SHOT Show Report: Freedom Arms Single-Shot Model 2008
At SHOT Show 2010, 
Wyoming’s Freedom Arms showcased its Model 2008 break-open precision pistol. This handsome pistol should prove popular with handgun hunters and handgun silhouette shooters. The gun is offered in 10″, 15″ and 16″ barrel lengths and with long or short wood forearms.
The Freedom Model 2008 is beautifully machined, and contains many carefully engineered features to ensure positive lock-up and safe operation. In the video below, Bob Baker of Freedom Arms explains how the locking mechanism, extractor, and rebounding hammer work. Baker also demonstrates how to switch barrels. As with the Thompson/Center Encore and Contender pistols, the Freedom Model 2008 can shoot many different chamberings from one platform, giving it great versatility. Baker tells us that, when chambered in 7mm BR, Freedom’s Model 2008 can approach half-MOA accuracy with tailored handloads.
The Freedom Model 2008 starts at $1495.00, which includes one barrel and forearm. Nine (9) chamberings are currently offered: .223 Rem, 6.5×55, 7mm BR, 7mm-08, .308 Win, 338 Federal, 357 Magnum, 357 Max, 375 Win. CLICK HERE for a Model 2008 Spec Sheet (PDF file).
You can see more photos on the Quinn Brothers’ GunBlast Website:
Full Report from 2008 (30+ photos)
Breech Closeup Photo
Hammer Closeup Photo
2010 Update Photo
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If only I could have one here, stupid aussie laws, that would great for hunting. Only thing I’d change is to ditch the screws for torx ones, no way known on a $1,400 gun I’d be happy with flat head screws.
It will be interesting to see how this pistol fares in a niche market that was defined by the T-C Contender and Encore.
What a beaute this is yust something to be proud of. Keep up the good work in a difficult gun industry with all the goverments turn against gun owners. Everything for the best from South Africa.
OK – I’m just gonna say it: that’s an ugly pistol. It looks like they worked out the mechanical necessities, but never cleaned up the appearance – like a one-off prototype or a science project.
I can see what you mean, but not that its an option for me anyhow, but i don’t mind the function over form design..
It looks strong, reliable and functional.. if its as good as I suspect it might be, a better stock won’t be hard to arrange
If someone gave me one, I’d be delighted to own and shoot it.