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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 [[.38 special]] and [[.357 magnum]], the .500 Special came ''after'' the .500 Magnum. |
{{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 [[.38 special]] and [[.357 magnum]], 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 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" />. Because of its large diameter, the shortened 500 S&W Special will not fit into a standard-sized large handgun frame. Smith & Wesson has been urged by [[John Ross]] to produce their largest "X-Frame" in a shorter version to handle this cartridge.<ref>http://www.john-ross.net/pdfs/maghist.pdf</ref> Ballistics are slightly superior 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 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" />. Because of its large diameter, the shortened 500 S&W Special will not fit into a standard-sized large handgun frame. Smith & Wesson has been urged by [[John Ross (author)|John Ross]] to produce their largest "X-Frame" in a shorter version to handle this cartridge.<ref>http://www.john-ross.net/pdfs/maghist.pdf</ref> Ballistics are slightly superior 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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==See also== |
==See also== |
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| .500 S&W Special | ||||||||||||
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| Type | Handgun | |||||||||||
| Place of origin | USA | |||||||||||
| Production history | ||||||||||||
| 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 .38 special and .357 magnum, the .500 Special came after the .500 Magnum.
The purpose of the .500 Special is to be able to shoot 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]. Because of its large diameter, the shortened 500 S&W Special will not fit into a standard-sized large handgun frame. Smith & Wesson has been urged by John Ross to produce their largest "X-Frame" in a shorter version to handle this cartridge.[4] Ballistics are slightly superior 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) - ^ http://www.john-ross.net/pdfs/maghist.pdf
- "500 Smith& Wesson data" from Accurate Powder
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