Yup, thats how it goes down. All of the cartridge types resulted in group diameters of 4-5 inches, reflecting the inherent accuracy of the MR73. "This is a really unique Army-Navy store in the sense that they sell a lot of merchandise outside" more. I think 110gr loads are fast enough to cause the issue, but dont have enough recoil to jostle the hand far enough. Up and Down arrows will open main level menus and toggle through sub tier links. Truly the most accurate .357 I have ever owned. When discussing the design of my range analysis with Ken Buch, he mentioned that the MR73 could be very, um, noticeable when one touched off a full-power load. Elwood Shelton is an online content developer for Gun Digest. Its cute that vlad tetanus thinks well believe he owns a gun. & then refinished in matte electroless nickel to give a new appearance. Im all Im gonna get one, til I saw the price tag. Well, I own the new King Cobra. Colt fans like the hitching because its familiar; the MR73 is more similar to a Smith in feel but is smoother and can get lighter than one in both double and single action. And the new Colt .357 is not even made by them as they farm out for the junk MIM cast internal parts. But, unlike what might be assumed by those not familiar with this elite French force, the firearm that went through the door first and into the hail of terrorist rifle bullets wasnt an automatic rifle or a semiautomatic pistol. Here is where I switch from quantitative to qualitative observations. The pistols feature exceptional accuracy and proven reliability, tested with tens of thousands of rounds of full power .357 MAG during durability testing. $3,599.00. Manurhin MR73 Sport .357 Mag DA/SA 8" Bbl Blued Revolver JRMR9738. Smith even bastardized the PPK/s by changing the back strap because too many people in the U.S. got hammer bite because of their obese meaty paws. Ive taught over a dozen people how to shoot and they almost always shoot the revolvers well the first time out. Such was the case in the assault of the hijacked Air France jetliner. The unloaded weight is 37 ounces. Satan still talking to you personally, vlad? The frame and barrel of the MR73 are made of very high-grade ordnance steel used in artillery. The MR73 has an adjustable trigger weight in both double-action and single-action modes- a feature not found in any other revolver. For the first time in decades you'd be able to buy a brand-new manufactured Manurhin MR73. Some +p SJHP 158gr bullets (not something Id normally shoot through my Colt OP. Likewise, my rangework with this revolver confirmed its capability for both personal-defense and hunting applications. My Colt OP is my most accurate handgun. Man I hear ya, got a perfect spot in the safe for a python or the like. My theory is Chapuis have dropped the quality control ball. Its a valid approach, especially when you focus on weapons you dont expect the user to ever actually fire like sidearms or personal defense weapons. Having never heard of (let alone fired) the Manurhin MR73 before, I definitely started out with a clean slate regarding my opinion of this firearm. I doubt she will in a high stress situation, but the damn thing is pretty intimidating compared to my G17. background-color: #f05321; Get this unique firearm and piece of history while you can.Like all .357 magnum revolvers .38 special ammunition can be fired as a less expensive and lighter load option. Their budget was like $5.5 billion last year. Of course if anybody ever does that it will be Ruger, which is probably a good thing since I dont think Ill be having an extra $3k burning a hole in my pocket anytime soon. Especially if they are behind cover or Ive been injured. M & I Surplus. And yeah, at a rof that was probably a little faster than 1 shot per second. pistol is a stong 99% gun .no box or extra clip but arare one, Manurhin Model PP Sport 22LR Semi Auto Pistol in good condition. 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.. Three hundred pound Jethros get hammer bite often. More art than science, I think. But, what about for the non-elite shooter? form.stacked { Brings up the obvious question of police in an urban environment and 16-rd mags. .hs-error-msgs, The LPA target adjustable rear sight allows the shooter to make macro and micro-adjustments for wind and elevation as necessary, allowing any adjustments needed for longer range shooting a snap. 158gr or higher loads have plenty of momentum, but dont apply it to the gun/hand as quickly, so the lightweight part doesnt bounce as far during operation. Imagesareforrepresentation only. text-transform: uppercase; Theyre really convincing and can certainly work. They belong to the peopleby which we mean the state. Grips: Factory Rubber Trausch That doesnt mean they cant become very proficient with a semi auto, but it is hard to beat a revolvers fixed barrel and stupidly simple controls. Immediately after the front-side door was forced open by the GIGN team, Captain Prungnaud moved into the airliner and into the sights of the four members of the Armed Islamic Group of Algeria. