Smith & Wesson Model 500 - Standard Compensator

Six-Shot Revolver

United States | 2003

"The title of most powerful handgun ever made arguably belongs to the Smith and Wesson Model 500 revolver."

Performance
Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the Smith & Wesson Model 500 - Standard Compensator. Information presented is strictly for general reference and should not be misconstrued as useful for hardware restoration or operation.

165 ft
50.3 m | 55.0 yds
Max.Eff.Range

2,075 ft/sec
632 m/sec
Muzzle Velocity

Physical
The physical qualities of the Smith & Wesson Model 500 - Standard Compensator. Information presented is strictly for general reference and should not be misconstrued as useful for hardware restoration or operation.

381 mm
15.00 in
O/A Length

213 mm
8.39 in
Barrel Length

4.41 lb
2.00 kg
Weight

Hammer with Rotating Cylinder; Double-Action
Action

12.7mm (.50 caliber)
Caliber(s)

5-Round Rotating Cylinder
Feed

Iron
Sights

Variants
Notable series variants as part of the Smith & Wesson Model 500 - Standard Compensator Six-Shot Revolver family line.

Model 500 - Base Series Name

Model 460XVR - High muzzle velocity model

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The Smith & Wesson Model 500 - Standard Compensator is touted as the most powerful handgun every built. The Model 500 was introduced in 2003 into the Smith & Wesson line of 'X-Frame' (Extra Large-framed) handguns.

The Model 500 features a satin stainless steel finish, Sorbothane recoil-absorbing rubber grip, an adjustable rear sight and interchangeable front sight and fires the massive .50 caliber round. Smith & Wesson reports that the Model 500 is the most powerful handgun ever made.

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Contractor(s): Smith & Wesson - USA

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