Absolutely beautiful firearms, I think if I had to pick I would take the Desert Eagle simply because despite the lack of use cases compared to the .500, it's just a really fuckin' cool gun, and I don't do much with my guns except take them to the range anyways.
I own both, my S&W has an 8 3/8 barrel with a comp and no break. The Desert Eagle is a lot more pleasant to shoot by far but the 500 is on another level when it comes to power. I wouldn't be able to choose between them. Both awesome in their own way.
Years ago I was caught up in the "Power Struggle" to own the most powerful, regular production handgun ever made. At that time I had a couple of .44 mags and the Freedom Arms .454 Casull. When Smith and Wesson introduced the .500 on their new "X" frame, I thought that the company went well beyond practicality because of the it's immense size, weight and mandatory compensator. It made their Smith &Wesson's "N" frame look small in comparison. I just couldn't imagine myself lugging the .500 around with me in the woods, if you could find a holster for it. I eventually ended up with a 6-inch. BFH in .475 Linebaugh which is smaller, lighter and doesn't require some sort of compensator. In regards to semi-autos, I went with the .44 Automag, but that gun requires a whole lot of extras to shoot it on a regular basis. Just my thoughts on the subject.
@Caje-zf8md i agree with you. Have you ever seen a Coonan 357 mag. I have always wanted one of those and should have gotten one years ago when they were affordable. They are beyond the reach of what I am willing to spend on one now. Thank you for sharing
My only complaint with the S&W 500 you’re limited to 5 rounds Yes I’m one of those guys if it’s a small frame gun than 5 shots is understandable but if it’s a large frame revolver I expect it to be a six-gun
With the cheapest plinking range ammo for the 500 magnum being close to 3 dollars a round, with defensive hollow points being 4 dollars and up, your wallet will thank you for it's low capacity lol. Imagine shooting 5 rounds and being like "damn.. That just cost me 20 bucks".
Another point on the desert eagle. It's a gas operated gun. That also reduces perceived recoil due to energy redirection ,as does any gun with weighty parts moving rearwards as the bullet moves forward. I'm not saying it's light recoiling, and the slide movement makes it want to flip upwards . But it is less energy directly into your hand and wrist.
Not really interested in a desert eagle, but I do like revolvers. That s&w 500 is one of the most common guns that people buy and trade in shortly after without even owning it that long. If I had an unlimited amount of money, sure i'd get one. But I don't think I ever will because there's so many more practical guns that I plan on getting first. I love .357 magnum revolvers. Could always use more of those. I guess the .500 magnum would be useful if you lived in Alaska or somewhere else that has grizzlies. But I think it's awesome that you have one "just because". Nothing wrong with that.
Without question, S&W for me in this case. That 4-inch barrel is maybe a bit hardcore for me, but I still wouldn’t say no to one. And you’re right, the concussion wave from one of these things is just unbelievable; it was like a grenade going off even with the 8-inch barrel I tried. Although I am not a big Desert Eagle guy for many reasons, I gotta say that it’s probably the best-fitting handgun I’ve ever tried with my gigantic mitts, and a side effect of the gas operation is that it doubles as a flamethrower. The one I tried jammed constantly, and eye protection was mandatory because it had an occasional tendency to fling casings straight back at the shooter’s face. But even with its flaws, this absolute behemoth is definitely something you gotta at least try once.
I thought 460XVR offered higher velocity and because of that, more energy than 500 mag. Also, 45-70 pistols exist and would have a lot of potential as long it's in a chamber that can take over-spec pressures (traditional max would have been 28000 cup but modern Marlins will go up the low 40's and Ruger #1's around or maybe even over 50k. I'm not sure where the BFR fits in that scale but I've seen them light off HSM Bear Loads without exploding (although after a few hundred, the revolver frame and grip frame had gone their separate ways). I would bet, though, that when T/C gets back into making that they'll have a chamber at least as strong as Rugers and lack the civil-war-era design flaws of the BFR. Not to mention that on the BFR and T/C pistols, even beefier chamberings have been offered - including some medium and large bore belted magnums - in pistol form. T/C went as high as 600 Nitro Express for people who really hated their palms and wrists.
I really have no use for either one but if I have to pick one for hunting grizzlies in the backwoods of Alaska or hunting lions, tigers, hippotamus,.......... somewhere in Africa or the Himalayas, I'd definitely pick the S&W 500.
