Antipaladin said:
I think Booshog has that exact Bisley model he's looking to sell. Might save you some $$$ and headaches.
Thank you Sir. Unfortunately, I will have to pass this chance. Since I am out of USA (Europe), I searched for potential exporters and looked what needs to be done. Considering the cost and hassle for a single revolver, I decided it's not worth it.
However, "never say never", some time unexpected guns turn up on the market (one of the largest is egun.de/ ).
While in Canada some years back, I wanted stainless Bisley in 44 magnum. Unfortunately, this revolver is one of those non-standard, distributor exclusive revolvers, and never been imported in Canada. Well, one day I had seen fellow in Toronto was selling Bisley Vaquero 45 Colt, stainless. I never needed such revolver, but I spotted my chance, and grabbed it. Soon after I purchased brand new SBH, stainless, 5.5", sent both guns to a local smith to swap parts and make me stainless Bisley in 44 Magnum. Better yet, I have now revolver with fluted cylinder, something I always preferred over unfluted. Here is the result:
Another unexpected benefit is how well this revolver locks cylinder. It's rock solid. I have/had at least couple dozen revolvers, and had seen many more, but none locks cylinder like this one. Next thing is to develop a good load for it.
One chance is to wait when Ruger makes Bisley Flattop 357 Magnum / 9mm convertible. Apparently, this one is in a pipeline. In that case, several of us could join forces and with help of one of local importers, get what we want. I guess "Patience is a Virtue".