus their new load. Kind of like buying a .357 Magnum and being able to shoot a variety of .38 Spl's, .38 +P's, and .357 Magnums. You buy a .44 Magnum, and you have the option of shooting .44 Spl's also. A .480 Ruger will only shoot .480 Ruger, a 500 S&W Magnum will only shoot 500 Magnum...... To me it's a much better idea than coming out with some new super round that's exclusive. __________________ "I solemnly swear to tell the truth as I know it, the whole truth as I believe it to be, and nothing but what I think you need to know." New Jersey Politician's oath of office O /\ (( -------------v-

12-22-2004, 06:40 AM	#5
pkcgbifaid V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Charleston, WV Contributor Posts: 490	Re: Talk of another new S&W Magnum Keep your ears open for talk of the new Smith and Wesson XVR (Extreme Velocity Revolver) I have pics of the new round compared to the 500 S&W Mag, I just can't get them to add to my post. I'll try again later.