Lipseys 45 Colt/acp SBH Bisley 3.75"

[Beagle333]

Anybody got one of these babies yet? I do believe I'm going to have to own one.

Linkey to Lipseys (http://lipseys.com/itemdetail.aspx?itemno=RUKRBN-45X)

http://www.lipseys.net/images/RU28811%20-%20L.JPG?maxwidth=520

'Looks like they're retailing for around $670±

Any reports on them yet?

[shoot-n-lead]

These were first run about 3yrs ago...in .44mag and .45 Colt.

I don't own one...but I was going to buy the .44mag version a couple of years ago. My friend had one, I shot it and liked it...but my heart is in .44spec...so, I just bought a New Vaquero Sheriff in .44 Special. With that said, if ya' want one, might as well go ahead.

[Cold Trigger Finger]

I got the 5 1/2 " version that was they Williams Shooters supply. Hopefully tomorrow evening I will be picking it up from my ffl dealer.
I just saw the 3&3/4" version on Gunbroker a couple days ago. I may need to get one also. But , I'm really excited to get the 5&1/2".

[Beagle333]

I may have to roll coins til Christmas or beyond, but maybe I can scrape up enough to get my name on a layaway plan by then at least.

[9.3X62AL]

If they roll some Bisleys out in 4-5/8" in about any caliber, I'll buy them. Of course, if Ruger dropped the plow-handle grip entirely and went all-Bisley for their single-action line--I would be ecstatic.

[shoot-n-lead]

Of course, if Ruger dropped the plow-handle grip entirely and went all-Bisley for their single-action line--I would be ecstatic.

You would be ecstatic and Ruger could just discontinue the single actions...the Bisley grip is not close to being a favorite of single action shooters.

[9.3X62AL]

My counter to your post would be that 'If Ruger offered the Bisley grip in a wider variety of calibers and barrel lengths, the option would be far more popular'. The grip frame, hammer, trigger, and stock set are the only differences between the two variants under discussion. It would be relatively easy for Ruger to assemble a percentage of their entire S/A product line with an option of Bisley equipment. I wouldn't mind a reasonable price bump for the upgrade.

[shoot-n-lead]

My counter to your post would be that 'If Ruger offered the Bisley grip in a wider variety of calibers and barrel lengths, the option would be far more popular'. The grip frame, hammer, trigger, and stock set are the only differences between the two variants under discussion. It would be relatively easy for Ruger to assemble a percentage of their entire S/A product line with an option of Bisley equipment. I wouldn't mind a reasonable price bump for the upgrade.

I am well aware of the differences...I have probably converted more to Bisley grips than you have ever seen...but...the fact remains...it is not even close to being as popular as the the plow handle grip.

[2011redrider]

I have the Williams version also in 5.5", got it about 3 years ago. Its my only single action revolver so far. Looking for a 41 hunter in the Bisley now.



http://i.imgur.com/SoiGOlnl.jpg

[Beagle333]

I have the Accusport one too. But it's a NM Blackhawk. I want the SBH as well. :bigsmyl2:

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt214/shutupandjump/Current%20guns/accusport%20bisley_zpsm3dashrl.jpg

[9.3X62AL]

I am well aware of the differences...I have probably converted more to Bisley grips than you have ever seen...but...the fact remains...it is not even close to being as popular as the the plow handle grip.

This point OBVIOUSLY means a great deal more to you than it does to me. I like what I like, and won't apologize for having said it. The burning of heretics at the stake fell out of fashion a long time ago.

[shoot-n-lead]

This point OBVIOUSLY means a great deal more to you than it does to me. I like what I like, and won't apologize for having said it. The burning of heretics at the stake fell out of fashion a long time ago.

I like'em too...but they are not so popular.

[darrondb]

Anybody got one of these babies yet? I do believe I'm going to have to own one.

Linkey to Lipseys (http://lipseys.com/itemdetail.aspx?itemno=RUKRBN-45X)

http://www.lipseys.net/images/RU28811%20-%20L.JPG?maxwidth=520

'Looks like they're retailing for around $670±

Any reports on them yet?

I have one in 44 mag that I bought "used". One of the most fun guns I've ever shot and a real handful with full power 44 loads.

[Cold Trigger Finger]

[QUOTE=2011redrider;4097371]I have the Williams version also in 5.5", got it about 3 years ago. Its my only single action revolver so far. Looking for a 41 hunter in the Bisley now.



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Have you noticed much difference in poi between the standard ACP 230 gr load and a heavy hard cast Colt load @ around 1200 fps. Heavy , as in , 300-340, 360 gr. ??

[W.R.Buchanan]

I made mine: er Terry Tussey cut the barrel and added the Weigand Front Sight and reblued the gun.

