J.Johnson
Single-Sixer
I am thinking of putting a steel XR3 - RED on my 45 Blackhawk. I think it would improve the balance and the little extra weight would help tame some heavier loads, but I mostly want to do it because the factory aluminum grip frame is very poorly fitted. I would probably purchase a new, unfitted frame in the white from Midway and have a few questions.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/151448/ruger-grip-frame-ruger-super-blackhawk-vaquero-large-frame-steel-in-the-white
1. Has anyone done this and could they describe the process of fitting it?
2. Is this something I can handle with a file and sanding, or should a pro do it? (I am pretty handy in a shop)
3. This grip frame looks bare. What other parts would I need to order? Also, my Blackhawk is a lock model, so do I need a new mainspring strut or will mine fit?
4. Roughly what would it cost to get the grip frame blued, and is there a chance it will match the bluing on the cylinder frame? Or is a entire reblue in order?
Thanks in advance for the help!
J.Johnson
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/151448/ruger-grip-frame-ruger-super-blackhawk-vaquero-large-frame-steel-in-the-white
1. Has anyone done this and could they describe the process of fitting it?
2. Is this something I can handle with a file and sanding, or should a pro do it? (I am pretty handy in a shop)
3. This grip frame looks bare. What other parts would I need to order? Also, my Blackhawk is a lock model, so do I need a new mainspring strut or will mine fit?
4. Roughly what would it cost to get the grip frame blued, and is there a chance it will match the bluing on the cylinder frame? Or is a entire reblue in order?
Thanks in advance for the help!
J.Johnson