Uberti 1860 Grip Frame Conversion

[insanelupus]

I've got a 4 3/4" Uberti Bisley in .44-40 that is currently being converted to .44 Special.  After shooting it some before the conversion and handling it a bit, I'm inclined to think I may change the grip frame.  I normally pack a Ruger Vaquero Bisley and enjoy that grip frame, as well as those of the Freedom Arms.  Recently I was reading up on the 1860 grip frame conversion.  Taffin mentions having done it and the parts are available, aside from the complete grip frame, a different trigger and screws it should be fairly easy to do.  Anyone done such a thing?  I think the longer grip and slightly different angle will really work out well for me.  Thoughts?

[44 Man]

If you are going to convert to a Bisley type grip, then the hammer and trigger must also be changed.  However the 1860 grip is only a longer version of the SAA and all you need to change is the grip frame/trigger guard and grips.  Enjoy.  44 Man

[insanelupus]

It's already a Bisley handgun, I was going the other way.  My topic title may have thrown some off.  I'm going to put on the 1860 grip frame, replacing the Bisley.