Author Topic: Why is it so hard to find.....? (Read 1978 times)

Hole Maker · « **on:** December 25, 2006, 07:11:18 AM »

Why is it so hard to find a Ruger Bisley .44 Mag in SS with a 5 1/2" barrel? I have found several Bisleys like this but in .45 LC. Did Ruger only make these for a short time? Thanks in advance for the info. - Hole Maker

2 dogs · « **Reply #1 on:** December 25, 2006, 10:11:36 AM »

Get that 45. You wont regret it.

bigjeepman · « **Reply #2 on:** December 25, 2006, 12:35:51 PM »

Ditto 2 dogs ......

jason280 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 25, 2006, 03:01:52 PM »

Well, in my experience, its hard enough to simply find a used Bisley in any caliber. Then, finding a 5.5" barrel is even more difficult as you usually only see them in 7.5" barrels. You can find all the BH's you want in various barrel lengths, but Bisley's are a whole different story. As far as .44 vs .45, either one will be fine. Personally, I think the Bisley is best served by the Colt, but they do equally well in a .44!

Lloyd Smale · « **Reply #4 on:** December 26, 2006, 12:56:45 AM »

they made two runs of the .45s and only one of the .44s. I had both and sold the .45. Id never part with the .44 its the most accurate out of the box ruger ive ever owned.

44 Man · « **Reply #5 on:** December 26, 2006, 05:48:53 AM »

(and it should have schrimshawed grips on it in another week)

Dusty Miller · « **Reply #6 on:** December 26, 2006, 10:11:47 AM »

The reason they are so hard to find is because there ain't many of them around!

Lloyd Smale · « **Reply #7 on:** December 26, 2006, 12:03:30 PM »

Cant wait to see them pal!!

Quote from: 44 Man on December 26, 2006, 05:48:53 AM

(and it should have schrimshawed grips on it in another week)

BlkHawk73 · « **Reply #8 on:** December 27, 2006, 05:00:56 AM »

All of these were contracted by Acusport, hence being known as Acusport ugers. The .44 was the initial offering, followed by models in .41, .45 Colt and the convertable .45 Colt/.45ACP. the three later ones all had two runs done of them getting production numbers up over 1000 units each. The .44 model had just 1000 made so that keps them a bit harder to find. Got mine and I'm keeping it tucked away with the others as safe queens.

(do have an extra 45 Colt one as a shooter) The lst two of these in anything other than .45 caliber were sold for over $600, one was used so when they are found, expect to pay a bit.
best bet is to keep your eyes open at the smaller shops and on Gunbroker.

dakotashooter2 · « **Reply #9 on:** December 29, 2006, 05:08:38 AM »

I don't recall that Ruger made very many 5.5 inch guns in any configuration. I know they didn't in the .41 mag blackhawk unless they have recently.

Lawful Larry · « **Reply #10 on:** December 29, 2006, 12:04:46 PM »

Quote from: dakotashooter2 on December 29, 2006, 05:08:38 AM

I don't recall that Ruger made very many 5.5 inch guns in any configuration. I know they didn't in the .41 mag blackhawk unless they have recently.

Got this .45 Colt a while back and love it. Use it as my woods gun and it can shoot a great group.

Bullseye · « **Reply #11 on:** December 29, 2006, 05:01:48 PM »

I saw one in a gun store today, except I think it had a longer barrel, maybe 6 1/2 or 7 1/2. Used but looked like new.

Old Griz · « **Reply #12 on:** December 31, 2006, 09:26:39 PM »

My dealer used to have the 5.5" Bisley Vaqueros in both .44 and .45, but after I bought my .44 I haven't really noticed. (Been lookin' at other things!)

BlkHawk73 · « **Reply #13 on:** January 01, 2007, 02:57:36 AM »

The Bisley vaqueros were a standard production, cataloged model. made in a lot larger numbers but even still are becoming a bit more difficult to find now.

EastKY_DO · « **Reply #14 on:** January 01, 2007, 05:03:17 AM »

Hey Lawful Larry,

Where did you find those barbed-wire grips for that bisley? Those are sharp!

Doc

Lawful Larry · « **Reply #15 on:** January 01, 2007, 06:16:53 AM »

Quote from: EastKY_DO on January 01, 2007, 05:03:17 AM

Hey Lawful Larry,

Where did you find those barbed-wire grips for that bisley? Those are sharp!

Doc

I cowboy action shoot and have a vender friend that is in the business. Tom Barney is his name and this is his site:

http://www.lasergraphic.net/samples/

Check out his site and see what you like. He does great work and I have had handguns and rifle butts done. They all came out beautifully. Here is a 1886 Winchester levergun Tom did:

Give him a yell and "getter done"!

Possum · « **Reply #16 on:** January 04, 2007, 03:52:14 PM »

Just saw a 5.5" used Bisley 45 today at the local gun store. $399 I think was on it. Looked good, but I withstood the temptation.

Dusty Miller · « **Reply #17 on:** January 05, 2007, 01:24:35 PM »

You big wuss!!

Possum · « **Reply #18 on:** January 05, 2007, 02:38:42 PM »

Well, I figured I wouldn't make it past the front steps at the house with another grey Ruger box.

My New Year's resolution is to think of some more excuses to buy a few more of those grey boxes.

2 dogs · « **Reply #19 on:** January 05, 2007, 04:27:44 PM »

Possum, you need to learn some TRICKS!!!

Hole Maker · « **Reply #20 on:** January 05, 2007, 04:44:59 PM »

Blackhawk73,

Thanks for the info on the Gunbroker sight After reading your thread I went on the Gunbroker sight and found exactly what I was looking for. The Bisley just went up for auction a few hours before. I eventually won the bid and should have my new toy in a couple of weeks.

Hole Maker

BlkHawk73 · « **Reply #21 on:** January 06, 2007, 03:23:05 AM »

Glad to help and happy to see you found one. I recall this past year the same gun on there going off for around $600 so you got a good deal (I checked to see

) I'm sure you'll enjoy it as much as I do. They're awesome guns!

Shoot safe!

S_J_KENNELS · « **Reply #22 on:** January 06, 2007, 07:04:53 AM »

Thanks for posting that link. I have emailed him for information on getting my pistol grips done. I have a ruger Vaquero 44 mag I carry as back up for my knife when hog hunting and was thinking about getting this logo on one side.

And maybe this one on the other.