Read all warnings and instructions provided with firearms or on carton before using. French police forces utilized 2.5-, 3- and 4-inch fixed-sights MR73s, and Manurhin has offered all the iterations as sport models. color: #ffffff;
Only very slightly larger, but of a much tougher steel. [Handgun] Manurhin MR73 revolvers in stock for $3600 plus tax, free shipping palmettostatearmory 171 2 148 148 Best Add a Comment more replies 4" Gendarmerie model for the same price more reply PP so very hard!!! The Manurhin MR73 was incredibly accurate with all four of the ammunition types used. I got mine surplus for about $450 if I remember correctly. Grips will vary Import marked Includes holster Good to Very Good Used Condition I just shoot an a occasional box of .38 specials through it. I, for one, could support the idea that such officers should be limited to 6-rd reloads, because spraying the countryside is such an obviously bad idea. Reloading for savings, please, no one is going to shoot that much and then reload 4500 rounds a month. I thin and polish all my Smith and Wessons to get a great pull and even out the bumps in the pull. Both versions of the 6-round revolver include a cold hammer-forged barrel, LPA target adjustable rear sight, front ramp sight, ergonomic target grip, and a premium target trigger. FWIW, that ammo *specifically* will not work in my MR73. height: 53px;
Mine has about a 3.5 lb DA pull, and about 1 lb SA. The Manurhin MR73 series of revolvers was developed specifically for the requirements of the French Gendarmerie and special service units of the French Police and Military. Most likely my issue is due to the hand spring being a bit worn its a very well used surplus gun but obviously it wont be replaced very easily, so the best solution is to simply avoid those problem loads. The advantage of more modern platforms is that they help substitute quantity for quality. It turns out that in order to have the time to reload and fire the other five rounds in the allotted time, the first 5 rounds must be fired in less than 5 seconds to satisfy the requirements; no more than 3 to 4 seconds can be allowed for top placements. Id change the grips personally, but thats neither here nor there. Its also worth noting that according to Wikipedia, the GIGN uses Glock and SIG semi-automatic pistols in addition to the MR73 and Smith and Wesson revolvers. And despite the value of the gun, to say it is not inexpensive is something of an understatement. Not because of the shape, so much as 1) they are harder to design to prevent fatigue failure, 2) fatigue mechanics was not well understood at all in the days they were common in machinery. Beretta is slated to import two variants of the famous Manurhin revolver (made by Chapuis Armes)the MR73 Sport and the MR73 Gendarmerie. Stacked just like any other Colt but was smoother. Agree its not very affordable. I do have some of the older Smiths and have one pinned and recessed Model 19. The way Beretta explains this revolver is completely spot on!!! I was left with fixed-frames positioned 42 yards from the bench. ._ta-basicForm input.hs-input {
Unskilled mans Miculek trick. Would you like to log into Beretta using your logged in facebook information? That spring relaxing is why I notice the problem, and replacing it would change the magic load that the gun hates, possibly enough to push it out of the range of common 357 loads. Fax: 859-873-1842, Gunshop Hours: Manurhins triple adjustable trigger not only features a built-in overtravel screw but also a hammer force adjustment screw and a hammer spring weight adjustment screw. If it works the entirety of Soviet infantry doctrine past 1942 was based on spray and pray at the individual infantryman level. About See All. The PP Sport pistols are not only beau. I arrived with my NRA-approved 25 yard slow-fire pistol targets planning to fire from the bench at, well, 25 yards. The French National Railway Police carry 5 shot Ruger SP101. By a good margin as well. Maybe not some of the training scenarios like drawing from a holster (my club/range doesnt allow holster draws), but rapid fire (if done in a controlled manner) is allowed. If you are planning on visiting us, appointments are strongly recommended. padding-right: 20px;
