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Johnny Guest · August 21, 2001, 05:33 PM

Just out of curiosity--

For those who shoot HEAVY loads in single action revolvers, .45 Colt, .44 Mag, and the others- - -

What's your feeling about which grip frame shape handles recoil best for you?

Ross Seyfreid, a shooter/experimenter/hunter/competitor/writer for whom I have much respect, tends toward use of the "Bisley" shape. He writes of using some real rhino-rollin', buffalo-bustin', huffalump-smashing loads, and he has the trophies to prove his prowess in the field.

Some other, equally reknown, writers (sorry, Ross) seem to favor the older-style plowhandle frames. The late Elmer Keith, no stranger to stout loads himself, likes this style, saying that the nicely curved handle would simply rotate back in recoil, redirecting much of the shock, and allowing for rapid thumb cocking.

Share opinions and experiences, please.

Now that I have this about finished, I realize it maybe belongs in Handguns/Revolvers forum, but this is where many heavy loads are discussed. Still, I may transfer this topic a little later.

Thanks, all--
Johnny

August 21, 2001, 05:33 PM	#1
Johnny Guest Moderator in Memoriam Join Date: August 28, 1999 Location: North Texas Posts: 4,123	Single Action Frame Types: Bisley vs. Standard Just out of curiosity-- For those who shoot HEAVY loads in single action revolvers, .45 Colt, .44 Mag, and the others- - - What's your feeling about which grip frame shape handles recoil best for you? Ross Seyfreid, a shooter/experimenter/hunter/competitor/writer for whom I have much respect, tends toward use of the "Bisley" shape. He writes of using some real rhino-rollin', buffalo-bustin', huffalump-smashing loads, and he has the trophies to prove his prowess in the field. Some other, equally reknown, writers (sorry, Ross) seem to favor the older-style plowhandle frames. The late Elmer Keith, no stranger to stout loads himself, likes this style, saying that the nicely curved handle would simply rotate back in recoil, redirecting much of the shock, and allowing for rapid thumb cocking. Share opinions and experiences, please. Now that I have this about finished, I realize it maybe belongs in Handguns/Revolvers forum, but this is where many heavy loads are discussed. Still, I may transfer this topic a little later. Thanks, all-- Johnny