Smith and Wesson .500 Magnum in 3.5 inch

[Don Purcell]

Does anyone here have and shoot the S&W .500 Magnum in 3.5 inch barrel? I have two of the John Ross 5 inch models but was curious about the 3.5 inch. I think Miha's 400 grain John Ross "Alley Cleaner" and or Miha's 385 grain round flat hollowpoint would be the bee's knees for this one. What say you, anyone?

[Gunslinger1911]

Hi Don, I had one of the 3.5" . Loud *** heck !! Meanest looking revolver in existence ! Years ago "someone" had some solid inserts made where the comp goes. Really quieted it down.

A couple people shot the vented v/s unvented comps, too much bullet weight compared to the amount of gasses for the comp to do much.

But, it looks really cool with the vented comp !


Sold the 3.5 to get a 5" JR - wish I had kept it.

Back then all I had was the Lee 365g GC.

I'm also looking forward to getting the Miha 385 hp.

[evoevil]

Just paid for the 502-400 MP mold. waiting on the MP 385 group buy to close. Shooting mine out a 8"

[Don Purcell]

Gunslinger, the one I'm referring to is the Performance Center 3.5 inch that has no comp. Yes, the one you had is a wicked looking sucker no doubt with the muzzle blast to go with it. I love my 5 inchers as you can load even "mild" loads and have something that goes past a hot load .44 mag. evoevil, yep, can't wait to try out those two molds also. The .500 is a very versatile cartridge.

[JonB_in_Glencoe]

I wasn't aware of a 3.5 PC ?
Like Gunslinger, I had a 4" comp'd X-frame. I put a solid insert in place of the removable Comp, it made it more shooter friendly...But I grew weary of it's massive recoil. I swapped it for a rifle.
If I were to ever stumble onto one with a longer barrel (8 to 10") for a good price, I might buy another 500.

[John Ross]

Don, I'm in the process of acquiring the PC gun you're talking about as it qualifies for the "Concealed Carry" class at RC Davis' Pin Shoot this June. Will give a full report in the future.

http://www.pinshoot.com/events/

https://www.smith-wesson.com/firearms/model-sw500-hi-viz-fiber-optic

[Don Purcell]

John, immediately after I posted this I remember you mentioning Richards shoot. Should be Taylor made for that event. Alley Cleaner bullet no doubt.

[Redwoode]

Looking forward to the PC gun report. I've been on the fence with it for some time.

[Gunslinger1911]

Hey Don, Nice looking cannon - I'm a sucker for unfluted cylinders !

[frank505]

Where do I find a solid insert for my four inch????