S&W 460 XVR

[stagpanther]

Appreciate the comments.

[ShootMeStraight]

The S&W 500 is more fun!

[Sevens]

I had them both. It's a fine argument to say that the .500 is more fun and I cannot specifically say that you're wrong.

I chose to sell my .500 and keep the .460. I liked the bullet selection and availability of .452" better than .500" and that was enough to pick a side in the close race.

At this point it seems quite fair to add that my single most -FUN- event with these two were to take aim with each, each pointed at a cantaloupe 10 yards away... the fruit balls were probably almost as distant from each other as well. My thought process was to not hold these two big thumpers next to each other, but to have them both angled away from directly in front of me. I did not want any chance of recoil slapping one revolver in to the other.

Then it was a simple matter to single action cock each, lock aim with each (ha, no small task) and squeeze triggers on each simultaneously.

That was extremely fun and that is truly the only thing I miss since selling the .500 many years ago. And yes, both cantaloupes exploded. None of the six guys standing around thought to video this escapade, I suppose this was before we captured pictures and videos of fun shenanigans.

I suppose I could try a similar shot(s) with my 460XVR and Freedom 83 now but it won't be the same.

[stagpanther]

I'd love to see that!

[jetinteriorguy]

If you want a .500 usually you can find them for sale including a box of ammo that’s only short five rounds.

[stagpanther]

LOL

[ballardw]

Originally Posted by jetinteriorguy

If you want a .500 usually you can find them for sale including a box of ammo that’s only short five rounds.

I had a boss once that went that route with a .454 Casull.

[CD1]

I've owned one with the 8 3/8 barrel for years. I love the versatility of the gun, as you can shoot 45 colt, 454 Casull, or 460 through it (there are one or two others that will also work but I never shoot them and can't recall which they are). I handload for it, but even if you're not a reloader, the fact that you can shoot so many types of rounds through it will let you customize your experience.

It is accurate. I was once shooting on 100 yard line and the people next to me gawked when we went downrange and exclaimed "you're more accurate with that than we are with our rifles".

It is not only loud, it is concussive with the muzzle break. I shoot at a private club that has covered outdoor shooting lines. It's a pretty typical deal, a concrete shooting line with an A-Frame metal roof. It's not a low roof, there's plenty of room. When I shoot on those lanes, the concussion from the gun comes back off the roof and hits me so hard that I can taste my sinuses. It's no joke on the concussion. I've never shot full-house 460 loads at an indoor range, and I never will.

Recoil is manageable if you have the mindset that wants to manage it. Still, as much as I love it, I never shoot more than 10 rounds through it in a range session. Even when you shoot it properly it's gonna beat you up a little. To put that last statement into reference, I'm 6 feet, 220, I bench over 350 and literally everyone who meets me feels the need to say something about how big I am. I like shooting these guns, but they eventually take a toll. It's not "punishing" to shoot, but what discomfort exists is additive. The more you shoot in a singe session the more you're gonna feel it.

I love the gun. I got it from a buddy who thought he'd love it, but sold it to me with two full boxes of ammo, and a third that was open but missing only five rounds.

If you want it, get it.

Also, don't shoot it if you don't want company. Everyone on the firing line will want to know "what that thing is." It's not subtle, and it will draw attention to you.

[stagpanther]

I've owned one with the 8 3/8 barrel for years. I love the versatility of the gun, as you can shoot 45 colt, 454 Casull, or 460 through it (there are one or two others that will also work but I never shoot them and can't recall which they are). I handload for it, but even if you're not a reloader, the fact that you can shoot so many types of rounds through it will let you customize your experience.

It is accurate. I was once shooting on 100 yard line and the people next to me gawked when we went downrange and exclaimed "you're more accurate with that than we are with our rifles".

It is not only loud, it is concussive with the muzzle break. I shoot at a private club that has covered outdoor shooting lines. It's a pretty typical deal, a concrete shooting line with an A-Frame metal roof. It's not a low roof, there's plenty of room. When I shoot on those lanes, the concussion from the gun comes back off the roof and hits me so hard that I can taste my sinuses. It's no joke on the concussion. I've never shot full-house 460 loads at an indoor range, and I never will.

Recoil is manageable if you have the mindset that wants to manage it. Still, as much as I love it, I never shoot more than 10 rounds through it in a range session. Even when you shoot it properly it's gonna beat you up a little. To put that last statement into reference, I'm 6 feet, 220, I bench over 350 and literally everyone who meets me feels the need to say something about how big I am. I like shooting these guns, but they eventually take a toll. It's not "punishing" to shoot, but what discomfort exists is additive. The more you shoot in a singe session the more you're gonna feel it.

I love the gun. I got it from a buddy who thought he'd love it, but sold it to me with two full boxes of ammo, and a third that was open but missing only five rounds.

If you want it, get it.

Also, don't shoot it if you don't want company. Everyone on the firing line will want to know "what that thing is." It's not subtle, and it will draw attention to you.

Lucky for me, I shoot on private property. I don't think I'll have much to worry about for now since I can't find one anywhere anyway.