Smith & Wesson Model 500 - Standard Compensator

Six-Shot Revolver [ 2003 ]

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

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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.©MilitaryFactory.com

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Specifications

Smith & Wesson - USA
Manufacturer(s)

United States
Operators

2003
Service Year

United States
National Origin

PISTOL / SIDEARM
Compact design for close-quarters work or general self-defense.

381 mm
(15.00 inches)
Overall Length

213 mm
(8.39 inches)
Barrel Length

4.41 lb
(2.00 kg)
Empty Weight

Hammer with Rotating Cylinder; Double-Action
Action

12.7mm (.50 caliber)
Caliber(s)
May not represent an exhuastive list; Calibers may be model-specific dependent; Always consult official manufacturer sources.

5-Round Rotating Cylinder
Rounds

Iron
Sights

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165 feet
(50 meters | 55 yards)
Max Effective Range

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

Model 500 - Base Series Name

Model 460XVR - High muzzle velocity model

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