The Bisley Model

[444 Magnum]

Gunhohulk's thread on the Franken Bisley he's eyeing got me looking through mine. I have three Bisley's in original condition and one that's been scratched up. I've posted these before, but it's been a while. Any other Bisley collectors out there? Let's see them!

 

[JohnRippert]

Love those nitre blue screws.

 

[470Evans]

I'm a fan of the Colt Bisleys and currently have two of them.

 

[Dvus]

Although I don't have any at the moment, I love the Bisleys and have owned many in various condition. My favorite was a 7 1/2" in .45 Colt. It had been restored to original condition and was an excellent shooter. Many people have issues shooting Bisleys, but when shot using the "Bisley" shooting position for which the grip was designed, they are real tack drivers. Now I know someone is going to ask "What is the Bisley shooting position?" It is a strong handed hold with the body turned approx. 60 degrees away from the target, and the strong arm is bent vertically in an inverted triangle with the line between the shooters eye and the pistols sights forming the base. The gun is gripped loosely letting the hand and wrist absorb all of the recoil. This sounds awkward, but it actually works quite well with this grip design. A modified Bisley position uses the weak hand for support in a "teacup" hold, but not actually touching the gun. This position gives me the best accuracy with a Bisley.

 

[iby]

I like them too
32 wcf 45 colt

 

[Modified]

I love my bisley, but Colt made some upgrades to it in 1920. I don't much care for the standard grip. This one is a dream however.

 

[Wyatt Burp]

I'm a fan of the Colt Bisleys and currently have two of them.

My least favorite SAA barrel length is 5 1/2", but on Bisleys I like them all. This ivory handled one is perfect. About 12 years ago I bought a .32-20 for $500 because it had a bulge in the barrel. My friend had given me an unmarked 7 1/2" .44 Special barrel and I already had a pre war .44 Special cylinder so that's what the gun is now. Original parts in safe keeping. Skeeter Skelton wrote that as a kid he saw a merchant open beer bottles with the hammer spur. I tried it just once and it worked. But it was a twist off. The gun shoots good.

 

[LEO918]

I find the Colt Bisley kind of novel as a one off variation of the Single Action Army. Here's my five common caliber set of Bisley's with 4 3/4'' barrels.

 

[C3Ranger]

Great to see very knowledgeable S&W fans and forum members are also very knowledgeable Colt fans and forum members. Love those Bisleys!

 

[THE PILGRIM]

It's a Gun that I find fascinating but I've never owned.
Lots of different folks liked them!

 

[Wyatt Burp]

Here's Steve McQueen, I mean Nevada Smith drawing his long barreled Bisley on Martin Landau. Bisley's are awkward out of a holster but once your aiming it….

Steve McQueen: when you kill my mother and father Nevada Smith, 1966 - YouTube