The question was what do people think of the 500, and most responded too big and heavy as a backup gun. If you have one and like it, great. Many of us have concluded, it's too much of a good thing. I've personally concluded if a revolver needs to be that heavy and requires a muzzle brake to be shootable, I'm not interested. I've shot and carried most configurations of 44, 45, 475, 480 and 500's in SA and DA.
I've concluded a 4-5" DA in a 44, 45, 454 or 480 has the best balance of packability, shootability and power. There are certainly lighter guns, easier guns to shoot, and more powerful guns. But they all make compromises to gain in one area and give up in one or two others.
BINGO!
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