Bisley grip worth the hype? - Ruger Forum
Jun 24, 2019 · My favorite single action carry is a Ruger stainless flat top in 45 colt, my favorite for hunting is the Ruger stainless Super Blackhawk with the heavier frame and Bisley grip. If you are buying a 44 or smaller and do not shoot anything over 240 grain bullets, a plow handle is fine, but the big kickers really need the Bisley grip.
Bisley, vs regular BH grip-frame - Ruger Forum
Oct 4, 2021 · When I shot it next to the Match Champ with wood grips, it was even more pronounced. Okay, apples and oranges. When I shot my former 4&5/8 BH in .44Sp aside a 4&5/8 Bisley .44Sp, I simply couldn't tell 'much' difference. Clearly, the Bisley has more real-estate to fill the hand, but I couldn't tell if it was a plus, or minus, in that chambering.
What is a "Bisley" - Ruger Forum
Feb 27, 2012 · For a world competition in 1894, in Bisley England, Colt came up with an extended grip with a flatter trigger and hammer. The longer grip allowed a better grip on the gun when firing. Thereafter (cute phrase, huh) the gun configuration was known as Colt's bisley. Then later changed to Bisley when other gun makers came out with the new grip.
Custom grips for the Bisley? - Ruger Forum
Mar 1, 2018 · That's why when I was making grips, I would not even make Bisley grips unless the customer sent me his grip frame for fitting. Buying ready made grips, you are just taking your chances. The top picture is a stainless frame and the bottom picture is a carbon steel frame that hasn't been blued yet. You see the same stock Ruger grip panel on each ...
Bisley grip - Ruger Forum
Feb 3, 2024 · Also, the Bisley is a steel grip frame so it’s heavier than the alloy BH grip frame. But the recoil is still more jarring to me. If you have small hands the distance from the top of the backstrap to the trigger is a little longer on the Bisley. Thin grips can help.
Bisley grips. - Ruger Forum
May 6, 2024 · Picked up a used bisley hunter in 45 colt, and also own a bisley convertible stainless in 45 colt. The grips on the hunter feel a bit chunky to my hand. What are some of the preferred sources for aftermarket grips? Not looking for rubber. Wood/laminate would be good.
Ruger Blackhawk Bisley Grip Frame Conversion
Sep 22, 2021 · So I own a New Model Blackhawk in .45 Colt (1983 mfr) and I have decided to attempt to replace the Plowhandle Grip Frame with a Bisley Grip Frame. I also want to change-out the Hammer and Trigger to Bisley. These parts have been ordered and are …
Bisley Grips - Ruger Forum
Oct 25, 2017 · I have never had problems with my Ruger Vaquero Bisley great grip design. If you want a nice set of Bisley Grips Altamont Grips makes some very nice wood grips. I have a set of Rosewood Checkered grips on my Vaquero Sheriff's model they are very high quality grips at a reasonable price so I am sure that there are some Bisley Grips from Altamont.
Bisley Vaquero grips - Ruger Forum
Feb 28, 2014 · I guess the grip makers are wrong then. :roll eyes: Some of the better ones will not make Bisley grips unless the grip frame is in-hand so it can be fitted. Per CaryC, one of THE premier Ruger grip makers: Since Ruger's stainless and blued Bisley grip frames are different sizes I no longer make Bisley grips for stock sales. I will however make ...
Bisley grips fitment - Ruger Forum
Feb 3, 2021 · All Bisley grip frames .... blued or stainless, from a Single-Six to a Super Blackhawk are supposed to be the same. Keep in mind .... there is a +or- tolerance so no doubt there are some minor variations. The same holds true with the grips. Worst case .... you might get a slightly large grip frame and a slightly small set of grips, making ...