GForce .357 Magnum Lever Action - Who Makes It?

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gforcearms.com

GFLVR357 Rifle - GForce Arms

Introducing the GForce GFLVR357 Rifle – where classic meets cutting-edge in a symphony of power and precision. Only from GForce Arms.
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The shotguns that this company sells appear to be Turkish. I'm not aware of Turkey making a .357 Magnum lever action rifle. I do believe someone in Turkey was contracted by Winchester to make the new .22LR Ranger.

Ranger | Lever-Action Rifles | Winchester

www.winchesterguns.com www.winchesterguns.com

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But that's a simple .22LR.

The Gforce rifle appears to be a Winchester 92 clone. Could they have contracted Rossi?
 
I’m curious if they are made of too inferior or materials to handle 44 mag or if they are just introducing the 357 first.
 
earlthegoat2 said:
I’m curious if they are made of too inferior or materials to handle 44 mag or if they are just introducing the 357 first.
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They're almost certainly just doing .357 because they think it'll sell better. SAAMI max for .44 Mag is 36,000 PSI. Same for .357 Mag is 35,000 PSI - no commercial product is going to be skirting to close to the safety line that 1k PSI would make any difference.
 
I'm certainly interested in handling/inspecting one. Interesting that they are able to build the receiver out of aluminum. I wonder if it has an expected life?
 
The aluminum receiver bothers me. The locking lugs ride in the receiver on an 1892. 1892’s with high power loads even in a steel receiver cause issues.
 
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Thanks for the response @CraigC. It was my understanding that hot loads in a 1892 can cause the receiver issues. In the absence of that. The locking lugs ride in the receiver. The receivers have always been steel. My point was how will aluminum react to the pressure over time. Its not like aluminum in a 10/22, an AR, or even a Sig 226. Where the receivers don't actually have to take the full pressure. Could be that I am absolutely wrong in all ways. Its what came to mind when I looked at the specs.

Where it's made is hardly a concern for me. I deployed to Turkey for the war. The Turks were very kind to us. I also am a Turkish millionaire. Last I checked, I had 20 million Turkish lira. Turkey is an interesting place.

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dh1633pm said:
Thanks for the response @CraigC. It was my understanding that hot loads in a 1892 can cause the receiver issues. In the absence of that. The locking lugs ride in the receiver. The receivers have always been steel. My point was how will aluminum react to the pressure over time. Its not like aluminum in a 10/22, an AR, or even a Sig 226. Where the receivers don't actually have to take the full pressure. Could be that I am absolutely wrong in all ways. Its what came to mind when I looked at the specs.
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I agree that aluminum in a levergun isn't like aluminum in an AR or 10/22. I said that above. The levergun receiver is having to withstand the backthrust transmitted through the lugs.

Aluminum aside, the 1892 has proven to be the design with the least issues with pressure, because the locking lugs are vertical. Whereas most others are angled. The .454 was splitting receivers in the 336 and 1894 actions. Even the Winchester fatbody Big Bore action could not handle it.
 
And you gotta take that big loopy lever.

And I bet they don't offer a "normal" lever, and even if they do, I bet they won't sell you "just a lever."

Has it occurred to these sellers that some of us are really turned-off by big loopy levers? - especially big loopy lever wrapped in tassels?!!!

I don't want that stuff on my lever gun. Take it off.
 
W.E.G. said:
And you gotta take that big loopy lever.

And I bet they don't offer a "normal" lever, and even if they do, I bet they won't sell you "just a lever."

Has it occurred to these sellers that some of us are really turned-off by big loopy levers? - especially big loopy lever wrapped in tassels?!!!

I don't want that stuff on my lever gun. Take it off.
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Its not as bad as some lol. I dont care for big loops either. I do appreciate larger trigger guard holes.....but usually they just make the loop bigger.
 
W.E.G. said:
And you gotta take that big loopy lever.

And I bet they don't offer a "normal" lever, and even if they do, I bet they won't sell you "just a lever."

Has it occurred to these sellers that some of us are really turned-off by big loopy levers? - especially big loopy lever wrapped in tassels?!!!

I don't want that stuff on my lever gun. Take it off.
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Don't know about the Turkish guns but after this pic was taken, I changed the lever on this Rossi. No big deal.

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W.E.G. said:
Where did you get a PLAIN STRAIGHT lever?

Did ROSSI agree to sell one to you?
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I ordered it off the website. Note the .357 version is a different part but it's there too.

Also note, the Citadel 92's are made by Rossi.

shoprossi.com

Rossi R92 .44 MAG / .45COLT Finger Lever Standard Loop Black

A factory replacement part for your Rossi R92 .44 Magnum / .45 Colt, this black standard loop finger lever will have your gun looking brand new.
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CraigC said:
How so? The 1892 fares better than any other pistol cartridge levergun design and is the only one compatible with the .454.
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The 92 is a rear locking action. Unlike ARs, whose recievers can be made of plastic, the 92 reciever is a load bearing component. People are suspicious of it for the same reason they'd be suspicious of aluminum barrels. The materials properties seem inappropriate for the task.
 
Crosshair said:
The 92 is a rear locking action. Unlike ARs, whose recievers can be made of plastic, the 92 reciever is a load bearing component. People are suspicious of it for the same reason they'd be suspicious of aluminum barrels. The materials properties seem inappropriate for the task.
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I know. I said that. The post I was quoting was referring to steel receivers.
 
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