They both are incredible. I got both of those exactly the same, plus an 8 3/8 inch barrel S&W, and everything Terry says about these is 💯 accurate. That 500 is no joke. There is a newer caliber out now called the 500 bushwacker and it's supposed to be a little more powerful than the S&W 500 but it really hasn't caught on big production wise for ammunition yet etc like the S&W 500. It's nuts how some calibers catch on big, and some never really can catch on even if they're out for a while. Wait until you shoot a 700 grain round through that S&W 500. You'll know what recoil is then. Lol.
i got the 8 inch barrel 500 magnum. desert eagle 50 10 & 6 inch barrels which can be switched to 429 de, 44 mag, 41 mag, 357 mag. 500 jrh can be shot in 500 magnum bit milder.
Ah.. the 500... Thankfully yet another handgun I have no interest in. LOl to me? 44 mag is right at the cusp of being useful without being a clown gun... You my friend are addicted... next thing you will be buying and collecting watches!
@@TerryBenton I am aware Terry.. I was just messing with you. at one time I had several hundred watches (some were in 10 watch lots for like $20) I bought Omega and Accutron and old wind up stuff from the 30's and 40's etc. I actually do like the manual wind watches like the 'Jumbo' Omega from 1949 Have oddballs like the Zodiac and Wyler dive watch. lots of weird and fun stuff. nothing real valuable.
Id have to take the S&W revolver if I could pick 1. Both are sweet
@jimchambers7548 you can never go wrong woth a good revolver. Thanks for watching
Same here.
Same
Cool, i would take the Desert Eagle
Absolutely beautiful firearms, I think if I had to pick I would take the Desert Eagle simply because despite the lack of use cases compared to the .500, it's just a really fuckin' cool gun, and I don't do much with my guns except take them to the range anyways.
Thr desert eagle is the better looking one out of the two. Thank you for watching
2 beautys.
Thank you
Wow, gorgeous steel. Thanks for sharing friend.
Thank you for watching
I own both, my S&W has an 8 3/8 barrel with a comp and no break. The Desert Eagle is a lot more pleasant to shoot by far but the 500 is on another level when it comes to power.
I wouldn't be able to choose between them. Both awesome in their own way.
I agree. I like them both. They are both awesome in their own way. Thanks for watching
Years ago I was caught up in the "Power Struggle" to own the most powerful, regular production handgun ever made. At that time I had a couple of .44 mags and the Freedom Arms .454 Casull. When Smith and Wesson introduced the .500 on their new "X" frame, I thought that the company went well beyond practicality because of the it's immense size, weight and mandatory compensator. It made their Smith &Wesson's "N" frame look small in comparison. I just couldn't imagine myself lugging the .500 around with me in the woods, if you could find a holster for it. I eventually ended up with a 6-inch. BFH in .475 Linebaugh which is smaller, lighter and doesn't require some sort of compensator. In regards to semi-autos, I went with the .44 Automag, but that gun requires a whole lot of extras to shoot it on a regular basis. Just my thoughts on the subject.
@Caje-zf8md i agree with you. Have you ever seen a Coonan 357 mag. I have always wanted one of those and should have gotten one years ago when they were affordable. They are beyond the reach of what I am willing to spend on one now. Thank you for sharing
My only complaint with the S&W 500 you’re limited to 5 rounds
Yes I’m one of those guys if it’s a small frame gun than 5 shots is understandable but if it’s a large frame revolver I expect it to be a six-gun
I agree. I just do not see how they could fit 6 rounds in one. They are so massive and the size of that cylinder is huge already.
If you need more than five of those rounds you’re already cooked.
With the cheapest plinking range ammo for the 500 magnum being close to 3 dollars a round, with defensive hollow points being 4 dollars and up, your wallet will thank you for it's low capacity lol. Imagine shooting 5 rounds and being like "damn.. That just cost me 20 bucks".
Another point on the desert eagle. It's a gas operated gun. That also reduces perceived recoil due to energy redirection ,as does any gun with weighty parts moving rearwards as the bullet moves forward. I'm not saying it's light recoiling, and the slide movement makes it want to flip upwards . But it is less energy directly into your hand and wrist.
It is very manageable. Thank you for sharing
Would love to own that 500. Great video
Thank you for watching
Not really interested in a desert eagle, but I do like revolvers. That s&w 500 is one of the most common guns that people buy and trade in shortly after without even owning it that long. If I had an unlimited amount of money, sure i'd get one. But I don't think I ever will because there's so many more practical guns that I plan on getting first. I love .357 magnum revolvers. Could always use more of those. I guess the .500 magnum would be useful if you lived in Alaska or somewhere else that has grizzlies. But I think it's awesome that you have one "just because". Nothing wrong with that.
You are 100 percent correct. I like 357 mags also. Thank you for watching
Without question, S&W for me in this case. That 4-inch barrel is maybe a bit hardcore for me, but I still wouldn’t say no to one. And you’re right, the concussion wave from one of these things is just unbelievable; it was like a grenade going off even with the 8-inch barrel I tried.
