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I am at a crossroad on which one to get. I am going to get one in a 6" but have not made up my mind yet on where to get it from. I am only going to shoot iron sights no scope on this one. What are your experiences with the 2 makers? Thanks Ignore your rights and they will go away! | ||
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I own a 6" FA in 475 Linebaugh. I love the gun. I have no experience and don't know what a GR is! Peter. Be without fear in the face of your enemies. Be brave and upright, that God may love thee. Speak the truth always, even if it leads to your death. Safeguard the helpless and do no wrong; | |||
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My personal preference is a FA 83, rather than a Gary Reeder custom. I own 3 and have used them extensively on hogs, elk, bears, buffalo and bison. Many custom gunsmiths can build a good .475L. I prefer stainless in a serious hunting gun, and having decided that, none is really any better than a FA in my view. If you want a blued and perhaps CH finish, then you have to go elsewhere...to John or Dustin Linebaugh, Alan Harton, Hamilton Bowen, David Clements, or others such as Gary Reeder. Whichever you choose, I believe that you'll find the cartridge to be very accurate, with enough power to be used on anything. | |||
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Of the 2 that you mentioned IMHO the FA would get the nod. If I were you I'd take a hard look at the Custom Shop BFR, a lot of gun for the money and one that is safe to carry with all 5 chambers fully loaded. If I wanted to go the custom revolver route I'd look at John Linebaugh, Hamilton Bowen, Dave Clements, and Jack Huntington. _____________________________________________________ A 9mm may expand to a larger diameter, but a 45 ain't going to shrink Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened. - Winston Churchill | |||
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I have a few Gary Reeder customs. I am getting a Stainless Ruger Super Blackhawk done in a 475 Linebaugh, Alaskan Hunter model. So I am bias here, and would recommend Gary Reeder over FA myself. If you're going to make a hole, make it a big one. ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Member of the Delaware Destroyers Member Reeders Misfits NRA Life Member ENDOWMENT MEMBER NAHC Life Member DSA Life Member | |||
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All of the custom guys mentioned here are good....but only one has a lifetime warranty regardless of who owns the gun when the warranty is exercised. This even includes the finish. That one custom builder is Gary Reeder. Yes, I am a bit biased as I have lots of his guns. But...I can afford to have them from any one of these guys, but I chose Gary for the simple fact that I can get whatever I want and if its not to my satisfaction...he will make it right no matter the cost. Of course, we all have our favorite and I am no different. For the cost of a run of the mill FA, you can get a damned nice custom one. | |||
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I have the FA Model 83 with a 6" barrel. It has been a pleasure to own. The Linebaugh boys do good work as does John Gallagher. So to answer your question, I'd say FA. If ignorance is bliss; there are some blissful sonofaguns around here. We know who you are, so no reason to point yourselves out. | |||
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Reader is not the only maker that offers a "Liftime" warrenty. _____________________________________________________ A 9mm may expand to a larger diameter, but a 45 ain't going to shrink Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened. - Winston Churchill | |||
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FA hands down with those two choises. | |||
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Well, there you go 22rimfire! The choice is obvious!!!!!! Take your pick! I don't think you will go wrong with either. Peter. Be without fear in the face of your enemies. Be brave and upright, that God may love thee. Speak the truth always, even if it leads to your death. Safeguard the helpless and do no wrong; | |||
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Aren't all of Reeder's offerings "package guns" that you choose from? That was my understanding. "Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming. Semper Fidelis "Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time" | |||
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Ditto. Now if you considered Bowen, Clements, Harton, Linebaugh, etc., I would give a different answer. | |||
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My exact sentiments....... Boxhead, don't you have a Bowen Redhawk in .500 Linebaugh? "Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming. Semper Fidelis "Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time" | |||
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No, you have a lot of choices. Gary will make it the way you want it. My Alaskan model is totally different then what he shows in his offerings. After all he does custom work. If you're going to make a hole, make it a big one. ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Member of the Delaware Destroyers Member Reeders Misfits NRA Life Member ENDOWMENT MEMBER NAHC Life Member DSA Life Member | |||
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Whitworth, have you ever actually handled or shot a Gary Reeder gun? If you're going to make a hole, make it a big one. ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Member of the Delaware Destroyers Member Reeders Misfits NRA Life Member ENDOWMENT MEMBER NAHC Life Member DSA Life Member | |||
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Hallowell's (or somone) had a Gary Reeder "African" for sale some time back. It was in 475 Linebaugh and was a handsome piece, but he wasn't dealing! Peter. Be without fear in the face of your enemies. Be brave and upright, that God may love thee. Speak the truth always, even if it leads to your death. Safeguard the helpless and do no wrong; | |||
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Yes I have, and have shot some of Bowen's revolvers, John Linebaugh's, Jack Huntington's, and a slew of others. "Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming. Semper Fidelis "Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time" | |||
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Just checking, I just see this thread going to a my gun maker is better than your's. And it does not need to go that route. Just my perception.  If you're going to make a hole, make it a big one. ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Member of the Delaware Destroyers Member Reeders Misfits NRA Life Member ENDOWMENT MEMBER NAHC Life Member DSA Life Member | |||
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Thanks for all of the info. I believe that the FA will get the go ahead. Always liked thiers when I was at the shot show. Now I just have to wait 10 weeks for it to come in!!!!!!! Ignore your rights and they will go away! | |||
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A good choice  _____________________________________________________ A 9mm may expand to a larger diameter, but a 45 ain't going to shrink Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened. - Winston Churchill | |||
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You won't go wrong with any of the choices, but the FA is a good gun as well. Let us know how you like it, once you get it and give use some range reports. If you're going to make a hole, make it a big one. ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Member of the Delaware Destroyers Member Reeders Misfits NRA Life Member ENDOWMENT MEMBER NAHC Life Member DSA Life Member | |||
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Nonsense! There is a 6" Freedom Armis in 475 Linebaugh on Gunbroker right now. Just use "Buy it Now"!  Great choice in gun/caliber; I'm excited for you! Please post pics when you get it. | |||
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You guys are all enablers! "Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming. Semper Fidelis "Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time" | |||
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You got that right Whitworth. You don't think we would tell him not to buy one now would you? If you're going to make a hole, make it a big one. ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Member of the Delaware Destroyers Member Reeders Misfits NRA Life Member ENDOWMENT MEMBER NAHC Life Member DSA Life Member | |||
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It's myself I worry about!  "Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming. Semper Fidelis "Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time" | |||
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I know what you mean... I have to quit buying guns.... But after my 2 new ones coming from Gary Reeder...lol If you're going to make a hole, make it a big one. ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Member of the Delaware Destroyers Member Reeders Misfits NRA Life Member ENDOWMENT MEMBER NAHC Life Member DSA Life Member | |||
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I would buy it now if it wasn't $400 over dealer being I'm a dealer. Leaves more money for brass and bullets. Thanks for the link anyway. Ignore your rights and they will go away! | |||
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No. Just a Bisley.  | |||
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It's a Bowen, hardly "just a Bisley"! That's a beautiful revolver! Thanks for posting the picture. I feel much better now! Someone posted a photo of their Bowen Redhawk in .500 Linebaugh some time back and I just don't remember who it was........ "Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming. Semper Fidelis "Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time" | |||
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