Tanaka S&W M500 8-3/8-inch Black Heavy Weight Ver.2 8 3/8-inch HW (New Release July 8, 2025)

In the 2000s, S&W began developing a new revolver chambered for the "world's most powerful handgun bullet" after the .44 Magnum. At the time of its release, the .44 Magnum and its M29 counterpart, considered "the world's most powerful," had already been usurped by the .454 Casull and emerging foreign manufacturers. Furthermore, S&W itself was repeatedly resold to foreign investors and struggled without a hit product. After returning to American ownership, the "M500" was developed with the aim of restoring brand recognition. A special round, the ".500 S&W Magnum," was developed specifically for this gun. This .500 Magnum round is said to be approximately three times more powerful than the aforementioned .44 Magnum round. For this reason, the X-frame, an extra-large size within S&W's revolver frame specifications, was adopted. This gun, which embodied the "USA No. 1" philosophy, was not very practical because it used the largest caliber magnum bullets commercially available, but it was a huge hit and S&W once again made a comeback as one of America's leading firearms manufacturers.
 
The Pegasus M500 series gas guns, now in their Ver. 2 form, feature improved gas efficiency and a new engraving that matches the real gun. The heavyweight frame and barrel are now available in black. While maintaining the same shooting performance, the weight of the frame and barrel is impressive.

【specification】

Total length: 378mm
Weight: 1,200g
Magazine capacity: 11 rounds
Price: ¥39,380 (tax included)

*Please note that the specifications such as product weight may vary slightly depending on the production lot.