Please post your Freedom Arms pics here. I need some inspiration . Thoughts, experiences and opinions are welcome as well!

S.

I've not shot nor ever owned one. I handled one once long ago. I think it may have been the most precise well made machine I've ever had in my hands.

Ive got two 83 models in 454 and one BFR 454 that has the older grip frame.

Ive only taken elk and deer and water buffalo. Its worked wonders and the 454/45Colt is the one to get.

Honestly the Freedom Arms is amazingly built and the quality is definately there over anything else, and ive also owned Bowen customs as well. The materials in Freedom Arms are very excellwnt.

There downfalls though. Freedom Arms have high cost. They also are 4 shot revolvers since you carry hammer down on empty chamber like Colt SAA. Unlike the BFR my Freedoms dont have freewheeling cyclinders either. I believe the Freedom arms also have shorter cyclinder lengths by a bitbas well. This doesnt matter to me butbwill to some.

I prefer the Freedom grip and the new model BFR grip to other incliding the Bisley type Ruger makes. The Ruger Bisley raps my middle finger hard whule the Freedom and new BFR are comfy and have more room and space in that junction.

Freedom arms are great. BFR represents a great high performance value. Thats my opinion as owner of 3 specimens. Wish i had more of both of these.

I have a ton of Rugers and in fact a handful of ones I’ve never shot so I figured I’d start a small collection of FA’s, 3 83’s and a couple 97s I had in mind.

FA 83 353 357
FA 83 41
FA 83 44
FA 83 454

Nice! I am struggling right now with grabbing a 7.5” 454 or a 6” 44.

Go 45cal.

This is mine, a 7.5" .454 Casull, which I purchased 1.5 years ago. It's a fantastic gun, the best revolver I have ever handled.
Compared to some of the custom single actions you get very good value for your money. Personally I trust the hammer block (not just a "safety notch") but I would prefer a transfer bar.

I grabbed a FA '97 5.5" round butt 44 Special last year, that thing hangs on the safe door and drips honey, talk about sweet! the old 7.5" FA '83 in 454 remains the tank it's always been, dont think i could wear it out in two lifetimes.

Great Revolvers.

This is a M97 in .327 Federal.. These things are built like very fine watches.... Very tight tolerances and excellent movements all around.

I have a model 97 in .45 Colt and I agree with this statement.

Here is jwp475's (he doesn't have a pic hosting acct) contribution to this fine thread:

It's a FA 83 in .454 Casull.



And, yes, I'm pretty excited for everyone to see it, not read that I'm posting it for a friend, and thinking it's mine! Ha!

Thanks fir posting. This was purchased around 86 or 87 and is my favorite FA83, I also own a a 6" and a 7 1/2" in 454

Very nice guys. The line up I want:
FA 83 454 7.5” PG with the action job and black micarta
FA 83 44 Mag 6” PG with action job and black micarta
FA 83 475 4.75” PG with action job, round butted black micarta
FA 97 44spl or 45 lc 4.25” (with acp cyl) with action job, round butted black micarta.

A couple 97s would be nice actually lol
S.

3 1/2" Round Butt M97 .45 Colt w/45acp aux cyl
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That’s awesome paul! You own a 44 spl as well don’t you?

.44 Special (lower left). .475 Linebaugh (upper right)
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.500 JRH (Huntington conversion on FA83) -- top. .45 Colt Bottom
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How do those conversions work? I thought the .500 JRH rim diameter was too big for the Model 83 cylinder.

The 500 JRH is 500 S&W Mag brass cut to approx 1.4" and the rims turned to fit in the FA cyl. Jack H commissioned properly headstamped 500 JRH brass which ran out -- Buffalobore now offers it - it can be made from 500 S&W if you have the ability to turn the rims (I have some of this and some orig Huntington brass).

It's a ballistic twin to the FA 500 Wyoming Express.

Paul

Thanks, now I see. Seems like a better option than a belted case.

Oh I like this! You are all horrible influencers!

Very nice. The biggest decision I struggle with is picking a 6” 454 or 7 1/2”. It would be scoped.

Anyone have a chest holster they can show with a scoped FA 83?
S.

I've had several, including three Premier 454's, a Premier 475 5-1/2" (special order), and a 4" Model 97 44 Spl that had every option (octagon, fluting, trigger, rounded butt, ivory micarta).

Ended up selling them all.

When Ruger came out with the 5-shot 454, I sold my last FA 454 to buy one.

When I had a chance at a Linebaugh made 475, I sold my FA to buy it.

And when Ruger came out with the flat-top Bisley 44 spl, I sold my Model 97 to buy a stainless Ruger with a 4-3/4" barrel.

I really don't miss the FA's. The Rugers shoot just as good for me. And the Linebaugh gun is just amazing.

I don’t have one yet, but I’ve been drooling over a 7.5” .454 lately.

Shot my little 5.5" round butt FA 44 Special last night before dark, it's going to ride on my belt rig all season long, the GT Bullets 255gr Keith bullets over H-4227 for an easy, fun and comfortable to shoot 1030 fps leave no doubts about punching any deer or pig that wander in close, will also use for finishers if need be.

I have two, both Model 97s. A .41 Magnum 6 inch and a .357 Magnum 5-1/2 inch. Far and away the finest handguns I've ever owned.

Heard that more black bears are showing up in Oklahoma.

There are plenty of illegal migrant Canadian bears showing up in Washington State and Montana that could be...uh...flown and given a "room" at taxpayer expense in Oklahoma.

They are arguably the finest production revolver made.
However, a BFR is a better buy and just as accurate.
I base my opinion after owning 5 Freedom Arms and 3 BFR’s

Convinces me to buy one of each when available.

i have something for them Sheriff.

My FA 83 .454, from their custom shop- 10" octagon bbl, MagNaPorted, trigger job which breaks at 2.75 lb., wears a Burris 2x in this photo but has since been mounted up with an UltraDot Gen2 red dot site. For smaller hogs, deer, etc., I shoot Hornady XTP Mag 240 gr. bullets over IMR 4227 powder, for a MV of 1650 fps- not a hot load by any measure, but shoots through most game.

I've had a few FA 83's over the years. Current one was purchased used as it sits here, apparently ordered from the factory with the scope package. I was passing through Post Falls, ID and Cabelas had this in the glass case for $1200 which seemed too good to be true. I've since had FA shorten the barrel to 6" and fit the adjustable rear sight, however it now wears a RMR red dot sight.



Damn - didn't realize this pic was so blurry, sorry about that...

Guess I’m the only guy who went .22??

THAT'S AWESOME!!!!!!!

Thanks bossman...

Wow. Especially that last one. Don't think I've ever seen that. Gotta be a custom order and it deson't look cheap....

Don't forget the .357 M-97. This one loves 170 Gold Dot and 180 XTP's I got a taller front sight from FA and they knew exactly the one I needed. Easy swap out with an Allen wrench.

DF

Not the only one -- here's mine - also have .22 WMR cyl.
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Paul

Dam that’s a looker

Love it Paul! I bet it shoots precisely. I have the bearcat stainless adj. but would live a 97 in 22

97s in .22, .32 H&R, and .41........they are what everyone else has said. Excellent revolvers in every way!

PennDog

Paul that’s sweet looking rig