The price tag isn't for the faint of heart, clocking in at $3,300 MSRP. $3,599.00. Overall build quality probably exceeds the Python. The Manurhin SR73 is not DAO. I cannot match its accuracy, energy, and durability with anything less than my 10mm widebody longslide SVI Infinity, at over twice its MSRP of $3,200. Ezequiel. ._ta-formTitle{
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This is about like comparing a Ford Mustang to a Lamborghini. About 0.0%. And doesnt ignore the possible millions of dollars in tax payer money it costs for a lawsuit when there is an obviously bad shot by an officer. New & used. background-color: #f65325;
The men racing toward the hijacked Air France flight 8969 belonged to the French counterterrorist unit, Groupe dIntervention de la Gendarmerie nationale (a.k.a. The pistols feature exceptional accuracy and proven reliability, tested with tens of thousands of rounds of full power .357 MAG during durability testing. The Manurhin MR73 series of revolvers was developed specifically for the requirements of the French Gendarmerie and special service units of the French Police and Military. Caliber: .357 Magnum FEATURED LONG GUN Italian M91 CarcanoGET YOURS, Limited Edition "Alien Green" 30 Round AK-47 MagazineGET YOURS, (This item has been previously added to your cart). color: #fff !important;
While its not inexpensive, this is one of the finest handguns I have encountered. Let me first mention that I fired 12 cartridges per ammunition type, and that I did all my shooting in one session at the range. And I would hate to think of a hostage rescue team spraying and praying. In the time it takes me to put 17+1 downrange form my G17 (or 19+1 as I normally leave one with a +2 extended baseplate on it) I MIGHT have finished reloading my Colt OP from a speed loader and I am ready to fire the next 6 rounds. I shoot almost exclusively reloads loaded to about 750fps 158gr SWC) are still going to make a mess out of whatever they hit. For more information on the Manurhin MR73, please visit www.beretta.com. Reviews on Military Surplus in Irvine, CA - All American Military Surplus, Army Navy Store, M & I Surplus, The Supply Sergeant, Big John's Military Surplus, The Surplus Store, The Surplus Guy, Uniform & Army Surplus No reviews have been written for this Available now through Beretta Premium Galleries and Dealers. Thats neat, Ill be nice to compare to my 3 M134s sitting in my basement. Its the Indian. The Manurhin MR73 was previously imported on this side of the Atlantic in 1988 by Century, but that was short-lived. There were ghost marks from the cartridges and ejector star on the recoil plate. The reality of math.whats the going rate for a kidney now? 1. Truly the most accurate .357 I have ever owned. I have a Colt OP 38sp 6 sitting in my closet safe for my wife. Considering SAAMI max pressure for the .357 mag is 35,000 psi, its no wonder the Manurhin survived a 170,000 round test without issue. A .357 magnum revolver is no slouch but if you take those operators and have them train just as hard with a good-quality semiautomatic pistol the results would be just as impressive with enough remaining ammo to take out the 4th bad guy.. I know that right off the bat people generally shoot revolvers better with zero prior shooting experience. Reliability * * * * * darn it . 50% would recommend this item to a friend. German law mandates who ever finishes the gun gets to put their name on it so your made in Germany Walther if its post WWII is not made in Germany at all. Home of the Eiffel Tower, good wine and revolvers as salty as Charlemagne. Create new account. Available at Beretta Galleries and Select Dealers, Beretta USA | Site designed and developed by Americaneagle.com
Being DA-only (not mentioned in the review, but I looked it up), how heavy is the trigger pull? In fact, during the initial proof-of-concept tests, 170,000 full-power cartridges were fired through an MR73and the revolver was still functioning perfectly when the tests were finally suspended. I collect and study the MR73. "a lot of really awesome stuff there. Manurhin MR73 Gendarmerie .357 Mag DA/SA 3" Bbl Blued Revolver JRMR9733G. All Manurhin MR73 series revolvers feature a triple adjustable trigger with an overtravel screw built into the trigger and a hammer force adjustment screw and a hammer spring weight-adjustment screw built into the frame. Man I hear ya, got a perfect spot in the safe for a python or the like. This was verified in a letter sent to the Original Swat Magazine when Chuck Taylor was editor.
