The Bisley Ruger emerged from both the Colt Bisley variation of the Single Action Army revolver and Elmer Keith's own design which was a modified Bisley. It's kind of a hybrid between the two. You should go to Ruger's own website and check out both before deciding, and also handle both.
I've had both and like the Bisley better than the standard large-framed Blackhawk. There are lots of Ruger grip frames and sizes, so I'm only talking about the large grip frame encountered on most standard Blackhawks. I prefer the Bisley over this one, but some don't.
Generally speaking, IMO the Bisley frame behaves more in recoil, like a double-action revolver, whereas the standard grip frames behave as you would expect a single action revolver to behave. I think the Bisley pushes backwards more whereas the Blackhawk rolls up. It's been awhile since I owned one though and everybody is different. Shoot both, if you can, before buying.
