Buying new pistol, need advice

[GeorgeSSSS]

Thanks Paragon.
Now that I'm empowered, YOU BUNCH OF WUSSIES.

THIS IS WHAT I CALL REAL FIREPOWER.

I AIN'T 'FRAID 'O NO STINKIN BEAR.

Best regards,

George SSSS

[westhillsat]

My .44 Magnum is too big and heavy to carry around at the cabin. Had five bears roaming around the cabin 2 years ago.
Last summer the next door neighbor had a bear jump on the deck while she was reading on the deck.

I looked at one of these tonight, looked good.



Model: 500
Caliber: .500
Capacity: 5 Rounds
Barrel Length: 4"
Weight Empty: 56 oz

[RIC-H0]

Nice gun, but I'd personally fear the recoil than the bear I'm shooting, especially with a 4" barrel!

[westhillsat]

Hopefully, the bear spray will do its job first

And we're only three lots away from the resort on the lake, but still in the woods.
About three miles from the west entrance to Glacier Park.

Last year in the fall, while we were blowing the water out of the plumbing in the cabin - at night in the dark, something was tipping over trash cans two cabins away
Went and strapped on the .44, man that was heavy...

[Big Z]

Originally Posted by westhillsat

Hopefully, the bear spray will do its job first

And we're only three lots away from the resort on the lake, but still in the woods.
About three miles from the west entrance to Glacier Park.

Last year in the fall, while we were blowing the water out of the plumbing in the cabin - at night in the dark, something was tipping over trash cans two cabins away
Went and strapped on the .44, man that was heavy...

Get yourself a couple Marine "Compressed Air" Horns--Big Can--Very loud--Very annoying!..dogs are good--long leash, and barkers. Probably already know, bears get into habits! easy pickings--trash cans=Bear lunch boxs! Hey Bo Boo!, Coolers, Tents, Pic-a-nic baskets.....Anyway, (should make it a joint effort with others around there!) you can make them LEAVE AND NOT Want To COME BACK!-- With a little training . The Jist of it.. SCARE the $hit out of them! , Chase As Far As Possible, Blasting the Horns, Flashing Lights, Dogs Barking, Just give them a good Hazing @ ANY/EVERY event...It will only take a few times!...Pm me if you need to know any more, or How.

[westhillsat]

Like the air horn idea

Had a yellow lab, two years ago at night at the cabin while we were out letting him take care of business, he hunkered down and gave out one of those primal gutteral growls - made the hair stand up on my neck. That was the summer the five bears were around and before we knew they were around.

He was the opposite of a real lab. Didn't like water and started growling at the neighbors - acted more like he was a german shepard guard dog.
Had to have the vet find him a home way out in the country.

Have a beagle now, better for the son and she has that beagle bark/baying sound

Will add the air horn to the bear spray arsenal.

But still liking the S&W 500

[Big Z]

Originally Posted by westhillsat

Like the air horn idea

Had a yellow lab, two years ago at night at the cabin while we were out letting him take care of business, he hunkered down and gave out one of those primal gutteral growls - made the hair stand up on my neck. That was the summer the five bears were around and before we knew they were around.

He was the opposite of a real lab. Didn't like water and started growling at the neighbors - acted more like he was a german shepard guard dog.
Had to have the vet find him a home way out in the country.

Have a beagle now, better for the son and she has that beagle bark/baying sound

Will add the air horn to the bear spray arsenal.

But still liking the S&W 500

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http://www.john-ross.net/s&wsuccess.htm

This will get ya to the store!, If You like the BIG Bore!

Just another shooters statement!

Ballistic Supply http://www.ballisticsupply.net/ makes high quality ammo at a fair price. They specialize in 500 S&W. They have at least 8 different loads for it. They range from a 350gr plated, FN bullet @ 800fps, they call their "defense load" to their 700gr hard cast @ 1200fps. The defense load was developed at the request of several indoor range owners who sold 500s in their shop and wanted customers to be able to shoot them without knocking down the walls of their range. Ballistic Supply will also load the defense load with 370gr and 440gr, at your request. The 350gr version allowed me to actually fire my 4" 500 S&W double action and hit tin cans, reliably, at 25 yards. If I sound like a commercial for them, it's because they worked to get some ammo to me, at short notice, when I left for Alaska last fall. Here's a couple of pictures of their big boys. The top pic is their 700gr and the bottom is the 535gr.

[Big Z]

Originally Posted by westhillsat

My .44 Magnum is too big and heavy to carry around at the cabin. Had five bears roaming around the cabin 2 years ago.
Last summer the next door neighbor had a bear jump on the deck while she was reading on the deck.

I looked at one of these tonight, looked good.

Attachment 25714

Model: 500
Caliber: .500
Capacity: 5 Rounds
Barrel Length: 4"
Weight Empty: 56 oz

Getting one of these VERY SOON! Hope the shipment is in!...out the last time in store.

This IS, your BEST BEAR STOPPER To Date!--STOCK!--Will comment on the recoil soon!

Been checking out some Hunts in Texas. Would be great to Spit A Pig! while there! Yam! Yam!---And a good test for the 500!

[GeorgeSSSS]

Originally Posted by Big Z

Getting one of these VERY SOON! Hope the shipment is in!...out the last time in store.

