Manurhin’s MR73 are said to be one of the best revolvers in the world, and has gained a reputation for accuracy and reliability. MR73s have found their way into the hands of serious competition shooters around the world, but are perhaps most famous for their use by the GIGN, France’s elite counter-terrorism unit. Despite the popularity of higher capacity service pistols, the GIGN continue to use MR73s as their standard sidearm. This is due in part to the MR73’s ability to stand up to the GIGN’s intense training regiment that involves firing 150 rounds during daily target practice. MR73s get their high degree of accuracy and ruggedness from the use of top quality materials and strict manufacturing guidelines. The cylinder’s chambers are finished with an impact process that makes them “glass-smooth” and remarkably durable. The barrel is cold hammer forged, which greatly increases the density of the steel to ensure a long service life. All finial fitting and adjustments on the MR73 is done completely by hand, with special attention given to adjusting the trigger’s weight and adjustment range. Before being released, each revolver is test-fired for accuracy at the factory, where it must be able to achieve a grouping diameter of 20mm at a range of 25 meters, any MR73 unable to achieve this is not released.