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. I am hoping to up how often I go by about 50% this coming year. Manurhin MR73 SPORT .357/.38 DA 3 . Full stop. DISCLAIMER: .hs_error_rollup, padding-left: 20px; In Europe, guns are made where they are proofed ( I think). (2 to the chest, 2 to the pelvic girdle, 1 to the head, in that order) Thats hard to do with a pocket 9 or a wheel gun. He didnt say taught to shoot or shoot well. The tool steel used in the MR73 gives it crazy durability. The Manurhin MR73 series of revolvers were explicitly developed for the requirements of the French Gendarmerie and special service units of the French Police and Military. The MR73 is a hell of a bargain. 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. It would land us in deep shit with the system. Saturday: 9am-2pm Many semi-automatics are less prone to limp wrist issues than their predecessors. Home of the Eiffel Tower, good wine and revolvers as salty as Charlemagne. Learn how your comment data is processed. With a venerable history and tradition of fine gun-making behind them, the Manurhin series of revolvers are truly world-class. The other three cartridge types are more in line with the MR73s raison dtre to stop those intent on harming others from achieving their goal. Manurhin made most all Walther PPs after the war. The point man in the rescue, Chief-Warrant Officer Thierry Prungnaud, killed two of the four hijackersmembers of the Armed Islamic Group of . ._ta-basicForm .hs-form-required{ Call us: 800-950-1231 Its a cool piece but I can think of far better ways to blow $3000. This is the sole reason I dropped off the pocket gun idea at my job. Certainly, its a thumb in any red-blooded Americans eye to claim another countryparticularly Francemakes a better wheelgun than us. Were going to have to agree to disagree With 150 rounds per day through any platform youre going to get spectacular results. Thats neat, Ill be nice to compare to my 3 M134s sitting in my basement. Coil springs are absolutely cheaper, because its very easy to automate production of a coil spring. They also (generally) carry double the capacity of a revolver. With limited training, Id absolutely say a semi-automatic is a better choice than a revolver unless you are talking target shooting. Use only factory loaded ammunition in good condition and of the proper caliber. Manurhin MR73. Mon-Fri: 9am-6pm Manurhin MR 73 with 4" fixed sights .357. So are semi-automatics. The second conclusion applies to hunting applications, specifically when pairing the Manurhin revolver with the Hornady 140-grain FTX LEVERevolution ammunition. Manurhin's MR73 .357 Magnum Revolver is considered to be one of the best revolvers in the world, and has a reputation for having exceptional accuracy and a smooth trigger pull. Supposedly this aided in the Colts outstanding accuracy. The revolver is specifically. .hs-error-msgs, Sign up to be notified by your selected dealer once your chosen model is in stock. That's an incredible feature we have not seen in any other revolver. [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!!! I dont see the issue here. Seems like a great gun, tho that price tag sounds like a 4 Python. I should have put this quote in my roginal reply The metallurgy that this gun contains not to mention the superb bluing job that has been applied supersedes anything else on the market anywhere! The accompanying photos will hopefully convince you that this is a seriously attractive revolver. The new KC has a trigger that matches the old Python. Because you will AIM! Style * * * * * } Military Surplus View All Military Surplus . But damn those snakes are hard to grasp, LGS had one a couple months ago for $1800 but I couldnt swing 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. All jokes about recent French martial ability aside, their counter-terror teams have done lots of heavy lifting in recent years. This revolver truly is in a league of its very own. form.stacked { Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell My Info - CA Residents | CA Privacy Rights | CA Transparency in Supply Chain Act | Website Accessibility Statement | User Submissions | Site Map, ._ta-ctaCustom2{ Tough dude. Spendy, but look at it this way, it works out to around $.01 a trigger-pull if you get it to 250,000 rounds. I think that was the russian approach to Beslan and the theater. The level of training which caused other brands of revolvers to literally come apart at the seams resulted in the kind of rapid, and extremely accurate, marksmanship demonstrated in the rescue of the Air France hostages. The complete 3-way fully adjustable trigger is also unlike any other revolver on the market. 