S&W 170231 Model 500 PC | .500 S&W Mag | 10.5″ Bbl

The Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 500 (MFG 170231) is a large-frame, stainless-steel revolver built on S&W’s X-Frame and chambered for the .500 S&W Magnum cartridge. It features a 10.5-inch barrel with an integral muzzle brake and a Picatinny rail for optics or accessories, and a five-round cylinder. The gun is finished in stainless steel and receives Performance Center action tuning and fitment.

Product Specifications

• The manufacturer’s SKU is 170231.
• The model is listed as Performance Center Model S&W500.
• The caliber is .500 S&W Magnum.
• The capacity is 5 Rounds.
• The action is listed as Single/Double Action.
• The overall finish is Stainless Steel.
• The barrel length is 10.5 inches.
• The barrel includes a muzzle brake and a Picatinny rail.
• The frame is the X-Frame in stainless steel.
• The sights are a front orange ramp and a rear adjustable sight.
• The revolver is reported as drilled and tapped for mounting optics.
• The overall length is 18 inches.
• The product is identified as part of the Performance Center line.
• The country of origin is listed as US.
• The UPC is 022188702316.

The Model 500 from Smith & Wesson’s Performance Center is built for users who require a heavy-duty, large-frame revolver with strong attention to fit and finish and factory-level performance tuning. The combination of the X-Frame, tuned action, and an integrated compensator and rail make it practical for hunting applications and for precision handgun target work where a large-caliber revolver is appropriate.

Users commonly praise the Performance Center fit and finish, and many note that the X-Frame design provides the structural strength and platform suitable for heavy .500 S&W Magnum loads used in handgun hunting and long-range handgun shooting.

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