Ruger Bisley Frame Alignment

[rsmith99]

I have a new S/S Ruger Bisley convertible in .45LC/.45ACP.

The pull on the hammer was very heavy so I decided to change out the hammer and trigger spring. When I did I found that the top screws on the grip frame were not tight. I also found that if I tighten the two top screws it puts the hammer in a bind.

I took the grip frame off and the hammer swings free. I then took all the internals out and put the grip frame back on with all the screws tight. The outside surfaces of the grip frame and receiver are flush. When I look inside the gun where the grip frame meets the receiver, the grip frame is not flush with the receiver. On one side there is a ridge of about .0020 on the inside of the grip frame where it is too thick.

Is there a way I can get the inside of the grip frame to match the inside of the receiver? I only need to clearance enough room for the back curve of the hammer to swing free. Maybe a 3/4" quarter moon shape.

Anyone have any experience getting these surfaces to match?

Thanks!
Ron

 

[M'BOGO]

You would have to assemble the GF and mainframe, without the action parts, and break out the files. Reassemble, and check function. Personally, once happy with the fit, I'd tear it down again, and polish with some wet/dry sandpaper.

Sad that this needs to be done. I've done it when converting a Blackhawk to Bisley, but that is different.

 

[flatgate]

I agree with M'BOGO!!! Been there/done that more than a time or two.......

As a matter of fact, I "touch up" the inside surfaces of each and every shooter I have!

flatgate

 

[Hondo44]

Now you know why the top two screws were loose; a defective fit from the factory. But too easy to fix to send back to Ruger.