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What caliber is 457?

What caliber is 457?

Smith & Wesson Model 457

Handgun, .45 caliber, Smith & Wesson Model 457
Length 184 mm (7.25 in)
Barrel length 95 mm (3.75 in)
Caliber .45 ACP
Action short recoil, DA/SA

What is the most powerful Magnum round?

It is currently the most powerful production handgun cartridge available. The Magnum Research BFR with its 5-shot cylinder and up to 10″ barrel lengths, is very popular amongst shooting enthusiasts. Ammunition for the . 500 S&W Magnum is available from many mainstream ammunition manufacturers.

What gun did Charles Bronson use?

475 Wildey Magnum
475 Wildey Magnum is most famous for its appearance in Death Wish 3, where the Wildey (chambered for this cartridge) was a signature weapon of Paul Kersey, a character portrayed by Charles Bronson (using his own personal Wildey firearm) in the Death Wish film series.

What kind of gun is the Smith and Wesson 457?

The Smith & Wesson Model 457 is a compact semi-automatic pistol from Smith & Wesson ‘s “third generation” series of alloy and steel-framed handguns in company’s Value Line of budget-priced auto pistols. The 457 is a compact pistol chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge.

What kind of gun is a 475 Magnum?

The .475 Wildey Magnum is a semi-automatic pistol cartridge designed for big game hunting in the Wildey pistol.

How big is the forend on a 457 rimfire rifle?

The forend on the 457 ProVarmit is roundish on the bottom and about 11/2-inches wide, so it sits comfortably in the support hand and plants still when placed across a pack or bag. There are two sling-swivel studs on the forend to allow simultaneous mounting of a bipod and sling.

Is the CZ 457 a single stack magazine?

What CZ hasn’t done on the 457 is change the magazine, and for that I’m thankful. In fact, the magazine hasn’t changed since CZ developed it for the CZ 452 all those years ago. The single-­stack, 5-­ and 10-­round magazines work well, too.