Ruger Super Blk hawk 5 shot 454 & 480

fourbore · December 20, 2016, 03:10 PM

Is this new? I did not know Ruger made a 5 shot bigger bore Blackhawk.

http://www.ruger.com/products/newMod...ey/models.html

It is listed as a Lipsey special production. The wood grips seemed like a little to little, but the basic gun looks interesting. I dont see a price, but this has to be a big discount over the Super Redhawk. I like the weight and grips on the super red, but here is a gun I though I read others were pining over on the web. Not necessarily here. But FYI.

If old news please just ignore and let the post die.

Edit, add some google hits:

http://www.handgunsmag.com/reviews/r...casull-review/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llD8VAVO3cE

Old news??

rob-c · December 20, 2016, 03:56 PM

They have been out for year or so

Model12Win · December 20, 2016, 03:57 PM

It's not that new, but a cool hunting revolver.

I'd much rather have a standard Blackhawk or flat top for most other chores.

FrankenMauser · December 20, 2016, 04:28 PM

The .480 and .454 Super Blackhawk Bisleys were released about two years ago, I believe.

I don't know if production numbers were low, shipments were delayed, or they just sold like hotcakes. But I could never find one when I was looking for a .480. I can't say that I tried terribly hard, though, as I'm not much of a fan of the Bisley grip on a single-action.

For me, it's a moot point, though. I tracked down one of the early 6-shot SRHs in .480 at well under SBH Bisley retail. Between it and the .44s, I'm covered for hand cannons.

fourbore · December 20, 2016, 04:54 PM

I was thinking about the Bisley grip too. I bet a standard grip frame could be purchased from Ruger and Hogue grips installed. That in a 454, perhaps. They are still cataloged. I guess I am late to this party too.

Ah, ah, now I see my problem. When I joined the forum I did not setup my preferences. The forum default does not show older threads. Very few in fact. I changed that to all posts and now there are hundreds of pages of information instead of just two.

jackmoser65 · December 20, 2016, 06:01 PM

Released last August and they've sold like hot cakes. I ended up with one of each but had to wait in line for them. Both great shooters.

The Bisley is infinitely better than a standard grip frame with rubber grips.

Targa · December 20, 2016, 10:45 PM

I will have one of these eventually

FrankenMauser · December 21, 2016, 12:08 AM

Quote:

The Bisley is infinitely better than a standard grip frame with rubber grips.

Super Blackhawks do not come with rubber grips.
I believe you're thinking of the smaller Blackhawk grip frame and horrible 'hard rubber' grip panels that come on plain, blued models. There's nothing good about that combination, at all. (My opinion.)

The standard 'plow handle' Super Blackhawk grip frame is larger in almost every way, and has a much better shape to the factory grip panels (always has).

Though still the smaller grip frame, some other models in the Blackhawk line are much better due to better grip panels.

jackmoser65 · December 21, 2016, 12:57 AM

No I was responding to this:

Quote:

I bet a standard grip frame could be purchased from Ruger and Hogue grips installed.

The only difference with the Super grip frame is that it is about a quarter inch longer than the standard Blackhawk grip frame.

All Ruger factory grip panels are atrocious compared to a properly designed set of custom stocks.

fourbore · December 21, 2016, 10:10 AM

I was thinking about something like Hogue rubber or better yet Pachmyer wrap around decelerator grips. I have big hands. Wood panels steel back strap seem unnecessarily harsh for 454 or 480. I have big hands so big rubber on a big grip frame would suit me.

If they sold out the 5 shots that fast, I expect they will do it again.

GeauxTide · December 21, 2016, 12:14 PM

Just be careful about a standard grip. Ruger Blackhawks come with Tin grips, the 44 Special, SBH, and Bisley's are Steel. Tin grips won't last very long with those two high power cartridges.

Buckeye! · December 21, 2016, 11:20 PM

If the Blackhawk 454 was built with a 4 5/8 barrel .. I think it would be in my safe !

Crazy Carl · January 14, 2017, 08:03 PM

From what I'm seeing on other boards, both of these seem to have/had issues with severely pitted bores & over clocked barrels.

tulsamal · January 16, 2017, 01:00 PM

I've got the .480 and it is a very nice revolver. Nice companion to my .480 Alaskan.

