Looking for a smith to 'bisley-ize' a Blackhawk

[Sacramento Johnson]

Hi all,
Bought all the parts recently, now need a top gunsmith to do the conversion job. Who all do you recommend? I want it done correctly and professionally. Thank you!

 

[seasterl]

Ryan Ross Customs did mine and turned out better than factory.

 

[Sacramento Johnson]

Looks like he closed up shop in 2022.

 

[seasterl]

Who? Ryan Ross? He's very active.

 

[hittman]

Here's a post "our" Ryan Ross made a couple days ago …. assuming it's the same guy

WTB - WTB: Kim Ralston custom knife or knives.

Looking for something in nice shape that will pair up with a woods revolver. R

www.rugerforum.com

 

[seasterl]

Yeah, that's the same guy. A couple months ago I got this back from him. I've owned a half-dozen FA in the past and this is on equal par with them now, and in some ways better.



I think there are several excellent gun smiths out there, and I've have have good and bad experience with some (as we all have over the decades). Ryan's work is among the best I've seen and should be considered right up there with the best of them. He's called Ross Custom Arms in Hickory Grove, SC. (The ebony grip panels were previously done by John Downey,… another forum member, but I believe Ryan also does grips).