Talk:Magnum Research BFR

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Removed the notice about BFG standing for Big Fucking Gun, since its false.


 * "The abbreviation BFG stands for "Big Fucking Gun", as explained in Tom Hall's original Doom design document (Section 14)." (from BFG 9000). I would not be surprised if this were the inspiration for naming this weapon the BFR, and that the initial "F" were retrospectively changed for commercial purposes! Crunchysaviour 11:01, 21 April 2007 (UTC)


 * I think all these problems have been addressed now. Arthurrh 21:59, 10 September 2007 (UTC)
 * I removed speculation that BFR was intended to be interpreted as "Big Fucking Revolver" due to similar naming to the BFG-9000 as there is no evidence of that, and as speculation doesn't belong here. Anyone with a citation to prove it was intended that way by the namers should put it back. Misteranderson91 (talk) 12:53, 8 May 2013 (UTC)

Criticism
I can't find any sources for the items mentioned in the Criticism section. If someone has one, please post it. Otherwise I'd recommend removing that info. Arthurrh 21:59, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

Uncited material moved to talk page pending references
Here it is:
 * ==Criticism==

As with the S&W Model 500, the BFR encountered numerous complaints, mainly from gun control activists that claim the weapon is too powerful and thus a danger to police officers and the like. Thanks. TrulyGroup (talk) 15:02, 19 November 2007 (UTC)

Year
No specified year of production —Preceding unsigned comment added by 98.203.212.217 (talk) 05:56, 19 June 2010 (UTC)

Originally from 1873?
Not the best source but the IMDB page for "Looper" which features several of these revolvers says this: "It is a Magnum Research BFR (Big Frame Revolver) chambered in .45-70 Government, a rifle round originally adopted by the U.S. military in 1873. The BFR weighs roughly 4.5 pounds." http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1276104/trivia I guess that would blow the BFG name comparison right on out. 67.171.211.245 (talk) 07:41, 17 November 2012 (UTC)


 * Then again later in that same page it says the gun is 8 lbs. 67.171.211.245 (talk) 07:45, 17 November 2012 (UTC)

Broken link
The link to the manual just takes you to Magnum Research's homepage now. I'm suggesting it be removed. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.248.52.141 (talk) 23:26, 22 December 2012 (UTC)

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Big Fucking Revolver
So, there are two cites for this. One makes zero reference to the phrase "Big Fucking Revolver", the other is a dead link. The only thing I could find is a Maxim article that makes reference to it. Unless this can be properly sourced, I think boot. -- Surv1v4l1st ▌Talk 18:23, 19 July 2021 (UTC)

DMAX
There is currently an unsources sentence about DMAX making these originally. I believe that is correct, but I'm finding little that would qualify as a reliable source. I hesitate to just remove the reference, but we do need to provide better sourcing. If anyone has an entry, that would be great. Thanks. Surv1v4l1st ╠Talk║Contribs╣ 23:50, 25 December 2022 (UTC)
 * Done.-- Surv1v4l1st ╠Talk║Contribs╣ 00:46, 3 January 2023 (UTC)

"discourages the use of most rimless cartridges"?
There is a line that reads "Magnum Research makes these guns in custom calibers, and discourages the use of most rimless cartridges". The source does not seem to back that up. And Magnum Research officially offers these in .50 GI and .50AE, both of which have rebated rims. I'm inclined to remove this. Surv1v4l1st ╠Talk║Contribs╣ 21:49, 2 January 2023 (UTC)
 * If it isn't supported by refs, and is disproven by the manufacturer making these firearms in those calibers, it sounds like it needs to be removed. - Adolphus79 (talk) 22:39, 2 January 2023 (UTC)
 * Thanks for the note. Agreed on that.  I'll rework it. (And I'm not clear if the source is even considered reliable for Wiki purposes.  Regardless, it isn't supported in said.)-- Surv1v4l1st ╠Talk║Contribs╣ 00:37, 3 January 2023 (UTC)
 * Luckily, there's a page for that... (and, yes, American Rifleman is a usable source.) - Adolphus79 (talk) 06:50, 3 January 2023 (UTC)