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hey guys. wanted to hear/see any freedom arms out there. im looking at possibly buying one.

since im not really into revolvers that much maybe you can help me out. from what i have seen/read ect. these look like a pretty much "custom" revolver.... without going to a bowen ect.

any thoughts would be appreciated.

Got four of them, all very accurate, all very tight, all put together like a revolver should be. There is only one problem with buying a Freedom Arms, they are like potato chips, one is never enough!



Gunner

maybe you can help me out then.. what is the differance between the 97 and 83???

depending on when i buy one. im leaning towards either the .44mag.

or more towards the .454 with .45colt cylinder fit to it also...... on a 7-1/2" barrel with NO sights. scoped gun only....

For what it is worth...I am friends with Bill Alexander of Alexander Arms, the makers of the 6.5 Grendel and the .50 Beowulf weapons and cartridges. Bill was approached by Freedom to make their revolver in .50 Beowulf also, and Bill has one (if not THE first) in that calibre, and I must say it is very nicely done, well fitted, and accurate as hell for a big bore. The only problem he encountered with it was that the trigger guard was razor sharp at the rear when he got it, and the first time he fired it he had part of his hand circumsized!! > Of course, being a metallurgist and gunmaker, Bill took it back to the shop, wiped the blood off, and did his own "meltdown" treatment of the piece. He told me that he believes that Freedom has fixed this, since his was a pre-production gun, and as a side...Bill seems to enjoy his working relationship with Freedom very well!

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The 83 is a large frame size, just a touch bigger than a Ruger Blackhawk, while the 97 is a small frame gun, just a touch small than a Colt SAA. Most centerfire models are 5 shots except the 357 97 which is a 6 shot. The 83 is big, robust gun with thick chambers and the 97 is a strong compact gun that is easy to pack in the woods all day. Both models are tough, accurate guns. I have NEVER meant a shooter who bought a FA and said he wished he hadn't, usually it is I need another one.



Gunner

Only own one that is a 5 1/2" M97 45 Colt shown below. While absolute perfection in its assembly and wonderfully accurate it just isn't as fun as my Ruger conversions...

Had a couple. Damn fine revolvers. Managed to reach my recoil tolerance with the .454 and the 310 grain bullet, using 296 powder. Anyway, the revolver is a real piece of work. My old friend, who is a master Tool and Die maker, said that, "It is the most precision work I ever saw on a revolver." He owns one now. My suggestion: .454 Casull. 7 1/2 inch barrel. Both Cylinders...maybe the .45 ACP for practice...don't have to get a quart out of a pint pot every time. Don't opt for the Mag Na Port recoil reducer if you plan on shooting cast. Ruined one for me. Shoots great...but, when the cast bullet passes the ports, all, repeat, all of the lube is blown off the cast lead bullet and the last 1/2" of the barrel leads like crazy. If all you will shoot is low velocity lead and High Velocity jacketed, then Port Away. The HIGH pressure of the .454 is the culprit...and at 7 inches it is still high.

I had an 83 in .454 and it was just too large of a revolver for me. I have medium size hands with long fingers and the FA just felt big and top heavy. The fit and finish was flawless and I almost kept it just to be able to pull it out of the safe to admire it every once in awhile.. In the end I sold it for something practical.

pure & simple answer- they're great! you'll be very pleased if you try one

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Robert (13.45)
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