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The XVR in the name stands for X-treme Velocity Revolver, and Smith & Wesson wasn't exaggerating. Chambered in .460 S&W Magnum, this X-Frame can send bullets downrange at over 2,300 feet per second, which flattens trajectories in a way most handgun hunters have never experienced. That speed comes courtesy of a beefy 5-inch stainless barrel with gain-twist rifling, a design where the twist rate increases as the bullet moves down the bore. The result is better bullet stability and accuracy that holds up well past 200 yards.
Here's the part that surprises a lot of folks at the counter: the 460XVR isn't a one-trick pony. The same five-shot cylinder that handles full-house .460 S&W Magnum will also run .454 Casull and .45 Colt. That means you can practice with mild .45 Colt loads that feel downright pleasant, step up to .454 for serious work, and save the .460 magnums for hunting season. Few handguns offer that kind of range in a single package.
Smith & Wesson built this thing to be shot, not just admired. It ships with two interchangeable compensators, one tuned for jacketed bullets and one for lead, so you can match the muzzle brake to your ammo and knock down recoil either way. The finger-grooved synthetic grip soaks up what's left. A red ramp front sight pairs with an adjustable rear, and two rear sight options are included so you can dial in different loads. The whole gun, frame, cylinder, and barrel, is satin stainless steel that shrugs off weather in the field.
At 60.7 ounces and just over 11 inches long, this is the most packable barrel length in the standard XVR lineup. It rides in a chest holster comfortably enough for backcountry carry, whether you're hunting hogs and whitetail or want serious insurance in bear country. Run it single action for precise shots or double action when things happen fast. Either way, it delivers.
Yes, and that's one of its biggest selling points. Because of how the .460 S&W cartridge was developed, this revolver safely fires .454 Casull and .45 Colt in addition to .460 magnum loads. Lots of owners practice with affordable, soft-shooting .45 Colt and save the full-power stuff for hunting.
Full-house .460 magnum loads are stout, no way around it, but this gun manages them better than you'd expect. The 60-ounce weight, included compensators, and energy-absorbing rubber grip all work together to take the sting out. Many owners report that .454 Casull feels milder through this platform than through smaller-framed revolvers.
The two muzzle brakes are matched to bullet types: one is designed for jacketed bullets and the other for lead bullets. Swapping them lets you run whichever ammo you prefer without fouling issues at the ports. It's a smart touch that keeps the gun versatile across a wide range of loads.
Absolutely, within sensible handgun hunting distances. The gain-twist rifling keeps this revolver accurate well beyond 200 yards, and the .460 S&W cartridge still produces serious velocity out of the 5-inch tube. The shorter barrel also makes it far easier to carry in a chest rig, which is why plenty of hunters pick this length over the 8.38-inch version.
| UPC | 022188634655 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 163465 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Barrel Finish | Satin Stainless |
| Barrel Length | 5'' |
| Caliber/Gauge | .460 S&W Magnum |
| Capacity | 5 |
| Color | Silver |
| Length | 11.25'' |
| Magazine Included | 1 x 5-Round |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 3.6 |
| Package Width | 9.6 |
| Product Type | Revolver |
| Shipping Weight | 6.05 |
| Sights | Adjustable |
| Sights Type | ADJUSTABLE |
| State Restriction (Guam) | NO SALE TO GUAM |
| State Restriction (PR) | NO SALE TO PUERTO RICO |
| State Restriction (VI) | NO SALE TO VIRGIN ISLANDS |
| Units per Box | 1 |
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