I installed the Bowen Rear Sight and the Free Spin Pawl. Shooting it tomorrow at Short Range Silhouette.

Randy

200544

[Cold Trigger Finger]

If the pic comes thru, this is my 5 1/2" with the ACP cylinder in.199701[

[Lloyd Smale]

I'm with 9.3X62AL. Give me a bisley any day over a plow handle. Plow handles have nostalgia and that's about it. I don't need a cowboy hat or boots to hunt or shoot with and don't need cowboy grips either. I have a number of both but hands down prefer a bisley for any ruger. To each his own though.

[Edward]

Absolutely Bought mine from Doug guy new and he did his magic ,trigger /cylinders job so I can not comment on the factory work (he could) but it sure shoots . Took a couple of cylinders (I"m not that good ) but me and the neighbors managed to hit 200yard gongs pretty good ! I am happy especially pleased with Doug guys work and it is the best handling handgun I own ,so yup I like it /Ed

[DougGuy]

I have the Accusport one too. But it's a NM Blackhawk. I want the SBH as well. :bigsmyl2:

Correct me if I am wrong but aren't there zero differences in a NMBH Bisley and a SBH Bisley except for the roll marking on the left side of the frame? They both have the same grip, hammer, and trigger, and both have unfluted cylinders so... Same gun right?


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[Lloyd Smale]

if your talking accusport guns like beagles theres not a lick of difference other then ones a 44 and the other is a 45. Just bigger holes punched in them and a different roll mark.

[GOPHER SLAYER]

I have owned several Ruger SA pistols over the years and still own four but I have never owned a Bisley model. I have been told by friends who have them that the Bisley is better for shooting with the arm extended but not while shooting from the hip. Colt designed the Bisley for target shooting. There was a slight difference in the Colt frames between the two models. I don't know if that is true of the Ruger. I remember in the 1960's the plow handle Colt brought a lot more money than the Bisley. I like them both. If anyone has a Ruger Bisley in 41 Mag they can't stand to look at, I promise I will give it a good home.

[jmort]

I have one one the way
It is as beautiful as a gun can get in a picture
Should have it next week

[Cold Trigger Finger]

If I have to shoot from the hip, I did something terribly wrong. I've had Lots of Blackhawks and Super Blackhawks. And was never satisfied with them. The Bisleys I've had were all just right except they were all blued and I lived in a salt water environment. They come out and for my hand well and I shoot them well. Only thing I need to do with mine is paint the front sight.

[GOPHER SLAYER]

It seems I can't post a comment without someone jumping on it with both feet. I find it difficult to believe that anyone who has owned a single action did not try to keep a can rolling while shooting from the hip. While walking in the desert while a pair of single actions I took many such shots from the hip, just for the fun of it. I don't remember many shots I took that involved a life or death situation, in fact I don't remember a single one. Jeez.

[Beagle333]

if your talking accusport guns like beagles theres not a lick of difference other then ones a 44 and the other is a 45. Just bigger holes punched in them and a different roll mark.

Thanks for that clarification. 'Another thing learned for me! :mrgreen:

[Cold Trigger Finger]

It seems I can't post a comment without someone jumping on it with both feet. I find it difficult to believe that anyone who has owned a single action did not try to keep a can rolling while shooting from the hip. While walking in the desert while a pair of single actions I took many such shots from the hip, just for the fun of it. I don't remember many shots I took that involved a life or death situation, in fact I don't remember a single one. Jeez.

Not jumping on anyone. I've had to take quite a few shots where if the situation didn't change real quick I was gonna get bloody at best. I don't think I've shot from the hip since I sold my Super Singlle Six in 82. I was just put running my dogs along a gravel road where we always run our dogs. 4 new piles of grizzly poop on the road. A couple from today. If someone Masters hip shooting then that's AWESOME. I was never worth a hoot at it so I've never thot about doing it.199761

[Beagle333]

How do you know it's grizzly poop? Does it smell like pepper spray and have little bells in it? :twisted::kidding:

[Cold Trigger Finger]

I forget that most people that get these don't use/need them for the same things I do. No offense ment , in any way !!!!
I Apologize if I offended anyone !!!
If I didn't need all the snoose I can get out of a 45 Colt. I would have got the 357/9mm convertible. Even in a cowboy style.
But, I might, so I did. So far the ACP cylinder is sure fun to play with.

[Cold Trigger Finger]

How do you know it's grizzly poop? Does it smell like pepper spray and have little bells in it? :twisted::kidding:

The size of the turds. And the tracks. And because a good size grizzly has been seen in the area.

[Beagle333]

I believe I would carry a SBH or two if we had grizzlies here.

