[Rockrivr1]

I'm seriously thinking of getting one of the new S&W 460s, but right now I'm torn between getting the 8" bbl or the 3.5" bbl. There is a compensator so the 3.5" bbl ends up being 4". I currently own the 4" bbl S&W 500 and I love shooting it, even though it's expensive to feed it. I'm thinking though with the 460, I have the option of shooting the less expensive 454 or 45 Long Colt. Granted not much less expensive, but still there is some savings.

If I do get the 8" model, I'd get the one with the rail mounted over the bbl and put a scope or red dot on it.

So what length would you get and why?

[Janitor]

I posted this in a thread about .454, but it's even more applicable here.

I currently own the 4" bbl S&W 500 and I love shooting it, even though it's expensive to feed it.
I've no idea as to cost, but I belive that Corbon is marketing a .500 'special' load. Might cost less than the magnums.

Might.

On topic, I'd get the short barrel. For me an 8" barrel is for a range gun (I don't hunt any more). A 3" - 3.5" barrel is for range and potential carry.
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[saspic]

Naw, get the eight inch version. You already have a 3.5 inch X-frame for "concealed carry":p. The whole point to the XVR is eXtreme Velocity. That means the longer barrel will get you the optimum results.
The bigger heavier .500 bullets will always pack a punch, even from a shorter, slower barrel. The lighter .45 barrels will benefit from the extra velocity of the long version.

[Zen21Tao]

How about a 2" snubbie made from Scantium?

hehe... Just kidding. Since the .460 is an extremely flat shooting distance round I would go with at least an 8" barrel. Anything less would defeat the purpose of the guns dessign. As for my 2" snubbie, I guess I would settle for the Ruger Alaskan Super Redhawk in .454 Casull. (I just bough a 4" S&W .500 today so a 2" .454 and 8" .460 would give me a great big bore collection)

[SteelEye]

6.5"

8.5 a little heavy, 10" feels like a rifle, 4" might be too light.
Sort of mama bear, papa bear, baby bear.

[V4Vendetta]

I would never buy a S&W product. If I want a revolver, I go Taurus or Colt. If some one gave me a S&W, I'd take it to a gunshop & trade it for a 1911.

[Rockrivr1]

Wow V4. There seems to be some hate in that post. Did you have a bad experience with a S&W revolver?

[V4Vendetta]

Not the product. The company. Read this link.

http://www.keepandbeararms.com/information/XcIBViewItem.asp?id=530

I also don't use H&R Block.

http://www.keepandbeararms.com/information/XcIBViewItem.asp?id=3222

[rick_reno]

2.5 inch. I don't like carrying long handguns.

[Ala Dan]

I don't need one in any barrel length~!:uhoh: :cool:

[Kramer Krazy]

I voted 8", but if I were to ever buy one, I'd prefer a 6".

[Marshall]

I would never buy a S&W product. If I want a revolver, I go Taurus or Colt. If some one gave me a S&W, I'd take it to a gunshop & trade it for a 1911.


A S&W 1911 no doubt. :neener:


On the question, I would want the longer barrel, probably a 7-8". That's what the gun is all about.

[tc300mag1]

Not on the List but i want a 460 6" Non performance Center Version of it

[Rockrivr1]

V4, I agree with you in regards to the feeling of betrayal at what S&W did back in 2000. Since then though, the company is under new ownership and is working towards providing us with new and exciting revolvers and autoloaders. Granted, the new owners haven't actually denounced the contract that was signed by the previous owners. But I believe if they did, S&W wouldn't be around today and that would be a shame. Yes, the new revolvers have that crappy internal lock, but hands down S&W is the leader in quality weapons and innovation. There are only a few choice firearms makers still in the US. We have to make sure they stick around. We do that by supporting them and buying their products. If not, well just look at what happened to Winchester today. If a new buyer isn't found, that company is gone.

[V4Vendetta]

You have a point Rock. Now if anyone wants to give me a S&W, I might keep it.:D

"There are only a few choice firearms makers still in the US. We have to make sure they stick around. We do that by supporting them and buying their products."

I'll buy Mossberg's & Remingtons.

[ajax]

I have to go with the 8 in. barrel. On a side note V4 that Colt you have no problem owning. Check up on how they buckled when the suing started. As I recall Colt caved in almost as fast as the French when the Germans rolled in.:scrutiny:

[V4Vendetta]

"Check up on how they buckled when the suing started. As I recall Colt caved in almost as fast as the French when the Germans rolled in."


I didn't know that. I guess it's back to just Taurus.:cool:

[22-rimfire]

I don't know why anyone would want a 460 for anything other than target or hunting. Self Defense? Seems a bit overkill. Ok, perhaps it would be useful as a companion piece while fishing, hiking, or hunting where there are large dangerous game animals such as in Alaska. I would assume the reason anyone would choose the 460 over a 500 in a snubbie is for the versatility of shooting 45LC and 454 Casull in the same gun. I know the Ruger Alaskan has gotten a lot of attention. Taurus has introduced their version as well.

[diesel_furry]

id pick a 8" i like the look of revlovers with the longer barrels

[Redhawk1]

I could not vote, I have two of the 7.5 inch PC models of the 460 MAG. That would be my choice followed by a 6 inch barrel.

[Redhawk1]

"Check up on how they buckled when the suing started. As I recall Colt caved in almost as fast as the French when the Germans rolled in."


I didn't know that. I guess it's back to just Taurus.:cool:


The only people getting hurt by not buying a S&W or any gun made in the US is all of us gun buyers. You would rather support a foreign made Taurus than buy American. Good luck and hope we don't loose another great gun maker, like Winchester. I would not even consider a Taurus, and you could not give me one, JUNK and that is my opinion.