I currently have a .22 LR Ruger Bisley, specifically the 5.5" SS Special Edition. I love it, it fits my hand better than the plow-handle Ruger SAAs, and IMO its also a nicer looking revolver than the Ruger Blackhawk or Vaquero.
I prefer all three differences: hammer, trigger, and grip on the Bisley, for me they just are better fits. I'm thinking of getting more Bisleys, the .357 5.5" Stainless Special edition due out in December, and maybe also a blued .45 Colt Bisley with 7.5" barrel.
Questions:
1. Is the Ruger Bisley (major caliber versions with fixed sights) used in CAS (Cowboy Action Shooting) events? If so, what percentage are Bisleys. Does the Bisley have advantages/disadvantages over the standard plow-handle grip for CAS events? If no one uses Ruger Bisleys, what would the reasons be?
2. My .22 LR Bisley appears to only have two screws holding the grip to the frame. My Blackhawks and Vaqueros have at least four screws (two by the hammer towards the end that the Bisley does not have). I've actually had these screws work their way out on my Blackhawk when shooting Magnum loads. No issues at all with my Bisley, but its only a .22 LR with almost NO RECOIL. My question is, would a major caliber Bisley be even more prone to screws working loose than the Blackhawk/Vaquero, since it appears to be only held by two screws? Or am I missing screws and/or internal places that it is secured to the frame by?
I prefer all three differences: hammer, trigger, and grip on the Bisley, for me they just are better fits. I'm thinking of getting more Bisleys, the .357 5.5" Stainless Special edition due out in December, and maybe also a blued .45 Colt Bisley with 7.5" barrel.
Questions:
1. Is the Ruger Bisley (major caliber versions with fixed sights) used in CAS (Cowboy Action Shooting) events? If so, what percentage are Bisleys. Does the Bisley have advantages/disadvantages over the standard plow-handle grip for CAS events? If no one uses Ruger Bisleys, what would the reasons be?
2. My .22 LR Bisley appears to only have two screws holding the grip to the frame. My Blackhawks and Vaqueros have at least four screws (two by the hammer towards the end that the Bisley does not have). I've actually had these screws work their way out on my Blackhawk when shooting Magnum loads. No issues at all with my Bisley, but its only a .22 LR with almost NO RECOIL. My question is, would a major caliber Bisley be even more prone to screws working loose than the Blackhawk/Vaquero, since it appears to be only held by two screws? Or am I missing screws and/or internal places that it is secured to the frame by?