Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
Smith & Wesson Model 500
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · POST-COLD WAR
12
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
35
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the revolvers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year2003
- Weight (Empty)1.59 kg
- Weight (Loaded)2.26 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge.500 S&W Magnum, .500 S&W Special
- Calibre12.7 mm
- Case Length35.05 mm
- Calibre Classlarge-caliber
- Bullet Weight350 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeDouble/Single Action (DA/SA)
- Fire Modesdouble/single action
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemCylinder
- Drum / Belt Capacity5
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
- Muzzle Velocity632 m/s
- Muzzle Energy3,420
- Effective Range (point)50.292 m
- Maximum Range100.584 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length102 mm
- Sight TypeIron sights, night sights
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction3MOD.3
- Receiver Materialstainless steel
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
⬢Features4MOD.4
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Production Start2003
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2003Production started
23
years in service
500
units produced
5
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries5country
05 / MASS Score
REVOLVERS RANKING Revolvers · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
72REVOLVERS12POST-COLD WAR · REVOLVERS966UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS181PERFORMANCE/PRICE · REVOLVERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theRevolverscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A rotating cylindrical chamber that holds multiple cartridges and aligns each with the barrel for firing, as used in revolver-type pistols.
Firearm mechanism where double action (DA) requires a long trigger pull to cock and release the hammer, while single action (SA) requires only a short pull to release a pre-cocked hammer.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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