This video dives into the 12 most powerful handgun calibers ever developed—from the iconic .50 AE and .500 S&W to obscure beasts like the .500 Bushwhacker. We break down real-world ballistics, recoil, and platform options, plus what it’ll cost you per trigger pull. Whether you’re a hunter, collector, or recoil junkie, this list has something that’ll either impress you… or bruise your palms. It’s the ultimate handgun horsepower showdown.
00:00 – Wrist-Snapping Calibers & Bear-Stopping Power
01:12 – .460 Rowland
02:20 – .480 Ruger
03:40 – .50 Action Express
05:11 – .475 Linebaugh
06:16 – .500 Linebaugh
07:33 – .445 Super Magnum
08:51 – .440 Cor-Bon
09:49 – .475 Wildey Magnum
10:57 – .454 Casull
12:24 – .460 S&W Magnum
13:37 – .500 S&W Magnum
14:40 – .500 Bushwhacker
16:01 – The Aftermath: Wallet, Wrists, and Wow Factor
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