Blackhawk / Super Blackhawk grip frames

[TheDude]

I currently own 4 Ruger revolvers. One sp101 a GP100 and two SRH's. As you can see all are double actions.
My dad shoots Blackhawks and Super Blackhawks exclusively. I've shot them plenty and love most everything about them.....I just cant warm up to grips.
I really want to get a BH or SBH in 44mag but simply cannot abide by the grips. I DO however like the bisley grips.
Also, I owned a BFR in 475 Linebaugh that had decent grips. I dont like an exposed backstrap, at all.

My question is, how hard is it to change the grip frame out on a BH or SBH to a Bisley, I believe I read this can be done?
Ideally I would like a SBH with Bisley grips and a 4 5/8" or maybe 5.5" barrel....whats the easiest way to get there.

Or perhaps someone out there knows of a rubber grip that covers the backstrap similar to the BFR? The Pachmeyers seem to have issues with proper fitting. At least thats what all the reviews at Midwayusa suggest.

Regards,

Josh

 

[BlkHawk73]

Those rubber baby buggy bumpers certainly have a better place than on a nice single action revolver.
Swapping grip frames is an easy task. Remove the grips. capture the hammer strut /spring assembly, remove the 5 screws holding the grip frame on and it all comes right off. Reverse order with the new grip frame. No guarantee it'll be a 100% perfect match up. If it's a brand new unfitted (in-the-white) grip frame, fitting will be needed as well as a final finishing. If going that route, a grip locator dowel and trigger spring retaining pin are a very good idea too and worth the $5. Going to a Bisley grip frame will also require the hex head screws for the rear ears.

 

[TheDude]

True enough, wood looks very nice but doesn't pad my hand at all, simple fact. I hand load and like to run em hot some of the time. The Hogue grips on the SRH's / Gp100 fit my hand better than any other grip on any other revolver, period. Thats why I don't run smiths, Taurus etc..
So, like em or leave em, its a tool plain and simple. I don't dress up my framing hammers either. I use what works best, not what looks best.

Thanks for the info.

Regards,

Josh

 

[contender]

One thing many folks discover when they swap out smooth wood stocks for the rubber type of grips on a SA firearm,, it changes the felt recoil,, and how the gun reacts when fired.
If it works for you,, then go for it.
However,, as mentioned,, the swap to a Bisley styl;ed gripframe is a nicer way to go!

 

[flatgate]

Why not just buy a Bisley and have a 'smith shorten the barrel?

www.ruger.com

flatgate

 

[pvtschultz]

It'll be a lot less of a hassel to follow Flatgate's approach.

 

[caryc]

So, like em or leave em, its a tool plain and simple. I don't dress up my framing hammers either. I use what works best, not what looks best.

Thanks for the info.

Regards,

Josh

If you really use that approach to a firearm. Go ahead and get the Bisley frame and just bolt that sucker on. Since you don't care about aesthetics, you won't need to do any fitting or even bluing.

OK, you might want to blue it just to keep the rust away.

 

[c.r.]

Why not just buy a Bisley and have a 'smith shorten the barrel?

www.ruger.com

flatgate

This is exactly what i did and couldn't be more pleased with the outcome.........I contacted David Clements, sent him a brand new bisley in 44mag and had him shorten the barrel and tune up the gun. Revolver shoots great and honestly, of my handguns, it might just be the last one i'd let go.

 

[TheDude]

Thanks for all the input everyone. I will have to ponder a bit more. Right now i'm leaning towards a bisley hunter and either rebarrel or chop it. Nice looking peice flatgate.

Regards,

Josh

 

[flatgate]

Nice looking piece flatgate.

Josh

Yup, the pic of the Bisley on Ruger's web site. I just linked my post to that image.

flatgate