Ruger Blackhawk

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I replaced the rear blade with a peep type hole cut from a thin kerf saw blade that was the same thickness as the factory blade.
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catpop said:
I’d like a close up of that peep hole sight
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Warren Custom Outdoors One Hole Sights

I have 'em on my Blackhawks... jus' ordered two for Marlins.

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"How did you like the Bisley for the recoil? I know you didn't load hot but could you tell the difference between the plow handle and the bisley?"

I'm not raginbull44 but I'll throw in my meager opinion.

In general,, the Bisley g/f is preferred by many when it comes to heavier recoiling calibers in a SA handgun. Much of the custom work done for people on SA revolvers for big bores usually involves the Bisley g/f. So, for most folks,, the Bisley g/f handles heavier recoil easier than the "plow handle" type.

That said,, there are always exceptions. Only each person can decide which one works for themselves. Each person's hands are different from other folks.

I normally suggest to folks for them to find a friend, a gun range or whatever & TRY a different type PRIOR to a purchase.

Lastly,, I have noticed a difference in comfort in shooting a Bisley g/f over the plow handle type.
 
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Huge Bisley fan. A favorite load that was miserable in my 6.5" BH before its trip to TGW (240gr Keiths over 2400 at 1300fps) was just mildly entertaining in the 5.5" Bisley & a pussycat in the Bisley SBH Hunter. @contender could likely explain the why/how Bisleys handle recoil much better than I, but they seem to just soak up the recoil, vs. the sharp jab into my palm with the shorter BH plowhandle grip frame.

I went with standard take off SBH Hunter bits for that 6.5"er because I found a set of those first (vs. the Bisley bits). Most folks don't go plowhandle from a Bisley & while the bits are occasionally available new from Ruger, they're as cast, so more moolah for fitting & finish work. It definitely looks more traditional & I know the SBH grip frame works for me with my .357 Maximum bouncing off the rev limiter & figure it oughtta be okay for about anything short of redlined .41 Mag.
 
@Crazy Carl so the 357 max has less recoil than the 44 msg? The SBH frame doesn't beat your knuckle up?
 
"so the 357 max has less recoil than the 44 msg? The SBH frame doesn't beat your knuckle up?'

I've shot my fair number of Bisley's, in several calibers. I've also shot several .44 Mag Ruger Super Blackhawks AND the Ruger .357 Maxis. In my humble opinion, no,, the .357 Maxi is not as heavy recoiling as the .44 mag. It doesn't beat up your knuckles either,, IN MY OPINION.
The .357 Maxi uses a lighter bullet, (say in the 180 range) vs the .44 using a normal 240 grn bullet. And the powder levels are different. As such, the physics are different. This is a basic explanation of why the Maxi is milder than the 44 to shoot. I've found the Maxi very comfortable to shoot in general. And I've even tried one with a Bisley g/f and it was even sweeter.
 
MacEntyre said:
What is this "44 message"...?
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Its a super secret wildcat, I done messed up and let the cat out of the bag so I will give a little more info.

Yes, its the 44 message. It let's you deliver a 240gr message at various distances at insane speeds. The most popular message being sent is "Go ahead punk, make my day". 🤣
 
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cold1 said:
@Crazy Carl so the 357 max has less recoil than the 44 msg? The SBH frame doesn't beat your knuckle up?
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.357 Max definitely recoils less than a .41 or .44 Mag. I expected some sorta sturm & drang, given that .357 Mag can be pretty snappy & the Max packin’ an extra .310” of case length, but nope. 200gr LWFN gas checks over 4227 to the base of the bullet for just shy of 1600fps & recoil felt like a slow, insistent shove.

Ruger trigger guards don’t bash my knuckle- with my sausage fingers, there ain’t no room for it to get a run at it. My problem with the shorter plowhandles is that wound up, they violently jab the heel of the grip frame into the “crease” at the bottom of my palm. Fine for .22 & most .357, but no bueno for the heavies.
 
COLTIMPALA said:
Mind if I ask what that engraving cost you?
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I don’t remember what just the engraving ran, but fitting the SBH Hunter grip frame & hammer, engraving, front sight blade & accuracy package ran ~$1K. Right at 4 month turnaround as the Rona hit. Bobby Tyler does great work for what I consider very fair pricing & Tyler Gun Works are great to deal with. He’s getting more & more “famous” in the ever shrinking gunsmithing world, so if you like his work, there’s no better time than the present to give him a call. If he or his wife don’t answer the phone, one of them will return your call shortly.
 
A question for those of you with SAAs/SAA clones in the stable alongside your BHs…

Does the BH standard grip frame “handle” like the Colt plowhandle? As in, do your hands and fingers fall onto those guns and their hammers the same way?

I have a Taylors-slicked-up Uberti (non-shortstroke) with the 5.5” barrel, and shooting that gun has me hunting down a shorter-barreled option for “BBQ” occasions and dressy social affairs.

The Colt-style frame and hammer is easy to draw, cock, and point in a single motion—the problem is the Italians don’t checker hammers. It’s more of a flat-topped knurling pattern. Ruger hammers are much gripper! But, I have only handled New Vaqueros with birdshead grips and a Bisley-framed SBH ages ago.

Are the plowhandles close enough, or do they feel different?
 
I've got 2 old model .357, 2 old model Single Six with .22/.22 mag cylinder, a .45 Long Colt, a Super Blackhawk, an old model .30 cal carbine, and a new model Ruger Bearcat. I shoot mostly semi autos now, but cut my teeth on single action Rugers! I had the sweetest .357 mag with 4 5/8 barrel and the slickest trigger job ever in a custom holster. Stupid me sold it. What I'd give to have it back!
 
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I had my 5 year old grandson a custom holster made at Jackson’s Leather up in Asheville. He thinks he’s the cat’s azz! And that little Ruger fits his hand like a glove! Going to get lots of range time this summer!
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JRV said:
A question for those of you with SAAs/SAA clones in the stable alongside your BHs…

Does the BH standard grip frame “handle” like the Colt plowhandle? As in, do your hands and fingers fall onto those guns and their hammers the same way?

I have a Taylors-slicked-up Uberti (non-shortstroke) with the 5.5” barrel, and shooting that gun has me hunting down a shorter-barreled option for “BBQ” occasions and dressy social affairs.

The Colt-style frame and hammer is easy to draw, cock, and point in a single motion—the problem is the Italians don’t checker hammers. It’s more of a flat-topped knurling pattern. Ruger hammers are much gripper! But, I have only handled New Vaqueros with birdshead grips and a Bisley-framed SBH ages ago.

Are the plowhandles close enough, or do they feel different?
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I'm going to say No, the BH grip frames are not as friendly as the Colt is. The BH is bigger and bulkier to me. The BH does have a similar way of being a naturally good point and shoot feel and does have good ergonomics for reaching the hammer naturally but it does not feel as good as a Colt style. The BH is a "Tank", big, heavy, over built, can take anything you throw at it and the grip frame reflects that.

The new model Vaqaroes are much more similar to the Colts and feel like it in the hand.
 
raginbull44 said:
Just picked up this Blackhawk nm 357!

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These are the perfect end of the world handgun, especially if you get one with an auxiliary 9mm cylinder. Almost impossible to break. Allows you to shoot four different cartridges (.357, .38, .38 Long Colt, and 9mm). .357 can be loaded with black powder and still be effective. Accurate. Safe to carry with all six chambers loaded. Easy to use, field strip, and clean.

Wonderful handguns for a lot of reasons. Congrats.
 
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