The NEW Most POWERFUL Handgun In The World? (The 500 Bushwhacker Revolver)

This video provides an expert-level review of the Smith & Wesson 500 Magnum, comparing its size and perceived recoil to a Glock 20. The presenter, an experienced shooter, highlights the substantial power and physical demands of shooting the S&W 500, noting its heavy weight and long, ported barrel. Ammunition comparisons are also made, emphasizing the significant difference in bullet size and potential impact.

Roy Huntington of American Handgunner Magazine reviews the Big Horn Armory Model 89 Spike Driver, a custom-made rifle chambered in .500 S&W Magnum. He highlights its unparalleled workmanship, collector-grade walnut stock, and performance gains from a rifle-length barrel. The review touches on available options like different barrel lengths and calibers, emphasizing the rifle's bespoke nature and high-quality construction.

This video showcases a wide variety of firearms and suppressors available at Exile Armory. Amber highlights new arrivals, including revolvers like the Smith & Wesson 500 and Chiappa Rhino 30DS, semi-automatic pistols such as the SIG P365 and Walther PDP, and various rifles and carbines like the CMMG Descent and Stribog SP9 A1. The presentation also features several suppressors from brands like Dead Air, Silencer Central, and KGM Core, with pricing and some key features mentioned for each item.

This video explores the 'Big Iron' concept, showcasing a faithful recreation of Marty Robbins' iconic firearm and the 'Biggest Iron,' a Magnum Research BFR in .500 S&W Magnum. Expertly demonstrating safe handling and ballistics, Brandon Herrera provides a high-energy, historically informative look at these powerful revolvers, including range tests and terminal effect comparisons.

This video from Line45, featuring an expert instructor, breaks down six firearms that are visually appealing but difficult for dealers to sell due to practical limitations. The analysis covers the Kel-Tec KSG, Desert Tech MDRX, Panzer Arms BP-12, Rossi Circuit Judge, Chiappa Rhino 60DS, and Magnum Research BFR, highlighting issues with reliability, ergonomics, cost, and niche appeal that hinder their marketability despite their unique designs.

This video explores the most powerful handguns available using standard, commercially available cartridges. It highlights the 10mm Auto, .44 Magnum, .50 AE, .454 Casull, .500 S&W Magnum, and the .500 Bushwhacker, detailing their performance metrics and specific firearm models. The presenter emphasizes that while these calibers offer immense power, they also present significant recoil and require advanced shooting proficiency.

This video details a catastrophic failure of a Serbu RN-50 rifle chambered in .50 BMG, resulting in severe injuries to the shooter, Scott from Kentucky Ballistics. The incident highlights extreme pressure events and the critical importance of firearm safety and immediate medical response. Scott's resilience and commitment to educating viewers despite his injuries are evident.

This video details a comprehensive torture test of the Desert Eagle Mark XIX, conducted by Scott from Kentucky Ballistics. The firearm was subjected to extreme conditions including water submersion, snow burial, mud immersion, and sand burial. Despite some malfunctions in mud and sand, the Desert Eagle demonstrated notable resilience, functioning after water and snow exposure. The test highlights the firearm's robust construction and the importance of understanding its limitations under adverse conditions.

This video tests the myth of water being bulletproof by firing various firearms, from 9mm handguns to a .50 BMG rifle, into a water tank. Results show that even high-powered rounds like the .50 BMG are significantly slowed or stopped by water, failing to penetrate to the target. The tests demonstrate water's effectiveness in dissipating projectile energy.

This video features Scott from Kentucky Ballistics testing several of the world's largest caliber firearms against a realistic ballistic dummy torso. The expert demonstrates the destructive power of rounds like the .700 Nitro Express (1000 grain) and .600 Nitro Express (900 grain), showcasing detailed firearm engravings and unique actions like the Blaser R8 straight-pull bolt. The testing provides valuable insights into the performance of these extreme hunting calibers on simulated organic material.