Smith & Wesson Model 500

Smith & Wesson Model 500
Smith & Wesson Model 500
	A comparison of the Smith & Wesson Model 500 (above) and its .44 Magnum sibling, the Model 629 (below). The difference in size between the .44 Magnum and the .500 Magnum cartridges is also shown.
Type	Revolver
Place of origin	United States
Production history
Designed	2002–2003
Manufacturer	Smith & Wesson
Produced	2003–present
Variants	See Variants
Specifications
Mass	56 oz (1.59 kg) to 79.6 oz (2.26 kg)
Barrel length	2.75 in (69.8 mm); 3.5 in (88.9 mm); 4 in (102 mm); 6.5 in (165 mm); 7.5 in (191 mm); 8.38 in (213 mm); 10.5 in (267 mm);
Cartridge	.500 S&W Magnum, .500 S&W Special
Action	Double/Single Action
Muzzle velocity	Approx. 2,075 feet per second (632 m/s)
Effective firing range	165 feet (50 m)
Maximum firing range	330 feet (100 m)
Feed system	5-round cylinder
Sights	Iron sights, night sights

The Smith & Wesson Model 500 is a five-shot, double/single action large-caliber revolver produced by Smith & Wesson, firing the .500 S&W Magnum cartridge.