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wyobohunter · May 8, 2013, 04:07 PM

I had the 4" 500. Sold it after a time an got the SRH Alaskan in 454. Sure the 500 is powerful (for a handgun) but it is stupid big an heavy for a handgun too.

I'd go for something that starts in .4 and use heavy for caliber hard cast bullets.

IMO the 500 is more of a novelty item than a working gun. I actually found myself leaving it home and favoring my Marlin 45-70. Much handier to pack a great carrying rifle than a stupid big revolver.

I still used the SRH for fishing (when a rifle is not practical).

May 8, 2013, 04:07 PM	#33
wyobohunter Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2008 Location: Back in Wyoming Posts: 1,125	S&W .500 350 Gr Bullet Vs. Bears And Grizzly Bears? I had the 4" 500. Sold it after a time an got the SRH Alaskan in 454. Sure the 500 is powerful (for a handgun) but it is stupid big an heavy for a handgun too. I'd go for something that starts in .4 and use heavy for caliber hard cast bullets. IMO the 500 is more of a novelty item than a working gun. I actually found myself leaving it home and favoring my Marlin 45-70. Much handier to pack a great carrying rifle than a stupid big revolver. I still used the SRH for fishing (when a rifle is not practical).