Beretta will be importing the legendary Manurhin MR73!

[Podmonkey]

Manurhin Revolvers

Manurhin revolvers: a blend of classic craftsmanship and modern precision. Time-tested reliability for those who demand the best.

www.beretta.com

Will this be the first time these excellent revolvers have been imported factory new to this country?
Shame about the price but considering the quality of materials, manufacturer and the features I think the $3,000+ price is justified. Unfortunately I don't think I could justify such an expenditure.

 

[Xae289]

Time to get my Forgotten Weapons groove on with a Manurhin MR73 GIGN-style sniper revolver

 

[Podmonkey]

@dsdmmat, would the above be eligible for match use in the pistol category?
I'm guessing the bipod would be out.

 

[JaguarJaguarGolf]

Just what we all need now, another $3000 handgun.

 

[dsdmmat]

Yep it is a handgun although the scope would put you at a disadvantage when it comes to shooting it. Too much weight for a two hand stance and probably would not focus down enough at 10 yards.

 

[Podmonkey]

I fancy the 4" version more:

 

[togmaster]

A French made gun? I'm sure it's been drop tested quite often.

 

[Podmonkey]

Just what we all need now, another $3000 handgun.

You speak as if there aren't plenty of less expensive guns on the market.
It's just nice that these are available here, in a first market fashion. Considering that these are considered to be as good, even better, than the $5,000 Korth revolvers I don't think the price is unreasonable.

 

[Saltwater60]

A French made gun? I'm sure it's been drop tested quite often.

Development for their special police. See the difference between USA and France with guns.

 

[Podmonkey]

Development for their special police. See the difference between USA and France with guns.

Is that meant to be a good thing or a bad thing?

 

[Saltwater60]

Is that meant to be a good thing or a bad thing?

Id say it’s a bad thing. I’m sure it’s a fine quality revolver but if I was going into battle I’d code something other than a revolver.

 

[General Malaise]

I have a French rifle for sale.
Never fired and only dropped once. hiyooooooooooo!

 

[Podmonkey]

 

[Podmonkey]

Id say it’s a bad thing. I’m sure it’s a fine quality revolver but if I was going into battle I’d code something other than a revolver.

It was developed for use by the French Gendarme (domestic military police organization) in the 70s, when revolvers were the predominant type of sidearm used by police. The Gendarne most typically fulfill a law enforcement role similar to what Sheriffs do here so a revolver is appropriate. Gendarme also serve as border patrol guards and also in a similar role to our own Department of Homeland Defense.

 

[Podmonkey]

 

[livingston]

Id say it’s a bad thing. I’m sure it’s a fine quality revolver but if I was going into battle I’d code something other than a revolver.

I was never in the military so don't beat me up too bad ... I was watching a you tube and this fellow saw a fair amount of action, overseas .. He claims that never once did he ever pull his side arm while engaging the enemy .(for what this is worth )
Been reading up on this gun and a few have been fired hundreds of thousands of times with zero problems The survivalist in me says if I ever could afford it ...It would be a good gun to have in a long term SHTF situation.

 

[1911guy]

I was never in the military so don't beat me up too bad ... I was watching a you tube and this fellow saw a fair amount of action, overseas .. He claims that never once did he ever pull his side arm while engaging the enemy .(for what this is worth )
Been reading up on this gun and a few have been fired hundreds of thousands of times with zero problems The survivalist in me says if I ever could afford it ...It would be a good gun to have in a long term SHTF situation.

I think a revolver is a better choice in a survival (non-combat) situation.

 

[Different Drummer]

" MANURHIN" comes from " MANUFACTURE DE MACHINES DU HAUT - RHIN". I guess you could call it an acronym but by strict definition I do not believe it is.
Some suggest that the French simply made the word up. At any rate this is the operation that made all of the Walther PP style pistols after WW11 and in to the 1980's. They had a very good reputation for armament production. The MR73 that has gained the deserved outstanding reputation was made by them.
Some time ago when the MR73 was announced to be going back into production, I believe I read that the operation was not one in the same as the original. I also seem to recall that the quality of the new production MR73 was not equal to the original. I state alL of this from memory so I may be wrong. I have been told that this very same situation came about with the Korth Revolver of Willi Korth's made in Germany.