"Bisley-ed" Super Blackhawk (Pics)

[Legionnaire]

Several years ago I had a Super Blackhawk that I never really took to. Just didn't like the grip. Several months ago I had opportunity to handle a Bisley Blackhawk and the different grip frame made a world of difference. So I recently bought another second-hand SBH and all the parts needed to "Bisley-ize" it (from Midway). Here's the result. Grips are Hogue Pau Ferros. This is my first conversion, and while I know of things I could have done better, I'm pleased with the project. Now need to get it to the range ...

 

[Beagle-zebub]

What's the deal with the fluted cylinder?

 

[Floppy_D]

I'd never been into older revolvers. I didn't like their looks. I got a Super Blackhawk Bisley. It changed my mind.

Your six looks good, and those fluted cylinders look great. I bet the recoil is now the least of your worries.

 

[Galen]

I want one!! Let us know how it shoots.

 

[Gator]

Looks great! It looks kind of like a super-sized Improved #5. I especially like the fluted cylinder, I never cared for the unfluted ones. I have an old model Super B I'd love to convert to a Bisley...that's a bit more involved though and will require some $$$!

 

[ArchAngelCD]

That's a great looking revolver... The Bisley grip frame is very comfortable and easier to shoot. I also knew very little about SA revolvers until last month when I bought a "old" Ruger Vaquero. When I bought it I had no idea it was a Bisley Vaquero but I did know it felt great in my hand. After shooting it I was convinced the Bisley grip frame was much better than the "normal" grip frame, for me at least.

Here is a picture of what I bought. It's not quite as nice as your's but I'm also happy with my purchase. (those grips you have are beautiful)

 

[BlkHawk73]

The majority of my revovlers are Bisleys and there's a Bisley-ized one en route to me back from my gunsmith. It should be here Monday and be Bisley #13 or 14. By far my preferred configuration.

The fluted cylinder...well not all SBHs are unfluted, just as not all have the square-back trigger gaurd.

 

[Legionnaire]

BlkHawk73 said it before I could. The SBH I purchased had a fluted cylinder and a round trigger guard. It wasn't a consideration for me, but I do actually prefer the fluted cylinder.

 

[Riss]

Saw one of those a while back in one of the gun rags that they heavy barreled and did up with new grips. Yours looks as nice as theirs did at about 1/4 the cost. Gotta just love a good case colored pattern on the side of the frame.

 

[Chuck Perry]

That looks great! I have a 357 Blackhawk tucked away that I would like to convert to a Bisley frame. Nice Hogues too! Let us know how she shoots.

 

[JNewell]

Here's mine. Homemade cocobolo grips. Wonderful shooter.

 

[Legionnaire]

That's a 4 5/8", correct? Looks nice! I've never tried making my own grip panels, but I'm thinking about it. Yours are sharp.

And ArchAngelCD, so's your Vaquero! I've never shot a Vaquero, but look forward to the opportunity.

 

[JNewell]

Thanks, yes, 4 5/8". I really like the balance of the short barrel. And, recoil management with the Bisley grip is incredible, in my opinion, compared to the standard gripframe.

Those grips were my first experience with tropical hardwoods. Important caution: wear some kind of respirator. Many people (I found out the hard way) can suffer bad effects from the sawdust.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Legionnaire,
The only real difference between the old Vaquero and the old Blackhawk is the sights. Other than that they are practically the same revolvers. I just wanted to have a SA revolver that looked like it belonged in the Old West. (Cowboy complex I think!! LOL)

 

[mjrodney]

Help me here.

How do you "bisley" a Blackhawk?

What am I missing?

 

[c.r.a.]

I believe to "bisley" a blackhawk, you mainly swap out the grip frame, hammer, trigger, and i think there are a few internals involved. the most noticeable change is the grip frame and hammer, in my opinion.

gentelmen, very nice guns.

c.r.

 

[zxcvbob]

Is there any place that sells Bisley-style hammers that would fit a Taurus Gaucho? (probably identical to a Colt SAA hammer, but I'd have to relieve the hammer face for the transfer bar.)

I guess Brownell's is the first place to look...

 

[ultramag44]

Gentlemen:

I wanted a .44 mag Bisley SBH.

One was advertized on GunsAmerica in 98% condition. No Box or manual.

$259.99 + $20.00 shipping

When it arrived, lo & behold; it's one of only 3000 fluted cilinder .44 SBH's made in 1986!!!!!!!!! Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet

I guess, to that store...A SBH...is a SBH!

 

[Beagle-zebub]

I take it they didn't post a pic?

 

[Gordon]

I had Magna Port go thru this one I bought in 1986 in 1987 before I shot it. After 3000 .44mags 10 years later I had it converted to 5 shot .454 ! I have only put less than a thousand of those in the last ten years, but it will do for a hunting back up gun!

 

[Gator]

Ultramag44, IMO that is the best looking new model Blackhawk Ruger has ever made; and what a price! Nice score!!!

 

[ultramag44]

Beagle-zebub said: "I take it they didn't post a pic?"

Beagle-zebub, Nope, no pic!

Gator said: "Ultramag44, IMO, that is the best looking new model Blackhawk Ruger has ever made; and what a price! Nice score!!!"

Gator, I agree w/ you 100%, I about stole it! Street price on these (when they ocasionally surface) is about $600.00. I have a regular NMSB .44 mag, and it is a fine gun, but can't hold a candle to this beauty!

 

[Daryl Licht]

The Bisley grip on the SBH makes a world of difference. I picked one up at a show a few years ago, and even with the factory grips it's as comfortable to shoot as my 629 or RH, and both of those have Pachmayr grips.

The only thing uncomfortable about the stock grips is the sharp corners at the top behind the trigger guard.

 

[Legionnaire]

ultramag44, very nice get!

mjrodney, c.r.a. got it right. To "bisley" a Blackhawk is to take a standard Blackhawk and put it into Bisley configuration. Fortunately, the parts to do this are available from Midway, Brownells, and directly from Ruger. Sorry the pic isn't as clear as my earlier ones, but here is another 5.5" SBH that has NOT been "bisley-ed." Note the different hammer, trigger, and grip frame.