I loaded some very stout 158gr 357’s for my Ruger LCR. I got through the 5 rounds and my hand was tingling. The 500 is less punishing than that but there is no question the 500 has more ass behind it and blast.
It’s kinda like a 12ga shotgun. You can shoot some light target loads and then there are the 3.5” magnum turkey loads that’ll rattle your teeth. But that’s also the beauty of it that you can have that variety.
I’d agree with the grip fix. All the comments about it are purely to try and keep you safe with all of your digits intact. I load some medium hot 350gr loads for mine and that’s enough fun for part of a range session but also have the longer barrel. Work up to your comfort level and have fun.
Thanks will do and I responded respectfully to the first comments helping me out then I have people telling me I shouldn’t own guns so I’m a bit annoyed sorry if I came off like a dick not my intention
I don’t doubt that hoping I can figure out the right grip and not find out I thought I was holding it correctly and the reinstating behind me didn’t say anything
Hey man not to sound like a dick or anything but as others have said….that’s how you loose a finger. The pressure that can discharge from the rear or front of that cylinder will no joke blow your finger clean off.
My thumb wasn’t on the cylinder it’s behind I’ve shot this gun probably 50 times now all the same grip and if I was holding it incorrectly I would’ve felt something I think this video just distorts the angle
It’s a 500 magnum it’s not exactly easy to hold onto when I’m shooting regular revolvers I do not have this issue and if it was an issue anyway I think my hand would feel the brunt of it which it never has so I think I’m good just scroll and worry about yourself you can clearly see in the video I’ve gone through half a box of ammo safely
My masters is in engineering, I have one of these and a .460...
Notice how the cylinder is flying past your thumb? It's breaking your grip and that is objective evidence. You're going to catch that with your thumb - I did it fifteen years ago with a .44 magnum (that I had shot thousands of times) and immediately learned how to hold a revolver - I had never thought to look, I grew up shooting, right. It fucking hurt and wrecked half my thumb nail.
I would hold it with one hand or if you two hand, use a revolver grasp. Grab it with your dominant hand like you're going to shoot single-handed, then with your other hand, grasp your dominant hand as if you're holding it on the gun.
Here's an example from the Internet. And a site on the topic. https://revolverguy.com/revolver-grasp-techniques/
Yeah I put a box and half through it at the range I’m no expert with it obviously but if I can put 50 rounds through it without blowing off my hand I’m doing something correctly
What do you even mean one round for my life to be over I’m being completely safe and I load a single round at a time I’m completely aware of what guns can do I am just tired of all the shit from you internet “rso” that likely make the same mistakes when shooting but don’t post it.
Probably shouldn’t post videos of yourself if you can’t handle the critiques that are guaranteed to come with it. Know why you haven’t seen any of my shooting videos? Precisely for this reason lol.
Imma just don’t understand why comment when I see something wrong personally I mind my own business but I’m down for the constructive criticism but I’d pay to see half the people instructing me shoot the gun better
Homie, it’s the internet… and even worse, it’s Reddit. You should always assume there will be critiques, especially around guns let alone rollerblading. Roll with the punches. Take notes. Practice some more. Record yourself and watch it back. See if the criticisms are correct or not and then work from there.
I’ve shot the gun 60 times now the way that is apparently wrong and my hands are fine but I will still switch it up so everyone online stops having a panic attack
You can’t read. You should really stop now. Would never wish an injury on anyone but with how you’re acting. Make sure you’re the only one that faces the consequences of your poor decisions
Both my thumbs were behind the cylinder it just looks like that from the angle of the video only do my finger go in front of cylinder after it’s fire from the recoil. I’ve shit this gun 50-60 times now all the same grip and if I was holding it wrong I would n longer have a hand
You're getting drug here a bit, but that's social media life. Shooting any revo let alone max power, requires a very different grip from shooting auto loaders.
I'm a proponent of the tucked thumbs. It feels bonkers if you mostly shoot semi-autos properly.
