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S&W Model 500
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Photo: Mcumpston at English Wikipedia (Original text: Mike Cumpston) — Public domain · via Wikimedia Commons
Technical Specifications
| Type | Revolver |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Smith & Wesson |
| Designed | 2002–2003 |
| Produced | 2003–present |
| Variants | See Variants |
| Weight | 56 oz (1.59 kg) to 79.6 oz (2.26 kg) |
| Barrel length | * 2.75 in (69.8 mm) * 3.5 in (88.9 mm) * 4 in (102 mm) * 6.5 in (165 mm) * 7.5 in (191 mm) * 8.38 in (213 mm) * 10.5 in (267 mm) |
| Cartridge | .500 S&W Magnum, .500 S&W Special |
| Action | Double/Single Action |
| Feed | 5-round cylinder |
| Muzzle velocity | Approx. 2,075 ft/sec |
| Range | 165 ft |
| Maximum range | 330 ft |
Data from Smith & Wesson Model 500 (Wikipedia, 2026-09-22). Text licensed under CC BY-SA. Image: Public domain — Mcumpston at English Wikipedia (Original text: Mike Cumpston).
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