The JTL-E .500 S&W Magnum 12-inch is a German 5-shot double-action revolver chambered for the .500 S&W Magnum cartridge, developed by Janz-Präzisionstechnik GmbH.
| JTL-E .500 S&W Magnum 12-inch | |
|---|---|
| Type | Revolver |
| Place of origin |  Germany |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Janz-Präzisionstechnik GmbH |
| Specifications | |
| Barrel length | 12 in (300 mm) |
| Cartridge | .500 S&W Magnum |
| Action | Double action |
| Feed system | 5-shot cylinder |
The revolver has a 12 in (300 mm) barrel with no muzzle brake or ports. It is able to fire even the heaviest .500 S&W Magnum bullets weighing 725 gr (47.0 g). It has a clockwise cylinder rotation with a tight barrel-cylinder gap of less than 0.10 mm (0.0039 in). The interior and exterior are made of a hardened stainless steel. The cylinder steel contains a high percentage of chrome. The frame is made of a chrome-manganese steel. The cold hammer forged barrel is made of a chrome-molybdenum-manganese steel. The revolver comes with a Nill grips, screwed together and magnetically secured with gold plated discs. It has a highly polished finish, a titanium nitride coating and a gold plating on the hammer and the trigger.