Why do I need a 8in barreled revolver?

[BigRed]

S&W 500 in 10.5 barrel

Because length doesn't matter, if you don't shoot a huge cartridge loading. Yes.

I always thought it was "length doesn't matter if you shoot a big load".

 

[Hopper]

S&W 500 in 10.5 barrel

Because length doesn't matter, if you don't shoot a huge cartridge loading. Yes.

My son recently got this exact same gun. You could darned near use it as a walking stick if it wasn't so heavy. Why??? His answer, as others have already noted... "Because I can, Dad."

 

[DadSmith]

Just tell her it will make you very happy until the next gun you want in a few months after this one.

 

[Biggredchev]

My son recently got this exact same gun. You could darned near use it as a walking stick if it wasn't so heavy. Why??? His answer, as others have already noted... "Because I can, Dad."

 

[ed1838]

Just tell her it will make you very happy until the next gun you want in a few months after this one

You speak the truth. Find what you want and there is always another or a higher quality one that want to upgrade.

 

[bgcatty]

Because longer is better?

 

[ed1838]

Because longer is better?

I have heard size does not matter. The look on their face when you whip it out it must.

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

That is bigger than I am looking for.

Boy, if I had a nickel.... well, you know...

 

[ed1838]

Boy, if I had a nickel.... well, you know...

I have not heard that have been told no way you are going to stick that in there. I did anyway!

 

[Mgderf]

PLEASE tell me you use the old line "Excuse me while I whip this out" when you do so!!!!

I was wearing that Raging Bull in a belt holster made for such a cannon when I was hunting a farm on St Rd 26E many moons ago.
When I came out of the woods I saw a conservation officer waiting by my truck.
He wanted to see my hunting license. No problem.
After asking for my license, his first words were, "Is that a handgun?"
I said, "Yes sir, would you like to see it?"
He said no, checked my license, and left without further comment.
I think it kind of freaked him out.

 

[ed1838]

Curious how does the full lug models handle compared to ones thats not made that way.

 

[Ziggidy]

'Cause nine inch would be too much for the wife.

You should make that a question rather than a statement!

 

[koren044]

Because despite what they say, a 6 inch barrel is shorter than average?

On a serious note though, how is the accuracy on one of these? It seems like the weight would be pretty prohibitive

 

[singlestacksig]

I don't have one is not good enough for my wife.

Min bbl requirements for hunting in some states.

 

[thelefthand]

Because at my age it's more fun than a girlfriend...

 

[ed1838]

Min bbl requirements for hunting in some states.

That could be as far as I know Indiana is 4 inch.

 

[singlestacksig]

That could be as far as I know Indiana is 4 inch.

yes, but does the wife know that?
and maybe you plan on going to some other state..

 

[ed1838]

yes, but does the wife know that?
and maybe you plan on going to some other state..

No she does not. Now that is a great idea!

 

[Firehawk]

I’m a 1911 guy and spent most of my life uninterested in wheel guns… Until I shot my Father-in-Law’s S&W 29-2 with a 8” barrel. That is the most accurate hand gun I’ve ever shot and the only time I’ve shot a ragged hole 5 shot group at 25 yards with a hand gun. I’m a believer now!

 

[BigMoose]

If you want a long revolver... for the show of it, and don't want to be shooting huge loads everywhere.

Look for a S&W 647 with 12 inch barrel in 17HMR.

I think it was S&Ws ill guided attempt to out do a Ruger 22 Charger?