Smith & Wesson Model 500 .50-Cal. Magnum
The newest biggest handgun in the world...the projectile weight and velocity of this load is virtually identical to a 1-ounce 12-ga. rifled lead shotgun slug--and that the 500 Magnum operates at over four times the pressure level of the slug
And if you still don't understand the mentality here:
The "light" load is a 275-grain Barnes X copper hollowpoint bullet. Muzzle velocity is 1665 fps and it produces 1668 ft.-lb. of energy. It is more than adequate for any game up to and including elk.
A 400-grain jacketed softpoint at 1675 fps and 2500 ft.-lb. of energy is available for larger game.
Those heading to Alaska, Africa or even Jurassic Park [my emphasis] will want the 440-grain hard-cast lead, gas checked, flat point load. At 1625 fps and 2580 ft.-lb. of energy, it will handle anything a handgun hunter is likely to pursue.
* Ray, 11/09/2003 11:04:08 AM
