Summary: The Smith & Wesson Model 500, introduced in 2003, redefined the concept of power in the handgun world with its .500 Magnum cartridge, becoming the most powerful mass-produced handgun.

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Here’s What You Need to Know: No one wants to face this gun in a fire fight. In the world of firearms, there are plenty of boutique guns and calibers out there. Many are very powerful, but may have a ...

Key Points - A gun expert with over three decades of experience identifies five contenders for the world's most powerful handguns. -These include the Smith & Wesson SW500 revolver in .500 S&W Magnum, ...

Name recognition certainly counts for something in a competitive marketplace, but it can’t make up for incompetent leadership. That’s a business-school truism that Smith & Wesson learned the hard way ...