In 2003 the gunsmiths and engineers at Smith & Wesson wanted to deliver maximum power for serious handgun hunters. The power they sought required an entirely new frame, the massive "X-Frame™," and was the basis for the new Model S&W500™, the most powerful production revolver in the world.  This ushered in the era of the "big gun" and was only the beginning.   For ultimate power and velocity there's nothing even close to an X-Frame model handgun.

HIVIZ® sights, Interchangable Compensator

• Most powerful production revolver in the world today
• Massive .500 S&W Magnum cartridge - 2600 ft/lb. muzzle energy
• A hunting handgun for any game animal walking
• Removable high efficiency compensator
• HIVIZ® Red Dot interchangeable front sight
• Includes two muzzle brakes.  One for use with Jacketed Bullets and one for use with Lead Bullets.

Caliber 500 S&W Magnum
Capacity 5
Length 15
Front Sight HIVIZ® Red Dot Interchangeable
Rear Sight Adjustable
Action Single/Double Action
Grip Synthetic
Barrel Material Stainless Steel
Frame Material Stainless Steel
Frame Finish Satin Stainless
Barrel Length 8.38" (21.3 cm)
Weight 69.1 oz.