Grip frame options for a Single Six

[patrick_sween]

Just picked up a 6.5" single six in .32 H&R and don't like the aluminum grip frame. From some searches it looks like most of the single action grip frames are more or less interchangeable maybe with some fitting. I'd really like to find a blued steel Bisley, but those seem hard to find and more work. What about a Super Blackhawk? I'd like the extra length and weight. Will also be looking for a steel ejector rod housing. Thanks for any advice.

Patrick

Edit to add, the current grip frame is marked XRN-3RED, so the only grip frames that appear longer are the Bisley and the Super Blackhawk. Does that sound correct?

 

[contender]

Welcome to the Forum!
Yes, & Yes to your questions.
Most gripframes will screw right on. The Super is the longest of the gripframes. And, as you have found,,, spare steel gripframes of almost any types aren't easy to find or cheap.

 

[swoter]

Think I paid $100 or so from brownells a few months ago. A dremel is very handy when fitting the new frame.
This was for a stainless frame, also for a 32 mag single-six. One of the ears broke off on the original frame.

 

[Justice B. Swift]

When you do find the grip frame that you like, I would be interested in your alloy "take-off" for a project I'm tinkering with. Might help fund your new frame. Give me a PM when your ready to make the change.
-Justice B. Swift (A.K.A. Just. B.S.)

 

[patrick_sween]

Thanks for the offer Justice, will consider it. Would sweeten up the deal a lot if you just offered to trade me a steel Bisley straight up :) Since that's pretty unlikely, I'll just keep looking around and see what I can find. You're first on the list to unload the original once I find a replacement.

Patrick