It sounds like you are talking about the dragoon style trigger guard on the Super Blackhawk, couldn't be sure. If you are, its a cast steel frame. Here is a photo of one I modified many years ago and it was so easy on the hand. Afraid it calls for cutting and welding. I did this 40 years ago, so I used silver solder. Today I would probably choose TIG.
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It sounds like you are talking about the dragoon style trigger guard on the Super Blackhawk, couldn't be sure. If you are, its a cast steel frame. Here is a photo of one I modified many years ago and it was so easy on the hand. Afraid it calls for cutting and welding. I did this 40 years ago, so I used silver solder. Today I would probably choose TIG.
You did a nice job of rounding up that trigger guard too.
The long Super Blackhawk grip suits me as well as anything Ruger ever produced, but like many here I don't like the square trigger guard much. If can find a Hunter model grip frame, it has the Super Blackhawk grip with a round trigger guard. The Hunter model itself is fine, if you like an ugly scope rib on the barrel of your hogleg.
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It sounds like you are talking about the dragoon style trigger guard on the Super Blackhawk, couldn't be sure. If you are, its a cast steel frame. Here is a photo of one I modified many years ago and it was so easy on the hand. Afraid it calls for cutting and welding. I did this 40 years ago, so I used silver solder. Today I would probably choose TIG.
You did a nice job of rounding up that trigger guard too.
The long Super Blackhawk grip suits me as well as anything Ruger ever produced, but like many here I don't like the square trigger guard much. If can find a Hunter model grip frame, it has the Super Blackhawk grip with a round trigger guard. The Hunter model itself is fine, if you like an ugly scope rib on the barrel of your hogleg.
Sarge Nailed it. The dragoon style grip is a little longer, so you give that up to swap out the grip frame unless you can find a Super Blackhawk Hunter. I prefer the longer grip myself, the other models are about 1/4" shorter which is just too short for me. I take a high grip as it is, so it helps. As usual Sarge nailed it, good luck finding the Super Blackhawk Hunter. They are occasionally available. I've only seen them in stainless.
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It sounds like you are talking about the dragoon style trigger guard on the Super Blackhawk, couldn't be sure. If you are, its a cast steel frame. Here is a photo of one I modified many years ago and it was so easy on the hand. Afraid it calls for cutting and welding. I did this 40 years ago, so I used silver solder. Today I would probably choose TIG.
In addition to Hogue grips which cover the corner there are:
Herrett's:
Pachmayr:
Neither win beauty contests I'll admit.
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You should be able to get the Super Blackhawk Hunter, or a regular Blackhawk, grip frame from Midway or Brownells. You can also get "conversions" which are closer to original Colt SAA grip frames for the Rugers from Power Custom.
Tom
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Been thinking about your problem. I believe if I bought another 44 Super, I would cut the trigger guard off and turn it around backwards. That way the front of the trigger guard would be much like a 45 Auto. Give your index finger an easy place to rest, and no biting of the fingers on your grip.
Remember you saw it here first !!:):):) Any competent gunsmith should be able to accomplish this.
John
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