I have 2 permits that I'm currently waiting to get. I was going to use one of those permits to purchase a 500 S&W.

 

Will this gun be affected by the .50 caliber ban currently suggested? I read it several times, but didn't see it by name.

If the ban is 50 cal i would have to say yes unless they list an exemption for it.. What is coming down the pike really sucks ass, this is big fun gun for target shooters...

 

The wacko bastards screwed us all...

Go buy The John Ross 500 S&W Xframe revolver. You'll love it. Don't let the political climate determine what you buy.

I have a .50 Beowulf. The can try and take it. .50 is a lot of fun and always gets alot of attention.

To answer the OP's direct question first, IF that particular NJ Bill should somehow pass, then yes, it would end up banned along with any rifle, including black powder, that shoots a projectile of that size or larger.

 

Myself personally, I'd pass over a 500 every day for a 460. Do your own research, and see what you then decide.

I'm with NJCK on this one - especially if you don't handload.

Thanks all for the replies. I already put 50% down about 3 weeks ago. I personally think of all the dumb bills they are trying to pass,the .50 has to be the dumbest.

 

Lets hope the pressure we are giving Trenton that none of these bills get passed.

To answer the OP's direct question first, IF that particular NJ Bill should somehow pass, then yes, it would end up banned along with any rifle, including black powder, that shoots a projectile of that size or larger.

 

Myself personally, I'd pass over a 500 every day for a 460. Do your own research, and see what you then decide.

curious as to why. I'm considering a 500 as well but hesitant due to proposed legislation

curious as to why. I'm considering a 500 as well but hesitant due to proposed legislation

 

Take a look at your cartridge options for a 460, and then take a look at the ballastics of the .500 S&W Mag. Unless you are a big bore hand loader, cost per round and ballistics don't add up compared to the 460. Same big X-frame Smith, but much more flexible.

curious as to why. I'm considering a 500 as well but hesitant due to proposed legislation

 

Cool factor, It is just Awesome piece of machinery.. Same reason i purchased DE 44Mag..

The john ross is nice. Esp in black. What i want is the shorty extreme survival package. If anyone knows where i can get one ill give you a finders fee. That is at a decent price of course. U really have to be on the look out to find one. What size 500 u guys looking for. I have a few if u ever want to try them out. Thanks

The john ross is nice. Esp in black. What i want is the shorty extreme survival package. If anyone knows where i can get one ill give you a finders fee. That is at a decent price of course. U really have to be on the look out to find one. What size 500 u guys looking for. I have a few if u ever want to try them out. Thanks

i want the 8 3/8 barrel

Take a look at your cartridge options for a 460, and then take a look at the ballastics of the .500 S&W Mag. Unless you are a big bore hand loader, cost per round and ballistics don't add up compared to the 460. Same big X-frame Smith, but much more flexible.

 

Doesn't the 460 S&W magnum chamber 480 Ruger, 454 Casaul, and 45 long colt?

Doesn't the 460 S&W magnum chamber 480 Ruger, 454 Casaul, and 45 long colt?

 

Not the .480Ruger, but yes, .45LC and .454Casull in addition to the .460 S&W Mag.

Not the .480Ruger, but yes, .45LC and .454Casull in addition to the .460 S&W Mag.

 

I thought the 480 Ruger was based off the 454 Casull?

I thought the 480 Ruger was based off the 454 Casull?

 

No, it's closer to the .475 Lin. It's basically a shortened .45-70 case necked for a .475 bullet.

No, it's closer to the .475 Lin. It's basically a shortened .45-70 case necked for a .475 bullet.

 

Thanks, learned something new today.