Even though I don't know the cause of the bulge it wasn't catastrophic, it was only a few 100s of a inch but noticeable.
If it had been any worse I probably wouldn't have bought it even at the bargain basement price I did.
Ruger super blackhawk project.
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Even though I don't know the cause of the bulge it wasn't catastrophic, it was only a few 100s of a inch but noticeable.
If it had been any worse I probably wouldn't have bought it even at the bargain basement price I did.
Qc Pistolero
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I hate you!
After taking years to decide myself to sell my 7 1/2''bbl SBHKyou make me rethink the whole shebang again.I guess I'll have to write another post thanking you for my keeping and modifying my .44!
After taking years to decide myself to sell my 7 1/2''bbl SBHKyou make me rethink the whole shebang again.I guess I'll have to write another post thanking you for my keeping and modifying my .44!
If you didn't already have the tools necessary to crown the barrel the modification would cost about 500 to complete.
An alternative to cutting the barrel is sending the gun to Ruger and letting them fit a shorter barrel. It has been nearly 20 yrs. for me, but I had several .45 Colt NMBH's rebarreled from 7 1/2" to 5 1/2". It was much cheaper than having it cut, but that was 20 yrs. ago.
Your correct it would be cheaper to have Ruger do a barrel swap but I'm positive they wouldn't put the kind of front sight on like I did. All said a done the front sight alone was about 175.
My actual cost including the price of the gun is much less then it would cost to have the same work done by Bowen Custom Guns
My actual cost including the price of the gun is much less then it would cost to have the same work done by Bowen Custom Guns
Good move, many times SBH will run out of down travel in rear sight. The ability to install higher front takes care of that.
These fine guns lend themselves to customization. Here's mine--Power Custom internals and Keith #5 grip frame, charcoal blue and real case-hardening, Bowen rear sight, barrel-band front sight, Bisley hammer, etc.
Tim
Tim
There were several different heights and styles I could have used with the sight base, I like the green fiber the best and choose the shortest combo I could get which is only slightly higher then a normal sight.
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BlackAgnes, That wood really puts the icing on that cake! Very cool.
needsmostuff
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Hey Andy , that front sight is cool. Please detail what it takes to attach.
It's making me look at some of my other BlackHawks with bad intent.
One of the joys of Rugers is nobody gets twisty panties if you modify one.
I too fell for a damaged 44m Blackhawk needing circumcision . Mine was a victim of a striped hole to hold on the ejector rod housing , repaired by welding ,,,, badly.
Due to damage I went full on Sheriff length and due to it being a fixed sight gun it got a dovetail front sight. It will get a better looking sight when I really settle on a height. Lightweight alloy gripframe makes it belligerent but easy to pack around.
It's making me look at some of my other BlackHawks with bad intent.
One of the joys of Rugers is nobody gets twisty panties if you modify one.
I too fell for a damaged 44m Blackhawk needing circumcision . Mine was a victim of a striped hole to hold on the ejector rod housing , repaired by welding ,,,, badly.
Due to damage I went full on Sheriff length and due to it being a fixed sight gun it got a dovetail front sight. It will get a better looking sight when I really settle on a height. Lightweight alloy gripframe makes it belligerent but easy to pack around.
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As indicated in this photo there are three set screws in the top of the sight base one under the sight insert, one on the rear and the screw that holds the sight insert also acts a set screw.
I wasn't comfortable with just the screws so I added a special formulated two part epoxy made just for high strength metal.
I considered silver soldier but didn't want to discolor the metal.
Beyond that it was just cutting the barrel were it was needed, using a 90% cutting tool to true the muzzle and a 45% crowning tool to cut the recess.
Just make sure if your going to attempt to do this get a very good reading on the diameter of the barrel were the cut is made so you can order the right size sight base.
I wasn't comfortable with just the screws so I added a special formulated two part epoxy made just for high strength metal.
I considered silver soldier but didn't want to discolor the metal.
Beyond that it was just cutting the barrel were it was needed, using a 90% cutting tool to true the muzzle and a 45% crowning tool to cut the recess.
Just make sure if your going to attempt to do this get a very good reading on the diameter of the barrel were the cut is made so you can order the right size sight base.
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needsmostuff
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Three set screws , band around total circumference + 2 part epoxy.
Yup , that ought to do it.
Yup , that ought to do it.
Just came across this thread .... i just picked up a Super Blackhawk today and thank you for the inspiration. I think I am going to have to do one of these for myself.
ironhead7544
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Beauty.
I had my 10.5 inch SBH cut down to the length of the ejector rod. Came out to 5.5 inches. Got a higher front sight from Ruger as I liked the 300 gr and over bullets in those days. Made for a perfect woods holster gun.
I had my 10.5 inch SBH cut down to the length of the ejector rod. Came out to 5.5 inches. Got a higher front sight from Ruger as I liked the 300 gr and over bullets in those days. Made for a perfect woods holster gun.
DWalt
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I also have a 5.5” SBH, bought it that way very cheap over 20 years ago. I hot blued it myself and used it for CAS for five years.
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