Suppressed 500 Magnum Revolver??? (The World’s First Suppressed Hand Cannon)

Published on June 12, 2023
Duration: 14:40

This video details the creation of a world-first suppressed 500 S&W Magnum revolver, a custom build by Brett Pakula on a Magnum Research BFR frame. Expert firearms instructor Scott explains the significant technical challenge posed by the cylinder gap in revolvers and how this custom build addresses it with an extremely tight gap. The demonstration includes a sound and recoil comparison using subsonic rounds, highlighting the effectiveness of suppression while noting the trade-off in projectile energy. The video also features testing on various targets and introduces a new T-Rex 3D gel target from Kentucky Ballistics.

Quick Summary

The world's first suppressed 500 S&W Magnum revolver, built on a Magnum Research BFR, tackles the cylinder gap challenge with an extremely tight tolerance. While subsonic rounds reduce noise, the mechanical action and impact sounds can still be significant.

Chapters

  1. 00:54Introducing the Suppressed 500 Magnum
  2. 01:52The Cylinder Gap Challenge
  3. 02:38Sound & Recoil Comparison
  4. 05:14New T-Rex Gel Target Launch
  5. 06:37Live Fire Testing

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are revolvers rarely suppressed effectively?

Revolvers are difficult to suppress effectively due to the cylinder gap between the cylinder and the barrel. A significant amount of gas escapes through this gap, reducing the efficiency of any attached suppressor. Custom builds often require an extremely tight cylinder gap to mitigate this.

What makes the suppressed 500 Magnum unique?

This is presented as the world's first suppressed 500 S&W Magnum revolver, a custom project built on a Magnum Research BFR frame. The key innovation is achieving a significantly reduced sound signature despite the inherent challenges of suppressing a revolver.

How does subsonic ammunition affect a suppressed 500 Magnum?

Using subsonic rounds (like the 350gr loads tested) with the suppressed 500 Magnum results in a quieter shooting experience compared to full-power loads. However, this comes at the expense of reduced projectile energy and velocity.

What are the key components of this custom suppressed revolver?

The custom build utilizes a Magnum Research BFR frame, a Bowers Group Vers 50 suppressor, and an Accufire PCO red dot sight. It's chambered in 500 S&W Magnum and features an exceptionally tight cylinder gap.

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