Anyone like Ruger Bisleys?

[kritter]

got one a few months back, wanted to try out the new .44 special flat-tops..

however, found out it's one of the so called " Mistake Bisleys" .
So now I'm trying to decide what to do with it..

 

[Vulcan Bob]

Just got a SS "old" model 4 5/8" Vaqureo Bisley in .45 Colt just before the cold set in and only have shot 100 rounds of heavy loads out of it so far. I really don't know what to think of the grip yet, maybe its been all the years of shooting the old style "plowshare" grips have influenced me. I don't dislike it but as an improvement that has yet to be seen.

 

[BearBio]

See my post under the Bisley thread that's current. My short Ruger with the Bisley grip was good at controlling recoil with HOT 45 Colt loads.

Pointability, I prefer the Colt grip and I admit I am a Colt Bisley fan. I sold my Ruger and am (anxiously) awaiting a Gary Reeder 454, 5 shot.

 

[PALADIN85020]

I love traditional single actions, but detest the 1st series "new model" Ruger Vaqueros for their actions. Safer, yes. Clumsier, also yes. It's hard to line up the chambers for loading and extraction. The traditional SAs and old model Blackhawks allow indexing and then reverse indexing to the point where the chambers automatically line up for loading and extraction. Not good to leave a loaded chamber under the hammer. Load one, skip one, load four, bring to full cock, lower hammer on empty chamber. Only disadvantage: 5 shots vs. 6.

On the other hand, the original Ruger Vaqueros and new model Blackhawks were built like tanks, and can take magnum-level .45 Colt loads easily. And they can carry 6 rounds safely.

My solution was to modify both my high-polish stainless Vaquero and my Bisley Vaquero with Ron Power conversion units, which allow loading at half-cock the traditional way, plus re-instating the reverse-indexing-to-load feature. 3 clicks to full cock rather than 4, but that's the only discernible difference from traditional SAs. And 6 rounds can still be carried safely.

For regular shooting, I feel the traditional grip suits me better. For hell-for-leather .45 Colt loads, the Bisley gives a better feel and I do think it alleviates heavy recoil a mite better.

Here are both of my Vaqueros at half cock to show the improved loading capability.

I wish the NEW Vaqueros and Blackhawks could handle magnum-level .45 Colt loads - I hope no one reads "Ruger only" loads to allow them to be loaded in the newer guns. That would be a definite potential for ka-boom.

John

 

[Kid44]

I may be in a minority here but I simply do not like the Bisley grip frame at all, nor do I like the Birds Head grip. I prefer the "Plow Handle" grip.

 

[MNruss]

I very much like the Ruger Bisley grip.
I once bought cheap a "Bumper Chromed" 1st gen Colt bisley 32/20.
SCORE !!
The Colt version of the Bisley grip somehow cramped my wrist VERY uncomfortably.
Sold it.

Regards
Russ

 

[L Pete]

A friend who used to shoot cowboy action has a couple of them.

They're nice guns.

Personally, since I'm never going to compete with or carry a single action, for self-defense or hunting, I'd prefer a Cimarron Bisley since I prefer the original look, feel and action.

If that Cimarron Bisley is an exact copy of the original Colt, you can keep it. I have fondled a Colt Bisley, and it is the most awkward feeling firearm that I've ever had the displeasure of having in my hand. I have no idea how the original users of these were able to hit anything. I know that they were intended for formal target shooting, but they're just plain ol' strange feeling. Nope, I don't want one.......You have have them all.........

 

[A10]

My Bisley is just like Eaglestrokers, in .44 Special. It points naturally for me. I like the shorter tube, too.....

 

[Nick B]

Have one in the 45LC/45ACP convertible form. Must admit I do like it.

I just sold the same model gun this week . I bought it last month new off GB . It sure looked good but needed way too much work to make it right . Well right by me .
The cylinder throats were undersized. .450 .
The B/C gap was .008 .The cylinder end play was .005 .
Yes all of that can be tightened up but I wasn't willing to shell out that kind of money on a Ruger .

 

[W.E.G.]

Who posts a pic of a Bisley revolver in a plastic box alongside a TRIGGER LOCK in a plastic bag?

That could make me really not like that Bisley.

I'm just sayin'.

 

[W.E.G.]

Its Bisley-"ish"

Some call it the Vaquer-"ito"

 

[Alpo]

Who made that holster? I've got a couple of 4 5/8 32 Single Sixes. Not Vaqueritos, but stlll the right size, and I like X-draw thumbreaks.

 

[kritter]

Who posts a pic of a Bisley revolver in a plastic box alongside a TRIGGER LOCK in a plastic bag?

That could make me really not like that Bisley.

I'm just sayin'.

That would be me, but then again it's the way it came, and at least I took it out of the plastic bag first ;-)
really there's only 124 of these, So I'm thinking it going to stay like it came..
http://www.lipseysguns.com/post/Ruger-Bisley-Flattop-44-Special-Mistake-Gun.aspx

 

[rbrbrb6]

Rugers bisley ranks right there with the #5 grip frame with me.
Bowen 50 AE

Bowen 500 Linebaugh

Gallagher old model 44 Special

Linebaugh 475

Clements long cylinder 44 Mag

Forkin Long Cylinder 45 Colt Vaquero

Bowen 41 mag

Harton 414 Supermag

TLA Improved # Five 41 mag

Bowen #5 41 Mag/41 Special