Proper grip with single actions

BoogieMan · February 27, 2013, 06:45 AM

My buddy has a SBH made i the early 70's (its a guess) with ivoryish grips and a black finish. I absolutely love the looks of this gun. IMO its the apitamy of a revolver.
BUT, if I grip it tight and let the led fly it will sting the hand. If i grip it loose and let it slide a little its comfortable but I cant group. So what is proper?

Also- this gun shoots very low at 25yds. Out of adjustment on rear sight. Do we have to file it to bring it up? Is that common?

Magnum Wheel Man · February 27, 2013, 07:58 AM

you didn't mention the caliber...

if it's 45 Colt & you are using light bullets, ( I.E. 45 acp bullets ) it'll shoot low... heavier bullets will bring it up...

no matter what the caliber, if you are shooting lighter bullets than the factory regulated the gun for, you'll likely need either change out to a lower front sight or file it, if it's permanent

as far as the recoiling... when I 1st started shooting single actions, ( many years ago ) I switched all mine for soft rubber grips... now that I've matured ( both in age, & as a shooter ) I've switched all my rubber off my single actions... you want to let the gun rock up, but still control through the trigger pull, with the gun "rocking up" in a consistant follow through, if / when you can do this consistantly, your group size will get better...

my old single actions have become some of my favorite to shoot, my calibers range from 22 to 50 A.E.

rodfac · February 27, 2013, 09:44 AM

Boogie...I just posted a rather in depth post on SA shooting in the thread entitled, "Shooting a Single Action Ruger. I've got a pic there of my grip which may help you. As to grip strength...it's as strong as you can grip without inducing a tremor and must be CONSISTENT, from shot to shot. My post on that other thread explains it in detail. Be advised, however, that firing heavily loaded magnums, in any hand gun, DA or SA, can be somewhat uncomfortable (a term my dentist loves to use).

Best Regards, Rod

kcub · February 27, 2013, 10:13 AM

All super blackhawks are 44 magnum, right?

Sounds like the gun has been sighted in for specials and the magnums being faster are impacting low as to be expected. The sights are adjustable if you don't like what it's doing, put the file away.

rodfac · February 27, 2013, 10:18 AM

Plus one, Kcub...Rod

Magnum Wheel Man · February 27, 2013, 11:22 AM

I have a Super Blackhawk in 50 A.E.

Bob Wright · February 27, 2013, 01:43 PM

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I have a Super Blackhawk in 50 A.E.

Does it letter from Ruger?

Bob Wright

Magnum Wheel Man · February 27, 2013, 01:44 PM

no... but you knew that...

Pathfinder45 · February 27, 2013, 01:47 PM

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I have a Super Blackhawk in 50 A.E.

Probably wasn't born that way..... Is it a 5-shooter? I have always wondered why they don't offer the Super Blackhawk in 45 Colt or 454. I'm sure it would sell.

Magnum Wheel Man · February 27, 2013, 01:52 PM

mine is custom... yes, a 5 shot...

rodfac · February 27, 2013, 06:28 PM

Man, that .50's gotta hurt when you touch 'er off...even with those rubber grips...but the muzzle blast will kill whatever you're shootin' at no matter where the slug goes...not to mention the flame thrower effect...hit 'em? Nope but I sure incinerated the Llastard (with a B)! Just kiddin' ya along...Rod

WildBill45 · February 27, 2013, 06:30 PM

Borrow and shoot a .454 casuall for a few weeks, and you will never think your gun has recoil again!

February 27, 2013, 06:45 AM	#1
BoogieMan Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2012 Location: South Jersey Posts: 2,217	Proper grip with single actions My buddy has a SBH made i the early 70's (its a guess) with ivoryish grips and a black finish. I absolutely love the looks of this gun. IMO its the apitamy of a revolver. BUT, if I grip it tight and let the led fly it will sting the hand. If i grip it loose and let it slide a little its comfortable but I cant group. So what is proper? Also- this gun shoots very low at 25yds. Out of adjustment on rear sight. Do we have to file it to bring it up? Is that common? __________________ Concentrated power is not rendered harmless by the good intentions of those who create it. Milton Freidman "If you find yourself in a fair fight,,, Your tactics suck"- Unknown

