Holsters for NM Bisley.

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Chief

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Question for those folks who own and carry the 5.5 NM Blackhawk and the 5.5 NM Bisley. Can both of these guns use the same holster? I ask because on many holster makers web sites they do not specifically list the Bisley.
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Ralph
 

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It depends upon the frame,, NOT the grip. The Bisley is the grip portion.
If you have a full sized Blackhawk,, then go with the Blackhawk holster. If you have a mid-frame size,, then look for one to fit that.
 

Chief

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So given the same frame size and barrel length, a Bisley and a regular Blackhawk are interchangeable in holsters. The larger trigger guard of the Bisley will not enter the equation?
 
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Chief said:
So given the same frame size and barrel length, a Bisley and a regular Blackhawk are interchangeable in holsters. The larger trigger guard of the Bisley will not enter the equation?

The larger part trigger guard on a Bisley is to the rear should not affect the fit! ps
 

Chief

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Thanks guys. Is the a a listing of codes to decipher the Ruger model numbers?
 

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The only "issue" I have had on some holsters is with a retention strap. If you try a holster with a strap they can be very tight with a Bisley. I have soaked the straps and stretched them enough to work.

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Chief

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Well Hondo, I tried that and I see the model number listed as 0472. I'm talking about the longer number with the alfa- numeric codes like
KRBN-455WX, for example. What does all of this mean.
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Ralph
 

PotatoJudge

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Flap holsters made for the standard Blackhawk won't fit the bisley grip. Those Bianchi flap holsters made for Ruger? Wont fit a bisley, git a SBH perfectly.
 

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Chief said:
Well Hondo, I tried that and I see the model number listed as 0472. I'm talking about the longer number with the alfa- numeric codes like
KRBN-455WX, for example. What does all of this mean.
Thanks,
Ralph



Chief, you can subscribe to RENE (Red Eagle News Exchange) that gives more details in the model numbers but I will give a short explanation that may not be 100% correct.
K= Stainless
R= Ruger
B= Blackhawk
N= New Model
455=45 colt 5.5" barrel
W= Wood grips
X= Convertible with extra cylinder
 

JCW64

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In addition to a quarterly newsletter Chad has published a "Reference to Ruger Firearms" that has a wealth of information on Ruger firearms including the model breakdown that I mentioned. Here is thread on contacting him.


http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=30544
 

Mickey D

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In regards to which holster, the midsize frame flat top will be rather tight in a midsize Vaquero holster. I use a large frame Blackhawk holster for my flat tops.
 

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I recently picked up a Flat Top NM Bisley .44 Spl. 4.625". It fits perfectly in all my holsters that I use for my 4.625" NM Blackhawks, including my 4.625" Super Blackhawk .44 Mag NM.
 

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