Smith and Wesson presents the Model 170299 Performance Center 500 in 500 Smith and Wesson Magnum, the most powerful production handgun in the world featuring a 7.5 inch barrel with compensated muzzle brake, Performance Center custom enhancements, and massive X-frame construction designed for handgun hunters pursuing the largest and most dangerous game animals on earth. This double and single action revolver combines chrome teardrop hammer, chrome trigger with stop, PC tuned action, and Hi-Viz interchangeable front sight for a specialized hunting revolver that generates 2,600 foot pounds of muzzle energy with capability to humanely harvest any game animal that walks.
Key Features
- Model: 170299
- Caliber: 500 Smith and Wesson Magnum
- Action: Double and single action
- Barrel length: 7.5 inches with compensated muzzle brake
- Capacity: 5 rounds
- Frame: Matte stainless steel X-frame
- Barrel: Stainless steel with compensator
- Cylinder: Stainless steel
- Overall length: 15 inches
- Weight: 72.5 ounces unloaded
- Rifling: 1:18.75 right hand twist
- Sights: Hi-Viz interchangeable red front with adjustable white outline rear
- Grip: Black synthetic rubber
- Safety: Internal lock, exposed hammer
- Chrome hammer and trigger
Special Features
- Performance Center custom shop enhancements throughout
- Compensated muzzle brake reduces recoil and muzzle rise from extreme power levels
- Chrome-flashed custom teardrop hammer reduces lock time and weight
- Chrome trigger with stop ensures consistent trigger break point
- PC tuned action delivers smooth double action pull straight from factory
- Hi-Viz interchangeable front sight allows customization for different hunting conditions
- Built on massive X-frame platform specifically designed for super magnum cartridges
- Ball detent lock-up provides tighter cylinder lockup than standard production
- Adjustable white outline rear sight for windage and elevation
- Matte stainless finish reduces glare in field conditions
Practical Benefits
- Perfect for handgun hunters pursuing brown bears, Cape buffalo, and largest game animals
- 500 Smith and Wesson Magnum delivers unmatched stopping power in production handguns
- 7.5 inch barrel provides ideal balance between velocity and field portability
- 72.5 ounce weight helps manage extreme recoil from most powerful handgun cartridge
- Compensated muzzle brake significantly reduces felt recoil for follow-up shots
- Hi-Viz interchangeable front sight visible in dawn, dusk, and shadowy timber
- Double action operation allows rapid first shot in dangerous game encounters
- Single action mode provides light trigger pull for precise hunting shots
- Performance Center action work delivers smooth operation without aftermarket gunsmithing
- Adjustable sights enable zeroing for specific hunting loads
- Suitable for hunting dangerous game, brown bears, moose, elk, and backcountry protection
- Chrome hammer and trigger add visual appeal and smooth operation
- X-frame construction handles maximum pressure super magnum loads safely
- Compensator reduces muzzle flip allowing faster shot recovery
- Matte finish resists glare that could spook game animals
The Smith and Wesson Model 170299 Performance Center 500 in 500 Smith and Wesson Magnum is a capable tool for serious handgun hunters seeking the most powerful production handgun on earth, Performance Center refinement, compensated muzzle brake, custom chrome components, and massive X-frame strength in a specialized hunting revolver designed to deliver devastating stopping power on the largest and most dangerous game animals worldwide with authority unmatched by any other production handgun.
| MANUFACTURER | SMITH & WESSON |
| MODEL | 500 |
| CALIBER | 500 S&W |
| TYPE | REVOLVER |