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. Shooters training with S&W M10, M13, or M19 under similar conditions never experienced this malfunction. Up and Down arrows will open main level menus and toggle through sub tier links. I could have fired off-hand from 25 yards, but that wasnt appealing. That said, If you Google the name of "Manurhin MR73 Revolver" you should come up with factory contact info and with that a dealer list, including any USA outlets. color: #ffffff; Read all warnings and instructions provided with firearms or on carton before using. I got mine surplus for about $450 if I remember correctly. text-decoration: none; or. The MR Series of revolvers ship with a highly ergonomic target grip created by the legendary Jacques Trausch. Eight major concealed carry insurance programs are now available to the millions of Americans who carry concealed. Speaking to the latter, the guns are favored for use by French police, which meant frequent practice with full-house magnum loads. Its explicitly a beefed up model 19 frame but a different trigger mechanism. I dont think one can read too much into the GIGN using such a handgun and doing so effectively. Agree its not very affordable. 1. May just The surface finish was impressive, somewhere between Colt Python and Korth. As such, unless youre fabulously wealthy, sponsored or on the taxpayers dime, shooting 150 rounds/day of .375 is completely unrealistic. I saw a PP clone at a gun show a few years back and saw Manhurin and thought it was a cheap Chinese knockoff. It is in pretty good condition, but there's a problem with either the trigger or the hammer. Manufactured in France (to be a less expensive alternative to the excellent but very costly Manurhin MR73 revolver), the MR88 model originally appeared in 1979 as the F-1 Special Police Revolver for use by various French law enforcement organizations. border: none; Among the 75 most populous cities in the U.S., Irvine ranks first for the state of its finances, having $4,100 in surplus funds per taxpayer, according to a Truth in Accounting (TIA) analysis of municipal data released last month. However, it performed flawlessly with all of the loads I used. Im confident itll light up a bad guy if need be all the same. The Manurhin MR73 Sport features a 5.25-inch barrel with a 10.39-inch overall length and a corresponding 6.85-inch sight radius. What is a MANURHIN MR73 Pistol Worth? You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. The MR73 is a precision made, match grade accurate pistol that when shipped new was required to produce groupings of no more than 20mm (0.8 inch) diameter when fired from 25 meters. SKU: 787450073272 UPC: BRAND: Smith and Wesson Condition: Used. While its not inexpensive, this is one of the finest handguns I have encountered. I never shoot .357 mag cartridges out it for obvious reasons as the 19s were known for only a 2,000 round life if that. Just when you thought Smith could not make guns even cheaper. Id love to see Ruger and Smith up theirs to the same level. Military Surplus. A stunning firearm. We like to stack'em deep and sell'em cheap, so you can expect The French National Railway Police carry 5 shot Ruger SP101. Prevent child access by always keeping guns locked away and unloaded when not in use. Click Here To Enter. He is a gun owner and avid reloader from Colorado. I arrived with my NRA-approved 25 yard slow-fire pistol targets planning to fire from the bench at, well, 25 yards. Have an early 80s, near mint, shoots incredibly smooth and accurate. Does it do something that justifies prioritizing training with it over the primary fighting weapon of the person in question? The Manurhin MR73 Sport 5.25 and MR73 Gendarmerie 4 are now available through the Beretta Galleries and select Beretta Dealers. 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. When I arrived at the site of my hunt, I decided to use my hosts range to put the first few rounds through the Manurhin revolver. padding: 10px; The MR73 was developed for use by French police and Special Weapons and Tactics units, including the legendary GIGN, who needed a reliable sidearm for use in the field and could stand up to their incredibly punishing training regiments that involve firing 150 rounds at daily target practice. The design of the hand that advances the cylinder is such, that a *specific* recoil impulse (not too weak, not too strong) will cause it to fail to reset in rapid-fire, resulting in a dead trigger. Call us: 859-221-7107, Manurhin MR88 .38 Special Double Action Stainless 3" 6rd Revolver with Holster Police Trade-in Surplus, Sale not allowed in Connecticut; District of Columbia; Guam; Hawaii; California; Florida, MIAMI; Illinois. Gun Review: Manurhin MR73 Sport .357 Revolver, Groupe dIntervention de la Gendarmerie nationale, Swalwell to Hold Press Conference Today, Could Announce End of Presidential Campaign, Gun Review: Taurus GX4XL T.O.R.O. Within a matter of seconds he killed two of the terrorists and seriously injured a third. Its 9mm Para round comes well short of the French GIGN ballistic requirements that led to its development and adoption. Overall build quality probably exceeds the Python. The reality is that no matter the caliber, a handgun is not a magic death ray. I kept going. Beautiful piece nonetheless, but at 3k whooo! I really cannot say enough about this gun. Instead, the three terrorists succumbed to wounds inflicted by a .357 Magnum revolver. I actually prefer the DA simply because the SA has such short travel to break I find it unnerving (its more like a good rifle trigger that what I expect from a handgun). 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. 