I found a Ruger Bisley in .44 mag for $269.00 in 99% condition and couldn't pass it up. I've been trying to find a bisely for a conversion project and now I have no excuse. The problem is that now I don't have $1200 - $2000 to do a full blown conversion (like John or Dustin Linebaugh) but can handle spending from $600 - $800.
I've been looking at David Clements' work and he has a 6 shot conversion going for $600 (custom barrel and bored out cylinder) and a 6 shot accurized conversion (line-bored cylinder & custom barrel) for $875. I'm wondering if, for now, its worth spending the extra $275 for the line-bored cylinder or would I even be able to tell the difference in the field with open sights (heavy .45 Colt at 50-60 yard shots on deer and hogs)?
Anybody have any other suggestions or other gunsmiths they would recommend? I really like what I've seen of Dave Clements' work but am open to suggestions.
Thanks,
g_gunter
