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.