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Im sure I'm probably the least experienced guy on this whole site so please help, Im deciding between the 45-70 or the .500 s&w BFR handgun with the 10in barrel I love the look of a 45-70 bullet lets face it a rifle round in a handgun is cool but I want the thump of a .500 in my hand is there factory 45-70 ammo ment for a handgun not a rifle that will compare to how loud and forceful a .500 is? Try and be detailed but simple I'm truely a rookie thanks guys
 
It's called expendable income I know a 45-70 in a handgun is impracticle but I'm not gonna be shooting a lot so its more of a show piece that when fired should turn heads. So anybody have an answer to my original post on ammo?
 
its more of a show piece that when fired should turn heads
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The worst possible reason to purchase a firearm. Use that disposable income to acquire a .45acp and go through the Gunsite Shooting School. You will also acquire some common sense about firearms during this endeavor.
 
If you want light .45-70 ammo, start handloading. I doubt anyone loads .45-70 ammo specifically designed for a handgun. Midway doesn't list any .45-70 handgun ammo. handloading will be your best option.

Stu
 
Do I tell you geux how to spend ur extra money, people buy guns all the time just for show pieces. But good idea maybe ill buy that Springfield 1911 I've been wanting AS WELL as the BFR I want
 
I wouldn't think of telling you how to spend your money. But if a purely hypothetical someone with no experience in shooting handguns were to ask, I would recommend starting with a .22. A purely hypothetical inexperienced someone who would start with the biggest, loudest, hardest recoiling gun he can find might think he is "cool" but he could ruin himself forever for shooting handguns. In less than a half-dozen shots he would be shaking so bad he would be unable to hit anything, and would end up flinching so badly he might well become discouraged and give up shooting. Of course that would be a purely hypothetical someone, not you.

Jim
 
He mentioned that he has a .40 and a .380 already, but I do agree that this is probably poorly conceived.

I wasn't telling you to wait a week because I don't think you should buy it, you just come across as somewhat impulsive, and that big expensive revolver will be worth less when you try and trade it in later. I've bought guns on impulse that I wish I hadn't, if I had waited a week I'd probably be better off now. If you still want it in a week (or a month), it is probably a good decision.
 
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HELP IM A ROOKIE said:
HELP PLEASE
Im sure I'm probably the least experienced guy on this whole site so please help, Im deciding between the 45-70 or the .500 s&w BFR handgun with the 10in barrel I love the look of a 45-70 bullet lets face it a rifle round in a handgun is cool but I want the thump of a .500 in my hand is there factory 45-70 ammo ment for a handgun not a rifle that will compare to how loud and forceful a .500 is? Try and be detailed but simple I'm truely a rookie thanks guys
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I have handled the BFR 45-70 and find it poorly balanced, primarily because of the length of the cylinder to accomodate that long cartridge. The 500 would probably be better balanced.

If you want a round that will turn heads, the .30 Carbine in Ruger's Blackhawk is impressive, and, since they are no longer in production, a conversation piece even when not being fired. Everybody and his brother has a 500. Google any articles on ".30 Carbine Blackhawk".

I have a friend with a 4" 500 Smith & Wesson 500 and one with a 30 Carbine Ruger. They are equally impressive on the gun range, but the 500 does have a lot more recoil.

If you REALLY want a gun that will turn heads, this one:

http://www.tonyrogers.com/weapons/pfeifer-zeliska.htm

Now, in all seriousness, all the advice given by the other posters in this thread and by me is earnest, sincere, well-meaning and should not be considered to be condescending.

You asked for advice, and if that advice included some advice on how to spend your money, so be it. Please do not be offended.

Deadly weapons are serious business and serious, responsible gunmen use them as the tools they are.

If, on the other hand, you would rather have a big fireball than a small group size, my best advice is that you should prepare yourself to accept some condescension.

If I misinterpreted your posts, I apologize.

Sincerely,

Lost Sheep
 
^^^Eloquently put Lost Sheep. ^^^

Was trying to think of a nice way of saying the same thing.
Don't think I could have put it like you did on my best night ;)..but tonight, I'm really NOT feeling especially eloquent.
 
I'll answer your question

First I will mention what this looks like from my chair.

Someone joins a firearms forum and chooses a screen name that translates to I HAVE NO EXPERIENCE OR KNOWLEDGE. This person then starts a thread saying "I want to buy the biggest revolver evar!!!!!1!!" This person then gets upset when people try to dissuade them from buying a hand cannon based on the fact that huge pistols are not very good for someone with little to no experience.


That said, my first handgun was a .44 magnum. Of the two choices .45-70 and .500, I'd go with the .500. It's pretty easy to find very lightly used .500 revolvers for somewhat cheap.. If I could suggest a few, look at the .460. You can shoot .454 and .45 out of it when you don't want to burn $3 per bullet. Also, the Desert Eagle .50 is no slouch when it comes to Loud and Expensive.

Have fun disposing that income.
 
I have never shot the BFR but I do have the 500 (first hand gun I bought:eek:) and think its probably one of the funest guns I have. The first day I got it I put 100 rounds through it without so much as a tremble (surprising, I know:rolleyes:) would have put more through it if I could have afforded to. The BFR does look like fun to shoot and is a nice design. I doubt they make a pistol specific cartrage for it. Reloading may be an option if you are looking to customize some loads for what ever you decide to buy. It comes down to some people like recoil and some do not, clearly you are one who does since you have already shot the 500 and liked it. Some people will say there is no practical use for it, its nothing more than a ego boost and its expensive to shoot, but that could be said about alot of calibers. With that train of thought we should only have 4 different calibers and one gage and that would pretty much cover anything that would be needed of a gun. Maybe if you get some extra money you can buy them both, one for each hand:D
 
I had a S&W .500 with 8" barrel. After firing about 10 or 15
rounds I was shaking like a dog trying to crap a peach seed. It
definitely was not the gun for me at my age. I would say that it isn't
the normal first gun, but it's your money. Sorry if your feathers were
ruffled, but it is a forum where you're going to get all types of
opinions.
 
Consider a .454 Casull. Still big enough to turn heads, but it will shoot all the cheap (compared to 500 S&W and 45-70) and low recoil 45 colt rounds you want. And still big enough to kill anything in north america. Remember to save that brass. If you don't reload it is still worth $$$ to sell to someone who does. I don't think they make a BFR for it, but there are other brands out there.
 
Do NOT discourage this fellow at all !! Pretty soon there will be a cheaply priced big bore revolver for sale. I like to see fellows like this get their gun education in such a manner. Education is ALWAYS expensive no matter how you get it.
 
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