Although I am not a big Desert Eagle guy for many reasons, I gotta say that it’s probably the best-fitting handgun I’ve ever tried with my gigantic mitts, and a side effect of the gas operation is that it doubles as a flamethrower.
The one I tried jammed constantly, and eye protection was mandatory because it had an occasional tendency to fling casings straight back at the shooter’s face.
But even with its flaws, this absolute behemoth is definitely something you gotta at least try once.
@mikegreen2214 yeah it is one of those things you "have" to have. Lol. Thanks for sharing
I'd choose the revolver over the automatic. Hands down more reliable
The revolver is 100 percent more reliable than the auto everytime. Thanks for watching
I own the S&W 500 8 3/8" version with the removable comp! THE Most Powerful Handgun in the World in production!
@@matthewfortin4335 that is cool
I’ve always been a revolver person but both are nice. A friend of mine has a desert eagle and he said it will make your hands hurt for days.
They are pretty snappy both not really that bad. It handles recoil better than you would think
👍 Awesome pair! I probably won’t be buying either one but if I did it would probably be the S&W 500.
It is a hard choice. They are both pretty cool. Thank you for watching
I would choose the desert eagle :)
The desert eagle is a bad piece of hardware. Thank you for watching
Same!
Good stuff
@@RevolverTv thank you
I thought 460XVR offered higher velocity and because of that, more energy than 500 mag. Also, 45-70 pistols exist and would have a lot of potential as long it's in a chamber that can take over-spec pressures (traditional max would have been 28000 cup but modern Marlins will go up the low 40's and Ruger #1's around or maybe even over 50k. I'm not sure where the BFR fits in that scale but I've seen them light off HSM Bear Loads without exploding (although after a few hundred, the revolver frame and grip frame had gone their separate ways). I would bet, though, that when T/C gets back into making that they'll have a chamber at least as strong as Rugers and lack the civil-war-era design flaws of the BFR. Not to mention that on the BFR and T/C pistols, even beefier chamberings have been offered - including some medium and large bore belted magnums - in pistol form. T/C went as high as 600 Nitro Express for people who really hated their palms and wrists.
Sounds like dome very powerful stuff. Interesting information. Thank you for sharing
I really have no use for either one but if I have to pick one for hunting grizzlies in the backwoods of Alaska or hunting lions, tigers, hippotamus,.......... somewhere in Africa or the Himalayas, I'd definitely pick the S&W 500.
@@williamwatson4625 the smith 500 would definitely get it done!!! Thank you for watching
They both are incredible. I got both of those exactly the same, plus an 8 3/8 inch barrel S&W, and everything Terry says about these is 💯 accurate. That 500 is no joke. There is a newer caliber out now called the 500 bushwacker and it's supposed to be a little more powerful than the S&W 500 but it really hasn't caught on big production wise for ammunition yet etc like the S&W 500. It's nuts how some calibers catch on big, and some never really can catch on even if they're out for a while. Wait until you shoot a 700 grain round through that S&W 500. You'll know what recoil is then. Lol.
I fired one round of 700 grain one of my friends gave me. It looked like a squared off piece of lead. The recoil was almost unmanageable.
I’d love to have that revolver. What a beauty
Thank you
i got the 8 inch barrel 500 magnum. desert eagle 50 10 & 6 inch barrels which can be switched to 429 de, 44 mag, 41 mag, 357 mag. 500 jrh can be shot in 500 magnum bit milder.
I was not aware of that round for the 500. Thanks for the information
Good video :)
Thank you
@@TerryBenton I think there maybe are one shot pistols with even more power!
@killerkraut9179 i am sure there are more powerful one off stuff out there
Desert eagle for me 👍💯
The DE is a cool gun
@ yes indeed 💯👍🏆
Interesting 🎉🎉🎉
@@royseleech3524 thank you for watching
Too tough for me!
@@geadkins966 nah, itnis not that bad. Lol
Ah.. the 500... Thankfully yet another handgun I have no interest in. LOl to me? 44 mag is right at the cusp of being useful without being a clown gun... You my friend are addicted... next thing you will be buying and collecting watches!
@doranmaxwell1755 I do have watches. Lol. I actually was going to put up a watch video next!!!!
@@TerryBenton I am aware Terry.. I was just messing with you. at one time I had several hundred watches (some were in 10 watch lots for like $20) I bought Omega and Accutron and old wind up stuff from the 30's and 40's etc. I actually do like the manual wind watches like the 'Jumbo' Omega from 1949 Have oddballs like the Zodiac and Wyler dive watch. lots of weird and fun stuff. nothing real valuable.