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** Dante's signature pair of Ebony & Ivory pistols ''look'' like handcannons, but they're more like heavily customized Colt .45 M1911s. What gives them their Hand cannon status, however, is that the bullets fired by them are charged (and [[BottomlessMagazines somehow reloaded]]) by Dante's power. Nico's Note for Dante in ''The Art of VideoGame/DevilMayCry5'' even outright calls his Ebony & Ivory as "hand cannons".
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** Dante's signature pair of Ebony & Ivory pistols ''look'' like handcannons, but they're more like heavily customized Colt .45 M1911s. What gives them their Hand cannon Cannon status, however, is that the bullets fired by them are charged (and [[BottomlessMagazines somehow reloaded]]) by Dante's power. Nico's Note for Dante in ''The Art of VideoGame/DevilMayCry5'' even outright calls his Ebony & Ivory as "hand cannons".
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* Vincent Valentine's Cerberus in ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII: VideoGame/DirgeOfCerberus'' is a gigantic, aggressively ridiculously designed revolver with three cylinders, three hammers linked to one trigger and three barrels. Even with the normal barrel the weapon is the size of his own leg, and it can be fitted with an even sillier three-foot "sniper" barrel. His [[InfinityPlusOneSword Infinity Plus One Gun]] is the Death Penalty. In his earlier appearance in ''Final Fantasy VII'', it looked like [[http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/finalfantasy/images/3/3b/FF7_Death_penalty.jpg this,]] which is not quite a Hand Cannon. Come ''Dirge of Cerberus'', and it looks like [[http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/finalfantasy/images/b/bf/DoC_Death_Penalty_Artwork.png this.]]
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* Vincent Valentine's Cerberus in ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII: VideoGame/DirgeOfCerberus'' is a gigantic, aggressively ridiculously designed revolver with three cylinders, three hammers linked to one trigger and three barrels. Even with the normal barrel the weapon is the size of his own leg, and it can be fitted with an even sillier three-foot "sniper" barrel. His [[InfinityPlusOneSword Infinity Plus One Gun]] is the Death Penalty. In his earlier appearance in ''Final Fantasy VII'', it looked like [[http://images1.[[https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/finalfantasy/images/3/3b/FF7_Death_penalty.jpg net/finalfantasy/images/c/c1/Death_Penalty_from_FFVII_concept_art.png this,]] which is not quite a Hand Cannon. Come ''Dirge of Cerberus'', and it looks like [[http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/finalfantasy/images/b/bf/DoC_Death_Penalty_Artwork.png this.]]
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[[{{TheHero}} The Hero]] who uses the giant handgun as a primary weapon will often display great marksmanship skills to make up for the lack of ammo capacity. Sometimes said character is [[StockSuperpowersIndex superhuman]], [[OurMonstersAreDifferent supernatural]] or [[{{Cyborg}} cybernetically enhanced]] in order to compensate for the weapon's weight and recoil. In a series where the heroes battle [[NighInvulnerable inhuman]] or [[MadeOfIron robotic]] enemies that shrug off small caliber bullets, hand cannons can prove to be absolutely practical weapons.
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[[{{TheHero}} The Hero]] who uses the giant handgun as a primary weapon will often display [[ImprobableAimingSkills great marksmanship skills skills]] to make up for the lack of ammo capacity. Sometimes said character is [[StockSuperpowersIndex superhuman]], [[OurMonstersAreDifferent supernatural]] or [[{{Cyborg}} cybernetically enhanced]] in order to compensate for the weapon's weight and recoil. In a series where the heroes battle [[NighInvulnerable inhuman]] or [[MadeOfIron robotic]] enemies that shrug off small caliber bullets, hand cannons can prove to be absolutely practical weapons.
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* David from ''Anime/BloodPlus'' carries a huge Smith & Wesson Model 500 revolver (the very one mentioned in the top page quote), which he can [[HammerSpace imperceptibly hide]] in the folds of his jacket. Somewhat justified, in that he spends most of his time shooting it at Chiropterans, large and powerful quasi-vampiric monsters. ([[ImmuneToBullets It never seemed to do much good, though]]). It's odd considering David comes right out and says that guns are useless against the monsters in the second episode.
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* David from ''Anime/BloodPlus'' carries a huge Smith & Wesson Model 500 revolver (the very one mentioned in the top page quote), revolver, which he can [[HammerSpace imperceptibly hide]] in the folds of his jacket. Somewhat justified, in that he spends most of his time shooting it at Chiropterans, large and powerful quasi-vampiric monsters. ([[ImmuneToBullets It never seemed to do much good, though]]). It's odd considering David comes right out and says that guns are useless against the monsters in the second episode.
