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The 500 S&W Magnum is about as much horsepower as you can get out of a production revolver, and the Taurus Raging Hunter was built from the ground up to handle it. This two-tone version pairs a matte stainless frame with a black cylinder and barrel shroud, giving it a sharp look that holds up to real field use. At 59.5 ounces unloaded with a 5.12 inch barrel, it carries enough steel to soak up recoil without becoming a boat anchor on your hip. That shorter barrel is the one a lot of hunters and backcountry hikers gravitate toward, since it rides comfortably in a chest rig or belt holster where big bears and hogs are a concern.
Taurus put real thought into recoil management here. The factory-tuned barrel porting and gas expansion chamber bleed off muzzle rise, the unfluted five-shot cylinder adds weight right where you want it, and the rubber grips with cushioned insert take the sting out of your palm. The dual cylinder lockup, with latches at both the front and rear, keeps everything tight and secure through the heaviest loads. It all adds up to a big-bore revolver that most folks find far more shootable than they expect. The angular barrel profile also trims weight compared to a traditional full-lug design, which is why the whole package balances so well.
Out of the box you get a fixed front sight and a fully adjustable rear, which is plenty for woods-range work. The integral Picatinny rail on top of the barrel is where this gun really shines, though. Drop on a red dot or a long eye relief scope and you have a legitimate short to medium range hunting rig. The DA/SA action gives you a crisp single-action pull for deliberate shots, and the transfer bar safety means the hammer only reaches the firing pin when you pull the trigger. The Raging Hunter line took home the 2019 Golden Bullseye Award for Handgun of the Year, and this 500 Magnum version shows exactly why.
It gets your attention, but it is more manageable than the cartridge's reputation suggests. The 59.5 ounce weight, factory barrel porting, unfluted cylinder, and cushioned rubber grips all work together to soak up a surprising amount of the punch. Most people who shoot one come away saying it was easier on the hands than they expected, especially with mid-weight loads.
Yes, the barrel has an integral Picatinny rail on top, so you can mount a red dot or a long eye relief pistol scope without any adapter plates. The rail sits directly over the bore for a solid, repeatable mount. If you prefer irons, the adjustable rear sight lets you dial in your preferred hunting load.
For short to medium range hunting, absolutely. The 500 S&W Magnum has power to spare, and the shorter barrel makes this the easiest Raging Hunter to carry in a chest rig or belt holster. It is a popular pick as a backup gun for dangerous game and for protection in bear country, where quick handling matters more than squeezing out every last bit of velocity.
The Raging Hunter locks the cylinder at both the rear and the front of the frame instead of just one point. That dual lockup keeps the cylinder aligned and secure under the pressure of heavy magnum loads, which contributes to both longevity and consistent accuracy. It is one of the features carried over from the Raging Bull line that made these guns trusted with hard-kicking cartridges.
| UPC | 725327623878 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 2-500055RH |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Barrel Finish | MATTE BLACK |
| Barrel Length | 5.12" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .500 S&W Magnum |
| Capacity | 5 |
| Color | Silver, Black |
| Length | 17.5500 |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 2.3 |
| Package Width | 7.2 |
| Product Type | Double / Single Action |
| Safety | Transfer Bar |
| Shipping Weight | 4.5 |
| Sights | FS: Fixed / RS: Adjustable |
| Sights Type | ADJUSTABLE |
| State Restriction (CA) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO CALIFORNIA |
| Units per Box | 1 |
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