50 Cal. Magnum?..for contender?

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14 February 2003, 15:11

<Fireball>

50 Cal. Magnum?..for contender?

Just seen on the news Smith $ Wesson is introducing a NEW pistol in a 50CaL Magnum
Anyone know about this round and If we can chamber it in the contender?
News sources are calling for Banning of the double action revolver........Calling it a COP KILLER

Fireball

14 February 2003, 15:54

V.V. Jeff

My guess is 50 AE. The same as the Destert Eagle. I could be wrong though.

[ 02-14-2003, 06:54: Message edited by: V.V. Jeff ]

14 February 2003, 16:16

<Headstamp>

I heard this on the Paul Harvey radio show today myself. He stated the new round had 3 times the muzzle velocity of the 44 magnum in a pistol. I either think he meant to say muzzle ENERGY or his facts are totally bogus.

Check over at the 'smith site to see if there is any info over there.

Regards

14 February 2003, 16:26

<Headstamp>

Here you go: it is muzzle energy [Big Grin]

The "500 Smith and Wesson Magnum"

http://ir.thomsonfn.com/InvestorRelations/PubNewsStory.aspx?partner=MzgwTWpFeFAkWQEQUALSTOEQUALSTO&product=MzgwU1ZJPVAkWQEQUALSTOEQUALSTO&storyid=81238

14 February 2003, 16:57

HHI6818

JD Jones has 500 S&W Encore barrels listed on his web page.

http://www.sskindustries.com/500S&W.html

14 February 2003, 17:07

cas

Mr. Harvey made an oops. He might have meant Foot Lbs... dunno.

We're talking 440gr bullets in the 15-1600fps range. A 50Ae like case with a small rim... only MUCH longer. I don't think you'd WANT to shoot it in a contender, even if it could take it.

14 February 2003, 17:44

<Fireball>

Guess this might put the casull on the back burner!
Got to get me a barrel chambered for this one
fireball

14 February 2003, 17:48

<Fireball>

VV Jeff...........will you be chambering the encore for this one soon?
Fireball

14 February 2003, 17:56

V.V. Jeff

Not in the near future unless there is a large call for them. There may be, but it's too early to tell.

14 February 2003, 18:26

<Fireball>

Just read another article where S&W states they are overwhelmed with the orders for the new gun and cannot keep up.
Corbon has loads already 440gr at over 1600 fps and 2500 ft. lbs.
Now that is a Hammer in a revolver.
fireball

15 February 2003, 02:17

<Headstamp>

Fireball is foaming at the mouth now.

[Big Grin]

Regards

15 February 2003, 06:40

<Fireball>

Yes! My wife thinks I have RABIES.....lol
I JUST GOT TO HAVE ONE

Fireball

15 February 2003, 10:34

<V.V. Dave>

Well Fellas. I just placed an order for a 500 S&W reamer. So I guess that means that you can have one if you want to. I think I may have to try one out in my encore, but the 475 Linebaugh seems to work alright for now.
Dave

15 February 2003, 10:55

<Headstamp>

Wonder which ammo company developed the round with them?

Anybody know which ammo company is producing it?

Regards

15 February 2003, 11:11

<Headstamp>

More interesting info:

http://www.gunweek.com/0201issue/feature0201.html

Regards

15 February 2003, 11:14

jffrybrght

Headstamp, COR-BON is the only ammo producer right now.
Jeff

15 February 2003, 11:31

cas

As a side note... it's HUGE and has the weight to go with it. A 10" scoped contender is an ultra light weight and a joy to carry compaired to that S&W monster.

15 February 2003, 15:05

<Fireball>

The new S&W weight is just under 4.5 lbs.
about what your encore weighs
I am not so sure it is heavier than my raging bull.
fireball

[ 02-15-2003, 06:06: Message edited by: Fireball ]

15 February 2003, 15:39

Lone Hunter

quote:
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The new S&W weight is just under 4.5 lbs.
about what your encore weighs

Is that with or with out cartridges?
Lone Hunter

16 February 2003, 00:21

LDHunter

I got to handle on of the Smiths at the Shot Show yesterday and I was very impressed. It's a good looking revolver and although a bit front heavy it felt quite good in the hand.

I have "average" hand strength and quite large hands... It really didn't feel nearly as heavy as I expected and balance was good.

I'd like to have one although I imagine I'd be looking for a cast bullet and Unique powder load for it pretty quick. [Eek!]

They had it next to a Model 29 and it made the 29 look like a pocket pistol... LOL....

$bob$

16 February 2003, 03:30

Jules

My kinda gun Bob [Big Grin]

16 February 2003, 17:12

cas

They have a big huge barrel one that looks like something out of a bad Sci-fi movie, and a "snubby" 4 inch-ish one that looks great, but not one you want to shoot too many (if any) full loads in.

Me... I'll stick with the little tiny old fasion revolvers. [Smile]