MAGNUM RESEARCH BFR

The Magnum Research 'BFR' (Biggest Finest Revolver) is a single action revolver manufactured by Magnum Research. It is only available in stainless steel and is manufactured in a variety of heavy calibers such as .500 S&W Magnum including some traditional rifle cartridges, such as .45-70/.450 Marlin.

Contents

Available Cartridges

Long Cylinder

Short Cylinder

Criticism

References

External links

See also

Available Cartridges

The BFR comes in two basic models, one with a long cylinder for big rifle cartridges, and one with a more traditional revolver cylinder length (called "short" by Magnum Research). Note that some models that use identical bores such as the .45/70 and .450 Marlin can be made with two cylinder for the same gun.
Magnum Research also makes these guns in custom calibers, so you may come across one not listed. They discourage the use of rimless cartridges in their revolvers due to mechanical issues.

Long Cylinder

★ .30-30 Winchester

★ .444 Marlin

★ .45 Long Colt/.410]] (Not available in California due to legal restrictions)

★ .45-70 Government

★ .450 Marlin

★ .460 S&W Magnum

★ .500 S&W Magnum

Short Cylinder

★ .22 Hornet

★ .218 Bee

★ .454 Casull

★ .480 Ruger/.475 Linebaugh

★ .50AE

Criticism

As with the S&W Model 500, the BFR encountered numerous complaints, mainly from gun control activists that claim the weapon is too powerful and thus a danger to police officers and the like. Some of this may be unfounded, as a handgun's main advantage is concealability, and the BFR's massive size means it could not be concealed under anything but a trenchcoat, and even then, the gun is awkward to hide. It is also not a choice firearm for any type of carry other than hunting, especially in a large caliber such as the .45-70, it holds a limited number of rounds, and being a single action pistol, is difficult to fire repeatedly.

References

1. http://www.magnumresearch.com/bfr.asp

External links

★ BFR product page

See also

★ Desert Eagle

★ .50 caliber handguns

★ List of firearms