44 mags - Super Redhawk vs Bisley Hunter

[jrc270]

I currently own only double action revolvers (SRH, GP100, etc) but saw a Bisley Hunter today that really caught my eye.

No one at the LGS had experience shooting both the SRH and Bisley hunter so...

if anyone has shot both of these guns what was your opinion as far as grip function and felt palm recoil ? My SRH is a 7.5" with the old style grip as I don't care for the Hogues. My hands fit the Bisley Grip style better than the plow.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Hugh3006]

I would love to see a response to this comment. I have purchased a Ruger Redhawk 44 and paid cash 4 months ago. I am getting frustrated as the Redhawk apparently has not been made yet so I am in a waiting game. I have seen them on Gun Broker used, however, I want a new one. I too saw a Ruger Bisley Hunter at a local shop NIB and I am ready to get it($653). I will at least have a Ruger 44 that I can blast away with. I look at it this way, how can one have too many Rugers? I have got two Ruger 22 pistols, one Ruger P85, one 10/22. one Sp101, one Gp100 and a Bisley 357 with white grips.
Lets see some comparisons with a lot of comments.

 

[Chuckbuster]

For ME, the Bisley Grip is much more comfortable for heavy recoil, especially with a set of BearPaw grips from fellow forum member gooseman179.

Your results may vary.
Kevin

 

[Silent Sam]

"My hands fit the Bisley Grip style better than the plow."
There you go. Many if not most feel that the Bisley grip is preferable for handling recoil.

 

[contender]

Well, I own several Rugers. Including a few Redhawks, a Super Redhawk, several Bisleys, etc. I enjoy them all. (And no, Hugh3006, you can not have too many Rugers.)
Silent Sam said it very well,,, if it fits you, get it.

 

[CraigC]

As far as DA's go, the SRH is a good one for handling recoil. Although nothing is more comfortable for me than a Bisley with proper custom grips.

 

[57Frontier]

I prefer the feel of the bisley as well. Another factor for me was the fact that 9 times out of 10 I shoot single action anyway even with a double action revolver, so for me the bisley blackhawk wins out over the redhawk.

 

[don44]

I'd rather have a Redhawk.

 

[powder smoke]

I'm partial to SA revolvers little bias here, Cannot go wrong with the Super BlackHawk Hunter comes with scope rings!
The SBH is also very good and comes in different barrel lengths but no scope ring

Both revolvers come in Plow Handle as well as Bisley grip frame. ps

 

[s4s4u]

Having a 480R Super Redhawk and a 45 Colt Bisley, I can say for certainty that the Super Redhawk with the Hogue Tamer grip is the easier shooting of the two with max loads, even though the SRH is throwing a 75 grain heavier bullet. The SA trigger of the SRH is as good, if not better than the Bisley. On the basis of size and weight the Bisley wins out, but I actually shoot better with the SRH.

 

[Jimbo357mag]

I find the Redhawk and Bisley grip to feel kinda the same at least compared to the plow handle grips. I use a tight hold and I hold a little low on the Redhawk grip so the backstrap doesn't hit me in the web between the thumb and index finger. I find it easier and more pleasant to shoot heavy loads with the Bisley. I definitely don't care for the Hogue grip on the Redhawk as it is way too wide for me.

 

[Chuck 100 yd]

I also have those as Jimbo357mag pictured. I have a plow handled SBH Hunter also . The felt recoil ,to me,is less with either Bisley or plow handled SBH`s than with the factory gripped Red Hawk. I replaced the RH grip with a Hogue grip and now they all seem to be about the same as far as recoil goes.
I like the looks of the factory RH grip but it just don`t fit my hand like either the Bisley or the Hunter plow handle grips do.

