Baby got some new shoes

[Chief]

Hopefully these Herrett’s will take the knuckle rap out of the equation. I chose these because I wanted a more effective, user friendly grip but I wanted them to have that classic, old school look.

 

[s4s4u]

Hmm. How does it feel in the hand? Seems it might make for more of a stretch to reach the hammer, but then I don't have large hands.

 

[Chief]

Hmm. How does it feel in the hand? Seems it might make for more of a stretch to reach the hammer, but then I don't have large hands.

They do require a bit of a rethink about cocking the hammer. Used single handed it a little stretch. I see these used with two hands and using the off hand thumb to cock.
They feel nice in my hand , but I wear XL gloves.

 

[Ale-8(1)]

They can also tend to increase muzzle flip because they force you to position the gun higher in your hand.

They do look nice, however.

 

[Chief]

There was significant muzzle flip with the original grip plus the added bonus of the trigger guard moving and rapping my middle finger knuckle. I don't mind the flip but the knuckle busting made shooting it no fun.
Yes there are a nice piece of walnut.

 

[41Dude]

Here are mine. They do look clunky, but sure stop that knuckle smash.
I do like your non checkered set

 

[Chief]

Here are mine. They do look clunky, but sure stop that knuckle smash.
I do like your non checkered set

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I was looking for a skip checkered set but couldn't find a set that I wanted to afford.
Those look really nice!
What finish is that ? Stainless & blue? I like it!

 

[41Dude]

I was looking for a skip checkered set but couldn't find a set that I wanted to afford.
Those look really nice!
What finish is that ? Stainless & blue? I like it!

Thank you. Back in my younger days I had it nickel plated. Cylinder went back to blue after I scorched it a few too many times whoops

 

[XUSNORDIE]

I don't mind the flip but the knuckle busting made shooting it no fun.

When a Chief gave the flip to a JO it was one thing....but when it was with a busted and scarred over time knuckle.....the JO's tended to never forget that flip........jus say'n.....

 

[Ale-8(1)]

Do I see a possible grip trade between Chief and 41Dude?

 

[41Dude]

Do I see a possible grip trade between Chief and 41Dude?

I like how you think
But my set were a gift from my wife years ago. So, they stay with me.

 

[Chief]

I like how you think
But my set were a gift from my wife years ago. So, they stay with me.

I had to do a little fitting along the back strap on my set, a blending of the edges if you will. So while a great idea a swap might not work out.

 

[Chief]

Hey 41dude, I just noticed that your Super has a few more custom touches like the red ramp front sight and the rear sight. Also the standard Blackhawk hammer and blued ejector rod housing. Cut down barrel too. Very cool . How is the thumb reach with those stocks?

 

[41Dude]

Hey 41dude, I just noticed that your Super has a few more custom touches like the red ramp front sight and the rear sight. Also the standard Blackhawk hammer and blued ejector rod housing. Cut down barrel too. Very cool . How is the thumb reach with those stocks?

The reach is still long. I wear a size large glove. For me it is a two hand revolver. Right hand grip, left hand for cocking.
I never cared for the Super hammer so I had it swapped out for the Standard Blackhawk hammer.
Millett rear sight.
Also installed a Belt Mountain base pin.
Tightened things up a little.
(Are they still in business?)

The shoes mine usually wears from CLC grips I was lucky to get while CaryC was still making them.

 

[Chief]

Those CLC grips are very nice. Cary did make some good stuff! I think Belt Mountain was sold to Skinner Sights and are now sold under their banner. I don’t know how extensive their selection is.

 

[Ale-8(1)]

But my set were a gift from my wife years ago. So, they stay with me.

Say no more!

 

[Ale-8(1)]

The shoes mine usually wears from CLC grips I was lucky to get while CaryC was still making them.