February 27, 2013, 07:58 AM	#2
Magnum Wheel Man Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2006 Location: Southern Minnesota Posts: 9,333	you didn't mention the caliber... if it's 45 Colt & you are using light bullets, ( I.E. 45 acp bullets ) it'll shoot low... heavier bullets will bring it up... no matter what the caliber, if you are shooting lighter bullets than the factory regulated the gun for, you'll likely need either change out to a lower front sight or file it, if it's permanent as far as the recoiling... when I 1st started shooting single actions, ( many years ago ) I switched all mine for soft rubber grips... now that I've matured ( both in age, & as a shooter ) I've switched all my rubber off my single actions... you want to let the gun rock up, but still control through the trigger pull, with the gun "rocking up" in a consistant follow through, if / when you can do this consistantly, your group size will get better... my old single actions have become some of my favorite to shoot, my calibers range from 22 to 50 A.E. __________________ In life you either make dust or eat dust...

February 27, 2013, 09:44 AM	#3
rodfac Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,623	Boogie...I just posted a rather in depth post on SA shooting in the thread entitled, "Shooting a Single Action Ruger. I've got a pic there of my grip which may help you. As to grip strength...it's as strong as you can grip without inducing a tremor and must be CONSISTENT, from shot to shot. My post on that other thread explains it in detail. Be advised, however, that firing heavily loaded magnums, in any hand gun, DA or SA, can be somewhat uncomfortable (a term my dentist loves to use). Best Regards, Rod __________________ Cherish our flag, honor it, defend it in word and deed, or get the hell out. Our Bill of Rights has been paid for by heros in uniform and shall not be diluted by misguided governmental social experiments. We owe this to our children, anything less is cowardice. USAF FAC, 5th Spl Forces, Vietnam Vet '69-'73.

February 27, 2013, 10:18 AM	#5
rodfac Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,623	Plus one, Kcub...Rod __________________ Cherish our flag, honor it, defend it in word and deed, or get the hell out. Our Bill of Rights has been paid for by heros in uniform and shall not be diluted by misguided governmental social experiments. We owe this to our children, anything less is cowardice. USAF FAC, 5th Spl Forces, Vietnam Vet '69-'73.

February 27, 2013, 11:22 AM	#6
Magnum Wheel Man Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2006 Location: Southern Minnesota Posts: 9,333	I have a Super Blackhawk in 50 A.E. __________________ In life you either make dust or eat dust...

February 27, 2013, 10:13 AM	#4
kcub Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2010 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 3,318	All super blackhawks are 44 magnum, right? Sounds like the gun has been sighted in for specials and the magnums being faster are impacting low as to be expected. The sights are adjustable if you don't like what it's doing, put the file away.

February 27, 2013, 01:44 PM	#8
Magnum Wheel Man Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2006 Location: Southern Minnesota Posts: 9,333	no... but you knew that... __________________ In life you either make dust or eat dust...

February 27, 2013, 01:52 PM	#10
Magnum Wheel Man Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2006 Location: Southern Minnesota Posts: 9,333	mine is custom... yes, a 5 shot... __________________ In life you either make dust or eat dust...

February 27, 2013, 06:28 PM	#11
rodfac Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,623	Man, that .50's gotta hurt when you touch 'er off...even with those rubber grips...but the muzzle blast will kill whatever you're shootin' at no matter where the slug goes...not to mention the flame thrower effect...hit 'em? Nope but I sure incinerated the Llastard (with a B)! Just kiddin' ya along...Rod __________________ Cherish our flag, honor it, defend it in word and deed, or get the hell out. Our Bill of Rights has been paid for by heros in uniform and shall not be diluted by misguided governmental social experiments. We owe this to our children, anything less is cowardice. USAF FAC, 5th Spl Forces, Vietnam Vet '69-'73.

February 27, 2013, 06:30 PM	#12
WildBill45 Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2011 Location: Western PA. Posts: 1,630	Borrow and shoot a .454 casuall for a few weeks, and you will never think your gun has recoil again! __________________ ......................................................... "If Ands and Buts were Candy and Nuts, everyday would be like Christmas"