The National Interest

Gun or Cannon? Smith & Wesson’s 500 .50 Caliber Handgun Is a Monster

Key point: A true hand cannon. In the world of firearms, there are plenty of boutique guns and calibers out there. Many are very powerful, but may have a very small market audience. Among the unique ...
The National Interest

Smith & Wesson’s 500 .50 Caliber Gun Is So Mean That Ranges Don’t Allow It

Key point: Overkill as a weapon. In the world of firearms, there are plenty of boutique guns and calibers out there. Many are very powerful, but may have a very small market audience. Among the unique ...
Ars Technica

Smith & Wesson introduce, the .50 Cal .... Revolver?????

Isnt this just -slightly- overkill for a pistol ?<BR><BR>http://popularmechanics.com/outdoors/firearms/2003/9/top_gun/<BR><BR><BR>my wrists ache just reading the ...
Los Angeles Times

Large Revolver Debuts

Re “A Powerful New Revolver Is Already Drawing Fire,” Feb. 14: Congratulations, Smith & Wesson, on your exciting new weapon of massive destruction. I’m sure the corporate parties have already begun.