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There are hunting handguns, and then there is a five shot wheelgun chambered in 500 S&W Magnum. The Raging Hunter 500 takes the platform Taurus built its big bore reputation on and pairs it with the hardest hitting factory revolver cartridge you can buy. This version wears the 5.12 inch ported barrel in matte black, which keeps the whole package short enough to ride in a chest holster through thick timber but still gives heavy bullets room to build velocity.
A cartridge like this demands serious steel, and Taurus did not cut corners. The unfluted cylinder leaves extra material around each chamber and adds weight right where you want it for recoil control. The dual cylinder lockup, latching at both the rear and the front of the crane, keeps everything tight under the pounding of full power loads. Up front, the factory porting vents gas upward to knock down muzzle rise, and the target crown protects the rifling for consistent accuracy shot after shot. The wraparound rubber grip with its cushioned backstrap insert soaks up a surprising amount of the hit, and at roughly 59.5 ounces unloaded, the gun's own heft does plenty of the work too.
The integral Picatinny rail machined into the barrel shroud means no drilling, no adapter plates, just mount your red dot or handgun scope and go. Prefer irons? The bold fixed front blade and fully adjustable rear sight are ready out of the box. The double action trigger lets you run it fast if a situation gets western, while the single action pull is there for deliberate shots at game.
This is a legitimate tool for deer, hogs, black bear, and bigger. It also makes a whole lot of sense as a sidearm in country where the bears outrank you on the food chain. Five rounds of 500 Magnum on your chest is real peace of mind, and this barrel length hits the sweet spot between packability and performance.
Yes. Like other revolvers chambered in .500 S&W Magnum, it will run the shorter .500 S&W Special cartridge. Special loads are a great way to practice with noticeably less recoil, then step up to full magnum loads when it counts.
It is a stout cartridge, no way around that, but this gun is set up to manage it better than most. The ported barrel vents gas to fight muzzle rise, the heavy unfluted cylinder adds mass, and the cushioned rubber grip absorbs a lot of the sting. At close to 60 ounces, the gun's weight helps considerably, and most folks find it more manageable than they expected.
Absolutely. The Raging Hunter has a Picatinny rail built right into the top of the barrel shroud, so you can mount a red dot or a handgun scope without any gunsmithing. If you prefer irons, the fixed front blade and fully adjustable rear sight work well on their own.
For practical hunting distances, yes. The 500 S&W Magnum still delivers tremendous energy out of this barrel length, plenty for deer, hogs, and bear at typical handgun ranges. The shorter barrel also makes it far easier to carry in a chest rig or belt holster, which is why many hunters pick this length as a backup gun in dangerous game country.
| UPC | 725327623892 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 2-500051RH |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Barrel Finish | Black |
| Barrel Length | 5.12" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .500 S&W Magnum |
| Capacity | 5 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 17.7000 |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 2.0 |
| Package Width | 7.2 |
| Product Type | Double / Single Action |
| Safety | Transfer Bar |
| Shipping Weight | 4.8 |
| Sights | FS: Fixed / RS: Adjustable |
| Sights Type | ADJUSTABLE |
| State Restriction (CA) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO CALIFORNIA |
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