Ruger Bisley 5.5" .44 Special or .45LC/ACP Convertable

[mavracer]

Very nice you're gonna like it.
IMHO the 5.5" Bisley Blackhawk is very close to the famous Keith #5. A near perfect do all hunting handgun.
I have the 5.5" 45 Colt on the large frame and added a power custom Keith #5 base pin in homage.

 

[biquer]

I'll not participate in the caliber choice debate. One could argue the advantage or disadvantage of this or that without end or purpose.
I just do not understand the benefit of a convertible revolver for a handloader.
For standard loads, the .45 ACP and .45 Colt costs nearly the same.

 

[IlikeSA]

I have a flat top convertible in the 45 LC/ACP calibers, and I handload. I have on occasion under loaded my 45 ACP reloads, and rather than pull them, have found it more useful to shoot them than fool with spring rates in my 1911.

 

[horsemen61]

I’d get the 45 acp and colt just because I like the idea of having both plus you already have a Smith 69 to shoot specials out off

 

[falmike]

I have the Stainless Bisley 45LC with ACP cylinder extra. Great balance, handles recoil of “Ruger only” very nicely with the stock grips.

 

[RealGun]

I have a flat top convertible in the 45 LC/ACP calibers, and I handload. I have on occasion under loaded my 45 ACP reloads, and rather than pull them, have found it more useful to shoot them than fool with spring rates in my 1911.

I had a 45 convertible but never used the 45 ACP cylinder. When I bought the gun used, it was 45 Colt shooting I had in mind. However, I did have a S&W 625PC that I could use to fire rounds that didn't gauge well enough to promise reliable cycling in my 1911.