Antipaladin
Single-Sixer
Anyone have or shot both in the 357 caliber? The 83 seems overkill for the round
Montelores said:The 97 in .22 LR is noticeably heavier than 97's in larger calibers.
More steel in the barrel and cylinders because of the smaller bore.
Monty
I will take customized Ruger Bisley with #5 base pin latch from Bowens, Clements and other top smiths any time over FA. Absolutely nothing wrong with FA, fantastic revolver, I just think that customized Bisley is better.seasterl said:I've owned many FA 83 but only one FA97, and it was in a 357Mag with 38Spl cylinder. I sold my FA97 because it was just too small for my hand and I found the Model 83 to be a much better fit. I never owned the Model 83 in 357Mag, though, but I did own it in a couple 44Mag, a couple 500WE, and a 454. I don't own any FA now since I no longer compete in IHMSA, but I do have a bunch of Ruger and a few S&W. I can buy two or three Ruger and fully customize them at the price of just one FA!
DHD said:The original 83 in 357 was labeled the 353 Casull and more than a few thought that
5of7 said:DHD said:The original 83 in 357 was labeled the 353 Casull and more than a few thought that
Was this just a special ho loading for the .357? or was there a difference in the cartridge dimensions.
5of7 said:DHD said:The original 83 in 357 was labeled the 353 Casull and more than a few thought that
Was this just a special ho loading for the .357? or was there a difference in the cartridge dimensions.
David, you mentioned "Bradshaw Bisley or Bisley +4 Degrees for M-97". Are you talking about standard Ruger Bisley grip rotated 4 degrees, assuming bottom moved backward?David Bradshaw said:To select the smaller M-97 for a .357 Mag, I would have to attach a Ronnie Wells grip frame configured for my hand. I just cannot shoot the factory M-97. A Ronnie Wells brass grip frame built along the lines of the
Bradshaw Bisley or Bisley +4 Degrees might perfectly tame that little animal.
David Bradshaw