Id spend the coin to but a 3 or 4 inch MR73 before Id buy a 1911 for that much cash. GIGN sometimes shots at contact distance. The MR88 revolvers were built with Ruger-style frames and lockwork, using French-made cylinders and barrels. border: none;
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As such, unless youre fabulously wealthy, sponsored or on the taxpayers dime, shooting 150 rounds/day of .375 is completely unrealistic. I once saw one NIB unfired. Manurhin revolvers get their high degree of accuracy and ruggedness from the use of top quality materials and strict manufacturing guidelines. You heard that right. text-transform: uppercase;
Youre absolutely correct, a failure drill with 6/7 rounds for one guy is going to be a project. The Beretta Galleries are exclusive retail locations where our customers can experience the feel of the complete range of our products, including the full range of Beretta Premium Grade guns. The bullets from Captain Prungnauds MR73 landed precisely, killing or severely wounding the hijackers, yet missing the planes crew who were standing beside them. Also has a cold hammer forged barrel and user adjustable mainspring and trigger spring. Twist: 1:18 RH At the sound of a whistle, the range officers were given 25 seconds to fire the ten cartridges at the target located 7 meters away; the instructors had only 20 seconds.
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With a history and tradition of fine gun making behind them, the Manurhin series of Revolvers is truly world class. Python with mainspring that looked like a pretzel but shot like a dream. Capacity: 6. I should have put this quote in my roginal reply Manurhin MR73. Enter and space open menus and escape closes them as well.
I deeply regret this purchase. Capacity: 6 rounds Let alone once you add in benefits. 2 check-ins. After the 12th cartridge, I noticed that a bruise was starting to form on the palm of my right hand. padding: 0px 40px 0px 40px;
Thats 25 speed loaders worth of ammo every day. The reason revolvers are functionally obsolete is not that they arent effective. The revolver was loaded with five .357 Magnum rounds and carried in a belt holster; in the pocket the shooter had 5 more loose .357 Magnum rounds. Battle test by French GIGN counterterrorism unit. Im much more concerned about putting multiple rounds on target with acceptable (minute of asshole) accuracy than I am with putting single round in the X ring with slow fire. Ive taught over a dozen people how to shoot and they almost always shoot the revolvers well the first time out. Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. I have pictured the gun with both the std rubber grips and optional target wood grips Note the wood grips will not be avauilable until November The $3300 price includes credit card fees and shipping to your FFL. Excellent quality and the Germans took full advantage of their manufacturing. Protect your purchase for life! color: #fff !important;
Not entirely a drop in the bucket, but that is still about .4-1.5% in training what it costs just to pay the officer. (Not that I can afford those either). The rifling is made during the forging, not afterward, giving it a smoother finish and more durability. The MR73 is a hell of a bargain. The gunsmith attributed this damage to the gun not liking magnum loads.I returned the gun to the vendor who informed me Id clearly been dangerously overloading my re-loads. But, what about for the non-elite shooter? The point man in the rescue, Chief-Warrant Officer Thierry Prungnaud, killed two of the four hijackersmembers of the Armed Islamic Group of Algeriaand neutralized a third with his MR73. Theres no substitute for real word usage. The Manurhin MR73 series of revolvers was developed specifically for the requirements of the French Gendarmerie and special service units of the French Police and Military. More art than science, I think. I dont see the issue here. In Europe, guns are made where they are proofed ( I think). Same. Built for match accuracy and operator toughness, the .357 Magnum possibly vies for the title best revolver in the world. But a lot of them that is the case. Theres little arguing Prungnauds skill in a tense scenario with ample opportunity for collateral damage, but his tool responded admirably, as well. margin: 0px;
The complete 3-way fully adjustable trigger is also unlike any other revolver on the market. Beautiful piece nonetheless, but at 3k whooo! Get the 76th edition of the World's Greatest Gun Book. The Manurhin is in a league above a buffed Smith. }
Especially considering a 200Bpm heart rate and everything else associated. You basically get the bullets in the moon clip pointed roughly forward, throw them at the opened cylinder, and 99/100 times they drop right in on their own, lol. Become intimately familiar with the operation of your firearm before loading it. Can it be done? The point man in the rescue, Chief-Warrant Officer Thierry Prungnaud, killed two of the four hijackersmembers of the Armed Islamic Group of . Revolvers also work in contact with the target. display: none !important;
The tool steel used in the MR73 gives it crazy durability. .hs_error_rollup,
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