The Magnum Research BFR is a single-actionrevolver 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]
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The BFR revolvers were originally made by D-MAX in Springfield, South Dakota, until Magnum Research bought them out.[9]
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External linksedit
Official website
Owner's Manual
April 09, 2024
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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 amp W Magnum and 500 S amp 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 BFRA BFR chambered in 45 70 Govt with custom gripsTypeRevolverPlace of originUnited StatesProduction historyDesignerMagnum ResearchManufacturerMagnum ResearchUnit costUS 1 149 1 SpecificationsMass3 6 5 3 lb 1 600 2 400 g Length11 75 17 5 inches 298 444 mm Barrel length5 5 inches 140 mm and 6 5 inches 170 mm short cylinder only 7 5 inches 190 mm or 10 inches 250 mm Width1 75 inches 44 mm Height6 inches 150 mm CartridgeVarious see Available cartridgesActionSingle action revolverFeed system5 round or 6 round cylinder Contents 1 Available cartridges 1 1 Long cylinder 1 2 Short cylinder 2 Gallery 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksAvailable cartridges editThe 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 edit 30 30 Winchester 1 350 Legend 10 360 Buckhammer 11 444 Marlin 1 45 Colt 410 1 Not available in California due to legal restrictions 12 45 70 Government 1 450 Marlin 1 460 S amp W Magnum 1 500 S amp W Magnum 1 50 Beowulf 13 Short cylinder edit 22 Hornet 14 discontinued 357 Magnum 10 44 Remington Magnum 10 454 Casull 1 480 Ruger 475 Linebaugh 1 50 Action Express 1 500 JRH 10 500 Linebaugh 10 Gallery edit nbsp A BFR chambered in 44 Magnum with Bisley grips nbsp A BFR chambered in 50 AE nbsp A BFR chambered in 30 30 WCF nbsp A 30 30 WCF cartridge being loaded into a BFRSee also editDesert Eagle List of firearmsReferences edit a b c d e f g h i j k BFR data Archived 2011 03 09 at the Wayback Machine at Magnum Research web site Hrachya Hayrapetyan 2022 10 05 Wheelgun Wednesday New 500 Bushwhacker Cartridge for BFR Revolvers by TII Armory The Firearm Blog Archived from the original on 2022 12 08 Retrieved 2023 07 10 Eger Chris 2023 09 23 History of the Magnum Research BFR Gun com Archived from the original on 2022 06 15 Retrieved 2023 07 10 Alberts Kristin 2022 11 03 Big Fine amp 45 70 Why the Magnum Research BFR Revolver Succeeds on Safari Guns com Archived from the original on 2023 06 06 Retrieved 2023 07 10 American Rifleman Staff 2022 06 24 NRA Gun Of The Week Magnum Research Big Frame Revolver In 350 Legend American Rifleman Archived from the original on 2022 08 17 Retrieved 2023 07 10 Boyko Nikolov 2021 06 08 These five handguns shoot with 500 Smith and Wesson Magnum cartridge BULGARIANMILITARY COM Retrieved 2023 08 30 MARK EWING 2015 07 24 10 OF THE MOST POWERFUL HANDGUNS ON THE PLANET MAXIM Retrieved 2023 08 30 Taffin John 2004 How Do You Spell Accurate American Handgunner Magazine 30 3 BFR Single Action Revolver American Rifleman September 25 2012 Retrieved January 2 2022 a b c d e Magnum Research Inc BFR Big Frame Revolver Accessed April 3 2023 https www magnumresearch com kahr firearms group announces the 360 buckhammer bfr Michel C D Judging The Judges Illegal Firearms in California PDF Calguns net Item B 1 p 4 Retrieved 30 May 2019 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint location link Quinn Jeff March 12 2004 BFR 50 Beowulf Revolver Gunblast Retrieved September 8 2009 Barrett Mike Magnum Research BFR Revolvers ChuckHawks com Retrieved December 19 2016 External links editOfficial website Owner s Manual BFR Handbook Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Magnum Research BFR amp oldid 1194854745, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
