Author Topic: 45/70 hand cannon (Read 962 times)

c mac · « **on:** August 07, 2003, 06:01:34 PM »

I was at Kittery trading post in Maine a couple of weeks ago. I saw a handgun in 45/70. I thought that it was a FA. I looked at there site and didn't see it. the cylinder must have been 3 in. long. Not that I'm intersted in one but it was sure a different looking gun. Any one know who makes it? I'd like to look it up to show the guys at work.
c mac

kciH · « **Reply #1 on:** August 07, 2003, 06:51:23 PM »

It's probably a BFR revolver. They are from Magnum Research I believe.

Savage · « **Reply #2 on:** August 08, 2003, 01:39:57 AM »

How about a two shot derringer in that chambering? Now that's a hand cannon!!!
Stay Safe,
Savage

ssmith_1187 · « **Reply #3 on:** August 08, 2003, 03:06:25 AM »

kciH,

They are indeed manufactured by Magnum Research.

http://www.magnumresearch.com

The moniker BFR (Biggest Finest Revolver) wasn't the first thing that popped into my head when I saw it.

Steve

Savage · « **Reply #4 on:** August 08, 2003, 03:40:55 AM »

An aquaintance of mine had one. It was the "Alaskan Guide" model. I never got a chance to shoot it, poor me! Seems like a little much to me.
The 45LC or the 44Mag are more that I want to shoot in that type of gun!
Stay Safe,
Savage

daddywpb · « **Reply #5 on:** August 10, 2003, 11:17:13 AM »

I saw a Magnum Research BFR at a gun show this weekend chambered in 500 S&W.

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 10, 2003, 01:46:26 PM »

I have a BFR in 500 MAG. Very accurate 1 1/2 inch groups at 50 yards with a red dot.

kciH · « **Reply #7 on:** August 10, 2003, 03:46:22 PM »

They also make it in the 450 Marlin, which would be a better choice if you don't want the watered down 45-70 factory loads.

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 11, 2003, 12:00:22 PM »

Quote from: kciH

They also make it in the 450 Marlin, which would be a better choice if you don't want the watered down 45-70 factory loads.

It is a better choice to go with a 45-70, the 450 factory loads are a lot more expensive. And not that much more powerful. Especially out of a handgun. If you reload and want to, you can reload the 45-70 just as hot as a 450. I personally prefer the 45-70.

kciH · « **Reply #9 on:** August 11, 2003, 01:52:43 PM »

Redhawk,
my point was that if you found yourself without your hand loaded ammo, you could probably find a factory load that would be about the same. Main concern would be on a hunting trip.