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Between the two, which would be the better gun for the cartridge and the better action and ergonomic? I have a Ruger Bisley that I really like, but have never seen a BFR, but online.
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Between the two, which would be the better gun for the cartridge and the better action and ergonomic? I have a Ruger Bisley that I really like, but have never seen a BFR, but online. Bisley is lighter and less bulky. Accuracy from BFRs is usually outstanding, but both of my new Bisleys (.454 and .480) shoot lights-out. I much prefer the Bisley grip frame to the BFR's plow-handle, but that can be addressed. I would simply say it will boil down to preference -- which one feels best to you.
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The BFR offers the ability to shoot 475 Limbaugh. It's heavier, and it's one of those guns that you should probably send off to get it the way you want.
The Ruger Bisley is pretty nice as it comes from the factory. I'm with Max, I prefer the bisley grip but Huntington can take care of that.
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The BFR offers the ability to shoot 475 Limbaugh. It's heavier, and it's one of those guns that you should probably send off to get it the way you want.
The Ruger Bisley is pretty nice as it comes from the factory. I'm with Max, I prefer the bisley grip but Huntington can take care of that. In all fairness, the BFR is a .475 Linebaugh and not a .480, so it's not really an apples to apples comparison, and you are absolutely correct in the Huntington will fix that grip frame up right.
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Thank guys.
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Yes it is true about the BFR, but as the Ruger is only .480 I thought to compare them with it only.
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Thank guys.
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Yes it is true about the BFR, but as the Ruger is only .480 I thought to compare them with it only. I get it, just comparing the two on even ground!
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If you like the plow grip the BFR is the better revolver of the two. But it also cost more $$$$. My impression of the BFR's after owning 3 is they are like a Ruger on steroids. IMO the BFR also has a smoother action and better trigger if you compare them against the Ruger.
But if you have to spend the money to change the grip shape then stick with the Ruger.
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For the price difference the Ruger can have an action job from a good smith, something to consider.
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Looking at the cost difference between what it would cost to get a BFR here versus what a Ruger MSRP is it would only be about $100. I recall reading the BFR used Ruger frames in their early guns but have since gone to their own. It sure would be nice to handle a BFR before making the decision.
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Looking up the 2 the BFR is ~7oz heavier than the Ruger.
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