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Originally Posted by Skyblu

Ok, I know someone already said this but I checked with my gun supplier and he said with out a doubt go with the S&W 500 .50, It is a "bear Rated" gun it even comes with a video to show how to kill a bear with it.

Originally Posted by Skyblu

However; it is a gun to be revered, he said he shot this gun twice and that was enough for him almost broke his wrist.

Its not that bad. Just gotta make sure you've got the proper grip.

Originally Posted by Skyblu

I watched myth busters last night and happened to have a story of several guys losing a thumb when firing this revolver. They proved it COULD happen because of placement of thumb too close to revolver when it is fired.

Almost any revolver can cause injury if you put your hand in the wrong place. The gap between the cylinder and the barrel is not gas tight causing high velocity gas to exit from the opening as you fire. The more powerful the round, the more powerful gas jet.

Its not hard to find pictures of revolver gas jet injuries if you try. Nasty stuff. When I got my wife her .357, I only had to show her once and she never tried to grip around the cylinder again.

Originally Posted by Skyblu

Also it has a bad ass kick, the guy firing it on T.V almost hit himself in the forhead with it! So, with that said this is a "bear rated" hand gun that you wanted. Be careful!

With a proper grip, the compensated models don't have a just a huge muzzle flip. I'd describe it as a big push rather than a sharp kick. I actually find them easier to shoot than a .44mag and much much easier to shoot than a .454casull....