# R-500 [![R-500.jpg](https://wiki.deadzonegame.net/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/scaled-1680-/CAZku5Lp1dpcagm7-r-500.jpg)](https://wiki.deadzonegame.net/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/CAZku5Lp1dpcagm7-r-500.jpg) ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ \[HERC DATABASE ENTRY: R-500\] ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓
**Damage****Attacks Per Second****DPS****Range****Accuracy****Ammo Cost****Knockback**
170 - 2201.33124.1 DPS870%8615%
**Reload Speed****Fire Mode****Magazine Size****Minimum effective range****Noise****Move Speed Penalty****Other Effects**
2 secondsDouble-Action6 10
##### **How to Obtain:** - It can be scavenged during Level 39+ missions. ##### **Crafting:** - The weapon can be upgraded up to Level 44. ##### **Recycling products:** - [Cylinder ](https://wiki.deadzonegame.net/books/standard-components/page/cylinder "Cylinder")x 1 - [Grip](https://wiki.deadzonegame.net/books/standard-components/page/grip "Grip") x 1 - [Machined Parts](https://wiki.deadzonegame.net/books/standard-components/page/machined-parts) x Variable *(dependent on the item's Level and attachments/conditions)* ##### **Overview:**

**PROS:** - Very High Damage - Accurate - Reloads Quickly

**CONS:** - Very Short Effect Range - Small Magazine - Low RoF - High Ammo Cost

**TACTICS:** Basically a spruced-up [AE-50](https://thelaststand.fandom.com/wiki/AE-50 "AE-50"), zombies that don't die with the first shot will likely be easily killed by supportive fire or a second shot. However, its small magazine and short range calls for supportive gear. ***Recommended gear: ***- Glasses increases the effective engage range of the weapon. - Extended Mags/Bandoilers/Carriers Harnesses to delay or expedite the reloading process. - Ammunition Mods to further increase the very potent ballistic effect of the weapon's bullets. - Shooting Gloves and Shooting Vests to near ensure hits on target and increase the effective damage dealt without consuming additional ammunition resources. - Holsters give the weapon the ability to rapidly dispatch infected targets with minimal effort.

**BACKGROUND:** This weapon was designed for the **P**olice **P**istol **C**ombat shooting competition, featuring a heavy barrel to reduce the recoil from its high-powered .500 caliber rounds. It combines precision adjustable sights and a light trigger pull, making it one of the most accurate and powerful revolvers in civilian ownership before the outbreak. Its price has limited availability to select firearm distributors in North America, but decreased regulation following the loss of social order have resulted in the weapon resurfacing in certain high-danger areas.

##### **Variations:** This weapon has no modular variations.