Hunter or Bisley Hunter

[T_Sebastian]

Hello all. This is my first post here so take it easy on me. :mrgreen:

I recently got my hands on a Ruger Super Blackhawk .44 magnum revolver. My question is: Is there an easy way to tell if it is a Bisley Hunter or just a Hunter?

I don't see "Bisley" stamped on it anywhere, but the grips look more to me like the ones I see in the Bisley pics rather than the regular Hunter.

 

[Chuck 100 yd]

If it is a Hunter model it will say Hunter right on the top strap and will have a rib on top of the barrel. There are Supers that are not Hunters in both Bisley and plow handle versions. Here is a Bisley Hunter Super.
http://www.ruger.com/products/newModelSuperBlackhawkBisleyHunter/models.html

 

[T_Sebastian]

Yeah, Im sure its a Hunter, just not sure if its a Bisley. It appears that the wood has been replaced since they don't have the Ruger logo on them. Ill try to post a pic...

 

[T_Sebastian]

 

[Joe S.]

that would be a Bisley Hunter. nice gun! that is the exact gun that got me started on this wild addiction to single actions...

the grip frame and hammer make it a Bisley. welcome to the forum!

 

[T_Sebastian]

Thanks Joe!

 

[Chuck 100 yd]

Yes, It`s a Bisley hunter with some after market (custom) grips and it appears the sights have been changed also.
OH ! I forgot!! WELCOME !!

 

[Nowata]

First: welcome to the forum. That is a Bisley Hunter. I have, and love mine. It is a handloaders dream. You would be surprised at how you do not have to "up" load a .44mag. to make it "game-getter"(wow-bad english!). I shoot a 260gr. WFNGC at about 1050-1100fps...double shoulder, 2 holes....red dot sight.....cool gun. Good luck, ask questions

 

[Bear Paw Jack]

You are off to a good start T. Welcome to the forum.

 

[Chuckbuster]

Welcome to the forum, just be careful who you hang around with here. If you aren't this could happen



What am I saying "could Happen" IT WILL!!!!!!!
Kevin

 

[wizzard]

Welcome and congrats on your purchase. I have one in .45 colt and am pretty fond of it!

 

[Hondo44]

Welcome.

The rear sight blade (only) has been changed to a peep sight. The red ramp front sight blade has been changed to a fiber optic. Both can be changed back. The front has a push button to release the blade for swapping.

 

[Pal Val]

Welcome to the forum! Let this be a warning: Ruger guns are like a beard. They grow on you.