A couple of Blackhawks

Bob Wright · June 16, 2018, 07:31 PM

In Model12win's post I posted photos of these Ruger .45s:

During the palaver of that post, I was asked what did I do to them. Well, having been asked:

Both were plain ol' Ruger Blackhawks in .45 Colt one having the auxiliary .45 ACP cylinder. Sent it off to Doug Turnbull for case hardening, and had it made into a Super Blackhawk. Here, with its .45 ACP cylinder in place:

The other one I had it converted to Bisley configuration for a series of experiments:

The Bisley was a dismal failure for me, with heavy loads, and, in time I went to more docile .45 Colt ammunition, so decided to revert back to the Blackhawk grip frame and contacted Pat Grashorn for some elk stag grips.

Both guns are all steel and have the cam-cut ejector rod housing. The left-most gun also has a Gary Reeder rear sight.

And that's the story of these guns.

Bob Wright

Model12Win · June 16, 2018, 09:46 PM

Palaver?

I don't know how to take that.

FrankenMauser · June 17, 2018, 12:24 AM

With a shot of whiskey and a smile.

Model12Win · June 17, 2018, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrankenMauser

With a shot of whiskey and a smile.

Yeah I suppose you're right.

Salmoneye · June 17, 2018, 05:43 AM

Your irons always make me drool, Mr. Wright...

**Aguila Blanca** · June 17, 2018, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Model12Win

Palaver?

I don't know how to take that.

Palaver = talk = discussion

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palaver

warnerwh · June 17, 2018, 01:55 PM

Those are beautiful revolvers!

UncleEd · June 17, 2018, 02:10 PM

Bob Wright,

Interesting your comment on the Bisley configuration.
I never cared for it myself but I remember writer/hunter/
large bore shooter Ross Seyfried commenting that he
chose the Bisley style SA for his heavy duty loads
in hunting.

I'll just assume he was wrong!

And you are correct!

Targa · June 17, 2018, 02:13 PM

Palaver? I hate when I have to look up a word to decide if I should be offended or not...

. https://youtu.be/0c-UIkfsk1U Your all’s vocabulary is much deeper than this Southern hicks is...

Nice collection by the way Bob, I always enjoy yours and Driftwoods pics.

rodfac · June 18, 2018, 06:46 AM

Bob, great pics of great guns. How's that square back trigger guard work out with heavy loads? I've never shot one, but always liked the look of it, but suspect it would rap the 2nd knuckle pretty hard. The design was modeled after one of the Colt Dragoons wasn't it? Best Regards, Rod

June 16, 2018, 07:31 PM	#1
Bob Wright Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 2012 Location: Memphis, Tennessee Posts: 2,989	A couple of Blackhawks In Model12win's post I posted photos of these Ruger .45s: During the palaver of that post, I was asked what did I do to them. Well, having been asked: Both were plain ol' Ruger Blackhawks in .45 Colt one having the auxiliary .45 ACP cylinder. Sent it off to Doug Turnbull for case hardening, and had it made into a Super Blackhawk. Here, with its .45 ACP cylinder in place: The other one I had it converted to Bisley configuration for a series of experiments: The Bisley was a dismal failure for me, with heavy loads, and, in time I went to more docile .45 Colt ammunition, so decided to revert back to the Blackhawk grip frame and contacted Pat Grashorn for some elk stag grips. Both guns are all steel and have the cam-cut ejector rod housing. The left-most gun also has a Gary Reeder rear sight. And that's the story of these guns. Bob Wright __________________ Time spent at the reloading bench is an investment in contentment.

June 17, 2018, 12:24 AM	#3
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,424	With a shot of whiskey and a smile. __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.

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warnerwh Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2009 Posts: 329	Those are beautiful revolvers! __________________ Portland, Or

June 17, 2018, 02:13 PM	#9
Targa Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2014 Posts: 2,084	Palaver? I hate when I have to look up a word to decide if I should be offended or not.... https://youtu.be/0c-UIkfsk1U Your all’s vocabulary is much deeper than this Southern hicks is... Nice collection by the way Bob, I always enjoy yours and Driftwoods pics. Last edited by Targa; June 17, 2018 at 02:27 PM.

June 18, 2018, 06:46 AM	#10
rodfac Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,624	Bob, great pics of great guns. How's that square back trigger guard work out with heavy loads? I've never shot one, but always liked the look of it, but suspect it would rap the 2nd knuckle pretty hard. The design was modeled after one of the Colt Dragoons wasn't it? 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.

June 16, 2018, 09:46 PM	#2
Model12Win Junior member Join Date: October 20, 2012 Posts: 5,854	Palaver? I don't know how to take that.

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Salmoneye Senior Member Join Date: December 31, 2011 Location: Vermont Posts: 2,076	Your irons always make me drool, Mr. Wright...

June 17, 2018, 02:10 PM	#8
UncleEd Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2013 Location: N. Georgia Posts: 1,150	Bob Wright, Interesting your comment on the Bisley configuration. I never cared for it myself but I remember writer/hunter/ large bore shooter Ross Seyfried commenting that he chose the Bisley style SA for his heavy duty loads in hunting. I'll just assume he was wrong! And you are correct!