I got to shoot a real hand cannon today - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

jheady · 03-31-2007, 09:45 PM

My uncle just bought a new handgun, the S&W 460 XVR. What a beast. http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/w...07&isFirearm=Y

He picked it up this morning and we had to try it out. The thing weighs in @ 5 lbs. and has an 8 3/8" barrel. It is one hefty piece of equipment. I hit a gallon jug of water at 100 yards. It took 2 tries, and I was using sandbags, but the round only dropped 4 - 5" at that distance. I personally don't have any use for that size, but it was sweet. If you ever get a chance to try one, it is worth the buck a shell.

**Hwkeye** · 03-31-2007, 09:47 PM

Crap!!!

**hobocircus** · 03-31-2007, 09:52 PM

WOW! sounds like fun

but not really my cup o tea.

From the S&W website:

Quote:

If You Zero its Sights at 200 Yards You Will Bag Your Buck with a Center Hold 0-250 Yards with No Hold Over! Just Center It and Fire. The 460XVR Will Do The Rest

Sounds like some creative advertising!

deepdiver · 03-31-2007, 09:53 PM

Beast is right!

nofearfactor · 04-01-2007, 07:44 AM

S.o.b!!!

**PackerfanXD** · 04-01-2007, 08:10 AM

My FIL has the .460; it really is a beast! Just wait until the ammo ravages your wallet...

04-01-2007, 02:33 PM

Is that in the trunk of the patrol car?

jeff221 · 04-01-2007, 02:49 PM

That canon site is being bookmarked.. That's a damn good time, I can imagine!

cougar_guy04 · 04-01-2007, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pookie

Is that in the trunk of the patrol car?

Heh, when I was in the gun store buying my XD the guy had just taken a 500 in on trade, one of the local police sergeants came in for a new holster and the owner told him, "Hey, I just got something in for you guys. It'd be perfect for breaking down doors."

MarcoAD · 04-01-2007, 03:36 PM

I've rented on twice at my local range. It is a hell of a revolver hehehe. I love the gun but can't bring myself to spend the 1200 for a gun I probably would never use to its fullest intention. That and the $32 a box Hornady ammo would get tiresome, hehehe.

Fun gun to shoot though. The first time I shot it I'm guessing the folks in the lanes next to me got a little startled by the massive BOOM this gun makes. EVERYONE stopped shooting and walked over to see what was going on. On the third shot the metal box covering the motor of the target retriever came down. The second time shooting it a light fixture came down behind me almost on top of the Range master, hehehe. Good times and a very cool firearm.

03-31-2007, 09:45 PM	#1
jheady XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: BlueGrass State Posts: 60	I got to shoot a real hand cannon today My uncle just bought a new handgun, the S&W 460 XVR. What a beast. http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/w...07&isFirearm=Y He picked it up this morning and we had to try it out. The thing weighs in @ 5 lbs. and has an 8 3/8" barrel. It is one hefty piece of equipment. I hit a gallon jug of water at 100 yards. It took 2 tries, and I was using sandbags, but the round only dropped 4 - 5" at that distance. I personally don't have any use for that size, but it was sweet. If you ever get a chance to try one, it is worth the buck a shell.

03-31-2007, 09:47 PM	#2
Hwkeye XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: far far away.... Posts: 1,309	Crap!!! __________________ -Justin - Bersa Thunder .380 Duo Tone - Winchester 1200 Ted Williams Sears 200 - Winchester Model 02-22- Family heirloom - Remington 1870's 20 gauge- Family heirloom Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. - Ephesians 6:13

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04-01-2007, 08:10 AM	#6
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04-01-2007, 02:33 PM	#7
pookie Guest Posts: n/a	Is that in the trunk of the patrol car?

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04-01-2007, 03:36 PM	#10
MarcoAD XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 4	I've rented on twice at my local range. It is a hell of a revolver hehehe. I love the gun but can't bring myself to spend the 1200 for a gun I probably would never use to its fullest intention. That and the $32 a box Hornady ammo would get tiresome, hehehe. Fun gun to shoot though. The first time I shot it I'm guessing the folks in the lanes next to me got a little startled by the massive BOOM this gun makes. EVERYONE stopped shooting and walked over to see what was going on. On the third shot the metal box covering the motor of the target retriever came down. The second time shooting it a light fixture came down behind me almost on top of the Range master, hehehe. Good times and a very cool firearm. __________________ The Workhorse - S&W 5906 9mm Parabellum The New Baby - SA XD40 Bi-Tone 4" Service

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