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** ''VideoGame/ResidentEvil4'' The Handcannon is a .50 caliber revolver unlocked by beating all Mercenary stages with every character. It boasts higher damage than the two other magnums and can pierce through multiple targets and even shields and helmets. Once it is fully upgraded it gains ''infinite ammo and max firepower'', turning it into a complete GameBreaker. Its recoil is absolutely ridiculous which Leon has a hard time controlling.
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** ''VideoGame/ResidentEvil4'' The Handcannon is a .50 caliber revolver unlocked by beating all Mercenary stages with every character. It boasts higher damage than the two other magnums and can pierce through multiple targets and even [[ArmorPiercingAttack shields and helmets.helmets]]. Once it is fully upgraded it gains ''infinite ammo and max firepower'', turning it into a complete GameBreaker. Its recoil is absolutely ridiculous which Leon has a hard time controlling.
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The character with the giant handgun is sometimes [[StockSuperpowersIndex superhuman]], [[OurMonstersAreDifferent supernatural]] or [[{{Cyborg}} cybernetically enhanced]] in order to compensate for the weapon's weight and recoil. In a series where the heroes battle [[NighInvulnerable inhuman]] or [[MadeOfIron robotic]] enemies that shrug off small caliber bullets, hand cannons can prove to be absolutely practical weapons.
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[[{{TheHero}} The character with Hero]] who uses the giant handgun as a primary weapon will often display great marksmanship skills to make up for the lack of ammo capacity. Sometimes said character is sometimes [[StockSuperpowersIndex superhuman]], [[OurMonstersAreDifferent supernatural]] or [[{{Cyborg}} cybernetically enhanced]] in order to compensate for the weapon's weight and recoil. In a series where the heroes battle [[NighInvulnerable inhuman]] or [[MadeOfIron robotic]] enemies that shrug off small caliber bullets, hand cannons can prove to be absolutely practical weapons.
* ''VideoGame/Battlefield1'': This WWI shooter has a few historical hand cannons featured like the Howdah Pistol, the Gasser M1870 revolver, and the Mars Automatic Pistol.
* During an episode of his series ''Lock and Load'', Creator/RLeeErmey was test firing a .44 Magnum revolver and was nearly [[BlownAcrossTheRoom knocked to the floor]] by the recoil. He then was shown saying he didn't want to shoot it again. This is the same person who had picked up and fired a crew served machine gun in his arms to prove it could be done. Hand cannon indeed.
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* Magnum Research, designers of the infamous Desert Eagle, also manufacture the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnum_Research_BFR "BFR"]], a single-action revolver that can be chambered wide variety of calibers such as .45-70 and .450 Marlin ''rifle'' rounds and also .500 S&W Magnum. It is built to withstand the hottest loads. Officially, the "BFR" abbreviation stands for "Big Frame Revolver", but it's also been referred to as the "Biggest, Finest Revolver", and of course, nicknamed the "[[{{BFG}} Big Fucking Revolver]]".
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* Magnum Research, designers of the infamous Desert Eagle, also manufacture the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnum_Research_BFR "BFR"]], a single-action revolver that can be chambered comes in a wide variety of calibers such as .45-70 and .450 Marlin ''rifle'' rounds and also .500 S&W Magnum. It is built to withstand the hottest loads. Officially, the "BFR" abbreviation stands for "Big Frame Revolver", but it's also been referred to as the "Biggest, Finest Revolver", and of course, nicknamed the "[[{{BFG}} Big Fucking Revolver]]".
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* Magnum Research also makes a gun called the "lone eagle" which both fires the ever powerful 7.62 NATO and quite literally uses the same style of breach lock used in certain late 18th to early 19th century cannons.
* Due to the lack of stopping power of typical 19th century revolvers, the British invented the Howdah Pistol, a type of handgun with two or four barrels firing very large bullets up to .577 Snider. It was often used for self defense while tiger hunting atop a howdah on a tamed elephant. When a tiger leapt on the elephant to get to the hunter, he would pull out this pistol and blast it in the mouth.
* Due to the lack of stopping power of typical 19th century revolvers, the British invented the Howdah Pistol, a type of handgun with two or four barrels firing very large bullets up to .577 Snider. It was often used for self defense while tiger hunting atop a howdah on a tamed elephant. When a tiger leapt on the elephant to get to the hunter, he would pull out this pistol and blast it in the mouth.
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* Magnum Research also makes The Thompson/Center Contender is a gun called the "lone eagle" which both fires the ever versatile single shot break-action hunting pistol that can chamber a wide range of powerful 7.62 NATO pistol and quite literally uses rifle calibers such as .357 Magnum, .308 Winchester, and especially the same style of breach lock used in certain late 18th to early 19th century cannons.
mighty .45-70 Government. In fact when a stock is attached it is [[UsefulNotes/AmericanGunPolitics legally]] a rifle.
