by B. Gil Horman – Thursday, May 11, 2017
One of the selling points of a quality revolver is a good selection of interchangeable grips. Unlike most semi-automatic pistols, which only allow for minor changes to the grip shape (if any), revolver grips make it possible to change thickness, length, texture, finger grooves and even the material type. But one revolver I enjoy shooting that has historically had very little to choose from in the grip department is the Magnum Research BFR series of single-action wheelguns.
Although this stretched-out big-bore platform was originally inspired by the Ruger Blackhawk single-action, the grip frame has always been uniquely shaped and not quite compatible with aftermarket Blackhawk grip panels. This has resulted in most BFRs shipping with and sticking with a hand filling two-piece factory installed rubber grip.
