Ultimate 500

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Ultimate 500
Ultimate 500.jpg
Type Revolver
Place of originUnited States
Production history
DesignerGary Reeder
ManufacturerGary Reeder Custom Guns
Specifications
Mass50 oz (1.417 kg)
Length14.5 in (36.83 cm)
Barrel  length8.5 in (21.59cm)

Cartridge .500 S&W Magnum
Action Single action
Feed system5-shot cylinder

Ultimate 500 is a 5-shot single-action revolver chambered for the .500 S&W cartridge, manufactured by Gary Reeder Custom Guns. [1]

The revolver has an 8.5-inch barrel.

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References

  1. "Gary Reeder's ultimate .500: a gun too far, at least for some. - Free Online Library". www.thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 2023-01-28.