Magnum Research BFR explained

BFR
Origin:United States
Type:Revolver
Is Ranged:yes
Designer:Magnum Research
Manufacturer:Magnum Research
Unit Cost:US$1,149[1]
Weight:3.6–
Length:11.75inches–17.5inchesin (–in)
Part Length:5.5inches and 6.5inches (short cylinder only), 7.5inches, or 10inches
Width:1.75inches
Height:6inches
Cartridge:Various, see Available cartridges
Action:Single action revolver
Feed:5-round or 6-round cylinder

The Magnum Research BFR is a single-action revolver manufactured by Magnum Research. Modeled after the Ruger Blackhawk, it is constructed of stainless steel and chambered for a number of powerful handgun cartridges, such as .460 S&W Magnum and .500 S&W Magnum; popular rifle chamberings, including .30–30 WCF, .444 Marlin, and .45-70 Government; and even .410 bore shotshells. Notably, the BFR platform has also served as the basis for custom caliber conversions to 19th century big game cartridges such as the .50–110 WCF and .50-90 Sharps, as well as the .500 Bushwhacker, which is currently considered to be the most powerful handgun cartridge in the world in terms of muzzle energy.[2] The name "BFR" originally stood for "Brainerd’s First Revolver", in reference to Brainerd, Minnesota, where the early BFRs were manufactured.[3] Officially the acronym now stands for "Biggest, Finest Revolver",[4] though it was rebranded for a time as the "Big Frame Revolver" after Magnum Research's 2010 acquisition by Kahr Arms.[5] It is sometimes referred to as the "Big Fucking Revolver", but this is a misnomer often used for humorous effect and has never been officially sanctioned by manufacturers.[6] [7]

Available cartridges

The BFR comes in two basic models, one with a long cylinder for larger rifle cartridges, and one with a more traditional revolver cylinder length (called "short" by Magnum Research). Some models that use identical bores, such as the .45-70 Government and .450 Marlin, can be made with two cylinders for the same gun.[8]

The BFR revolvers were originally made by D-MAX in Springfield, South Dakota, until Magnum Research bought them out.[9]

Long cylinder

Short cylinder

See also

References

  1. http://www.magnumresearch.com/bfr.asp BFR data
  2. Web site: Hrachya . Hayrapetyan . 2022-10-05 . Wheelgun Wednesday: New .500 Bushwhacker Cartridge for BFR Revolvers by TII Armory . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221208023520/https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2022/10/05/wheelgun-wednesday-tii-armory-500-bushwhacker-cartridge-bfr-conversion/ . 2022-12-08 . 2023-07-10 . The Firearm Blog.
  3. Web site: Eger . Chris . 2023-09-23 . History of the Magnum Research BFR . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220615004708/https://www.guns.com/news/2021/09/23/history-of-the-magnum-research-bfr . 2022-06-15 . 2023-07-10 . Gun.com.
  4. Web site: Alberts . Kristin . 2022-11-03 . Big, Fine, & .45–70: Why the Magnum Research BFR Revolver Succeeds on Safari . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230606161710/https://www.guns.com/news/magnum-research-bfr-handgun-45-70-safari-big-game-hunting . 2023-06-06 . 2023-07-10 . Guns.com.
  5. Web site: American Rifleman Staff . 2022-06-24 . NRA Gun Of The Week: Magnum Research Big Frame Revolver In 350 Legend . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220817042929/https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/nra-gun-of-the-week-magnum-research-big-frame-revolver-in-350-legend/ . 2022-08-17 . 2023-07-10 . American Rifleman.
  6. Web site: Boyko Nikolov . 2021-06-08 . These five handguns shoot with .500 Smith and Wesson Magnum cartridge . 2023-08-30. BULGARIANMILITARY.COM.
  7. Web site: MARK EWING . 2015-07-24 . 10 OF THE MOST POWERFUL HANDGUNS ON THE PLANET . 2023-08-30 . MAXIM.
  8. Taffin. John. John Taffin. How Do You Spell Accurate?. American Handgunner Magazine. 30. 3. 2004.
  9. Web site: BFR Single-Action Revolver. September 25, 2012. January 2, 2022. American Rifleman.
  10. https://www.magnumresearch.com/bfr-biggest-finest-revolver/ Magnum Research, Inc. – BFR – Big Frame Revolver
  11. https://www.magnumresearch.com/kahr-firearms-group-announces-the-360-buckhammer-bfr/
  12. Web site: Michel . C.D. . Judging The Judges – Illegal Firearms in California? . Calguns.net . 30 May 2019 . Item (B)(1) . 4.
  13. News: BFR .50 Beowulf Revolver. Quinn. Jeff. March 12, 2004. Gunblast. September 8, 2009.
  14. Web site: Barrett . Mike . Magnum Research BFR Revolvers . December 19, 2016 . ChuckHawks.com . Chuck Hawks.

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