* Due to the lack of stopping powerof and reliability with typical 19th century revolvers, the British invented the Howdah Pistol, a type of handgun with two or four barrels firing very large bullets up to .577 Snider. It was often used for self defense while tiger hunting atop a howdah on a tamed elephant. When a tiger leapt on the elephant to get to the hunter, he would pull out this pistol and blast it in the mouth.
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* Olympic Arms marketed a "pistol" that could fire NATO standard 5.56mm rounds; it bore a passing resemblance to the Mauser C96 and was basically an AR-15 receiver wedded to a short barrel and a pistol grip. In any realistic sense it was a carbine, however, since it fired a rifle round.
** Pretty much every specialized AR-15 manufacturer (and a few manufacturers that don't specialize in AR's) makes a similar weapon. Due to the [[UsefulNotes/AmericanGunPolitics National Fireams Act of 1934]], certain firearm types such as "Silencer," "[[MoreDakka Machine Gun]]", "Short-Barreled Rifle," "[[SawedOffShotgun Short-Barreled Shotgun]]," and "[[BuffySpeak Any Other Weapon]]" need to be registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. AR-15's which are manufactured as "Pistols" (which do not require federal registration) are not subject to the same barrel length requirements as AR-15's which are manufactured as "Rifles" (which also do not require registration), but a pistol cannot have a stock or a vertical foregrip. AR-15 pistols are often purchased with the goal of being turned into an SBR (making an SBR would involve adding a stock, a relatively simple procedure on this weapon, potentially making it identical to the M4 Carbine or Close-Quarter Battle Receiver, aside from the lack of [[MoreDakka automatic fire]]). Turning them into an AOW by adding a vertical foregrip is less common because any rifle or SBR can legally have a vertical foregrip, and while it's only $5 to transfer instead of the usual $200, it still costs $200 to "manufacture."
*** Because of the 1968 Gun Control Act, NFA-regulated items are not authorized for import into the United States. Therefore, any AKS-74U that is imported must not have [[MoreDakka automatic fire]] and the weapon must have its stock removed, so that it is imported as a pistol. NFA paperwork is sometimes done to restore the stock, however, no new [[MoreDakka machine gun]] registrations have been approved since 1986. However, because of other import restrictions (such as certain grip styles and magazine capacity requirements for non-US-manufactured receivers with below a certain number of US-made parts attached), this is not often done.
** Pretty much every specialized AR-15 manufacturer (and a few manufacturers that don't specialize in AR's) makes a similar weapon. Due to the [[UsefulNotes/AmericanGunPolitics National Fireams Act of 1934]], certain firearm types such as "Silencer," "[[MoreDakka Machine Gun]]", "Short-Barreled Rifle," "[[SawedOffShotgun Short-Barreled Shotgun]]," and "[[BuffySpeak Any Other Weapon]]" need to be registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. AR-15's which are manufactured as "Pistols" (which do not require federal registration) are not subject to the same barrel length requirements as AR-15's which are manufactured as "Rifles" (which also do not require registration), but a pistol cannot have a stock or a vertical foregrip. AR-15 pistols are often purchased with the goal of being turned into an SBR (making an SBR would involve adding a stock, a relatively simple procedure on this weapon, potentially making it identical to the M4 Carbine or Close-Quarter Battle Receiver, aside from the lack of [[MoreDakka automatic fire]]). Turning them into an AOW by adding a vertical foregrip is less common because any rifle or SBR can legally have a vertical foregrip, and while it's only $5 to transfer instead of the usual $200, it still costs $200 to "manufacture."
*** Because of the 1968 Gun Control Act, NFA-regulated items are not authorized for import into the United States. Therefore, any AKS-74U that is imported must not have [[MoreDakka automatic fire]] and the weapon must have its stock removed, so that it is imported as a pistol. NFA paperwork is sometimes done to restore the stock, however, no new [[MoreDakka machine gun]] registrations have been approved since 1986. However, because of other import restrictions (such as certain grip styles and magazine capacity requirements for non-US-manufactured receivers with below a certain number of US-made parts attached), this is not often done.
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* Olympic Arms marketed a "pistol" that could fire NATO standard 5.56mm rounds; it bore a passing resemblance to the Mauser C96 and was basically an AR-15 receiver wedded to a short barrel and a pistol grip. In any realistic sense it was a carbine, however, since it fired a rifle round.
