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Post by bigbore475 on May 17, 2017 19:15:27 GMT -5
For a few upgrades!! I sent it back yesterday after talking with the Precision center.
Getting the barrel shortened to 6" with target crown (the stock barrel was 7.5")
Bisley gripframe fitted with white micarta grips
A new MRI rear sight.
The upgrades I listed are few, but that is all I wanted done. It's a great revolver as is out of the box. But the BFR is more the worthy for the mentioned upgrades. Hope to give an update with the next few weeks
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Post by Encore64 on May 17, 2017 19:19:47 GMT -5
That's great. I really look forward to seeing and hearing about this project.
That'll be the new Bisley grip paired with the nice SBH flared hammer.
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Post by Quick Draw McGraw on May 17, 2017 20:37:28 GMT -5
Sounds nice! I just shipped my .500 S&W Magnum BFR to Jack Huntington for a grip mod and a muzzle brake. I expect to see it in August.
Can't wait to see your white Micarta grips. Should look classy!
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Post by bigbore475 on May 25, 2017 23:38:18 GMT -5
Thank you both quick draw and encore.
I've been thinking about it a lot lately and I'm really looking forward to how it will turn out, It may be my number one big bore.
Quick draw, hope to see the 500 BFR when it comes back from Jack
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Post by whitworth on May 26, 2017 9:18:20 GMT -5
Did someone mention white Micarta??   |
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Post by bigbore475 on May 26, 2017 12:03:37 GMT -5
Whitworth, that's what I'm getting. Very nice
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Post by Encore64 on May 26, 2017 12:13:37 GMT -5
Kyle is going to have another fine BFR in his collection. He has a very nice PC 500 JRH.
It took me 30 years to start adding really nice revolvers, where he started at the top.
I have yet to get a MRI Bisley, but good Lord willing, I eventually will.
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Post by bigbore475 on Jul 6, 2017 23:29:02 GMT -5
I apologize for not posting earlier, but Magnum Research called me yesterday and my BFR is on its way back. I will post once I get it in hand
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Post by trueat1stlight on Jul 7, 2017 7:43:32 GMT -5
Anyone know the pricing of the Bisley grip conversion with new grips that Magnum Research is doing on the BFR's (I have the same revolver as the OP) vs. what a Huntington grip reshape with custom-fitted-to-hand grips costs?
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Post by Quick Draw McGraw on Jul 7, 2017 8:31:24 GMT -5
$390 for MRI, $425 for JRH. Not including shipping.
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Post by bigbore475 on Jul 8, 2017 0:18:41 GMT -5
My 475 linebaugh BFR returning from MR will have white micarta grips. I may get Jack Huntington to work his magic on my PC 500 JRH BFR by getting his grip conversion with black micarta and his interchangeable front sight and that's it. Alot of thinking and planning but that's what my plans are at this moment
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Post by bigbore475 on Jul 11, 2017 13:45:33 GMT -5
Just received my 475 Linebaugh BFR from my LGS. I have to say the work from the magnum research precision center is beyond words, everything is perfect. The new Bisley grip frame and grips are fitted perfectly, the barrel is exactly the length I specified. Truly a great revolver and will go great with my PC 500 JRH BFR
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