[WSGilcrest]

[WSGilcrest]

Specifications
Product Code:	170231
Caliber:	500 S&W Magnum®
Capacity:	5 Rounds
Frame:	X-Frame
Barrel Length:	10.5"
Front Sight:	Orange Dovetail Ramp
Rear Sight:	Adjustable White Outline
Grips:	Hogue Dual Density Monogrip
Material:	Stainless Steel
Finish:	Glassbead
Overall Length:	18"
Height:	6.5"
Weight Empty:	82.0 oz.
Other Features:	Recoil Compensator for Increased Muzzle Control Tuned Performance Center Action Integral Weaver Base for Easy Optics Mounting Increased Velocity and Energy with 10.5" Barrel Flash Chromed Hammer and Trigger for Smooth, Crisp Action Internal Lock Performance Center Gun Rug and Sling included
UPC Code:	022188702316

[CCWoody]

Just for comparrison with your excellent chart, my handloaded 185gr .45 HP's are giving me 450ft/lb of energy. Pertty good for a defensive load that will not overpenetrate. At the other end, next to that beefy 500 S&W, my 130gr spbt .270 handloads are giving me just over 2600ft/lb of energy.

Now, I broke my back several years ago and when I shoot my .270 at the range, I use a sandbag to limit the felt recoil. Shooting this 500 S&W, which is lighter than my .270 will have a greater felt recoil in the hands than my .270. And I am suppose to believe that this weapon is going to be grabbed up by punk kids looking to kill people. Yeah, right! One shot with this and they will go back to their little guns.

And, I make one other observation, which the article did not address, but is only a matter of time. Wanna bet that this 500 S&W round will have no problem going through type 2 body armor?

Woody.

[OldCorps]

What's the retail price of the pistol? Anyone know?

I'll bet the bullets go for a cool $20 a box.