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11-30-2008, 09:18 PM
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So, even though I'm Gun-Happy - doesn't mean I'm finished with the toolbox!
 Fortune provided me an opportunity to get an S&W 500 in a 4" barrel for an offer I couldn't (well, shouldn't  ) refuse...Any opinions from users or gurus? (kibitzers are welcome!) Seems overly large for CHL duty - hard to avoid a 5lb X-frame's unsightly bulge - so maybe a truck gun? Or something to fluff the pillows with... Will report back with first-hand impressions of 2700ft-lbs of muzzle energy in a fortnight; expecting better results than off-handed results with a .357 snubby! 
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11-30-2008, 10:06 PM
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I shot a box of ammo through one, it had a 6" barrel. It was lots of fun.
I think it's best suited for outdoor activities. Doesn't Texas have a few excess hogs? 
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12-01-2008, 12:07 AM
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I just saw another really bad gun from Taurus called "The Judge". Check this one out.
http://www.taurususa.com/video/tauru...udge-video.cfm
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12-01-2008, 01:19 AM
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I think Texas has a little bit of everything that needs shootin', but inside the home use might need Glaser-type shotshells or something.
Wow - I didn't realize Cor-Bon was making such a heavy bullet for them... 700gr isn't that much less than the 50 gram benchmark.
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12-01-2008, 03:17 AM
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12-01-2008, 11:11 AM
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Been carrying a 2.5" for quite awhile. It's actually not bad to shoot. I don't bother with 600gr (or heavier) bullets because they tend not to stabilize in the short barrel, but with a 4" gun, you'd be fine. Recoil is actually pretty tolerable with the heavy bullets (I usually shoot a 500gr HC), but muzzle blast and flip get a little exciting when you shoot the light fast bullets. I use mine mostly for a camp-protection gun and when I'm river fishing, but it also sits in the closet on the off chance a bear tries to eat the dog, or a moose has the kids cornered in the backyard.
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12-02-2008, 02:02 AM
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The 700 grainers i load myself, there are a few available from custom loaders
bullets available here
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12-04-2008, 11:10 AM
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No doubt the 500 is quite a hand full. Generally that means when grabbing below the belt there isn't quite a hand full.
Or you live in Glendale, CA.
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