And agreed, I rented an 8" and 20 rounds, had a few minutes of fun and [granted, much heavier gun] was surprised at how (tame is not the word) less violent and more enjoyable it was.
I bought this snub nose impulsively and I was expecting it to fly back out of my hands I’m sure I do need to change up my grip a bit but I’m shooting it safely for everyone around me which is more important
Dr_Juice_@reddit
It really all depends on what load you are shooting.
bobthewriter@reddit
That's what she said!!!
Icelock@reddit
Thick
Deathcomesevenutally@reddit
QuinceDaPence@reddit
I did the 700gn or 750gn. Still wasn't near as bad as I had been led to believe (granted it was a 12")
I could have shot a lot more from that than my 357 snub
Dr_Juice_@reddit
I loaded some very stout 158gr 357’s for my Ruger LCR. I got through the 5 rounds and my hand was tingling. The 500 is less punishing than that but there is no question the 500 has more ass behind it and blast.
Zealousideal_End6437@reddit (OP)
This was just regular target ammo I have not tried anything else out of it yet as I’ve only had the gun for 48 hours
Dr_Juice_@reddit
It’s kinda like a 12ga shotgun. You can shoot some light target loads and then there are the 3.5” magnum turkey loads that’ll rattle your teeth. But that’s also the beauty of it that you can have that variety.
Cliffinati@reddit
3.5 high brass turkey loads literally start lifting my front leg up when I shoot them.
Recoil management is less about can I hold it like a big boy and more of a physics equation
Zealousideal_End6437@reddit (OP)
Yeah I was researching the Buffalo bore loads but based off the comments I think I need to fix my grip before I up the pier
Dr_Juice_@reddit
I’d agree with the grip fix. All the comments about it are purely to try and keep you safe with all of your digits intact. I load some medium hot 350gr loads for mine and that’s enough fun for part of a range session but also have the longer barrel. Work up to your comfort level and have fun.
Zealousideal_End6437@reddit (OP)
Thanks will do and I responded respectfully to the first comments helping me out then I have people telling me I shouldn’t own guns so I’m a bit annoyed sorry if I came off like a dick not my intention
Dr_Juice_@reddit
It’s all good. 500 is a beast and can take a thumb pretty easily.
Zealousideal_End6437@reddit (OP)
I don’t doubt that hoping I can figure out the right grip and not find out I thought I was holding it correctly and the reinstating behind me didn’t say anything
H3nCh4l1f390@reddit
Hey man not to sound like a dick or anything but as others have said….that’s how you loose a finger. The pressure that can discharge from the rear or front of that cylinder will no joke blow your finger clean off.
Zealousideal_End6437@reddit (OP)
Well I’ve shot now 2 boxes and my hands are fine but I will change it up i definitely don’t think I needed another comment from you 😂
JackCooper_7274@reddit
"Nothing bad has happened yet, therefore nothing bad will happen"
Zealousideal_End6437@reddit (OP)
Not what I’m saying but I understand my mistake it doesn’t need to be mentioned again
H3nCh4l1f390@reddit
What? I didn’t comment on anything? I’m just trying to give some advice.
Zealousideal_End6437@reddit (OP)
No I respect you giving me advice thank you but there are literally 10 other comments saying the same thing like I understand 😂
H3nCh4l1f390@reddit
🫡
om_svd7@reddit
Man your finger was so close to the cilnder this one could have ended badly
Nor-easter@reddit
Revolver shooting requires a thumbs down/over, or thumbs behind. Thumbs up, forward, or on the cylinder can result in thumbs exploding. Careful
Zealousideal_End6437@reddit (OP)
My thumb wasn’t on the cylinder it’s behind I’ve shot this gun probably 50 times now all the same grip and if I was holding it incorrectly I would’ve felt something I think this video just distorts the angle
Spies36@reddit
See how your grip breaks as soon as you shoot it? That's what holding something wrong looks like.
