Not to be a downer but there is something to consider before purchasing anything in .50 cal. Currently there is a bill, HR 127 of the 117th Congress that:
''(dd)(1) It shall be unlawful for any person to possess ammunition that is 0.50 caliber or greater. ..."
That as written will make the 500 S&W illegal to possess. This will come to be law as well as:
Needing a federal license to own any firearm or ammo. To get one of these federal licenses you will
- ''(I) undergoes a criminal background check conducted by the national instant criminal background check system ..."
- ''(II) undergoes a psychological evaluation conducted in accordance with paragraph (2), ..."
- ''(III) successfully completes a training course, certified by the Attorney General, ..."
''(d) FIREARM INSURANCE.— The Attorney General shall issue to any person who has applied for a license pursuant to
subsection (c) and has paid to the Attorney General the fee specified in paragraph (2)
''(2) FEE.—The fee specified in this paragraph is $800.''. This fee is per year.
and on and on and on.
There is no grandfather clause, meaning this applies to anyone that owns a gun at all, not just those who purchase a new firearm after this passes.