lee barner
Bearcat
I just bought a Vaquero with the Bisley frame and hammer and would like to swap it for a standard frame. any problems with this swap? Lee
I guess I didn't word my initial question very well. can I put a regulare grip frame on the gun without changing the Bisley hammer? I like the hammer but not a big fan of the Bisley grip frame. thanks. LeeI too think your question is about swapping the grip frames around.
The main frame hole pattern is identical. So a grip frame will swap easily. And a Bisley hammer & trigger can be removed, and a standard Blackhawk hammer & trigger can easily swap into it.
DUE TO GENERAL MANUFACTURING,, you MIGHT have to do a little adjusting of the hammer/trigger parts. Most often,, not necessary,, just a gentle reminder.
The only other issue is that might appear would be the vintage of the main frame. Later main frames do not have the cuts in the frame that older grip frame alignment "ears" would go into. It was determined several years ago, that these alignment ears weren't necessary, and they were removed on both the grip frames,, and the slots in the mainframe were done away with.
thanks. not into that kind of work. LeeThat can be done. However the Bisley hammer has to be modified. That is work.
Lots more work as stated. I did this one.I guess I didn't word my initial question very well. can I put a regulare grip frame on the gun without changing the Bisley hammer? I like the hammer but not a big fan of the Bisley grip frame. thanks. Lee
I converted two "Birdshead" early/large Vaqueros some years back. One was converted TO a Bisley. Made a good bear gun with heavy loads. The other I converted to a plow-handle grip. This was before they started making a "shopkeepers" or Sheriff's" model. Was good for CAS but I preferred a balanced looking gun belt and inherited some money, so I went with twin 4 3/4 Colt SAAs.I too think your question is about swapping the grip frames around.
The main frame hole pattern is identical. So a grip frame will swap easily. And a Bisley hammer & trigger can be removed, and a standard Blackhawk hammer & trigger can easily swap into it.
DUE TO GENERAL MANUFACTURING,, you MIGHT have to do a little adjusting of the hammer/trigger parts. Most often,, not necessary,, just a gentle reminder.
The only other issue is that might appear would be the vintage of the main frame. Later main frames do not have the cuts in the frame that older grip frame alignment "ears" would go into. It was determined several years ago, that these alignment ears weren't necessary, and they were removed on both the grip frames,, and the slots in the mainframe were done away with.