This IS, your BEST BEAR STOPPER To Date!--STOCK!--Will comment on the recoil soon!

Been checking out some Hunts in Texas. Would be great to Spit A Pig! while there! Yam! Yam!---And a good test for the 500!

Big Z: I'm particularly interested in the effect of the recoil compensator. Be sure to give us some focus on that when you write your report.

Thanks,

George SSSS

[Big Z]

It has taken the BIG 6 already!, will Knock a bison off it's hooves, and has more than enough power to Hit a Bear in the Head and travel completely through it! @ 30 Yds! The 8" barrel is suppose to be a True 200 Yd Hunter!..I Opted for the Compact 4" Self defense model!

Another Big Z Custom in the Makin!..Laser Grip, NiteSights, and Some Special, Loads!..Snake Dens!...I need to Find Snake DEN!...j/k

I'm a goin to Alaska! Fishing! And well armed!

Reality Check!...talking about it is one thing, having to do is another!

Absolutely! defend yourself if you have to! just Bear in mind a few things (intended)....1.) PAPER WORK! if you have to shoot one, (they will know if it self defense!) there will be PLENTY OF IT!......2.) 25 Yards of Mean Bear charging, PLUG UM! You CAN'T out Run!---Last resort option is to shoot, be sure you have to!....VERY Doubtfull!....Making a bunch of noise is best, chucking rock, or cracking one into a tree will 99% of the time send a bear running!

Know the Difference between Griz And Black Bear??



Griz Will Just KILL YA! A Black Bear Likes to Shread and eat a little!

[Big Z]

Compare some rounds

[Big Z]

compare 2

[Big Z]

Originally Posted by GeorgeSSSS

Big Z: I'm particularly interested in the effect of the recoil compensator. Be sure to give us some focus on that when you write your report.

Thanks,

George SSSS

Won't have to much for a while. The gun comes with 2 compensators.. one for Hollow Points...One for the rest.

Hear say part--from an owner/shooter/reloader --If you've shot 44 mag loads, the barrel raises and pulls to the left, (righty) TRUE!

The 500 has No Pull, and a rise of 6" +/-! Impressive! Getting 3" groups @ 30Yrds, (still working with loads) we'll see! And reloading is about $0.18 a round Vs. $1.10 Plus X Box of 20

More later!

[PARAGON]

so, can you feel the muzzle blast

[Connie_Chung]

Guns kill people. This is ridiculous.

[westhillsat]

Originally Posted by Big Z

Won't have to much for a while. The gun comes with 2 compensators.. one for Hollow Points...One for the rest.

Hear say part--from an owner/shooter/reloader --If you've shot 44 mag loads, the barrel raises and pulls to the left, (righty) TRUE!

The 500 has No Pull, and a rise of 6" +/-! Impressive! Getting 3" groups @ 30Yrds, (still working with loads) we'll see! And reloading is about $0.18 a round Vs. $1.10 Plus X Box of 20

More later!

Very cool

[Big Z]

Originally Posted by GeorgeSSSS

Big Z: I'm particularly interested in the effect of the recoil compensator. Be sure to give us some focus on that when you write your report.

Thanks,

George SSSS

As SOON as My Hand Heals UP! I'm field testing!----Rock Chucks---Sage Rats---Bugs Bunny (Gallon jug size, and better!)--Kill Da Wabit!--jackalope-- then, into the Canyon of Lions!---Might get one to come out and play! J/K. (yes taking shotguns and friends when vermit hunting...Well, shotgun anyway!)----Since I need to Harvest some trees--Can't think of a better time to test--What size tree it will go through!--What size I can Fell with 5 rounds----Boulder Check (in case I need to do a little Trail Trimming! Or/and more likely, Destroy such offending Carnage Causing Protrusion )....3" concrete pads stacked--3,6,9"?....Watermellons.... Waaa Ha! Just hope the N double don't make a fuss!....Must find NOW, and Just hit me!..BIG!!--- Cinder Boulders!-----F'N A!!



Naaaa! I don't like the BIG BORES, and BOOMS!--But, Here's The 1" Bore!!---favorite loads--1/2 rolls! any denomination! W/Quarters Being the Bad BOYS of the bunch! Just Luv them Coin Machines!---Give Um Hell George!---Here Comes some ROCK SALT! ----Fourth Of July IS A BLAST!!....6 Regulars, Only 3 BIG BORES!--But Still, BIG BOOMS! Haaaa Haaa Haa Ha!

On the SERIOUS side Now, This stuff is for Experienced shooters, and I sure don't recommend ANYONE jump into the BIG bores, unless a far amount of 44Mag time is in your arms! Would hate to hear of Broken Thumbs, Wrists, arms, faces,.........Or Anything Else! Safety First!

[westhillsat]

I ended up getting one of these tonight. A .45 ACP XD made by Springfield Armory.




I got one of these since I already have a .357 and a .44 both S&W.

[GeorgeSSSS]

That is definitely a stopper.

[Big Z]

Originally Posted by westhillsat

I ended up getting one of these tonight. A .45 ACP XD made by Springfield Armory.

Attachment 25928


I got one of these since I already have a .357 and a .44 both S&W.

Nice piece!...Ya get the 4 or 5 inch?