**Pretty much every specialized AR-15 manufacturer (and a few manufacturers that don't specialize in AR's) makes a similar weapon. an AR style "pistol". Due to the [[UsefulNotes/AmericanGunPolitics National Fireams Act of 1934]], certain firearm types such as "Silencer," "[[MoreDakka Machine Gun]]", "Short-Barreled Rifle," "[[SawedOffShotgun Short-Barreled Shotgun]]," and "[[BuffySpeak Any Other Weapon]]" need to be registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.Explosives or ATF for short. AR-15's which are manufactured as "Pistols" (which do not require federal registration) are not subject to the same barrel length requirements as AR-15's which are manufactured as "Rifles" (which also do not require registration), but a pistol cannot have a stock or a vertical foregrip. AR-15 pistols are often purchased with the goal of being turned into an SBR (making an SBR would involve (this is achieved by adding a stock, a relatively simple procedure on this weapon, potentially making it identical to the M4 Carbine or Close-Quarter Battle Receiver, aside from the lack of [[MoreDakka automatic fire]]). Turning them into an AOW by adding a vertical foregrip is less common because any rifle or SBR can legally have a vertical foregrip, and while it's only $5 to transfer instead of the usual $200, it still costs $200 to "manufacture."
*** Because ** The [[http://www.imfdb.org/wiki/Kel-Tec_PLR-16 PLR-16]] (Pistol, Long Range) is a gas operated, semi-automatic carbine chambered in 5.56 mm NATO caliber; it is legally considered a pistol in the United States, despite the use of an intermediate cartridge. It was designed as and is intended as a long-range target and hunting pistol. The PLR-16 has a conventional gas piston operation and utilizes the proven M-16 breech locking system. The rear sight is adjustable for windage. The front sight is of M-16 type. An integrated MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rail will accept a multitude of standard accessories. The muzzle end of the barrel is threaded 1/2" -28 to accept standard attachments such as a muzzle brake. Except for the barrel, bolt, sights, and mechanism, the PLR-16 is made entirely of high-impact glass fiber reinforced polymer. Similar to Olympic Arms OA-93 Pistol and Bushmaster Carbon 15.
** Olympic Arms marketed a "pistol" that could fire NATO standard 5.56mm rounds; it bore a passing resemblance to the Mauser C96 and was basically an AR-15 receiver wedded to a short barrel and a pistol grip. In any realistic sense it was a carbine, however, since it fired a rifle round.
**Because of the 1968 Gun Control Act, NFA-regulated items are not authorized for import into the United States. Therefore, any AKS-74U that is imported must not have [[MoreDakka automatic fire]] and the weapon must have its stock removed, so that it is imported as a pistol. NFA paperwork is sometimes done to restore the stock, however, no new [[MoreDakka machine gun]] registrations have been approved since 1986. However, because of other import restrictions (such as certain grip styles and magazine capacity requirements for non-US-manufactured receivers with below a certain number of US-made parts attached), this is not often done.
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** Olympic Arms marketed a "pistol" that could fire NATO standard 5.56mm rounds; it bore a passing resemblance to the Mauser C96 and was basically an AR-15 receiver wedded to a short barrel and a pistol grip. In any realistic sense it was a carbine, however, since it fired a rifle round.
**Because of the 1968 Gun Control Act, NFA-regulated items are not authorized for import into the United States. Therefore, any AKS-74U that is imported must not have [[MoreDakka automatic fire]] and the weapon must have its stock removed, so that it is imported as a pistol. NFA paperwork is sometimes done to restore the stock, however, no new [[MoreDakka machine gun]] registrations have been approved since 1986. However, because of other import restrictions (such as certain grip styles and magazine capacity requirements for non-US-manufactured receivers with below a certain number of US-made parts attached), this is not often done.
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* The [[http://www.imfdb.org/wiki/Kel-Tec_PLR-16 PLR-16]] (Pistol, Long Range) is a gas operated, semi-automatic carbine chambered in 5.56 mm NATO caliber; it is legally considered a pistol in the United States, despite the use of an intermediate cartridge. It was designed as and is intended as a long-range target and hunting pistol. The PLR-16 has a conventional gas piston operation and utilizes the proven M-16 breech locking system. The rear sight is adjustable for windage. The front sight is of M-16 type. An integrated MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rail will accept a multitude of standard accessories. The muzzle end of the barrel is threaded 1/2" -28 to accept standard attachments such as a muzzle brake. Except for the barrel, bolt, sights, and mechanism, the PLR-16 is made entirely of high-impact glass fiber reinforced polymer. Similar to Olympic Arms OA-93 Pistol and Bushmaster Carbon 15.
* The single shot Thompson/Center Contender with its up to 23 inch barrel is about as close to a hand-gun sized cannon one can can buy today. It can be chambered in full power rifle rounds like the .30-30 Winchester and the .45-70 Government. In fact when a stock is attached it is [[UsefulNotes/AmericanGunPolitics legally]] a rifle.