[GARD72977]

How does the 45acp shoot in these guns. I know a lot of 45LC stuff likes the 454 size lead. Just wondering about accuracy and leading with the ACP. I.
Just assuming that .454 wont work in aACP case.

[Beagle333]

Mine didn't come with an ACP cylinder, I bought it used on here. I'll have to wait til I can get the new SBH to help with that.

[Cold Trigger Finger]

I'm not a good one to ask yet. But do far if hold it steady it hits where I'm aiming. With flat nose hardball factory ACP ammo. Haven't fired any 45 Colt in mine yet. I'm trying to hold off till I get casting. I've got my 480 SRH if I need horsepower. And I always pack my G20 loaded with 220 gr Cast, Buffalo Bore ammo.

[Cold Trigger Finger]

The 3 3/4" version sure would be cute and handy !!

[DougGuy]

How does the 45acp shoot in these guns. I know a lot of 45LC stuff likes the 454 size lead. Just wondering about accuracy and leading with the ACP. I.
Just assuming that .454 wont work in aACP case.

There is no need to use .454" in a Ruger SA. All their 45 barrels have been right at .451" for years and years its the one thing you CAN depend on Ruger for, at least in this caliber.

45 ACP is quite accurate because you get this elongated section of freebore in font of the rifling that when it is sized accordingly, serves to square the boolit up and align it on center before it gets to the forcing cone.

[jmort]

Mine is in and realy like it. No .45 ACP yet.
Need to send it out for tuning.
If I can get it to shoot half as good as it looks then count me as a happy guy

[doc1876]

I have the Lipsey's .44 sp, and it outperforms my .45 Colts. I really love it, as it seems to be just a poorman's Kieth #5, and we all know what that gun did for the sport.200460

[Cold Trigger Finger]

I'm quite smitten with my 5 1/2 " but would love a 3 3/4" . But want a couple 5 shot 480s a bit more.

[ironarmknives]

hi every body just ordered mine tonight its gonna be jail for 10 days + the two days to get here .this is a real "super" blackhawk yes? can shoot 45+p's yes? large frame , i bought the talo 357 vaquero birdshead 3 3/4 ,last month to go with my 357 rifle,this 45 will go with my 45-70 hunting need 300gr. buffalo bore rounds, don't want the bears taking my dinner "elk"

[Cold Trigger Finger]

Yes, It's a Super Blawkhawk. Should be a great packin pistol !

[contender1]

To the OP; Get the gun, and enjoy it. I have several variations, and like them all.

To the guys who like or dislike one style over another.
Are y'all exactly the same? Pants size? Hat size? shirt size?
NO!!!!!!!!!!!
I teach handgunning,, and one of the very early things I teach is that we are all different, and a gun should fit YOUR hands,, no matter what someone else likes.
Some folks like & prefer the Plow handle, while others like the Bisley. And, some have customized each of those as well. To each his own.

We are all gun owners,, and the anti's love nothing more than when we fight amongst ourselves. Divide & conquer.
Don't like semi-autos? Fine,, but encourage the new shooter who does like them. Don't like full auto? Fine,, but don't cuss those that do. Don't like Flintlocks? Fine,, but appreciate the folks who do.
My point is,,, we all have our own likes, & dislikes,,, but we ALL need to stand together against those who'd take away that cherished Second Amendment. I too have my preferences in firearms,, and yet,,, when confronted with a gun & a person who owns it that isn't to my liking,,, I will NOT put them down or make any bad comments.

So, can I POLITELY ask that we all get along & appreciate the FACT we do have many options from many gun makers out there?

[Whiterabbit]

to those that own 45 acp blackhawks, your guns picky at all about ammo? I converted one, and it shot almost every round of the cheap stuff I bought at the store GREAT. I gave it as a gift and it doesnt chamber the cheap stuff my friend uses. Basically, it's a dud conversion. That shoots great and loads "some" 45 acp just fine, but not others.

you guys see the same thing? or is it my conversion that did it, and I can be confident to deepen the chambers a couple thou (because his 45 acp rounds are just a smidge too long to rotate the cylinder)

[Tackleberry41]

Sadly you might be a in a minority. I have found alot of people to think there is only one way to skin a cat, their way. So if they do not like it, well its junk and should not be sold.

What exactly does Lipseys do for the extra cost? I saw a stainless 357/9mm at the local shop, lipseys. I was wondering if the 9mm could be reamed out to something else like 38 super, or 357 sig. I just have a reamer in 357 sig and already load for it.

[Whiterabbit]

Sadly you might be a in a minority. I have found alot of people to think there is only one way to skin a cat, their way.

Like my wife! I don't often advocate apathy, but there's something to be said for live and let live!