Zealousideal_End6437@reddit (OP)
It’s a 500 magnum it’s not exactly easy to hold onto when I’m shooting regular revolvers I do not have this issue and if it was an issue anyway I think my hand would feel the brunt of it which it never has so I think I’m good just scroll and worry about yourself you can clearly see in the video I’ve gone through half a box of ammo safely
Nyancide@reddit
here's this for you, incase you need them later.
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Zealousideal_End6437@reddit (OP)
Sorry my masters is in finance not English 😂
IEng@reddit
My masters is in engineering, I have one of these and a .460...
Notice how the cylinder is flying past your thumb? It's breaking your grip and that is objective evidence. You're going to catch that with your thumb - I did it fifteen years ago with a .44 magnum (that I had shot thousands of times) and immediately learned how to hold a revolver - I had never thought to look, I grew up shooting, right. It fucking hurt and wrecked half my thumb nail.
I would hold it with one hand or if you two hand, use a revolver grasp. Grab it with your dominant hand like you're going to shoot single-handed, then with your other hand, grasp your dominant hand as if you're holding it on the gun.
Here's an example from the Internet. And a site on the topic. https://revolverguy.com/revolver-grasp-techniques/
Zealousideal_End6437@reddit (OP)
Thanks for actually giving me real advice I will use it seriously I appreciate it rather than coming at me
Ekman-ish@reddit
Zealousideal_End6437@reddit (OP)
Didn’t know punctuation was a measure of intellectual ability
Maysock@reddit
Well, now you do! We can learn something new every day!
Zealousideal_End6437@reddit (OP)
Ironically I can almost guarantee I’m more educated than you and I’m not even done all my schooling phd is next 😂
Maysock@reddit
Ask if your professors will teach you how to hold a revolver correctly, Dr. Finance 👍
distractedbyshinyobj@reddit
You’ve shot the gun 50 times or have had it for 48 hours?
Zealousideal_End6437@reddit (OP)
Yeah I put a box and half through it at the range I’m no expert with it obviously but if I can put 50 rounds through it without blowing off my hand I’m doing something correctly
BusinessDuck132@reddit
And it only takes one round for your life to never be the same. Humble yourself a little, 50 rounds is nothing
Zealousideal_End6437@reddit (OP)
What do you even mean one round for my life to be over I’m being completely safe and I load a single round at a time I’m completely aware of what guns can do I am just tired of all the shit from you internet “rso” that likely make the same mistakes when shooting but don’t post it.
zippity__zoppity@reddit
Probably shouldn’t post videos of yourself if you can’t handle the critiques that are guaranteed to come with it. Know why you haven’t seen any of my shooting videos? Precisely for this reason lol.
Zealousideal_End6437@reddit (OP)
Imma just don’t understand why comment when I see something wrong personally I mind my own business but I’m down for the constructive criticism but I’d pay to see half the people instructing me shoot the gun better
zippity__zoppity@reddit
Homie, it’s the internet… and even worse, it’s Reddit. You should always assume there will be critiques, especially around guns let alone rollerblading. Roll with the punches. Take notes. Practice some more. Record yourself and watch it back. See if the criticisms are correct or not and then work from there.
BusinessDuck132@reddit
One round will blow your finger to bits. Sure you’ll live but without a finger
Zealousideal_End6437@reddit (OP)
I’ve shot the gun 60 times now the way that is apparently wrong and my hands are fine but I will still switch it up so everyone online stops having a panic attack
Novel_Comparison_209@reddit
You can’t read. You should really stop now. Would never wish an injury on anyone but with how you’re acting. Make sure you’re the only one that faces the consequences of your poor decisions
distractedbyshinyobj@reddit
OH you’ve only shot 50 rounds through it. Totally different. That is absolutely nothing. Listen to the advice you’re getting.
Zealousideal_End6437@reddit (OP)
I am trust me
Zealousideal_End6437@reddit (OP)
I went yesterday evening and this morning I’m a member
Zealousideal_End6437@reddit (OP)
Thank you for advice I will switch it up next time for sure
Umney@reddit
It's just the angle, he was alright. But this sub is all about the constant criticism.
