Source for some nice Bisley grips?

gp911 · Sep 21, 2015

Hi guys,

Every time I shoot my 5.5" Stainless Bisley Blackhawk with stronger .45LC loads I remember that the factory grips look pretty but seem to hit my hand in the wrong spots. The contour is just odd compared to more authentic replica designs like on Cimarrons, Ubertis, etc. I don't even know if I want them in wood, faux ivory, bone, or some other exotic material. Looks-wise I'll know the right material when I see it. Whose grips have you used, and what material might you suggest for a stainless gun?

Thanks!

GP911

CraigC · Sep 21, 2015

My favorite gripmaker for Rugers has gone and retired, leaving a void in my life. The problem with the factory grips is that they are way too thin and poorly shaped. For an off the shelf grip, the Hogue cowboy grips (not the thin "gunfighter" grips) are actually quite nice. Thicker than stock and nicely rounded.

highlander 5 · Sep 21, 2015

I have a very nice set of black Bisley grips that I got from Hogue IIRC.
Had a stainless 45 Colt fitted with Bisley grip,hammer and trigger ansnd was looking for a set of grips to accent the project. Everyone who has seen it was quite impressed.

J-Bar · Sep 22, 2015

Patrick Grashorn is an artist with elk antler, and a fine guy to boot. Check out Grashorn Gunworks:

home page:

http://www.grashornsgunworks.com

Single Action grips:

http://www.grashornsgunworks.com/single-action-stag-and-no-bark--page-5--------.html

aHFo3 · Sep 22, 2015

I used to own a Bisley Hunter and I can testify that Grashorn Stag grips are my first choice.

gp911 · Sep 22, 2015

Thanks for the suggestions so far guys, I'm liking the elk! I'll look into Hogue as well, black would look good against the stainless.

highlander 5 · Sep 22, 2015

I checked last night to make sure and the grips I got are Hogue and are made of black marcarta.

MaxP · Sep 23, 2015

These are Hogues and I liked them very much:

There is always the custom route, but that is considerably more expensive.

aHFo3 · Sep 24, 2015

MaxP, that is one tough looking Bisley! Johnny Cash would approve, I'm sure.

MaxP · Sep 24, 2015

It's a .480!

aHFo3 · Sep 24, 2015

Wow! I thought there was a custom look about that revolver. Very nice!

MaxP · Sep 25, 2015

Thank you! Here is a better photo of it.

Tony_the_tiger · Sep 25, 2015

Tim does GREAAAATT work!

http://timsworkshop.blogspot.com/

These are maple burl custom fit to the grip frame.

CraigC · Sep 25, 2015

Love that maple!

gp911 · Sep 26, 2015

Wow, Tim has Corian grips? Interesting use of that material. Some good looking stuff in there.

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