Gregg

December 20, 2016, 03:10 PM	#1
fourbore Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2015 Location: new england Posts: 1,159	Ruger Super Blk hawk 5 shot 454 & 480 Is this new? I did not know Ruger made a 5 shot bigger bore Blackhawk. http://www.ruger.com/products/newMod...ey/models.html It is listed as a Lipsey special production. The wood grips seemed like a little to little, but the basic gun looks interesting. I dont see a price, but this has to be a big discount over the Super Redhawk. I like the weight and grips on the super red, but here is a gun I though I read others were pining over on the web. Not necessarily here. But FYI. If old news please just ignore and let the post die. Edit, add some google hits: http://www.handgunsmag.com/reviews/r...casull-review/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llD8VAVO3cE Old news?? Last edited by fourbore; December 20, 2016 at 03:28 PM.

December 20, 2016, 04:28 PM	#4
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,424	The .480 and .454 Super Blackhawk Bisleys were released about two years ago, I believe. I don't know if production numbers were low, shipments were delayed, or they just sold like hotcakes. But I could never find one when I was looking for a .480. I can't say that I tried terribly hard, though, as I'm not much of a fan of the Bisley grip on a single-action. For me, it's a moot point, though. I tracked down one of the early 6-shot SRHs in .480 at well under SBH Bisley retail. Between it and the .44s, I'm covered for hand cannons. __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.

December 20, 2016, 04:54 PM	#5
fourbore Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2015 Location: new england Posts: 1,159	I was thinking about the Bisley grip too. I bet a standard grip frame could be purchased from Ruger and Hogue grips installed. That in a 454, perhaps. They are still cataloged. I guess I am late to this party too. Ah, ah, now I see my problem. When I joined the forum I did not setup my preferences. The forum default does not show older threads. Very few in fact. I changed that to all posts and now there are hundreds of pages of information instead of just two. Last edited by fourbore; December 20, 2016 at 05:02 PM.

December 20, 2016, 03:56 PM	#2
rob-c Senior Member Join Date: February 27, 2013 Posts: 151	They have been out for year or so

December 20, 2016, 03:57 PM	#3
Model12Win Junior member Join Date: October 20, 2012 Posts: 5,854	It's not that new, but a cool hunting revolver. I'd much rather have a standard Blackhawk or flat top for most other chores.

December 20, 2016, 06:01 PM	#6
jackmoser65 Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 2014 Posts: 754	Released last August and they've sold like hot cakes. I ended up with one of each but had to wait in line for them. Both great shooters. The Bisley is infinitely better than a standard grip frame with rubber grips.

December 20, 2016, 10:45 PM	#7
Targa Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2014 Posts: 2,084	I will have one of these eventually

December 21, 2016, 10:10 AM	#10
fourbore Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2015 Location: new england Posts: 1,159	I was thinking about something like Hogue rubber or better yet Pachmyer wrap around decelerator grips. I have big hands. Wood panels steel back strap seem unnecessarily harsh for 454 or 480. I have big hands so big rubber on a big grip frame would suit me. If they sold out the 5 shots that fast, I expect they will do it again.

December 21, 2016, 12:14 PM	#11
GeauxTide Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Helena, AL Posts: 4,424	Just be careful about a standard grip. Ruger Blackhawks come with Tin grips, the 44 Special, SBH, and Bisley's are Steel. Tin grips won't last very long with those two high power cartridges.

December 21, 2016, 11:20 PM	#12
Buckeye! Senior Member Join Date: September 1, 2008 Posts: 849	If the Blackhawk 454 was built with a 4 5/8 barrel .. I think it would be in my safe !

January 14, 2017, 08:03 PM	#13
Crazy Carl Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2009 Location: Alamance Co., NC Posts: 265	From what I'm seeing on other boards, both of these seem to have/had issues with severely pitted bores & over clocked barrels.

January 16, 2017, 01:00 PM	#14
tulsamal Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2004 Location: Vinita, OK Posts: 2,552	I've got the .480 and it is a very nice revolver. Nice companion to my .480 Alaskan. Gregg