Action: SA/DA – Caliber: .500 S&W Magnum® – Capacity: 5 – Finish: Stainless – Material: Steel – Grips: Black Synthetic – Sights: Orange Ramp / Adjustable – Barrel Length: 10.5 – Overall Length: 18 – Weight: 79.3 oz – Chrome Hammer – Chrome Trigger with Trigger Stop – Muzzle Brake – PC Tuned Action – In 2003 the gunsmiths and engineers at Smith & Wesson wanted to deliver maximum power for serious handgun hunters. The power they sought required an entirely new frame the massive X-Frame and was the basis for the new Model S&W 500 the most powerful production revolver in the world. Performance Center guns originate from standard designs or are created from the ground up. From hand-cutting and fitting to fine tuning for precision these firearms are top performers. Products from the Performance Center are the ultimate expression of old-world craftsmanship blended with modern technology.