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    Default OC Smith and Wesson Model 500?

    I've been contemplating buying a SW Model 500, the "X-Frame" with the 10 inch barrel. I can think of no practical reason for the purchase, because I don't hunt, other than having a real "badass" gun to shoot at the range and show off to friends. But, then I was thinking why not OC this monster of a firearm? What do people think? Too much gun for OC? Or really cool for OC?

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    Default Re: OC Smith and Wesson Model 500?

    Not quite as cool as OCing a Mark XIX Deagle, sorry. Have you ever actually shot a S&W 500?

    (P.S.: Don't put your thumb beside the cylinder gap!)
    Last edited by pex; July 25th, 2008 at 03:09 PM.

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    Default Re: OC Smith and Wesson Model 500?

    Quote Originally Posted by pex View Post
    Not quite as cool as OCing a Mark XIX Deagle, sorry. Have you ever actually shot a S&W 500?

    (P.S.: Don't put your thumb beside the cylinder gap!)
    Yeah I shot one once. It's a hell of a handgun.

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    Default Re: OC Smith and Wesson Model 500?

    No.

    #1. You can't draw it fast enough.
    #2. You can't aim it fast enough.
    #3. If involved in a self-defense shooting, prosecutors could go after you for using more firepower than necessary.
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    Default Re: OC Smith and Wesson Model 500?

    Quote Originally Posted by steveforopen View Post
    #3. If involved in a self-defense shooting, prosecutors could go after you for using more firepower than necessary.
    Since having to shoot in a self-defense shooting requires the intent to stop a threat, I think that's an odd way of putting it...

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    Default Re: OC Smith and Wesson Model 500?

    Is there a difference in lethal force? Dead is dead. A S&W500 may just cut a man in half though. messy.

    I'd say save your money... Ammo is expensive and after a while the novelty will wear off. You'd end up with a big huge heavy safe queen.

    I'd call it quite a bit tacky for OC. You'll definitely have to deal with the cops.
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    Default Re: OC Smith and Wesson Model 500?

    Have you considered the price of the rig you will need to CC or OC ?
    Have you considered the price of the ammo?

    and how much is the S&W 500?

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    Default Re: OC Smith and Wesson Model 500?

    Quote Originally Posted by Pa.Bill View Post
    Have you considered the price of the rig you will need to CC or OC ?
    Have you considered the price of the ammo?

    and how much is the S&W 500?

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    I don't really care about the price. The whole deal would probably run me about 2 - 2.5 grand.

    Also, I really don't care if the cops stop me. In fact, I consider that a plus.

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    Default Re: OC Smith and Wesson Model 500?

    Quote Originally Posted by archon View Post
    I don't really care about the price. The whole deal would probably run me about 2 - 2.5 grand.

    Also, I really don't care if the cops stop me. In fact, I consider that a plus.
    Hey, you want to hang out sometime and OC in public places since we're both near SC?

    You can wear the 500 and whatever, and I'll just wear 6 of whatever guns. Do you mind if one of my 6 is a rifle?

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    Default Re: OC Smith and Wesson Model 500?

    Quote Originally Posted by pex View Post
    Hey, you want to hang out sometime and OC in public places since we're both near SC?

    You can wear the 500 and whatever, and I'll just wear 6 of whatever guns. Do you mind if one of my 6 is a rifle?
    well i would probably have the 500 and another back up weapon just in case.

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