* During an episode of his series ''Lock and Load'', Creator/RLeeErmey showed why standard shooting positions are standard. While test firing a .44 Magnum, he was nearly knocked to the floor by the recoil. He then was shown saying he didn't want to shoot it again. This is the same person who had picked up and fired a crew served machine gun in his arms to prove it could be done. Hand cannon indeed.
* The H&K USP Tactical is a .45ACP pistol that is so massive some people can't even hold the grip. Why? It has a ''thirteen round'' double stacked magazine. For comparison the Desert Eagle in .44 Magnum has a mere 8 round capacity. It's the "little brother" of the H&K Mark 23, a pistol designed for special forces to operate as a primary weapon if necessary, which is even larger than a Desert Eagle.
* The single shot Thompson/Center Contender with its up to 23 inch barrel is about as close to a hand-gun sized cannon one can can buy today. It can be chambered in full power rifle rounds like the .30-30 Winchester and the .45-70 Government. In fact when a stock is attached it is [[UsefulNotes/AmericanGunPolitics legally]] a rifle.
* During an episode of his series ''Lock and Load'', Creator/RLeeErmey showed why standard shooting positions are standard. While test firing a .44 Magnum, he was nearly knocked to the floor by the recoil. He then was shown saying he didn't want to shoot it again. This is the same person who had picked up and fired a crew served machine gun in his arms to prove it could be done. Hand cannon indeed.
* The H&K USP Tactical is a .45ACP pistol that is so massive some people can't even hold the grip. Why? It has a ''thirteen round'' double stacked magazine. For comparison the Desert Eagle in .44 Magnum has a mere 8 round capacity. It's the "little brother" of the H&K Mark 23, a pistol designed for special forces to operate as a primary weapon if necessary, which is even larger than a Desert Eagle.
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* The [[http://www.imfdb.org/wiki/Kel-Tec_PLR-16 PLR-16]] (Pistol, Long Range) is Magnum Research also makes a gas operated, semi-automatic carbine chambered in 5.56 mm gun called the "lone eagle" which both fires the ever powerful 7.62 NATO caliber; it is legally considered a pistol in and quite literally uses the United States, despite the use same style of an intermediate cartridge. It was designed as and is intended as a long-range target and hunting pistol. The PLR-16 has a conventional gas piston operation and utilizes the proven M-16 breech locking system. The rear sight is adjustable for windage. The front sight is of M-16 type. An integrated MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rail will accept a multitude of standard accessories. The muzzle end of the barrel is threaded 1/2" -28 breach lock used in certain late 18th to accept standard attachments such as a muzzle brake. Except for the barrel, bolt, sights, and mechanism, the PLR-16 is made entirely of high-impact glass fiber reinforced polymer. Similar to Olympic Arms OA-93 Pistol and Bushmaster Carbon 15.early 19th century cannons.
* Thesingle shot Thompson/Center Contender with its up to Heckler & Koch Mark 23 inch barrel is about as close to technically not considered a hand-gun sized hand cannon as it chambers the moderate power .45 ACP round, but it nonetheless deserves special mention as one can can buy today. It can be chambered in full power rifle rounds like the .30-30 Winchester and the .45-70 Government. In fact when a stock is attached it is [[UsefulNotes/AmericanGunPolitics legally]] a rifle.
* During an episode of his series ''Lock and Load'', Creator/RLeeErmey showed why standard shooting positions are standard. While test firing a .44 Magnum, he was nearly knocked to''huge'' pistol, almost as large as the floor by the recoil. He then was shown saying he didn't want to shoot it again. This is the same person who had picked up and fired a crew served machine gun in his arms to prove it could be done. Hand cannon indeed.
* The H&K USP Tactical is a .45ACP pistol that is so massive some people can't even hold the grip. Why? It has a ''thirteen round'' double stacked magazine. For comparison theinfamous Desert Eagle in .44 Magnum has a mere 8 round capacity. It's the "little brother" of the H&K Mark 23, a pistol Eagle. The MK-23 was designed for special forces to operate USSOCOM as a potential primary weapon if necessary, which is even larger than for US Navy SEALS in special missions, boasting extreme reliability and ability to handle the [[DepletedPhlebotinumShells strongest .45 ACP loadings]]. Unfortunately because of its size and weight it wasn't used much by the SEALS and other Special Forces units and soon became a Desert Eagle.forgotten weapon, remembered only for its appearances in video games.
** On the other hand the MK-23's little brother, the Heckler & Koch USP, has seen much more success with both the military and ordinary citizens.
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* During an episode of his series ''Lock and Load'', Creator/RLeeErmey showed why standard shooting positions are standard. While test firing a .44 Magnum, he was nearly knocked to
* The H&K USP Tactical is a .45ACP pistol that is so massive some people can't even hold the grip. Why? It has a ''thirteen round'' double stacked magazine. For comparison the
** On the other hand the MK-23's little brother, the Heckler & Koch USP, has seen much more success with both the military and ordinary citizens.
