The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Non-ported compensator for S&W 500 Mag?

laea7777 · March 20, 2009, 06:25 AM

I was wondering about this exact thing and found this thread googling.

I want to try firing my S&W 500 8 1/2" without the compensator but I think the muzzle blast may wear the protruding portion of the barrel shroud. This 'end cap' is exactly what I need. Any news on whether S&W ever offered one for the 500? I don't know why they would make this for the 460 and not the 500.

In case anyone's wondering, the reason I want to see if I can handle this cartridge without the compensator is mainly out of concern for my hearing. I read somewhere that even with foam plugs and ear muffs, you can still sustain permanent hearing loss with a round that blasts as much as this one does. I also read from numerous sources that a compensator increases decibels around the muzzle. Additionally, if I ever have to use it to defend against a charging bear, I probably won't have time to put ear muffs on.

I went to S&W's website and could not find an end cap for either the 460 or the 500.

I am aware that this thread is rather old but I still want to make a reply.

March 20, 2009, 06:25 AM	#5
laea7777 Member Join Date: July 29, 2008 Posts: 26	I was wondering about this exact thing and found this thread googling. I want to try firing my S&W 500 8 1/2" without the compensator but I think the muzzle blast may wear the protruding portion of the barrel shroud. This 'end cap' is exactly what I need. Any news on whether S&W ever offered one for the 500? I don't know why they would make this for the 460 and not the 500. In case anyone's wondering, the reason I want to see if I can handle this cartridge without the compensator is mainly out of concern for my hearing. I read somewhere that even with foam plugs and ear muffs, you can still sustain permanent hearing loss with a round that blasts as much as this one does. I also read from numerous sources that a compensator increases decibels around the muzzle. Additionally, if I ever have to use it to defend against a charging bear, I probably won't have time to put ear muffs on. I went to S&W's website and could not find an end cap for either the 460 or the 500. I am aware that this thread is rather old but I still want to make a reply.