Birdshead grip frame

[rock 22]

Do these have collectiable value? 45 colt &357 magnum.

 

[rugerguy]

yes, they do and to the right persons, well wanted, they are a "niche" gun ,but all in all they just keep going up in value........ (y) (y)

 

[hittman]

Not my thing but ….. there’s a butt for every seat.

 

[rock 22]

yes, they do and to the right persons, well wanted, they are a "niche" gun ,but all in all they just keep going up in value........ (y) (y)

Thanks

 

[seasterl]

Birdsheads tend to be polarizing. Most either love them or hate them. Personally, I used to hate them until I realized I could use thicker (custom) grips to fill my palm, and now I love them as one of my all-time best handguns.

 

[southernbuck101]

How much for the 357?

 

[rock 22]

How much for the 357?

Not selling just getting things organized.

 

[JPGLSG1234]

"Birdsheads tend to be polarizing."

I've been polarizing people for years.

 

[Hankus]

Let me know if you ever decide to sell the .45!

 

[rock 22]

Let me know if you ever decide to sell the .45!

Ok

 

[JPGLSG1234]

Not selling just getting things organized.

I think the Birdhead GF has a much higher value over all. And just how many 357 Birdheads have you seen on any Forums for sale? Is that a converted gun or did it leave the factory that way ?

 

[rock 22]

I think the Birdhead GF has a much higher value over all. And just how many 357 Birdheads have you seen on any Forums for sale? Is that a converted gun or did it leave the factory that way ?

Factory original model BNVBH-34 shipped June of 2003 4 5/8 barrel.

 

[JPGLSG1234]

Factory original model BNVBH-34 shipped June of 2003 4 5/8 barrel.

If I had that in my little collection it would take many $$$$.00 dollars to get me to part with that.

How did you come by it? what's the history.

 

[rock 22]

If I had that in my little collection it would take many $$$$.00 dollars to get me to part with that.

How did you come by it? what's the history.

Ordered from small gun shop in 2002.

 

[southernbuck101]

"Birdsheads tend to be polarizing."

I've been polarizing people for years.

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Awesome!

 

[southernbuck101]

Not selling just getting things organized.

If you ever change your mind,.......
I'm very interested.
Only one I currently own is a NM 45 ACP Stainless

 

[Armybrat]

Took me a while to warm up the the birdshead designs.

 

[contender]

All of the guns shown are VERY nice! Those customs shown by JPGLSG1234 are stunning.

I teach folks that a gun should fit the hands of the shooter, AND feel right when shooting them. The Birdshead grip frame design is one of those types that either they fit or they don't. Not many middle of the road hands that they fit.

I own a few of them,, but when shooting,, they just don't fit my hands,, so it's the one model I have the least of. But It doesn't mean I don't appreciate them and how fine they are!

 

[G2]

My little Tribe of Birdsheads…
45/45acp flattop
45/45acp Vaquero
327 FM
22/22M

A couple of basket cases that are in progress…

Top gun was a 6.5” Bisley that was left in the holster with snow and degrated the last 2” of barrel. It’s currently cut down to 3.6, The Bisley Grip Frame changed out to the Brass Birdshead and a 22 Magnum Cylinder fitted up.

Bottom gun was a rough 22 WMR marked gun that had a Broken Grip Frame, I had the OM Brass Birdshead kicking around and did a chop re-weld making a OM Bisley spurred Hammer.

 

[noahmercy]

I used to shoot mondo black powder loads (40 grains of 3F under a 250 grain bullet) from a pair of the 45 Colt Sheriff Birdsheads in Cowboy Action matches. The amount of smoke and fire was awe-inspiring...and eye-watering and lung-burning. For my hand shape, the Ruger birdshead design is better for heavy-recoiling loads than the traditional "plow handle", and at least as good as the Bisley.

 

[Hankus]

My little Tribe of Birdsheads…
45/45acp flattop
45/45acp Vaquero
327 FM
22/22M

A couple of basket cases that are in progress…

Top gun was a 6.5" Bisley that was left in the holster with snow and degrated the last 2" of barrel. It's currently cut down to 3.6, The Bisley Grip Frame changed out to the Brass Birdshead and a 22 Magnum Cylinder fitted up.

Bottom gun was a rough 22 WMR marked gun that had a Broken Grip Frame, I had the OM Brass Birdshead kicking around and did a chop re-weld making a OM Bisley spurred Hammer.

Where are you finding the basket cases?

 

[Timbo23]

The New Model Blackhawk/Vaquero/New Vaquero platforms are so flexible. If a variation you want has not been made by Ruger or can't be found, then you can pretty well make one yourself. That is if you have the all the parts. I have been looking for a stainless Bisley in 44 mag for a long time but to no avail. I finally have the parts and a 'spare' Super Blackhawk so I going to build my own.
I have wondered what a 7 1/2" barreled Birdshead gripped revolver would look like and now I know. A little unbalanced to my eye, but I like it.

 

[gnappi]

I like my birdshead .45 Colt or shortie SBH in .44 carried cross draw while fishing. Since I cast left handed and shoot with my right, if a gator, snake or other creature came at me, I could draw, shoot and not drop my fishing pole :)

PS, I know the grips have proud metal but I can't feel it or a pea under my mattress or the proud metal under my hand..