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The '''.500 S&W Special''' is a [[cartridge (weaponry)|cartridge]] made by [[Smith & Wesson]] for use in handguns. It was designed by [[Cor-Bon]]/[[Glaser Safety Slug|Glaser]] (at Smith & Wesson’s request) in 2004.<ref> |
The '''.500 S&W Special''' is a [[cartridge (weaponry)|cartridge]] made by [[Smith & Wesson]] for use in handguns. It was designed by [[Cor-Bon]]/[[Glaser Safety Slug|Glaser]] (at Smith & Wesson’s request) in 2004.<ref> |
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{{Citation |title =.500 S&W Special |date = 2007-01-07 |year = 2007 |url = http://airbornecombatengineer.typepad.com/airborne_combat_engineer/2005/01/500_sw_special.html | accessdate = 2007-08-23 }}</ref>. It is a shorter version of the [[.500 S&W Magnum]] with a drastically reduced load, much as the [[.38 Special]] is to the [[.357 Magnum]]. However, unlike the . |
{{Citation |title =.500 S&W Special |date = 2007-01-07 |year = 2007 |url = http://airbornecombatengineer.typepad.com/airborne_combat_engineer/2005/01/500_sw_special.html | accessdate = 2007-08-23 }}</ref>. It is a shorter version of the [[.500 S&W Magnum]] with a drastically reduced load, much as the [[.38 Special]] is to the [[.357 Magnum]]. However, unlike the [[.44 Magnum]] and [[.44 Special]], the .500 Special came ''after'' the .500 Magnum. |
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The purpose of the .500 Special is to be able to shoot less expensive, less punishing loads in firearms chambered for the .500 S&W Magnum. It is possible that firearms chambered for the .500 S&W Special only will be developed.<ref name="outdoor" />. The shortened 500 S&W Special fits into a standard-sized large handgun frame while producing ballistics comparable to the [[.480 Ruger]]. <ref name="outdoor">{{Citation |last =Christian |first =Chris |title =New loads for '04 |date = 2007-05-01 |year = 2007 |url = http://www.outdoorlife.com/outdoor/gear/article/0,19912,785817,00.html |accessdate = 2007-08-23 }}</ref> |
The purpose of the .500 Special is to be able to shoot less expensive, less punishing loads in firearms chambered for the .500 S&W Magnum. It is possible that firearms chambered for the .500 S&W Special only will be developed.<ref name="outdoor" />. The shortened 500 S&W Special fits into a standard-sized large handgun frame while producing ballistics comparable to the [[.480 Ruger]]. <ref name="outdoor">{{Citation |last =Christian |first =Chris |title =New loads for '04 |date = 2007-05-01 |year = 2007 |url = http://www.outdoorlife.com/outdoor/gear/article/0,19912,785817,00.html |accessdate = 2007-08-23 }}</ref> |
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| Type | Handgun | |||||||||||
| Place of origin | USA | |||||||||||
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| Designer | Cor-Bon/Glaser | |||||||||||
| Designed | 2004 | |||||||||||
| Specifications | ||||||||||||
| Case type | Rimless, straight | |||||||||||
| Ballistic performance | ||||||||||||
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| Test barrel length: 8.375 in Source(s): Cor-Bon[1] | ||||||||||||
The .500 S&W Special is a cartridge made by Smith & Wesson for use in handguns. It was designed by Cor-Bon/Glaser (at Smith & Wesson’s request) in 2004.[2]. It is a shorter version of the .500 S&W Magnum with a drastically reduced load, much as the .38 Special is to the .357 Magnum. However, unlike the .44 Magnum and .44 Special, the .500 Special came after the .500 Magnum.
The purpose of the .500 Special is to be able to shoot less expensive, less punishing loads in firearms chambered for the .500 S&W Magnum. It is possible that firearms chambered for the .500 S&W Special only will be developed.[3]. The shortened 500 S&W Special fits into a standard-sized large handgun frame while producing ballistics comparable to the .480 Ruger. [3]
See also
References
- ^ Cor-Bon/Glaser
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.500 S&W Special, 2007-01-07, retrieved 2007-08-23
{{citation}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ^ a b Christian, Chris (2007-05-01), New loads for '04, retrieved 2007-08-23
{{citation}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
- "500 Smith& Wesson data" from Accurate Powder
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