 

[Yermo]

I have both, and my SRH also wears the old style wood insert grips. Having shot a lot of heavy hunting loads from both I still can't tell which one feels more comfortable. I guess, both are, unless you go North of 1500 f/sec. Of course, it changes from gun to gun, but I have noticed that in my case the SA trigger pull on the SRH is quite a bit lighter than the Bisley's. Other than that the guns feel remarkably similar, particularly if you only shoot the SRH in single action.
To differentiate between the two I put a scope on the Bisley Hunter to shoot it off the bench or from a sitting position only, and do it from the distances exceeding 25 yards, while leaving the SRH as is for shorter ranges and double action use.
The Super Redhawk is a great gun, and I'm fortunate to have it not just in .44 Magnum, but also in .480 Ruger and .454 Casull. Of course, no single action revolvers are offered in those calibers by Ruger yet, or I would have been out another $1,500 tomorrow.

 

[Jimbo357mag]

The Super Redhawk is a great gun, and I'm fortunate to have it not just in .44 Magnum, but also in .480 Ruger and .454 Casull. Of course, no single action revolvers are offered in those calibers by Ruger yet, or I would have been out another $1,500 tomorrow.

That would be the Super Redhawk Trifecta wouldn't it?

 

[revhigh]

The Super Redhawk is a great gun, and I'm fortunate to have it not just in .44 Magnum, but also in .480 Ruger and .454 Casull. Of course, no single action revolvers are offered in those calibers by Ruger yet, or I would have been out another $1,500 tomorrow.

That would be the Super Redhawk Trifecta wouldn't it?

Hey ! I got That trifecta too !

REV

 

[revhigh]

Of course, no single action revolvers are offered in those calibers by Ruger yet, or I would have been out another $1,500 tomorrow.

There's no Ruger SA 44 Magnums ? :shock:


REV

 

[Yermo]

Obviously, there are! I was just lamenting the absence of SA's in .480 Ruger and .454 Casull.

 

[revhigh]

That's what I figgered !

REV

 

[rawly1]

Owned both.....hands down the hunter is my pick!

 

[Nowata]

I have a Bisley SBHH...from the factory the trigger is crisp...it was easy to find a "sweet spot" hunting load using hardcast...very little muzzle-flip(the design of Bisley grip). I have to admit my hunting loads are just warm to hot Sp. loads. Since I started shooting HC bullets, I have yet to find a bullet in a deer...still thumb-sized holes.

 

[brushunter]

Having a 480R Super Redhawk and a 45 Colt Bisley, I can say for certainty that the Super Redhawk with the Hogue Tamer grip is the easier shooting of the two with max loads, even though the SRH is throwing a 75 grain heavier bullet. The SA trigger of the SRH is as good, if not better than the Bisley. On the basis of size and weight the Bisley wins out, but I actually shoot better with the SRH.

Have to agree ... Had two SRHs, one ,a 44 with a 9 1/2 incher and the other a 454 with the 7 1/2 barrel. Ended up selling both , now have a Bisley Hunter. No question the SRHs with tamer grips were easier on the hands .. least IMO. If I had it to do over ... I probably opt for the SRH 44 with a 7 1/2 barrel. Also I like having the weight ( scope & rings ) back over the cylinder rather than on the barrel ( weight forward )...thats just me though.

regards , brushunter

 

[98Redline]

If you run the Weigand mount on the SBHH the scope will come back a bit to be more over the cylinder.

 

[brushunter]

If you run the Weigand mount on the SBHH the scope will come back a bit to be more over the cylinder.

Couldn't post a pic could you ? I may be interested in that.

regards , brushunter

 

[t-reg]

I've owned several BH .44 Mags over the years, both before and since the following tale.

FWIW:

I got a Hunter when they first came out. It was very accurate and nice to shoot off the bench but I disliked the balance of it while actually hunting, with or without the scope.

After reading the gunscribes of those days proclamations of how the Bisley grip frame tames and manages recoil to a healthy and enjoyable level I had to have one. However, my midsize mitts just never took to the concept and greatly prefer the plowhandle of the standard BH.

A lot of guys love 'em, but for me the Bisley Hunter is a double no go. Great guns, but my recommendation is to try it (shoot one) before you buy it.

 

[98Redline]

Here you go: