[jimmyjackjones]

I recently bought a SS Redhawk (7.5" + scope rings) in .45 Colt which was tough to find. I love the .45 Colt! Next I wanted a Super BlackHawk Hunter in .45 Colt. I didn't even know if Ruger had made it until I stumbled onto one. It is the finest looking Ruger revolver I have ever seen. Brand new old stock. Anyone know how rare these are? When they were made? It looks nice next to my Super Single Six Hunter!

...jjj

[ez45]

They made about 1,000 of them . 300 or so of which were the bisley version. I think they were made in 2005. The 45 bisley hunter was my first handgun and I love it. I"ve bought more handguns since but this is still me favorite.

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g64/elrubio1999/mysingleactions.jpg

[TherealMordis]

I thought only the Regular black hawk was in .45colt and that the SBH was in .44mag??

[Gator]

I passed up one of those LNIB for $400 recently...now I wish I had grabbed it! Nice guns. :)

[ez45]

They made a special run of 45 colt super blackhawk hunters. Don't make them anymore.

[Redstick]

Hey jimmyjackjones, YA GOT A GOODUN'!!! These were a special run Ruger made for their distributor, Lipsey's. There were a total of 603 of the standard ones made and 279 of the Bisley models. These are the ONLY .45 Colt Ruger ever made with NON-FRUITED and/or non-rollmarked cylinders. About the best all-around hunting revolver ever made!!! And to quote from John Taffin's Single Actions book, "Ruger's greatest bargain when it comes to a single action hunting handgun is not only accurate, but it handles today's heavy hunting loads."
The one thing you might check, is the size of the cylinder throats. Typically under-size, but easily remidied!

[TexAg]

I have one! Just put a 2X Leupold on it. Can't wait to try next season.

[jimmyjackjones]

Only 603 made! This was a good find then. Brand new old stock never fired. Here are some pics. I hope to take a buck with it this fall. My Single Six Hunter is like a mini version of it.

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj266/87fxr113/pix2570118031.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj266/87fxr113/pix2570117984.jpg

[jimmyjackjones]

EZ45...I love your Bisley. I would have opted for the Bisley myself if I had the choice. I like the hammer. Can I swap my hammer for the bisley version? I think my favorite handgun is still my Colt Combat Commander.


...jjj

[ez45]

I know the swap can be done but I'm not sure how much fitting is necessary.

[Redstick]

There's really not enough difference to warrant a swap of the hammers, but the bisley hammer can be installed if the back of it is ground to be the same as the Super Hammer. You could get a Bisley Grip Frame, Hammer, & Trigger and turn yours into a Bisley in about 15 minutes.

[Mac45]

That's sweet!
Passed up one once before I knew they were a limited production item.
Course it was gone when I went back:banghead: