.500 S&W Special
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.500 S&W Special
| .500 S&W Special | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | Handgun | |
| Place of origin |  USA |
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| Production history | ||
| Designer | Cor-Bon/Glaser | |
| Designed | 2004 | |
| Specifications | ||
| Case type | Rimless, straight | |
| Ballistic performance | ||
| Bullet weight/type | Velocity | Energy |
| 350 gr (23 g) FMJ | 1,100 ft/s (340 m/s) | 941 ft·lbf (1,276 J) |
| 350 gr (23 g) JHP | 1,250 ft/s (380 m/s) | 1,215 ft·lbf (1,647 J) |
| Test barrel length: 8.375 in Source(s): Cor-Bon[1] |
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The .500 S&W Special is a cartridge made by Smith & Wesson for use in handguns. It was designed by Cor-Bon/Glaser (at Smith & Wesson’s request) in 2004.[2] It is a shorter version of the .500 S&W Magnum with a drastically reduced load, much as the .38 Special is to the .357 Magnum. However, unlike the .38 Special and .357 Magnum, the .500 Special came after the .500 Magnum.
The purpose of the .500 Special is to be able to shoot less punishing loads, with a muzzle energy closer to that of the .44 Magnum cartridge, in firearms chambered for the .500 S&W Magnum. It is possible that firearms chambered for the .500 S&W Special only will be developed.[3]. Smith & Wesson has been urged by John Ross to produce their largest "X-Frame" in a shorter version to handle this cartridge.[4] Ballistics are slightly superior to the .480 Ruger.[3]
See also
References
- ^ Cor-Bon/Glaser
- ^ .500 S&W Special, 2007-01-07, http://airbornecombatengineer.typepad.com/airborne_combat_engineer/2005/01/500_sw_special.html, retrieved 2007-08-23
- ^ a b Christian, Chris (2007-05-01), "New loads for '04", Outdoor Life, http://www.outdoorlife.com/outdoor/gear/article/0,19912,785817,00.html, retrieved 2007-08-23
- ^ http://www.john-ross.net/pdfs/maghist.pdf
- "500 Smith& Wesson data" from Accurate Powder
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