Ruger Birdshead 45ACP

Hey All,
My new favorite: Ruger Vaquero 45 ACP with Eagle Gunfighter grips and Power Customs Bisley hammer and springs kit.

horsemen61 said:

Didn't you have a birds head grip before wheelysfun

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Yes, this is my second Ruger Birdshead in 45acp.
I loved the first one, but anyone who "knows" me from gun forums....knows that I often buy/sell/trade guns, and I had sold the first one off.

For those who say that they would conceal carry it.....you know I will!
I have an El Paso Saddlery IWB holster on order, as well as the Mernickle high ride/cross draw holster.

Full range report to follow (soon....)

huntsman said:

Wow that's a beaut, I assume the hammer change wasn't just for aesthetic purposes?

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The hammer was swapped, largely for aesthetic reasons, but also for the lower hammer spur.
The Power Customs kit also comes with Wolf springs for the main spring/trigger spring, as well as the hammer/trigger being "mated" well together.

The entire package results in a Ruger that is.....un-Ruger-like in it's trigger action

mavracer said:

I just got the 45 Colt version.
What'd you do with original hammer?

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I kept all the original parts in a bag....as I am prone to selling guns after having them for mere months......although I will try to hang onto this one!

Kernel said:

Did the Bisley hammer drop in, or did the grip frame need to be modified? Ruger's Bisley hammer won't drop into a standard frame without modification. Not sure if the Power Custom hammer will.

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The grip frame had to be relieved a few thousandths between the ears of the frame (left side) and in the rear (where hammer meets the frame).

I had my gunsmith do this......as I don't trust myself with files!

CraigC said:

Did the PC hammer not add a half cock notch?

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Yes sir,
The PC hammer/trigger kit DOES add the half-cock to the action.