Model 500

Pistol Smith & Wesson

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Model 500 by Smith & Wesson

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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