ChrisO
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| | 05/21/09 at 05:09 AM | Reply with quote | #2 |
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Hello James, Great Topic !
The only big bore handguns I've shot that are more powerful than the .44 Mag were the .460 S & W and the .500 S & W. Both were in the "heavy for caliber" X-Frames Smith & Wesson revolvers, and both had 10 1/2" bbls. , which to me seemed alittle long & very heavy. Not something I would want to carry in a holster all day long. Both were very accurate, and if I remember correctly as its been acouple of years since I shot them, I kept my 25 yrd 5 shot groups just under 2". Evan though I know of some people out there that can shoot 50 or 100 yrd groups of 2-3 ". I was satisfied with my shooting. Recoil for both calibers was not nearly as bad as I've read, I would say again because of the heavy weight of the guns. I think both calibers, for me the .500 in particular would be much better served in a lighter weight double action or single action with a 5 - 6" bbl. Yes there are special order guns out there like the "John Ross" guns, but their still to heavy in that X-Frame model for me.
If money were not a problem, and it is, my dream handgun would be a S.S. Ruger Bisley made up by John Linebaugh himself in his .500 Linebaugh with a 5 1/2" bbl. This would easily be carried all day with out a problem.
That's where I stand on this matter.
Take Care !
Chris
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