Smith & Wesson 460XVR barrel length photo

Augustine · January 18, 2013, 01:33 AM

I'm going to buy a Smith & Wesson 460XVR and I'm trying to decide between a 7.5" or 8.5" barrel length. It's hard to find them both somewhere to compare side-by-side.

Does anyone own both and can you post a photo? It would be even better to see a 6.5", 7.5" and 8.5" side by side if you own all three.

BoogieMan · January 18, 2013, 08:28 AM

I havent seen anything shorter than the 8-1/2. I am in a similar predicament as you. Only I am trying to decide betwen 8-1/2 & 10-1/2. I was able to but a BFR 10 next to a XVR 8-1/2. In wasnt much help to me. Good luck finding a couple of XVR's in a store together. Maybe a BPS, Cabelas, or Gander Mtn.

kayakersteve · January 18, 2013, 08:54 AM

I have the 460V which has a 5 inch barrel and really love it, but don't really have any practical use for it here in New York State.

BoogieMan · January 18, 2013, 08:57 AM

Kayakersteve@ Are you a hunter? Can you use a revolver in NYS? I have a place in PA. Just S. of Cowaneski lake (actually see the lake from my stand) I plan on using the 460 to put meat in the freezer.

Augustine · January 18, 2013, 09:37 AM

Photos of the 500 Magnum in 7.5" and 8.5" barrel length would be good too.

kayakersteve · January 18, 2013, 12:17 PM

@boogie man - Yes I hunt, but the 460V is even big and becomes cumbersome to carry when it is not really needed. I harvest a deer and a small spike with it the first year I had it - that year I had a leupold scope on it too and used a monopod to stabilize when shooting. I now have open sights on it and use it more for show and tell than anything else.

I usually caryry a 1911 when hunting and have shot and harvested more deer with that (<25 yards typically).

No matter what, the 460 and 500 are beasts of guns, but get heavy when carrying and hiking.

codefour · January 18, 2013, 01:25 PM

I have the XVR 460 with the 8 3/8" barrel. It's a gig revolver but I don't mind. In a good chest holster it's easier to carry than ur average carbine.

I got the 8 3/8 barrel for accuracy. I have shorter barreled .44 mags for general woods carry.

Augustine · January 18, 2013, 01:29 PM

Where's DiscoRacing? I think he has some 7.5" and 8.5" barrel length comparison photos he can share

ruggyh · February 2, 2013, 11:30 PM

Top/down 12", 10.5", 8.375", 5", 2.75"

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publius · February 5, 2013, 02:04 PM

I look at it as a hunting pistol, not a plinker, correct. If you plan on using it as your primary weapon hunting, th longer barrel might be a better choice. If you are carrying it along with a rifle, I think the 6" is a much better choice.

January 18, 2013, 01:33 AM	#1
Augustine Junior Member Join Date: January 17, 2013 Posts: 4	Smith & Wesson 460XVR barrel length photo I'm going to buy a Smith & Wesson 460XVR and I'm trying to decide between a 7.5" or 8.5" barrel length. It's hard to find them both somewhere to compare side-by-side. Does anyone own both and can you post a photo? It would be even better to see a 6.5", 7.5" and 8.5" side by side if you own all three.

January 18, 2013, 08:28 AM	#2
BoogieMan Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2012 Location: South Jersey Posts: 952	I havent seen anything shorter than the 8-1/2. I am in a similar predicament as you. Only I am trying to decide betwen 8-1/2 & 10-1/2. I was able to but a BFR 10 next to a XVR 8-1/2. In wasnt much help to me. Good luck finding a couple of XVR's in a store together. Maybe a BPS, Cabelas, or Gander Mtn. __________________ Concentrated power is not rendered harmless by the good intentions of those who create it. Milton Freidman

January 18, 2013, 08:54 AM	#3
kayakersteve Senior Member Join Date: March 17, 2007 Location: Western NY Posts: 897	I have the 460V which has a 5 inch barrel and really love it, but don't really have any practical use for it here in New York State. __________________ See Ya!

January 18, 2013, 08:57 AM	#4
BoogieMan Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2012 Location: South Jersey Posts: 952	Kayakersteve@ Are you a hunter? Can you use a revolver in NYS? I have a place in PA. Just S. of Cowaneski lake (actually see the lake from my stand) I plan on using the 460 to put meat in the freezer. __________________ Concentrated power is not rendered harmless by the good intentions of those who create it. Milton Freidman

January 18, 2013, 12:17 PM	#6
kayakersteve Senior Member Join Date: March 17, 2007 Location: Western NY Posts: 897	@boogie man - Yes I hunt, but the 460V is even big and becomes cumbersome to carry when it is not really needed. I harvest a deer and a small spike with it the first year I had it - that year I had a leupold scope on it too and used a monopod to stabilize when shooting. I now have open sights on it and use it more for show and tell than anything else. I usually caryry a 1911 when hunting and have shot and harvested more deer with that (<25 yards typically). No matter what, the 460 and 500 are beasts of guns, but get heavy when carrying and hiking. __________________ See Ya!

January 18, 2013, 09:37 AM	#5
Augustine Junior Member Join Date: January 17, 2013 Posts: 4	Photos of the 500 Magnum in 7.5" and 8.5" barrel length would be good too.

January 18, 2013, 01:25 PM	#7
codefour Member Join Date: April 2, 2012 Posts: 45	I have the XVR 460 with the 8 3/8" barrel. It's a gig revolver but I don't mind. In a good chest holster it's easier to carry than ur average carbine. I got the 8 3/8 barrel for accuracy. I have shorter barreled .44 mags for general woods carry.

January 18, 2013, 01:29 PM	#8
Augustine Junior Member Join Date: January 17, 2013 Posts: 4	Where's DiscoRacing? I think he has some 7.5" and 8.5" barrel length comparison photos he can share

February 2, 2013, 11:30 PM	#9
ruggyh Junior Member Join Date: February 1, 2013 Posts: 5	Top/down 12", 10.5", 8.375", 5", 2.75" [IMG][/IMG]

February 5, 2013, 02:04 PM	#10
publius Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2005 Location: Mississippi/Texas Posts: 2,349	I look at it as a hunting pistol, not a plinker, correct. If you plan on using it as your primary weapon hunting, th longer barrel might be a better choice. If you are carrying it along with a rifle, I think the 6" is a much better choice. __________________ "Suppose you were an idiot, and suppose you were a member of Congress, but I repeat myself." Mark Twain