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Post by subsonic on Jan 17, 2012 17:53:09 GMT -5
A trio of websites are now showing .500JRH BFRs in stock. But the caliber is listed as .500S&W. Barrel length is listed as 5.5" MR can't verify what they are and the website idjits won't look (Bud's Gun Slop) And here I was warming up the credit card already....   No looky, no CC #. |
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Post by albundy on Jan 17, 2012 18:06:01 GMT -5
This is one I am also in the market for.
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Post by otto on Jan 17, 2012 18:19:02 GMT -5
CDNN/Precision Center 50 AE/ 500JRH Convertible  |
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Post by subsonic on Jan 17, 2012 18:20:48 GMT -5
Looking at those stag grips just reminded me to stock up on band-aids.
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Post by woodwright on Jan 17, 2012 18:57:14 GMT -5
They are in fact production guns. I got mine in August. I got in touch with MR and got the number for their regional distributor for my area. Then I called him and he helped me find a local dealer that they worked with. Took a little bit, but I got it. The barrels are a little longer, I ended up spending $70 to lose 2". It now looks like the above stag handled one.
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Post by tek4260 on Jan 17, 2012 19:15:20 GMT -5
MAGNUM RESEARCH INC MRI's Big Frame Revolver
MRI's Big Frame Revolver is manufactured in the US and like the legendary
Desert Eagle pistol it is designed as a magnum from the ground up. The BFR
is all stainless and has a cut rifled barrel that delivers unmatched
accuracy with lead or jacketed bullets. The BFR is the most powerful
production single action gun made and with 12 calibers and two frame sizes
to choose from you can take from grouse to grizzly.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Mfg Item Num: BFR500JRH
Category: FIREARMS - HANDGUNS
Type :Revolver
Action :Single
Caliber :500 Smith & Wesson
Barrel Length :5.5"
Capacity :5 rd
Safety :Manual
Grips :Black Polymer
Sights :Adjustable Rear
Weight :3 lbs
Finish :Brushed Stainless
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Post by tek4260 on Jan 17, 2012 19:18:19 GMT -5
It's not uncommon for them to mis-advertise the BFR's for some reason. The 475's are cataloged as 480's and none of the salespeople have a clue what they are selling other than what the ad states. Can be quite frustrating, but none of the wholesalers salespeople have impressed me with knowledge about the products they sell.
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Post by woodwright on Jan 17, 2012 20:30:35 GMT -5
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Post by bigbores on Jan 18, 2012 0:01:48 GMT -5
MAGNUM RESEARCH INC MRI's Big Frame Revolver MRI's Big Frame Revolver is manufactured in the US and like the legendary Desert Eagle pistol it is designed as a magnum from the ground up. The BFR is all stainless and has a cut rifled barrel that delivers unmatched accuracy with lead or jacketed bullets. The BFR is the most powerful production single action gun made and with 12 calibers and two frame sizes to choose from you can take from grouse to grizzly. SPECIFICATIONS: Mfg Item Num: BFR500JRH Category: FIREARMS - HANDGUNS Type :Revolver Action :Single Caliber :500 Smith & Wesson Barrel Length :5.5" Capacity :5 rd Safety :Manual Grips :Black Polymer Sights :Adjustable Rear Weight :3 lbs Finish :Brushed Stainless they don't make a 5.5" 500S&W but they do make a 500JRH with a 5.5" barrel, also there maxi frame is 4 lbs the 500JRH is just over 3.  |
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Post by Lee Martin on Jan 18, 2012 9:01:44 GMT -5
Isn't it a 6.5" barrel? They cite 5.5" cause they measure from the front of the frame. -Lee www.singleactions.com |
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Post by whitworth on Jan 18, 2012 9:15:34 GMT -5
I think you are right, Lee.
I do know that the Precision Center guns are measured correctly while the regular production revolvers are measured from the frame -- by Magnum Research.
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Post by Lee Martin on Jan 18, 2012 9:17:35 GMT -5
All I know Whit is that after shooting Jim's, I want one. A 500 JRH BFR is definitely on my 2012 "list". -Lee www.singleactions.com |
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Post by tek4260 on Jan 18, 2012 9:21:32 GMT -5
All I know Whit is that after shooting Jim's, I want one. A 500 JRH BFR is definitely on my 2012 "list". -Lee www.singleactions.comIs Jim 44man over on castboolits? |
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Post by Lee Martin on Jan 18, 2012 9:23:06 GMT -5
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Post by subsonic on Jan 18, 2012 9:48:28 GMT -5
MR tells me they have shipped 3 non-.50AE conversion .500JRHs. 2 5.5" to gun writers and one 7.5" - I know who owns the 7.5" and I think I know who owns one of the "5.5" that's really 6.5"
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