The Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 500 Compensated Hunter is a large-frame revolver built for heavy-recoil handgun cartridges and purpose-driven hunting use. It is chambered in .500 S&W Magnum and features a 10.5 inch stainless barrel with an integrated muzzle brake and accessory rail. The firearm combines Performance Center tuning with a substantial X-Frame and stainless construction.
Key Specifications
- The caliber is .500 S&W Magnum.
- The barrel measures 10.5 inches.
- The cylinder holds 5 rounds.
- The frame is an X-Frame in stainless steel.
- The finish is stainless.
- The action is Double / Single Action.
- The sights are orange ramp front and adjustable rear.
- Features include a muzzle brake and Picatinny accessory rail on the barrel.
- The Performance Center provides a PC-tuned action.
- The frame is drilled and tapped for optics or mounts.
Built with Performance Center attention to fit and function, this Model 500 blends robust stainless construction, an integral compensator and accessory rail, and tuned action work to serve handgun hunters and shooters needing a purpose-built revolver for large magnum cartridges. Its configuration supports optics and heavy-recoil loads while retaining adjustable sights for field use and precision at extended ranges.
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