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Ruger Super Blackhawk size comparison to BFR 44 Ma #208795 10/31/2020 2:06 AM
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Anyone have pics of these side by side? Just wanting to know how much bigger the BFR is.

Sorry for so many questions lately...a new pistol is like picking a new girlfriend...she has to be just right lol.

Re: Ruger Super Blackhawk size comparison to BFR 44 Ma [Re: RBO21] #208798 10/31/2020 3:44 PM
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No pics but the BFR frame is a little beefier than the Ruger. Not a huge difference but enough to feel.

Re: Ruger Super Blackhawk size comparison to BFR 44 Ma [Re: Craig44] #208802 10/31/2020 5:31 PM
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Blackhawk on top has a 8" barrel, BFR is 7.5"



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Re: Ruger Super Blackhawk size comparison to BFR 44 Ma [Re: Randominator] #208808 11/01/2020 1:35 AM
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 Originally Posted By: Randominator
Blackhawk on top has a 8" barrel, BFR is 7.5"


Thank you so much! That helps. I wasn't sure how much bigger the BFR was...not a drastic difference.

Do you like how the 7.5" barrel balances on the BFR? I'd run a RMR on it if I get one.

Re: Ruger Super Blackhawk size comparison to BFR 44 Ma [Re: RBO21] #208809 11/01/2020 1:37 AM
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Where did you get the BFR grips?

Re: Ruger Super Blackhawk size comparison to BFR 44 Ma [Re: RBO21] #208810 11/01/2020 11:12 AM
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Thank you so much! That helps. I wasn't sure how much bigger the BFR was...not a drastic difference.

Do you like how the 7.5" barrel balances on the BFR? I'd run a RMR on it if I get one. [/quote]

The 7.5" has an excellent balance.
Both grips are from Gary Reeder.


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Re: Ruger Super Blackhawk size comparison to BFR 44 Ma [Re: Randominator] #208813 11/01/2020 11:30 AM
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One thing to point out on barrel length.
Ruger measures the barrel from muzzle to forcing cone.
Magnum Research ch measures from muzzle to the front of the frame.

A 7.5? Ruger barrel is roughly the same length as a 7.0 BFR barrel.

Re: Ruger Super Blackhawk size comparison to BFR 44 Ma [Re: 98Redline] #209151 11/18/2020 9:06 PM
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I just ordered a BFR 44 mag 7" with Bisley grips. They said it would take awhile, but I'm exited to get it.

Re: Ruger Super Blackhawk size comparison to BFR 44 Ma [Re: RBO21] #209277 11/27/2020 4:43 AM
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You will love you BFR with their version of a Bisley grip. It is longer than the Ruger Bisley grip and handles heavy recoil better. The 44 magnum loaded right has dropped all game clear up to elephant. And if you do not hand load it is the best big bore you can use.


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Re: Ruger Super Blackhawk size comparison to BFR 44 Ma [Re: Jeffrey G.] #209331 11/30/2020 10:50 PM
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Thanks Jeffrey, I am looking forward to shooting the BFR. I haven't handloaded 44 much yet, but plan to. I was torn between the 5.5" and 7.5", but figured the extra barrel length would be best for hunting.


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