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* ''Film/DirtyHarry'' is arguably the TropeCodifier of the Hand Cannon, with Inspector Harry Callahan using his .44 Magnum, "[[OneLiner the most powerful handgun in the world]]", to kill criminals in San Francisco. Harry plays a vicious version of RussianRoulette with his "Did he fire six shots or only five?" speeches to a bank robber and the main villain Scorpio. The 1971 movie popularized the concept of powerful handguns with the general public. In-fact, the sales of the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smith_%26_Wesson_Model_29 Smith & Wesson Model 29]] [[TheRedStapler went up after the movie came out]], and it was hard to get for a number of years. They're apparently relatively easy to find on the secondhand market now, as most people only shoot them a few times before deciding to never do that again. While .44 Magnum is no longer the most powerful handgun caliber, being surpassed by .454 Casull and .500 S&W Magnum, it still retains its popularity in fiction and real life thanks to the movie.
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* ''Film/DirtyHarry'' is arguably the TropeCodifier of the Hand Cannon, with [[CowboyCop Inspector Harry Callahan Callahan]] using his .44 Magnum, "[[OneLiner the most powerful handgun in the world]]", to kill criminals in San Francisco. Harry plays a vicious version of RussianRoulette with his "Did he fire six shots or only five?" speeches to a bank robber and the main villain Scorpio. The 1971 movie popularized the concept of powerful handguns with the general public. [[note]]Technically the most powerful handgun cartridge in 1971 was the .454 Casull, which was first developed in 1958. However at the time it was still considered a "wildcat" caliber and was not being produced by ammo manufacturers, thus Harry's statement is still accurate when considering the most powerful handgun "in production".[[/note]]
** In-fact, the sales of the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smith_%26_Wesson_Model_29 Smith & Wesson Model 29]] [[TheRedStapler went up after the movie came out]], and it was hard to get for a number of years. They're apparently relatively easy to find on the secondhand market now, as most people only shoot them a few times before deciding to never do thatagain. again.
** While .44 Magnum is no longer the most powerful handguncaliber, caliber today, being surpassed by .by first .454 Casull and .and then .500 S&W Magnum, it still retains its popularity in fiction and real life thanks to the Clint's movie.
** In-fact, the sales of the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smith_%26_Wesson_Model_29 Smith & Wesson Model 29]] [[TheRedStapler went up after the movie came out]], and it was hard to get for a number of years. They're apparently relatively easy to find on the secondhand market now, as most people only shoot them a few times before deciding to never do that
** While .44 Magnum is no longer the most powerful handgun
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** In 2021, the .500 S&W Magnum has been dethroned by TII Armory's [[https://gunmagwarehouse.com/blog/the-500-bushwhacker-do-you-feel-lucky/ .500 Bushwhacker]], the most powerful handgun cartridge in history, and is used in a customized Magnum Research BFR revolver fitted with a muzzle break. The .500 Bushwhacker uses a lengthened .500 S&W case to completely fill the long cylinder of the BFR, giving it ''twice'' the velocity and energy of the .500 S&W. It can launch a 410 grain solid copper bullet at 2315 fps, placing the Bushwhacker firmly in Nitro Express ''dangerous game rifle'' territory. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTJaCXQpMyk A video of the ballistic gel testing shows just how much destruction this handgun round can achieve.]] The recoil is probably the most insane
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** In 2021, the .500 S&W Magnum has been dethroned by TII Armory's [[https://gunmagwarehouse.com/blog/the-500-bushwhacker-do-you-feel-lucky/ .500 Bushwhacker]], the most powerful handgun cartridge in history, and is used in a customized Magnum Research BFR revolver fitted with a muzzle break.brake. The .500 Bushwhacker uses a lengthened .500 S&W case to completely fill the long cylinder of the BFR, giving it ''twice'' the velocity and energy of the .500 S&W. It can launch a 410 grain solid copper bullet at 2315 fps, placing the Bushwhacker firmly in Nitro Express ''dangerous game rifle'' territory. The recoil is absolutely insane, kicking harder than a snub nose .454 Casull. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTJaCXQpMyk A video of the ballistic gel testing shows just how much destruction this handgun round can achieve.]] The recoil is probably the most insane]]
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* The Maadi-Griffin and the Triple Action Thunder .50 caliber pistols are designed to use the .50 BMG cartridge, normally used by [[MoreDakka heavy machine guns]] and [[{{BFG}} anti-materiel rifles]]. (for comparison, the muzzle energy of the .50 BMG round is typically around ten times that of the NATO 5.56mm round used in most modern assault rifles.) The recoil of the Thunder, is not actually that bad thanks to its "nitrogen recoil reduction controller".