 

[woodperson]

Yes, the Herrett's are blocky. Yes, the eliminate the knuckle slap. My .41 Mag currently wears them. I have several sets. The Herrett's tend to come in different thicknesses an have slightly different feels. My gun has a Bisley hammer. I have a sent of extended regular grips the look better and I like with very light loads better but they still rap me pretty good with the heavier stuff.

 

[Chief]

Yes, the Herrett's are blocky. Yes, the eliminate the knuckle slap. My .41 Mag currently wears them. I have several sets. The Herrett's tend to come in different thicknesses an have slightly different feels. My gun has a Bisley hammer. I have a sent of extended regular grips the look better and I like with very light loads better but they still rap me pretty good with the heavier stuff.

I personally think the Super looks better with original grips but it is no fun to shoot that way. I like the Herrett’s more than the other types of available grips . The Pachmayr and Hogue rubber work fine and do the job but ugly. Hogue wood stocks use nice wood but the finger grooves look out of place.

 

[Chief]

Yes, the Herrett's are blocky. Yes, the eliminate the knuckle slap. My .41 Mag currently wears them. I have several sets. The Herrett's tend to come in different thicknesses an have slightly different feels. My gun has a Bisley hammer. I have a sent of extended regular grips the look better and I like with very light loads better but they still rap me pretty good with the heavier stuff.

I personally think the Super looks better with original grips but it is no fun to shoot that way. I like the Herrett’s more than the other types of available grips . The Pachmayr and Hogue rubber work fine and do the job but ugly. Hogue wood stocks use nice woodbut the finger grooves look out of place.

 

[Chief]

My apologies for the double post

 

[wproct]

I love my handguns and I like to have multiple grips for them. On a single-action revolver I like for the grips to be large enough that they help absorb recoil but small enough that I can cock and fire the revolver single handed. Sometimes it takes a while to find the right ones.

 

[G2]

Herretts are one way to go,,,
I figured out that 44 Special is much more enjoyable in my 10.5 SBH,,, a steady diet.

 

[Chief]

G2 Please tell us all about that Single Six! Especially that barrel!

 

[G2]

Well since your the OP & asked…

Click on this for the details…

Thread '10/22 Rifle Barrel Bisley'

Jun 13, 2025

Have been working on getting this one put together, finally done.

Inspired by John Taffin, his article attached. Both of JT’s guns were built slightly different,,,
but custom is build how you want….

Base gun was a 22lr only, 6.5" Stainless Bisley that didn't get shot much. A Stainless 10/22 barrel was cut down to 10.5", aquired a 22 Magnum Cylinder, #5 Belt Mountain Base Pin, Hogue Micarta grips, HIVIZ front sight with changeable tubes, Williams green dot rear sight. It's a shooter! It reaches out there great.
Showed here with my early 10.5" Super Blackhawk.

Starting out...

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[Chief]

Well since your the OP & asked…

Click on this for the details…

Thread '10/22 Rifle Barrel Bisley'

Jun 13, 2025

Have been working on getting this one put together, finally done.

Inspired by John Taffin, his article attached. Both of JT’s guns were built slightly different,,,
but custom is build how you want….

Base gun was a 22lr only, 6.5" Stainless Bisley that didn't get shot much. A Stainless 10/22 barrel was cut down to 10.5", aquired a 22 Magnum Cylinder, #5 Belt Mountain Base Pin, Hogue Micarta grips, HIVIZ front sight with changeable tubes, Williams green dot rear sight. It's a shooter! It reaches out there great.
Showed here with my early 10.5" Super Blackhawk.

Starting out...

• G2
• Replies: 2
• Forum: Ruger Rimfires, Long & Short

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That’s awesome! I thought that was a barrel from a 10-22 but I wasn’t sure. Looks great!
Thanks for the breakdown.

 

[41Dude]

PS. I wanted to show off my son's 44 with Cary grips. He has not scorched the cylinder like mine.
So far his is unfired.

 

[protoolman]

I need sunglasses!

 

[41Dude]

I need sunglasses!

Next, I am having one gold plated for when I visit Mexico.