Magnum Research .45 Colt? Feedback, experience?

[Prosser]

Magnum Research .454/.45 Colt? Feedback, experience?

Hi
I was wondering if anyone has purchased and used a BFR 454/.45 Colt(short cylinder, not the long one).

http://www.magnumresearch.com/Firearms/Magnum-Research-454-Casull-Revolver-65-inch-Barrel.asp

I'm wondering how well they shoot, if they are to proper specs, and if you like the gun?

Thank you in advance.

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[Hammerdown77]

Are they making these again, or is this an older one you're looking at? I thought all they had currently was the long cylinder 45/.410 combo gun.

I guess there's also the custom shop.

 

[Prosser]

My mistake. I was thinking of the .454 BFR:
http://www.magnumresearch.com/Firearms/Magnum-Research-454-Casull-Revolver-65-inch-Barrel.asp

 

[critter]

I have shot a friend's BFR in 45-70 but have no experience with the caliber you mention. The one I shot was very, VERY accurate (9 1/2" barrel). Built like a tank. Need wheels to transport.

 

[Chillaxin]

I have a BFR in 475 which is also a short cylinder gun. It is an extremely well made gun and more acurate than I am. Its not as good as a FA but imho better made than the competition. Getting after market grips is a pain because there aren't many choices. I say get one and have a good time shooting and hunting with it. I use mine for Whitetail........a bit overkill but they dont r u n n o f t!

 

[saltyyn1]

Mine is in 460 S&W (long cylinder). It is super accurate with 460, not so much with 45 colt. I think the free bore for the much shorter cartridge kills the accuracy. Have not tried 454, no need to with 460.......

 

[mackg]

It might not be what you expected; look at the specs: 3.8 lbs. The new models are bigger than the competition or the original ones.

 

[Prosser]

I've shot a custom short cylinder .500JRH Magnum Research revolver. About the same size as my FA 83's. Maybe a little beefier.

I can't find a link to the new production size. Please provide?

 

[Hammerdown77]

I think mackg is probably looking at the long frame 45/410 model. They don't have a standard length cylinder model in 45 Colt in their production lineup.

 

[mackg]

I remembered some discussions on the old Singleactions forum, and it took me a while to dig files up:

Older models (DM's) could take some ruger parts like the grip frame.


By any means it looks that these guns have been big and heavy for longer than I thought..., JT's production started around 2000: http://www.singleactions.com/MagnumResearchBFRs.pdf