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* The Maadi-Griffin and the Triple Action Thunder .50 caliber pistols are designed to use the .50 BMG cartridge, normally used by [[MoreDakka heavy machine guns]] and [[{{BFG}} anti-materiel rifles]]. (for comparison, the muzzle energy of the .50 BMG round is typically around ten times that of the NATO 5.56mm round used in most modern assault rifles.) The recoil of the Thunder, Thunder is not that bad actually that bad thanks to its muzzle brake and "nitrogen recoil reduction controller".
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* The current record-holder for the most powerful ''production'' handgun is the Smith & Wesson Model 500, a 5-shot revolver with an 8-[=3/8=]" barrel (15 inches long in total) that weighs six pounds ''empty''. In a demonstration on Spike TV's ''Series/{{Manswers}}'', the .357 Magnum blew a chunk out of a watermelon; the .44 Magnum took off the lower three-quarters; and the Model 500 ''exploded'' it. Due to a compensator on the barrel, however, its recoil is actually less than the .44 Magnum -- though that's not saying much.
* Magnum Research, designers of the infamous Desert Eagle, also manufacture the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnum_Research_BFR "BFR"]], a solid-frame revolver that can be chambered in .45-70 and .450 Marlin and can take hot loads from either. Officially, the abbreviation stands for "Big Frame Revolver", but it's also been referred to as the "Biggest, Finest Revolver", and of course, nicknamed the "[[{{BFG}} Big Fucking Revolver]]".
** In 2021, the .500 S&W Magnum has been dethroned by TII Armory's [[https://gunmagwarehouse.com/blog/the-500-bushwhacker-do-you-feel-lucky/ .500 Bushwhacker]], the most powerful handgun cartridge in history, and is used in a customized Magnum Research BFR revolver fitted with a muzzle break. The .500 Bushwhacker uses a lengthened .500 S&W case to completely fill the long cylinder of the BFR, giving it ''twice'' the velocity and energy of the .500 S&W. It can launch a 410 grain solid copper bullet at 2315 fps, placing the Bushwhacker firmly in Nitro Express ''dangerous game rifle'' territory. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTJaCXQpMyk A video of the ballistic gel testing shows just how much destruction this handgun round can achieve.]]
* Magnum Research, designers of the infamous Desert Eagle, also manufacture the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnum_Research_BFR "BFR"]], a solid-frame revolver that can be chambered in .45-70 and .450 Marlin and can take hot loads from either. Officially, the abbreviation stands for "Big Frame Revolver", but it's also been referred to as the "Biggest, Finest Revolver", and of course, nicknamed the "[[{{BFG}} Big Fucking Revolver]]".
** In 2021, the .500 S&W Magnum has been dethroned by TII Armory's [[https://gunmagwarehouse.com/blog/the-500-bushwhacker-do-you-feel-lucky/ .500 Bushwhacker]], the most powerful handgun cartridge in history, and is used in a customized Magnum Research BFR revolver fitted with a muzzle break. The .500 Bushwhacker uses a lengthened .500 S&W case to completely fill the long cylinder of the BFR, giving it ''twice'' the velocity and energy of the .500 S&W. It can launch a 410 grain solid copper bullet at 2315 fps, placing the Bushwhacker firmly in Nitro Express ''dangerous game rifle'' territory. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTJaCXQpMyk A video of the ballistic gel testing shows just how much destruction this handgun round can achieve.]]
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* The current record-holder for the most powerful ''production'' handgun is the Smith & Wesson Model 500, a 5-shot revolver with an average barrel length of 8-[=3/8=]" barrel (15 inches long in total) that weighs six pounds ''empty''. empty. In a demonstration on Spike TV's ''Series/{{Manswers}}'', the .a .357 Magnum revolver blew a chunk out of a watermelon; the .a .44 Magnum took off the lower three-quarters; and the Model the .500 S&W Magnum ''exploded'' it. Due to a compensator on the barrel, however, its recoil is actually less than the .44 Magnum -- though that's not saying much.
* Magnum Research, designers of the infamous Desert Eagle, also manufacture the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnum_Research_BFR "BFR"]], asolid-frame single-action revolver that can be chambered in .wide variety of calibers such as .45-70 and .450 Marlin ''rifle'' rounds and can take hot loads from either. also .500 S&W Magnum. It is built to withstand the hottest loads. Officially, the "BFR" abbreviation stands for "Big Frame Revolver", but it's also been referred to as the "Biggest, Finest Revolver", and of course, nicknamed the "[[{{BFG}} Big Fucking Revolver]]".
