Single Action .50 S&W

[dmftoy1]

Has anyone seen a single action in .50 S&W? I'd love to get my hands on a Ruger Super Blackhawk in this caliber, but Ruger doesn't seem to have plans to produce one.

Regards,
Dave

 

[Cthulhu]

Ruger isn't likely to make one, as it is too big to fit the current Blackhawk frame dimensions, and would probably have to be a 5 shot to work in the current diameter cylinder. Gary Reeder is offering a 500 S&W single action based on his stretched 5 shot Ruger Blackhawk frame. According to his websight it will run you $2500 and a mere 9 month wait. There is also the Magnum Research BFR (which they intend to mean Biggest, Finest Revolver, but that is subject to interpretation). It is basically a lengthened Ruger Blackhawk and is offered in a myriad of calibers, including .22 Hornet, .454, .444, .45-70, and now even the big .500. While not a custom bullet hurler with your name engraved on the barrel, it is about 1/3 the cost and avilable in a few days wait from most sources. Customers who have bought them from my work seem to be pleased with the .500s. The .45-70 .454 versions worked well and were accurate when I gave them a test drive.

 

[dmftoy1]

Thanks! I might have to take a look at them. Do you know of any dealers that stock them? I'd like to see what they look like. I"m going to be in the phoenix area over X-mas and could look down there also.

Thanks again,
Dave

 

[Preacherman]

See here for more information from Gary Reeder's Web site. The gun looks like this:





I hope you're rich... $2,495 apiece!

 

[Old Fuff]

I don’t have any problems with the price …….

I can afford to look at the picture …….

After that, oh well …..

 

[Redhawk1]

I have a BFR in 500MAG. It is a great gun and very accurate. I just sent it to Mag-na-port to get the barrel cut down to 51/4 inches, inverted muzzle crown and 4 port porting. I also have the S&W500 so I will have a long and short gun in 500Mag. But the BFR is a great gun and price is great.

 

[dmftoy1]

Thanks! I'd like one in the 5 1/2 inch range myself. I'm going to have to see if I can find one somewhere to look at. Thanks again for the info.

Regards,
Dave

 

[bquinlan]

I will be surprised if we don't see a Taurus Raging Bull in .500 S&W within the next few months.

--Bob Q

 

[hksw]

I'm waiting on Freedom Arms to make one for .500 SW (or something as big/powerful). I don't think the 83 is long enough for it so a new design will probably have to be built from the ground up.