April 20, 2018, 11:23 AM | #1 |
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WILL IT FIT
I like a short barrel and have had a lot of super blackhawks cut to 4.5 .
I know Ruger offers a 4.5 barrel on the super Blackhawk but only with the small grip frame . It would be a bunch cheaper to buy a new Ruger in 44 Mag but I can not hold the small grip . The question Has anyone ever put the large grip frame on the Ruger Super Black 4.5 inch barreled guns they only come with the small Grip Frame . I was told at one time the would not interchange but not sure . This would be cheaper but if you cut a 7.5 inch barrel the front sight needs to be higher and that always is a problem . ANYONE DONE THIS |
April 20, 2018, 11:53 AM | #2 |
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You shouldn't need to change the grip frame in order to put bigger grips on. However, there's a 1/2" wide frame and a 7/16" frame. Hogue makes pretty wood grips for both. Over $100 a pop though.
So does Altamont for about half that.
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April 20, 2018, 08:41 PM | #3 |
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I just put a Bisley grip frame on a Super Blackhawk with the small grip frame. It helped immensely.
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April 21, 2018, 08:24 AM | #4 |
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Ordering a New Grip Frame today really hope this works out . The last thing I would do is the oversize grips .
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There is a good deal of fitting required. While the frame makes up to the grip frame pretty well, there is a lot of hand filing necessary to get the transitions flat. Also, if you happen to be doing a Bisley grip, you must change the hammer, trigger, screws, etc.
Good luck! Bill Jacobs
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April 21, 2018, 09:50 AM | #6 |
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Thanks I have the time and stuff to fit the frame . Going to use a Stainless Frame as I bought a Stainless Ruger 4.5/8 . When I get it done i will have it coated action job and forcing cone Also fit the cylinder chambers for lead bullets . |
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