** In 2021, the .500 S&W Magnum has been dethroned by TII Armory's [[https://gunmagwarehouse.com/blog/the-500-bushwhacker-do-you-feel-lucky/ .500 Bushwhacker]], the most powerful handgun cartridge in history, and is used in a customized Magnum Research BFR revolver fitted with a muzzle break. The .500 Bushwhacker uses a lengthened .500 S&W case to completely fill the long cylinder of the BFR, giving it ''twice'' the velocity and energy of the .500 S&W. It can launch a 410 grain solid copper bullet at 2315 fps, placing the Bushwhacker firmly in Nitro Express ''dangerous game rifle'' territory. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTJaCXQpMyk A video of the ballistic gel testing shows just how much destruction this handgun round can achieve.]]]] The recoil is probably the most insane
* Magnum Research, designers of the infamous Desert Eagle, also manufacture the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnum_Research_BFR "BFR"]], a
** In 2021, the .500 S&W Magnum has been dethroned by TII Armory's [[https://gunmagwarehouse.com/blog/the-500-bushwhacker-do-you-feel-lucky/ .500 Bushwhacker]], the most powerful handgun cartridge in history, and is used in a customized Magnum Research BFR revolver fitted with a muzzle break. The .500 Bushwhacker uses a lengthened .500 S&W case to completely fill the long cylinder of the BFR, giving it ''twice'' the velocity and energy of the .500 S&W. It can launch a 410 grain solid copper bullet at 2315 fps, placing the Bushwhacker firmly in Nitro Express ''dangerous game rifle'' territory. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTJaCXQpMyk A video of the ballistic gel testing shows just how much destruction this handgun round can achieve.
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* The Russians decided to build a sidearm for the 12.7x55mm cartridge - a spitzer (sharp-pointed) military-grade counterpart to the .50 Alaskan, with [[RecursiveAmmo two bullets per cartridge]] in some versions, designed to be used by the VKSS Vykhlop '''[[HollywoodSilencer silenced]]''' SniperRifle. The result was the [[http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/9834/167229822.9c/0_da524_8fbe3029_XXL.jpg RSh-12,7]] (lit. ''[[ExactlyWhatItSaysontheTin assault revolver]]''), a mean looking [[RevolversAreJustBetter revolver]] and the most powerful military issue handgun in history.
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* The Russians decided to build a sidearm handgun for the 12.7x55mm cartridge - a spitzer (sharp-pointed) military-grade counterpart to the .50 Alaskan, with [[RecursiveAmmo two bullets per cartridge]] in some versions, designed to be used by the VKSS Vykhlop '''[[HollywoodSilencer silenced]]''' SniperRifle. The result was the [[http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/9834/167229822.9c/0_da524_8fbe3029_XXL.jpg RSh-12,7]] (lit. ''[[ExactlyWhatItSaysontheTin assault revolver]]''), a mean looking [[RevolversAreJustBetter revolver]] and the most powerful military issue handgun in history.
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* The Maadi-Griffin .50 pistol and the Triple Action Thunder .50 pistols are designed to use the .50 BMG cartridge, normally used by [[MoreDakka heavy machine guns]] and [[{{BFG}} anti-materiel rifles]]. The muzzle energy of the .50 BMG round is typically around ten times that of the NATO 5.56mm round used in most modern assault rifles.
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* The Maadi-Griffin .50 pistol Maadi-Griffin and the Triple Action Thunder .50 caliber pistols are designed to use the .50 BMG cartridge, normally used by [[MoreDakka heavy machine guns]] and [[{{BFG}} anti-materiel rifles]]. The (for comparison, the muzzle energy of the .50 BMG round is typically around ten times that of the NATO 5.56mm round used in most modern assault rifles.) The recoil of the Thunder, is not actually that bad thanks to its "nitrogen recoil reduction controller".
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* Due to the lack of stopping power with 19th century revolvers, the British invented the Howdah Pistol, a type of handgun with two or four barrels firing very large bullets up to .577 caliber. It was often used for self defense while tiger hunting atop a howdah on an elephant. When a tiger leapt on the elephant to get to the hunter, he would pull out this pistol and blast it in the mouth.
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* Due to the lack of stopping power with of typical 19th century revolvers, the British invented the Howdah Pistol, a type of handgun with two or four barrels firing very large bullets up to .577 caliber. Snider. It was often used for self defense while tiger hunting atop a howdah on an a tamed elephant. When a tiger leapt on the elephant to get to the hunter, he would pull out this pistol and blast it in the mouth.mouth.
** The British Army also came up with the .577 "Manstopper", a behemoth of a revolver which chambered cut down .577 Boxer cartridges. Though a rare weapon with only 100 made, it was used to great effect against fanatical enemies like the Sudanese Mahdists.
** The British Army also came up with the .577 "Manstopper", a behemoth of a revolver which chambered cut down .577 Boxer cartridges. Though a rare weapon with only 100 made, it was used to great effect against fanatical enemies like the Sudanese Mahdists.
