The Magnum Research BFR is a single-action revolver chambered in .360 Buckhammer. With a 10-inch barrel and an overall length of 17.50 inches, it's a big-bore hunting handgun — not a carry piece. At 4.70 lbs., it has enough mass to help manage the .360 Buckhammer's recoil without being excessively heavy. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: BFR Revolver 
• Caliber: .360 Buckhammer 
• Action: Single Action (SAO) 
• Barrel Length: 10 inches 
• Capacity: 6 rounds (+1) 
• Weight: 4.70 lbs 
• Frame Material: Stainless Steel Frame 
• Overall Length (OAL): 17.50 inches 
• Finish: Stainless Steel Finish with Steel Cylinder Finish 
   

Features 

The stainless steel frame and cylinder resist corrosion, practical for hunting in wet or humid conditions. The exposed hammer cocks cleanly for deliberate single-action shots. Black rubber grips cushion recoil and maintain control. The fixed front sight and adjustable rear sight let you tune point of impact for your preferred load — useful given that different .360 Buckhammer loads can have meaningfully different trajectories at hunting distances. 
 
The .360 Buckhammer was designed for lever-action rifles but translates well to a handgun platform at the 10-inch barrel length, retaining useful velocity for deer-class game at reasonable distances.

Owners of the BFR in .360 Buckhammer focus most of their feedback on the cartridge's effectiveness and the revolver's build quality. The stainless construction gets consistent praise — it looks good and feels durable, and the heft contributes to stability on a deliberate single-action shot.

Recoil is the main discussion point. Most experienced handgun hunters handle it fine and find the rubber grips helpful, but new shooters or those without practice with large-caliber revolvers mention it takes adjustment. Price is also raised fairly often; some feel the quality justifies the cost, others think it's steep for what it is. The consensus among hunting handgun users is that the BFR is a capable, well-made choice for big-game use, with the caveat that it's not a casual range gun.