Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! When it comes to picking a favorite review gun of 2024, Smith & Wesson’s Model 350 Revolver stands out by doing something unexpected – taking their massive X-Frame revolver and making it surprisingly practical. While the platform is famous for hand-cannon cartridges like the .500 S&W Magnum, this .350 Legend variant proves that bigger doesn’t always mean harder hitting. During testing, the Model 350 revolver demonstrated an almost Jekyll and Hyde personality. The massive frame and 7.5-inch barrel suggest serious recoil, but the .350 Legend cartridge delivers more of a gentle push than a harsh snap. The seven-shot cylinder (a first for the X-Frame) and reasonable recoil make this an X-Frame you might actually want to shoot all afternoon. Whether you’re interested in hunting with straight-wall cartridges or just appreciate innovative engineering, the Model 350 shows there’s still room for evolution in revolver design. Sometimes the most interesting developments come not from pushing extremes, but from finding clever new applications for proven platforms.
“When you hear Smith & Wesson, one of the first things that comes to mind is revolvers. Delivering maximum power for avid handgun hunters, Smith & Wesson engineers created the massive “X-Frame” which serves as the basic design for the most powerful production revolver, the S&W500. Smith & Wesson is back to turn heads with the release of the M350 Legend X Frame, the first production revolver to shoot the efficiently designed 350 Legend hunting calibers.”
- 7-Shot, fluted cylinder
- Ported barrel tames recoil
- Great for hunting medium-sized game
- Red ramp front sight
- Moon clips included
