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Dear Ruger,

It appears that you have listened to my one and only new product suggestion. For a long time, I have said I'd buy a 9mm LCR if it were ever offered. I picked mine up just last week and hope to shoot it this week (after which I'll post a review here on THR). I am confident I'll be pleased, so I thank you for making this product.

With my one Ruger wish fulfilled, I suppose I should make another. Again, you do seem to be listening, to me and a lot of other shooters. So, I want one of these, but chambered in .45 ACP:

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Specifically, this is a Lipsey's-exclusive 3.75-inch Bisley Super Blackhawk, chambered in .44 Magnum. Personally, I care nothing for shooting .44 Magnums in a revolver like this, and I also don't want to load .44 Specials. I know the Bisley Blackhawk has been offered in a longer-barreled .45 Colt/.45 ACP convertible model, but I want a shorter barrel for .45 ACP loads and don't care to have a .45 Colt cylinder. What I want is a stainless Bisley Super Blackhawk chambered only in .45 ACP. And I'd like to keep the sexy unfluted cylinder, too. :)

I will be checking your website and my LGS's shelves for this wonderful product that I know you will now manufacture just for me. Thanks in advance. That is all. :D
 
hey there are plenty of these on gunbroker
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i know its not exactly what you wanted but it sure is mighty close
 
Indeed, guncheese. I have looked at those. But it's bird's head vs. Bisley, Vaquero vs. Blackhawk, fluted vs. unfluted, etc. Yes, I'm picky, but what's out there just isn't EXACTLY what I want. :evil: It's encouraging, however, that Ruger had already made a short-barreled .45 ACP revolver.
 
I know this sounds crazy but I'm still kind of surprised that none of the manufacturers have picked up on this yet.

Suppose you could order exactly the gun you wanted... grip frame style, cylinder style, caliber, barrel length, sights... any practical combination of what they already manufacture. Suppose it cost you an extra hundred bucks and there might be a six month wait. I'm guessing most people would be willing to pay that premium.

Sort of like a custom shop, but instead of offering special features, it just offers special combinations of existing features.

Maybe when things quiet down again this might be a more attractive idea.
 
MikeJackmin:

Sort of like a custom shop, but instead of offering special features, it just offers special combinations of existing features.
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I understand what you are saying, but Ruger has flatly stated they will not offer any changes to production guns other than what is cataloged.

They will, or did at one time, replace factory parts on guns already sold and returned to the factory. I had a .45 Colt Blackhawk sent back and fitted with a Super Blackhawk grip frame. But I could not order one so set up from the factory. I wanted a 7 1/2" barrel on a Blackhawk .357 Magnum, easy, I thought. Use the 7 1/2" Bisley barrel and fit it to my gun. No go from Ruger.

Bob Wright
 
not sure what i'd do with one chembered only in .45acp, but i absolutley love mine in .44mag.
 
minutemen1776

While you've got Ruger's ear, please ask them again for me to bring back the Security/Service/Speed Six series.
 
Where did you nab an LCR in 9mm? All the LGSs around here tell me they're not shipping yet.
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My LGS had one about two weeks ago. It sold last week.
 
I get that the DA LCR can use moonclips for 9mm, but why the interest in an SA .45 ACP? The .45 ACP cartridges are too short to individually handle easily for a revolver.

Let's review...isn't the Bisley grip intended for guns with heavier recoil than .45 ACP?

While you're at it, why not wish for a gun designed for the caliber, like a cylinder length matching the cartridge and a frame window or barrel setback to match.

It just seems odd for a revolver guy to get hung up on semi-auto calibers, unless carrying or competing with a DA that can use moonclips for fast reloads (and when necessary, a mode of dress that allows concealment of one or more moon clips). Help me understand, aside from you wanting whatever you like.

Seems like an SA revolver fan should be either "in" or "out", accepting or indeed liking the calibers that come with the guns, and certainly happier if reloading his own.
 
My LGS had one about two weeks ago. It sold last week.
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I handled one about 2 weeks ago at a LGS. Really liked the feel, but hated their price. They had 2 or 3 in stock.
 
Not sure why anyone would want a RUGER, heavy as it is, in .45ACP when there are other choices that are lighter. BUT, so be it. :D Little picky there in the grip style, too, but hey, I never liked the Bisley. Some swoon over it. All the gun writers seem to think it's the best thing since mashed potatoes. Me, meh, whatever, I think the bird's head is kinda cool. :D

I'm easy to please, though. I've got a 1858 Remmy (Pietta) with a .45ACP conversion. Yeah, it ain't a Ruger, but I rather like it. It satisfies the urge for me. Main reason for it is to shoot .45ACP without having to chase brass and to shoot the Pietta without the clean up of my cap and ball cylinders. That 9mm LCR sure would be cool because I have ALL sorts of brass and loaded ammo and a Dillon square deal set up for 9, but don't shoot it much because I have to chase brass. But, Charter Arms is offering a 9 at a bit less money. The Ruger cannot be fired single action, either, but hey, it's a better gun I'm quite sure. I'm still thinkin' about THAT one. I may yet wind up with a 9mm revolver.
 
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It just seems odd for a revolver guy to get hung up on semi-auto calibers, unless carrying or competing with a DA that can use moonclips for fast reloads (and when necessary, a mode of dress that allows concealment of one or more moon clips). Help me understand, aside from you wanting whatever you like.
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That's just it. I'm NOT a "revolver guy." I really prefer semiautos, but I enjoy shooting certain revolvers from time to time. One that I enjoy is the Ruger Blackhawk. I find .45 ACP really appealing because it is readily obtainable and affordable. Many years ago, I loaded my own .44 Special loads for a Blackhawk, but now I lack the time to reload like I once did. Recoil or not, I simply like the Bisley grip because it fits my hand quite well.
 
I would just be happy with them selling grip frames for a reasonable price. That way they actually increase their profit and their product count. We see the customizable market with ARS and AKs so why not bring a little bit of that to handguns. Sell standard plow handles on the single action guns, and offer bisley, birdshead, thick, thin, short, long, etc with grips for each one. If an AR hand guard can be 300 bucks then a grip frame could be 100 and grips available in varying materials ranging from 30 bucks for plastic up to things like bone and horn in the 250-300 range. Maybe the market is too small, but I think there is money to be made and gun enthusiasts who would be pleased to have options.
 
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