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. These grips are known for extreme recoil mitigation (especially with .357 Magnum loads) and high levels of shooter control and allow for increased accuracy, faster follow-up shots, and limit recoil transfer to the shooter's hands. A gunsmith removed the catch which had split in two and pointed out the forcing cone was cracked and flame damaged. Firearm safety is the responsibility of every firearm owner. 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. Capacity: 6. But as far as production revolvers go, this could very well be the case with the Manurhin MR73. Built for match accuracy and operator toughness, the .357 Magnum possibly vies for the title best revolver in the world. If I toss that into my preferred ammo buying websites the best price I can find (granted, Im not really really trying here) with a club discount is $18.04/box of 50. Love me some wheel guns, Thanks for the review. Sold Out! Newer ones, same name, not the same quality. Gun Store in Los Angeles, California. The Manurhin MR73 was incredibly accurate with all four of the ammunition types used. The pistols feature exceptional accuracy and proven reliability, tested with tens of thousands of rounds of full power .357 MAG during durability testing. Spray and Pray is a euphemism for a reason. We do not expect them to last long. No reviews have been written for this Okay I have it for me, but it is in the bedroom safe in case my wife needs to use it. *Caliber, Barrel Length, Generations, Sub Models may all affect item price. The Korth is nice, but the Manurhin has been used in the field by GIGN for decades. For personal defense, you are rarely engaging at ranges where it makes an appreciable difference. If you leave a gun loaded or unloaded where a child or unauthorized person obtains and improperly uses it, you may be fined or sent to prison or both. These included two varieties of Hornady rounds (the other was 135-grain Critical Duty), as well as Remington 125-grain SJHP cartridges and Speer 158-grain Gold Dot. The pistols feature exceptional accuracy and proven reliability, tested with tens of thousands of rounds of full power .357 MAG during durability testing. Aint doing that with a revolver. This creates an extremely hard and glass-smooth internal barrel surface. padding-left: 20px; The NYCPD has 36,000 sworn officers. Owing to the inertia of the hand thrown backward by Magnum recoil forces, the music wire spring was not strong enough to return it forward in time to engage the teeth of the ratchet of the ejector and ensure the rotation of the cylinder. The Manurhin MR73 is an expensive, albeit very finely made revolver that still exists and is produced in an era where such things are few and far between. But in 2020, Beretta USA announced that they would begin importing the MR73 in 4 inch and 5.25 inch barrel lengths. Theyre also hideously expensive to replace for a consumable, unless based in sheet metal, which robs a lot of the freedom to optimize the design like you describe. Not now. Way to rich for me, ill just have to make due with my ruger. Out of stock View Details View Details Filter By . That the assault team was employing six-shot wheel-guns was, according to the first commander of the GIGN, a decided advantage. See more of Manurhin MR73 on Facebook. ._ta-basicForm .submitted-message{ The Manurhin MR73 is the best revolver ever made. Dayum, just aint gonna happen, too much on the list thats far easier on the wallet. It will also impress anyone, or anything, at which you shoot. These revolvers were mostly built with a hand fit and finish, out of the finest materials, and to extremely high standards of quality and durability. The cold hammer-forged barrel and formed rifling process, vastly improved internals (using wheels instead of just lubrication where metal rubs on metal). I decided to take the revolver, and a box of Hornadys 140-grain FTX LEVERevolution ammunition to my hunt. I might had Smith no longer makes the original high quality Goncalo Alves wood grips either, the wood grips they use today look like shit. padding-right: 20px; The bad news is that you have to pay to play to get one of these, with MSRP listed as $3,299 for each model, roughly corresponding to a vintage Python or Registered Magnum. Revolver or semi-auto, she likely isnt reloading it. The gun is "as new in the box" unfired example in very uncommon .22 caliber and in, Ultra Rare Hand Built Boxed Vintage Manurhin MR73 .357 Magnum, Manurhin Walther PP Sport, Mk II, Boxed, Accessories, 58821L, I-1079, Manurhin MR38 Match Steel 38 Spl DA/SA 5.75" Barrel JRMR9385DA, Manhurin (Walther) P1 West Berlin Police Pistol 9mm, RARE ANIB WALTHER MANUHRIN PPK/S .22 DURAGUARD FINISH. Still a pity, they drop into revolver chambers so nicely. Waitlet me guess Theyll take mine, but you get to keep yours. That's what makes the gun's addition to Beretta's USA catalog surely a byproduct of Beretta's parent company's 2019 purchase of Chapuis Armes, owner of Manurhin so important. Which I also cannot afford the cost of . Type: Revolver We citizens are not Soviet rifle divisions. We specialize in the sale of firearms, ammunition, magazines, military surplus, tactical gear and