Which one of these over-the-top handguns would you choose?

[Ranger Roberts]

Definitely the 45-70. My 45-70 lever gun thumps! I love it! I have three S&W 500's (4", 6.5" and a 8") and they are awesome but if I brought home another one, I would probably be served with divorce papers.

 

[BigBore44]

I choose to pencil in my vote....since we're talking over the top.

Pfeifer Zeliska .600 Nitro Express revolver.

 

[Gun Master]

Tremendous (Big) Bang Handguns

OP: None of the above (except in my fantasies).
If I did at my age and decrepitness, I'd wind up in the "horse-pistol" !

 

[WestKentucky]

Shot an x frame. I'm not impressed. Give me a big old single action.

 

[Elm Creek Smith]

Nope. Not going to support your madness.

 

[mavracer]

I bought a Ruger SRH 480 back when CDNN had a clearance sale when Ruger discontinued them, I like the versatility of the cartridge as not only does it fit in a 9 1/2" SRH I ended up buying a BFR in 475/480 and loping the barrel back to the ejector rod for a monster packin pistol

 

[Archie]

My apologies, I find no 'None of the above' option for which to vote.

None of them appeal to me or suggest any use.

 

[HetchHetchy]

My apologies, I find no 'None of the above' option for which to vote.

None of them appeal to me or suggest any use.

That's because I didn't design the poll to measure those who didn't want to take part in the poll while also lacking the self-control to simply pass it on by.

 

[HetchHetchy]

Definitely the 45-70. My 45-70 lever gun thumps! I love it! I have three S&W 500's (4", 6.5" and a 8") and they are awesome but if I brought home another one, I would probably be served with divorce papers.

Do your different 500's shoot much differently given their differing barrel lengths? Which of the 3 do you prefer?

Ever actually shoot them double action?

 

[HetchHetchy]

I choose to pencil in my vote....since we're talking over the top.

Pfeifer Zeliska .600 Nitro Express revolver.

I rather doubt that's even a functional firearm. There's no definitive proof of its operation on Youtube from what I have seen. You'd think if someone actually built something that magnificent and over-the-top, that there would be some excellent videos documenting its existence and operation.

FWIW, the cartridge in your photo is a 700 H&H Magnum...

 

[BigBore44]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pmOpdZZ1F2U

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pfeifer_Zeliska_.600_Nitro_Express_revolver

I did think the cartridge looked bigger than a 600 NE. But thought maybe the person holding it had small hands to increase effect.

 

[Nebuchadnezzar]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pmOpdZZ1F2U

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pfeifer_Zeliska_.600_Nitro_Express_revolver

I did think the cartridge looked bigger than a 600 NE. But thought maybe the person holding it had small hands to increase effect.

13lbs

"Well, this'll sure get the job done if you can find a fence post to rest it on while you take aim."

 

[HetchHetchy]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pmOpdZZ1F2U

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pfeifer_Zeliska_.600_Nitro_Express_revolver

I did think the cartridge looked bigger than a 600 NE. But thought maybe the person holding it had small hands to increase effect.

That specific video really makes me question its existence. No opening of the cylinder, no extracting a case, etc.

The Wikipedia article means even less. No photos, etc. I could create a Wikipedia article of a mythical 2-bore revolver in 5 minutes.

That specific photo is of a .700 NE

 

[Varminterror]

Of the list, among many other magnum and super-magnum revolvers, I own or have owned the 45-70 BFR, the .480 SRH, the 44mag & 50AE Desert Eagle's, and the 500 & 460 S&W X-Frames.

I found the Desert Eagles to be less accurate (and generally less reliable) than revolvers, so for my application of magnum handguns - hunting at long range - they just didn't live up to my expectations. I had 2 50's then a "kit gun" with 9 barrels - 3 lengths in 357, 44, and 50. Only really good for a range toy.

The BFR's and S&W X-Frames are unwieldy, plain and simple. These crew-served cannons are very powerful, but carrying them in the field is cumbersome at best.

The Super Redhawk makes the most functional sense. Still small and light enough to be carried effectively (barely), but powerful enough to handle any game on Earth.

On the other hand, I do have an RH and an SRH in .475Linebaugh which I favor for all of my really heavy hunting work.

 

[Arkansas Paul]

Doggone it, I forgot to add the Freedom Arms Model 83 in 500 Wyoming Express...

That one gets my vote.
Love FA revolvers. Hopefully one day I'll own one.

 

[tuckerdog1]

I couldn't vote because....

Doggone it, I forgot to add the Freedom Arms Model 83 in 500 Wyoming Express

That would have been my pick

Tuckerdog1

 

[BigBore44]

http://www.fieldandstream.com/pages/petzal-and-now-really-manly-handgun

I suppose you'll say Field and Stream is a bogus site too right?

 

[HetchHetchy]

http://www.fieldandstream.com/pages/petzal-and-now-really-manly-handgun

I suppose you'll say Field and Stream is a bogus site too right?

Yup, in this case I would. There's no video I have seen of anyone loading, shooting and then extracting a round from that mythical revolver.

It's sloppy of F&S to post that video because it's not the #13 mythical revolver being shot. It's obviously not a revolver at all and I doubt it's a 600 NE.

If someone truly built a fully functional #13 pound revolver chambered for the 600 NE, there would be a fair amount of video available to watch in this day and age.

 

[TRX]

> over the top handgun

My Auto Mag. My preciouss...

 

[Zaydok Allen]

The BFR's and S&W X-Frames are unwieldy, plain and simple. These crew-served cannons are very powerful, but carrying them in the field is cumbersome at best.

That's based solely on your opinion. The barrel length and individuals physical strength have a heavy baring on things.

I carry my 5" 460 magnum in a hip holster, and use suspenders to keep my pants up. It's comfortable for me. Also, I regularly shoot my 460 one handed, and am able to acquire my targets pretty quickly. In fact I shoot it more accurately one handed.

However, I'm 6'3", 200 lbs., and lift weights. Without knowing the OP's dimensions and strength level, we can't necessarily make assumptions about what he would find "unwieldy".

 

[BigSteve57]

I bought a S&W Model 500 Bone Collector. Shooting it is interesting, to say the least.

 

[Manny]

I voted Desert Eagle in .44 Mag, specifically this one:

https://www.magnumresearch.com/Desert-Eagle-WMD.asp

The 2016 "Apocalyptic" model for several reasons:
-if it looks as good in person as in the photo's it'll be awesome
-the .44 will be easy to feed
-it has an excellent reputation for accuracy and a good trigger
-I think it'd be the most fun to shoot & own
-and truthfully an Apocalyptic model just seems strangely appropriate for this election.

 

[Stevie-Ray]

Desert Eagle in .44 mag. Always kinda wanted one-never wanted to pay the price. Even with the advent of the .50 and all the super revolvers, I'd still opt for the DE in .44 mag.

 

[CraigC]

I don't consider the .480, .500JRH or .500WE to be cartoonish but among the most practical of the "over .45 club". The only long cylinder guns that interest me are the .414Supermag, .445Supermag, .475 and .500 Linebaugh Longs.

I'm a Ruger fan but the .480 is tough to reload due to $$ of bullets that diameter and I think it may well die down the road.

Patently false. The .480 loads like any other revolver cartridge and components are plentiful. The cartridge and its components are going nowhere. I don't know where people come up with this stuff.

 

[hemiram]

A Deagle, in 44 mag. I don't reload and I don't want to have to hunt for ammo. A store near me has a bunch of .44 mag at a decent price most of the time.