Old Model Single Six grip frame

[broknprism]

I've chased this topic all over the Internet in the last couple of days, and have read a bewildering array of posts and articles that never quite provide the answer to my question. Can I replace the aluminum grip frame on my old model Single Six with a steel grip frame, and if so, how (short of sending it to Ruger)?

I see that Midway offers a steel frame, but I'm shaky on the details.

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=223464

Is this frame blued steel? Whether it's steel or anodized aluminum, fitting means filing, so why is the grip frame 'blued' in the picture? I guess I need to hear from someone who has done this.

Thanks!

 

[JohnBT]

I'm guessing they're selling a Ruger part in the white. John

From Ruger www.ruger-firearms.com/Firearms/PDF/PartsBooklets/D10.pdf


"GRIP FRAME NOTE: Grip frames for Super Blackhawk, Blackhawk and Single-Six revolvers are interchangeable. Steel and stainless steel gripframes are available from the parts department. These components are supplied, “in the white”, unfinished and require final fitting and match polish-ing by the customer. Factory installation of steel grip frames which includes match polishing, to the frame, and complete refinishing of the revolverand new grip frame is available. Note: The factory will not fit stainless steel components to blued steel revolvers and visa versa. Bisley model gripframes are not directly interchangeable with Blackhawk revolvers"

 

[D Rudd]

Buy the Ruger Old Army steel gripframe from Brownells, P/N 780-000-115.

It comes in the white. Requires fitting and bluing after fitting. Not hard to do just take your time.

Dana

 

[broknprism]

Thanks John and Dana.

 

[telomerase]

Conversely, are there aluminum frames that could be retrofitted to a new Single-Six? The Super Single-Six is nice, but it weighs as much as a real Peacemaker