more. I watched enough Pythons fall to pieces after a couple years of Silhouette shooting to never want one. Can it be done? There was no bench close enough to the target stands for handgun shooters, or at least not for this handgun shooter. Last couple of years have been nuts in my life. It was a pretty good deal too. Barrel Length: 5.25 tested (available in lengths from 2.5 to 6) COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. The PP features light weight, 4-inch barrel, and fixed sights. The velocities of the various bullets ranged all the way from ~1100 fps to well over 1500 fps as they left the muzzle. Shooting 150 rounds a day will cause 6 rounds to be plenty 99.9% of the time. Army Navy Store. A lead spring to power the hammer, the trigger return, and the hand. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manurhin_MR_73. color: #ffffff; We currently have the 3" and 4" barrel versions of these revolvers. The only revolver Ive handled that was nicer overall than the new KC is a 1968 4 Python. Manurhin .357 Handguns (1 Products) Filter By . Numerous reasons for this but ultimately there is nearly no relation between what they do/did with this revolver and a normal person. How long do you think your benevolent overlords will let you keep those guns once they install their socialist utopia? That depends entirely on what you mean by substitute. We cannot adopt the spray and pray method. 2. Looks like the MR 73 is plenty durable with all its smoothness. 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. You have entered an incorrect email address! Would you like to log into Beretta using your logged in facebook information? } Available now through Beretta Premium Galleries and Dealers. The MR73 is built to last. Comes with one 10 round magazine, and adjustable or remova, This Manurhin Sport pistol is in excellent condition, it is chambered in .22Lr and comes with one 10 round magazine, bluing is slightly rubbed off at the muzzle. Enter and space open menus and escape closes them as well. Like yours truly, for example? Nobody in their right mind will argue that .357 is not a devastatingly effective round. But then, it is in league price-wise with a whole bunch of custom 1911s. Like the man says, you will tend to be a lot more careful about shot placement if that spraying may cost your life. Barrel Length: 4.0" or 3.0" Theres the value of intensive training for ya!!! Need Help?service@guns.comCall (866)582-4867, PO Box 1131 13800 Nicollet Blvd Burnsville, MN 55337 2023Guns.com. Sad to see it be a safe queen. What most people forget is that the AK was designed more as an up-sized SMG than a KD range rifle. All American Military Surplus. ), First Look: Taurus 856 & 605 T.O.R.O. You know, I used to go by the older guns were better mantra as well. FWIW, that ammo *specifically* will not work in my MR73. padding: 10px; High-end best gun shotguns have used leaf springs (especially in side-lock guns like H&Hs) for over 100 years. Get 12 Issues a year of the country's best firearms writing. The aesthetics of the revolver are pleasing as well, with a full underlug, a rich black finish and gold trigger and hammer. Barrels are manufactured by cold-hammering and the rifling is formed during the forging process. In essence, the unique rubberized grips are heralded for their fine recoil mitigation qualities and control improvement. "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," notes Beretta. Unfortunately that means a corresponding high cost. The way Beretta explains this revolver is completely spot on!!! Well, I feel stupid. Id spend the coin to but a 3 or 4 inch MR73 before Id buy a 1911 for that much cash. However, within 50 yards, I would have confidence in bullet placement and penetration. Id like to see a 5 round .41 magnum GP100. A beefed up GP100, jesus. Smith & Wesson M10-5 .38 Spl 4 Barrel, Used Police Surplus, Good Condition, Grips Vary $ 399.99. Only very slightly larger, but of a much tougher steel. So, if you are looking for an incredibly tough, powerful and yet handsome handgun one that you will enjoy showing off to your friends I would refer you to the Manurhin MR73. Figure 1000-1500 rounds a year through various pistol platforms right now. You can also get similarly good performance from a coil spring, but it requires high quality spring guide rods & plungers (and good design)and aint nobody got time fo dat. , https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manurhin_MR_73, Actually its DA/SA, see, Not every shortcut is a bad one. We're offering these pistols in the 3" and 4" barrel configurations. But there are plenty of situations where volume of fire IS a good thing. Lets be honest, the only guns Vlad owns is a Mosin garbage stick thats half rusted shut and an old HiPoint he stole from his meth dealer. Most famously, and mention nearly anytime the MR73 is, is the revolver's role in the 1994 rescue of hijacked Air France flight 8969. If I am lucky and feeling my oats that day I might have finished reloading and squeezed off another round or two. But someone had removed the 25-yard free-standing frames for repair. 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