4" S&W Model 500 Question

[dmftoy1]

I just picked up my newest toy . . . . .for grizzly protection here in Central Illinois . . . .now I hear you saying . . . "There are no grizzlies in Central Illinois!" My answer to that is: "I want to be prepared for when they migrate here."

Anyway, the revolver comes with 2 different compensators, 1 for lead bullets and 1 for jacketed. I've read all the literature and can't find ANYTHING that tells me which is which, and examining them doesn't uncover anything obvious. HELP!

Have a good one,
Dave

 

[500swmag]

dmftoy1,
The muzzle brake with the six holes that line up with the barrel shroud is intented for jacketed bullets only, ...so then the muzzle brake with the four holes in the front at 12, 3, 6 and 9'o'clock but without the six holes on top is intended for lead bullets. The only reason for this configuration difference is because the lead bullets where leading between the brake and the shroud making it nearly impossible to remove them after shooting. You can use either brake for jacketed or lead, it just that the short brake will be extremly hard to remove after shooting lead, and because of this, not recommended
BC

 

[dmftoy1]

Thanks!! Just got back from shooting it for the first time and I was pleasantly surprised. (325 Grain-1400fps). I put 17 rounds through it and wanted some more. (my son got to shoot the other 3 as a reward for the filem below). Here's some results:

http://www.fahringer.net/x/sw500shoot.mpg

It's big so don't download unless you've got a fast connection.

Have a good one,
Dave

 

[mburnickas]

I only have the 8" one and it was the same, not bad at all. Used 400 gr ammo and was not that bad...


Link no worky with WMP. I am using a T3 line...BUT it works when saving to local.