Idea: aftermarket Lightning gripframe on old model ruger?

[TheThurmanator]

I'm wondering if it's possible to fit the below linked aftermarket grip frame to an old model Single Six:

http://www.gungrip.com/items_558.html

I've got a beater old model single six with a 6.5 inch barrel on layaway at my local gunshop and I'm really tempted to replace the worn out aluminum grip frame with this, but it seems to be for new model guns only. I've read on here that the trigger return spring is set up differently on the old models so I imagine there's some modification in store there. Thoughts?

 

[contender]

You are correct about the OM trigger return springs set up differently than the NM's. The OM's have a plunger & spring assy behind the trigger where a hole in the frame allows them to stay in place. The NM trigger return spring assy has a pin in hte side of the frame for the center of the spring, and another pin behind that for the legs of the spring.

Now, many of us who have "tinkered" with NM frames on OM guns have made a metal "block" to fit in the space behind the trigger, drilled it for the retainer pin, and added a hole for the OM plunger & spring.

SOmewhere in the archives around here is a pictorial of this "block" & how it works.
So, yes, you can get a NM styled gripframe & install it on am OM gun. Doing the reverse is a bit different & I've not seen it done.

 

[eric conrad]

See if this works. If not pm me and i'll mail you the info. I use aluminum or steel. couldn't find the brass
www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view3631549
Eric

 

[TheThurmanator]

^^^
Eric, the link you posted brings me to "file not found" error message. Check it again maybe? Thanks either way!

PS you're only a couple hours from me, perhaps when the projects done we'll have to meet up to test the results.

 

[eric conrad]

This worked for me 8)
Google "new model grip frame adaptor" the first one to pop up from picture trail should work.
Eric

 

[TheThurmanator]

Ah alright, that looks simple enough. Has anyone bought one of these lightning frames before? I've never heard of the company and the price seems almost suspiciously reasonable for such a specialty item.

 

[Tx gun runner]

You can get Cimarron "P" OR "P" jr with lighting grip . The whole gun is cheap and they shoot good

 

[TheThurmanator]

Yeah, I've handled that gun before. Cool gun and all, but I want a 6.5 inch barrel and target sights

 

[connortn]

Don't know about the company you listed, but I have a grip frame for one of the Cimarron "Thunderer" revolvers that I purchased several years ago for a project that never evolved. I would sell it if it would do you any good. I don't remember it working for a Ruger without serious modifications as I think that was what I had intended to do with it. I have the checkered wood grips for it also, but seperated the two halves to get them to work on another modded birdshead grip frame.

PM me if interested. I'd have to dig them out but shouldn't be too much trouble.

 

[Hondo44]

There are two common ways to adapt them:

Easiest, price $45:
A drop-in adapter trigger from Dave Clements Custom Guns http://www.clementscustomguns.com/


Make simple adapator to house old style trigger return spring and plunger, the existing nm trigger spring retaining pin thru the hole in the side holds it in place; here's mine:

 

[flatgate]

SOmewhere in the archives around here is a pictorial of this "block" & how it works............

.

I've made quite a few of these after staring at a NM grip frame for a while and got an idea I just Had to try..... :roll:

flatgate

 

[COR]

Gary Reeder did some of thse under his "Bandit" themed gun. He used to have some extras laying around...matter of fact he just sold a brass one a few weeks back. Might save you some trouble....

 

[TheThurmanator]

Good to know, I've never done business with Reeder, do I just find his email on his website and email him about it?

 

[TheThurmanator]

Also, quick thought: anyone have an idea what an old model Single Six grip frame would fetch in the classifieds? I'll be twice as likely to go for this if I know that I can make a little money back off the old parts.