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Smith & Wesson Model 500
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Revolvers · United States · 2003
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Smith&WessonModel500

Smith & Wesson Model 500
Smith & Wesson Model 500 Photo: Mcumpston at English Wikipedia (Original text: Mike Cumpston) · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
95
Accuracy
75
Reliability
85
Capacity
40
Ergonomics
60
Durability
90
Concealability
10
Recoil Control
50
Calibre Versatility
30
Cost-Effectiveness
45
Origin United States
CategoryRevolvers
EraPost-Cold War
In service2003
Operators5 countries
Quantity500
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
67
Revolvers MASS Rating
12/25
Post-Cold War
72/186
All-Time
Revolvers · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
95
Accuracy
75
Reliability
85
Capacity
40
Ergonomics
60
Durability
90
Concealability
10
Recoil Control
50
Calibre Versatility
30
Cost-Effectiveness
45
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
Smith & Wesson Model 500
Category
Production
2003–
Quantity
500
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · POST-COLD WAR
12
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
35
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
67
revolvers category
ⓘ 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
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
  • Muzzle Velocity632 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy3,420
  • Effective Range (point)50.292 m
  • Maximum Range100.584 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
▤Construction3MOD.3
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Production Start2003
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2003Production started
23
years in service
500
units produced
5
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📖 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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