This will depend on the 460 ammunition used Richard. Bullet weights range from 200gr to 360gr. 200gr bullets will average around 2300fps out of the 14" barrel and 360gr bullets will average 1900fps. Everything in between will average a linear velocity based on weight that will fall somewhere in between these two weight ranges. This is a "Powerful Pistol".

200 grain 2300 fps The Model 460 XVR was released in 2005 and sports the highest muzzle velocity of any production revolver on the planet. This handgun launches 200 grain 460 S&W bullets at approximately 2300 feet per second. The X-Frames come equipped with compensators to reduce felt recoil, an upper and lower rail, and comes with a bipod. Features: - 14" Barrel with Bi-Pod Specifications: - Model: 460XVR - Caliber: .460 S&W Magnum - Capacity: 5 Rounds - Action: Single/Double Action - Barrel Length: 14" / 35.6 cm - Front Sight: Black Ramp - Rear Sight: Adjustable - Overall Length:21.5" / 54.6 cm - Weight: 5.5 lbs. / 2,494.8 g - Grip: Synthetic - Frame Material: Stainless Steel - Cylinder Material: Stainless Steel - Finish: Satin Stainless - Other Features: Bi-Pod, PC Gun Rug - Purpose: Handgun Hunting

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Hi Richard, Smith & Wesson's Extra Large Frame (X) revolvers are the most powerful production and Performance Center revolvers ever built. The Model 460 XVR was released in 2005 and sports the highest muzzle velocity of any production revolver on the planet. This handgun launches 200 grain 460 S&W bullets at approximately 2300 feet per second. The X-Frames come equipped with compensators to reduce felt recoil, an upper and lower rail, and comes with a bipod. Features: - 14" Barrel with Bi-Pod Specifications: - Model: 460XVR - Caliber: .460 S&W Magnum - Capacity: 5 Rounds - Action: Single/Double Action - Barrel Length: 14" / 35.6 cm - Front Sight: Black Ramp - Rear Sight: Adjustable - Overall Length:21.5" / 54.6 cm - Weight: 5.5 lbs. / 2,494.8 g - Grip: Synthetic - Frame Material: Stainless Steel - Cylinder Material: Stainless Steel - Finish: Satin Stainless - Other Features: Bi-Pod, PC Gun Rug - Purpose: Handgun Hunting