Blackhawk Bisley: got one?

[Wheelyfun44]

Hey All,
won an auction for a Ruger Blackhawk Bisley in 357 mag, with a 7.5" barrel.
nice, unfluted cylinder with scroll work, Rosewood grips.....

I won't take delivery for another week or so, and was wondering if anyone wanted to share range reports or pics of their Bisleys?

I know most people who have a Bisley have them in 44 Magnum, so....share those too!

Help keep me eagerly anticipating my newest range gun!
Thanks!

 

[JWhitmore44]

44 mag, 45 colt, 357 mag, 32 mag, 22 lr They shoot great

 

[GasGuzzler]

Only a sweet bastard I built with a plow handle (I like the grip) and Bisley hammer and trigger (thanks to those that helped) out of a sort of early NMBH.

 

[Mike Armstrong]

I used one for a "deer rifle" for several years in upstate NYS, shooting from a tree stand. Worked great! Only minus is that it is VERY heavy (you already know that) and needs a shoulder holster, IMO, if you want to keep your pants on.

Finally replaced it with a 6" GP-100; stainless, easier carry and DA. But sometimes I wish I still had that old Biz!!!!

 

[Hooch]

I want a 5 1/2" bisley 44 spl................ might as well look for a needle in a hay stack LOL Nice sixguns

 

[GasGuzzler]

needs a shoulder holster, IMO, if you want to keep your pants on.

I got a vintage Hunter drop holster belt with loops and a vintage Hunter 1100-48 so my pants stay on. With my small waist size and four kids it is obvious I need help in that area.

 

[dakota1911]

A 45LC/.45ACP convertible. Love it.

 

[pisgah]

.45 Colt. No holster required.

 

[pisgah]

How's about a 357 Max Bisley....

Nice lookin revolving hand-rifle, there!

 

[Hooch]

Looking at these bisleys makes me want one even worse...... nice iron

 

[Zuchus]

I've had this one for a while; a .45 Colt.

 

[Wheelyfun44]

.45 Colt. No holster required.

Man...I just bought a Brunton Red Dot Scope, in hopes that I could mount a rail on my Bisley and use it.....and here you post that!
Could you tell more about your set up, and what it took to mount a rail?
thanks!

 

[pisgah]

.45 Colt. No holster required.

Man...I just bought a Brunton Red Dot Scope, in hopes that I could mount a rail on my Bisley and use it.....and here you post that!
Could you tell more about your set up, and what it took to mount a rail?
thanks!

It's not a rail, but a Wiegand base. It was in place when I bought the gun, so I can't give installation details, but I do know it requires removal of the rear sight and drilling/tapping a new hole in the topstrap. Rock solid.

 

[Jimbo357mag]

If you can find one an old Weaver #301 scope base it will clamp on a Bisley. http://www.midwayusa.com/product/359216/weaver-mount-scope-base-ruger-blackhawk-super-blackhawk-301-gloss

Yep, Bisley 357 magnum, ultimate launch plantform except for the Redhawk.

 

[Wheelyfun44]

I bought a Brunton Red Dot scope at an NRA dinner, and now am realizing that it only fits on a Picatinny rail.....

Don't know if I want to drill and tap a 357 Bisley for an optic device........?
But, if I do.......

Any suggestions as to WHO makes a Picatinny Rail for Blackhawk Bisley?
(I think Weigand Combat has them, but I am unsure of exactly what I am looking at....need to call them?)

 

[Boxhead]

I own a handful. My most recent and favorite 44 Magnum.

 

[Hooch]

I made a real on a NIB bisley flattop 44 special last night and cannot wait to get it. Have always wanted one in that caliber and...... now ill have one

 

[Chuck 100 yd]

 

[Hooch]

How are those shooting with magnum loads........... very tempting and nice looking

 

[Tradhunter]

WOW!!!!!

 

[Joe S.]

Crapy pic but this is my 4 5/8" 44 special.

 

[Hooch]

Very nice Sir

 

[Rafsob]

This is my favorite piece:

She is my woods gun. I reload for this .45 Colt and she is a tack driver and a pleasure to shoot.

 

[TWalker]

I have a blued one with 4 5/8" barrel in 44 Special that's still LNIB. I'm putting it and about 8 other Ruger SA's on an auction site in about a week.

 

[Meeko]

Crapy pic but this is my 4 5/8" 44 special.

I Love that model, being set up for 45 Colt wish it came in that cal. Might have to expand to 44 mag/special just for it!