The Model 500 Compensated is an X-frame double-action revolver chambered in .500 Magnum, with a five-round cylinder and an 8.38-inch stainless barrel. A factory compensator is fitted to the muzzle, and the revolver weighs 72.5 ounces with a 15-inch overall length. The grip is Hogue recoil-absorbing rubber, and the sights are a black blade front with a micrometer click rear.

This revolver suits a hunter who wants a handgun for field use, or a shooter who enjoys heavy-recoil loads on the range. The compensator and rubber grip help manage the recoil. The federal purchase steps for handguns are the same in every state: a licensed dealer, Form 4473, a background check and a minimum age of 21. A third of states add a permit, a wait or a capacity limit.

Key features

• .500 Magnum, five-round cylinder
• 8.38-inch stainless barrel with compensator
• Hogue recoil-absorbing rubber grips
• Black blade front, micrometer click rear
• Internal lock as a factory safety feature

This revolver ships to the FFL dealer you choose, where you complete Form 4473 and pass a background check before pickup.