Smith Wesson PC 500 7.5 Inch – Superb Hunting Revolver

Description

The Smith Wesson PC 500 7.5 Inch is The Smith Wesson PC 500 7.5 Inch sits in the middle of the Model 500 range and is the configuration most owners end up preferring.

Seven and a half inches of barrel is long enough to get most of what the 500 S and W Magnum can deliver, a factory muzzle brake takes the edge off recoil that would otherwise be close to unmanageable, and adjustable sights let you zero for a specific hunting load. Hogue grips spread the impulse across as much of your hand as possible. It is a handgun hunting revolver, and a very effective one.

Smith Wesson PC 500 7.5 Inch Smith Wesson PC 500 7.5 Inch Barrel, Brake And Sight Setup

Seven and a half inches is the length that balances performance against portability. The Smith Wesson PC 500 7.5 Inch gives the 500 S and W Magnum enough barrel to burn most of its powder charge, which is where the cartridge earns its reputation, while staying short enough to ride in a chest holster on a hunt rather than requiring a case.

The muzzle brake is essential rather than optional equipment. It vents gas at the muzzle to counteract recoil, and the difference between braked and unbraked is the difference between a revolver you can shoot deliberately and one that beats you. The cost is noise directed outward, which makes it unpleasant for anyone standing beside you.

Adjustable sights matter on a hunting handgun because 500 loads vary enormously in bullet weight and velocity, and you need to zero for the one you will actually carry. The X-frame sight package handles that.

Hogue grips are the right choice here, spreading recoil over more hand area than a hard grip would.

Smith Wesson PC 500 7.5 Inch Recoil, Cost And Honest Limits

Even braked, the Smith Wesson PC 500 7.5 Inch recoils harder than nearly any other handgun in production. It is controllable because the gun is heavy and vented, not because the cartridge is mild. Plan on shooting fewer rounds per session than you would with anything else, and expect your wrists to notice.

The brake makes the report severe for bystanders. Many indoor ranges restrict muzzle brakes for exactly this reason, and hearing and eye protection are not negotiable for anyone on the line.

Ammunition is expensive and availability comes and goes. Unlike the 460, there is no cheaper cartridge you can substitute, so reduced power 500 loads are worth seeking out for practice. Many owners handload for this reason alone.

This is a large, heavy handgun that does not conceal and needs a purpose built chest or field holster. It is a tool for the woods rather than a gun for the belt.

Smith Wesson PC 500 7.5 Inch Specifications

• Manufacturer part number: 170299
• UPC: 022188702996
• Caliber: 500 S and W Magnum
• Capacity: 5 rounds
• Barrel: 7.5 inches with muzzle brake
• Frame: stainless steel X-frame
• Build: Smith Wesson Performance Center
• Sights: adjustable rear
• Grips: Hogue
• Finish: stainless

Buyers comparing Smith Wesson Model 500 barrel lengths usually settle here. As a 500 S and W Magnum Revolver it fires the most powerful production revolver cartridge in existence, and as an X Frame Hunting Revolver it carries the weight needed to make that survivable. Seven and a half inches with a brake is the balance point between what the cartridge can do and what you can carry.

Why Buyers Choose the Smith Wesson PC 500 7.5 Inch

Buy the Smith Wesson PC 500 7.5 Inch if you hunt with a handgun and want the most capable revolver cartridge in a length you can still carry into the field. The barrel delivers real performance, the brake makes that performance shootable, and the adjustable sights let you zero for the load you hunt with. For large game inside sensible handgun distances, very little else compares.

Skip it if you want a gun you will shoot often for enjoyment, because ammunition cost and recoil both limit that. Skip it if you shoot mostly at indoor or crowded ranges, where a braked 500 is genuinely unwelcome. And skip it if you are new to handguns, because this is not a place to learn.

Who Should Buy The Smith Wesson PC 500 7.5 Inch

The Smith Wesson PC 500 7.5 Inch suits This revolver suits handgun hunters, guides and outfitters, backcountry carriers in dangerous game country, and experienced shooters who want serious cartridge performance from a revolver. It is a poor fit for new shooters, for the recoil sensitive, for concealed carry, and for anyone on a limited ammunition budget. All firearm sales ship to a licensed FFL dealer for transfer, and handgun and hunting rules vary by state, so confirm your local law before ordering.

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