Comfortable-Story-53@reddit
Oh, what's a couple of lead shavings? 🤣
Zealousideal_End6437@reddit (OP)
really wish annoying people would mind their own business it’s not your hand worry about yourself it’ll keep you alive
drthvdrsfthr@reddit
brother you posted on an online forum lol telling people to mind their business is hilarious
Zealousideal_End6437@reddit (OP)
You’d think when someone reads the same comment 5 times they wouldn’t feel the need to comment it again but forgot the average person has room temp iq
drthvdrsfthr@reddit
lol happy shooting !
Zealousideal_End6437@reddit (OP)
Thank you I fixed my bad habit after the first comment just feels excessive
drthvdrsfthr@reddit
meh any day at the range is a good day
Zealousideal_End6437@reddit (OP)
I agree
Radius8887@reddit
Spooky ass thumb placement
brandoldme@reddit
Matt3855@reddit
The 4” snubby i’ve heard isn’t as bad as you’d think because you’re not getting the full powder burn.
Logical-Hospital-233@reddit
What a finger next to a cylinder looks like (kinda) for reference
gunsforevery1@reddit
Load up a full cylinder and come back with your report.
Cliffinati@reddit
I found .44 magnum to not be that harsh of a recoil but the blast wave off the muzzle to be horrible. Like making my eyes go dry behind my glasses.
If I lived in grizzly country I'd shoot it enough to stay proficient with it but I'd never shoot it for pleasure.
Successful_Link4541@reddit
The one that almost got away. ( stay tuned 911............)
Zealousideal_End6437@reddit (OP)
I shoot this gun just fine but sure 😂
Successful_Link4541@reddit
enlarge ... frame by frame .......911
Zealousideal_End6437@reddit (OP)
What are you even saying 😂
Synectics@reddit
Your left thumb. Why near the hammer? The cylinder? It should be comfortably out of the way of all that shite.
THEFLYINGSCOTSMAN415@reddit
Look where his thumb is at the start and where it is after he shoots and that’s all the argument in the world he needs to change his grip
Zealousideal_End6437@reddit (OP)
Both my thumbs were behind the cylinder it just looks like that from the angle of the video only do my finger go in front of cylinder after it’s fire from the recoil. I’ve shit this gun 50-60 times now all the same grip and if I was holding it wrong I would n longer have a hand
Zealousideal_End6437@reddit (OP)
Yeah I’ll be sure to change that up next time I’m new to revolvers and was just death gripping this thing because I didn’t know what recoil to expect
Ok_Crab_3522@reddit
those thumbs right next to the cylinder made my ass pucker a little
singlemale4cats@reddit
Now try .500 bushwhacker. It's to .500 S&W as .357 mag is to .38 special.
Zealousideal_End6437@reddit (OP)
Probably pass don’t need anything more than this 😂
-UserOfNames@reddit
Man, bowling balls must feel violated when you insert that bun length thumb of yours
Zealousideal_End6437@reddit (OP)
Damn your girl didn’t say she felt violated when it was in her
-UserOfNames@reddit
Comfortable-Story-53@reddit
My arthritis started acting up just watching this.
Kokabim@reddit
327pd is worse
tykaboom@reddit
None of them are that bad.
It's just small people and dumbasses that give large bore handguns a bad rap.
Zealousideal_End6437@reddit (OP)
Yeah I was just expecting it to be worse when I bought it the guy was hyping up the recoil since it’s the snub nose model
Hoplophilia@reddit
You're getting drug here a bit, but that's social media life. Shooting any revo let alone max power, requires a very different grip from shooting auto loaders.
I'm a proponent of the tucked thumbs. It feels bonkers if you mostly shoot semi-autos properly.
And agreed, I rented an 8" and 20 rounds, had a few minutes of fun and [granted, much heavier gun] was surprised at how (tame is not the word) less violent and more enjoyable it was.
Zealousideal_End6437@reddit (OP)
I bought this snub nose impulsively and I was expecting it to fly back out of my hands I’m sure I do need to change up my grip a bit but I’m shooting it safely for everyone around me which is more important