Magnum Research BFR

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The Magnum Research BFR (Biggest Finest Revolver) is a revolver offered by Magnum Research in the early 21st century. It is all-stainless steel and is offered in a large range of rounds. This inlcudes .45-70, .480 Ruger/.475 Linebaugh, .450 Marlin, .500 S&W, .50AE, .444 Marlin, .30-30 Winchester, .45 Colt/.410, .460 S&W Magnum, .454 Casull, and .22 Hornet. Also the .410 works with 3" shotgun shells. If one is willing to pay extra, Magnum Research offers the following less known calibers as well: .218 BEE, .45-90 Winchester, .38/55 Winchester, .375 Winchester, .50 Beowulf, .50 G.I., and .500 J.R.H.; other caliber ideas are welcome. In addition, many custom options are offered, such as octagon barrels, the owner's initials on the frame, and many others.

1 General Specifications
- 1.1 Cartridge specific data
  - 1.1.1 Long Cylinder
  - 1.1.2 Short Cylinder
2 Complaints
3 External links
4 See also

[edit] General Specifications

Height: 6-inches.
Width: 1.75-inches.
The long cylinder overall length on the 7.5” barrel revolvers is 15-inches and on the 10” barrel revolvers is 17.5-inches.
The short cylinder overall length on the 6.5” barrel revolvers is 12.75-inches, on the 7.5” is 13.75-inches and on the 10” barrel revolvers is 16.25-inches.
Trigger pull: 3-4 pounds.
Weight Varies (see
Sights: Factory-adjustable rear with fixed black front.
Number of shots: 5
Finish: Brushed stainless steel construction, rubber grips.
Scope mount: Weaver style

[edit] Cartridge specific data

[edit] Long Cylinder

.30/30 Winchester with 10” barrel has a twist rate of 10, groove diameter of 0.308 and weighs 5.3 pounds.
.444 Marlin with 10” barrel has a twist rate of 16, groove diameter of 0.429 and weighs 4.8 pounds.
.45 Long Colt/.410 with 7.5” barrel has a twist rate of 20, groove diameter of 0.451 and weighs 4.5 pounds.
.45/70 Gov’t with 7.5” barrel has a twist rate of 14, groove diameter of 0.458 and weighs 4.3 pounds.
.45/70 Gov’t with 10” barrel has a twist rate of 14, groove diameter of 0.458 and weighs 4.7 pounds.
.450 Marlin with 10” barrel has a twist rate of 14, groove diameter of 0.458 and weighs 4.7 pounds.
.460 S&W Magnum with 7.5” barrel has a twist rate of 16, groove diameter of 0.451 and weighs 4.3 pounds.
.460 S&W Magnum with 10” barrel has a twist rate of 16, groove diameter of 0.451 and weighs 4.7 pounds.
.500 S&W Magnum with a 7.5” barrel has a twist rate of 15, groove diameter of 0.500 and weighs 4.5 pounds.
.500 S&W Magnum with a 10” barrel have a twist rate of 15, groove diameter of 0.500 and weighs 4.7 pounds.

[edit] Short Cylinder

.22 Hornet with 7.5” barrel has a twist rate of 9, groove diameter of 0.224 and weighs 4.4 pounds.
.22 Hornet with 10” barrel has a twist rate of 9, groove diameter of 0.224 and weighs 4.7 pounds.
.454 Casull with 6.5” barrel has a twist rate of 16, groove diameter of 0.451 and weighs 3.7 pounds.
.454 Casull with 7.5” barrel has a twist rate of 16, groove diameter of 0.451 and weighs 3.8 pounds.
.480 Ruger/.475 Linebaugh 6.5” barrel has a twist rate of 15, groove diameter of 0.475 and weighs 3.6 pounds.
.480 Ruger/.475 Linebaugh 7.5” barrel has a twist rate of 15, groove diameter of 0.475 and weighs 3.7 pounds.
.50AE with 6.5” barrel has a twist rate 15, groove diameter of 0.500 and weighs 3.6 pounds.
.50AE with 7.5” barrel has a twist rate 15, groove diameter of 0.500 and weighs 3.7 pounds.

[edit] Complaints

As with the S&W Model 500, the BFR encountered numerous complaints, mainly from anti-gun activists that claim the weapon is too powerful and is a danger to police officers and the like. As the word handgun is often reffered to as being a weapon that can be concealed, this sparked some fear with those who heard of the gun. In fact, the weapon, like the S&W Model 500, cannot be concealed under anything but a trenchcoat, and even then would have the danger of accidentally falling out, or becoming a hinderance and being discovered. It is also not a choice firearm for any type of carry other than hunting, especially in a large calibre such as the .45-70, it holds a limited number of rounds, and being a single action pistol, is difficult to fire repeatedly.