Author Topic: Bisley Grip (Read 955 times)

jd45 · « **on:** November 18, 2004, 12:17:20 PM »

Happy Thanksgiving to All & Hooray for President Bush....
I'm looking to buy another single-action revolver & I've been thinking about the Bisley. I've heard its grip style is more "user-friendly", than the regular hog-leg grip. I've not had a chance to actually hold a genuine Bisley style gripped gun in my hand, altho I did once own a Ruger Bisley. Now I'm considering a Uberti Bisley Flattop Target revolver, but I'd like to hear anyone's feedback who has had experience with both the regular hog-leg grip gun, as well as a genuine Bisley gripped gun. Do you think the Bisley grip is a real improvement in grip style? I know I'll have to feel a Bisley in my hand before I can make my final decision, but for now , I'd like to hear what you folks have to say about. Thanx, jd45.
P.S....my hands are on the small side, if that helps.

EdK · « **Reply #1 on:** November 19, 2004, 11:49:19 AM »

I first tried a regular Blackhawk and like many found the grip frame too short and uncomfortable.

Then I learned about the Bisley grip and lay low in wait for the right time. Then the limited run Accusport Bisley 45s came out. I just had to have one - after all the gunwriters say its the best for heavy loads, etc.

It just didn't agree with me. I wound up selling it at a loss. Now I find the Super Blackhawk grip frame most comfortable - go figure.

Just like gloves and shoes I really don't think there is a best - just "different". Moral of the story is try before you buy.

Good Luck

Oh, just noticed your PS. My hands are large but with shorter than average fingers. My palms are too wide for the regular Blackhawk grip while the Bisley is too fat to wrap my paw fully around - comfortably that is.

Camel 23 · « **Reply #2 on:** November 19, 2004, 12:05:18 PM »

I agree with EdK, I have tried the Bisley and it just didn't fit right. I have found the Super Blackhawk grip the most comfortable for me.

palgeno · « **Reply #3 on:** November 19, 2004, 12:37:09 PM »

Just the opposite for me----regular Blackhawk beat the crap out of my hand----got a Super Blackhawk Hunter now and heavy loads are a piece of cake!!!! :wink: pg

Tom C. · « **Reply #4 on:** November 19, 2004, 07:16:32 PM »

I have been shooting NMBHs for 6 or 7 years. I have heard the claims about the recoil handling ability of the Bisley grips. I, too got one of the SS Bisleys and I wasn't that thrilled with the grip. I got thicker grips, and that didn't help. Then, counter intuitively, I got thinner grips, smooth Gunfighter grips. That fixed it.
On the NMBH, I like smooth gunfighter grips for high recoil applications, and checkered gunfighter grips for low recoil like CAS. I sometimes take standard Ruger grips and thin and contour them to my likes.
Now, I find, with smooth grips, the recoil handling ability of both the Bisley and NMBH is about the same.

Somerled · « **Reply #5 on:** November 20, 2004, 03:14:54 AM »

I'm partial to the Ruger Bisley gripframe. I like the way it recoils in the shooting hand with heavy loads. I often have to regain a grip with the Blackhawk frame or the fingers get wedged against the trigger guard. Some people keep the regular Blackhawk trigger when switching out gripframes.

The Uberti Bisley or the old Colt Bisley is altogether different than the Ruger Bisley. I don't care for that Bisley. Believe me, it isn't an improvement at all.

tomaldridge · « **Reply #6 on:** December 15, 2004, 03:58:38 AM »

Is it possible to just replace the grip frame?

John R. · « **Reply #7 on:** December 15, 2004, 05:11:51 AM »

I find that the standard Blackhawk grip tends to roll up in my hand on heavy recoiling loads. I have not had this problem with the Bisley. I did have the grip frame rounded and the grips thinned. This was even a greater improvement over the standard Bisley grip. Yes you can have just the grip frame changed out. Somewhere around $200.