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I'm looking for one, but I like the Bisley handle over the hideous Ruger "Plow handle." Problem is, the only make two models, a 3.75" barrel and a 7.5" with a hideous scope ramp atop the barrel. I'm leaning towards the shorter barreled one (I own a FA 454 Casull, so I'm not that recoil sensitive), but any of you guys own either of these two and if so, what do you recommend? ![[Linked Image from ruger.com]](https://ruger.com/products/newModelSuperBlackhawkBisley/images/0818.jpg) ![[Linked Image from ruger.com]](https://ruger.com/products/newModelSuperBlackhawkBisleyHunter/images/0862.jpg)
A good principle to guide me through life: “This is all I have come to expect, standard lackluster performance. Trust nothing, believe no one and realize it will only get worse…”
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Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house
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For me anyway, the farther the sights are away the better.
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Thank you guys, and welcome back, clark...
A good principle to guide me through life: “This is all I have come to expect, standard lackluster performance. Trust nothing, believe no one and realize it will only get worse…”
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Wonder what's cheaper - lengthen the short or shorten the long? (not snark - just wondering is all - was a time if you ordered McDonald's a certain way - you'd save 30 cents over ordering it another, more common way - same exact food/quantity but different math)
I assume you're looking for something more in that 5 inch range?
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I own the 3.75” and one of them 5.5” special runs. The 5.5 I’ve only shot maybe 20 rounds in it. Never really messed with it though. The 3.75” is accurate and easily controlled. I pack it once in awhile on a chest holster but favor other pistols for packing.
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I’d pick the 7.5” barrel one. You could also order a regular Super Blackhawk and change out the grip and hammer if you want to.
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Over the years, I've owned and hunted with Bisleys in 44, 45, and 454, plus N-frame Smiths and Redhawks.
Ruger leaves us in a bad spot--long barrels are great for hunting but ungainly in daily use, and I don't care for any of those cartridges in a barrel shorter than 4".
I'd get a standard 5.5" Super Blackhawk and swap out the hammer, trigger, and grip frame for Bisley parts. It's a straightforward job that takes about half an hour. An original Vaquero would work IF you can live with fixed sights.
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Again thank you guys. I must confess, were it not for the bath I've taken financially, I'd order another FA.. 
A good principle to guide me through life: “This is all I have come to expect, standard lackluster performance. Trust nothing, believe no one and realize it will only get worse…”
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I prefer the short barreled Bisley between the two. ![[Linked Image from i47.photobucket.com]](https://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f196/MarkoR/DSC_0262.jpg)
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It does seem to be "right" with the ejector housing even with the muzzle...
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I'm surprised that's all they are offering in 44 Mag Bisley. If I wanted it for fishing, woods defense and that sort of thing, I'd go with the short one. If it's more for hunting, or enjoyment at the target range, I'd go with the long one. I guess I got in under the wire when I purchased my 7.5" blued version a couple years ago. ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/yJKxAUy.jpg)
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Opted for the Super Redhawk 7-1/2" barrel for mine. Changed the grip, though. The Blackhawk is a .357 Mag. ![[Linked Image]](https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/gallery/80/full/126884.jpg)
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I prefer the short barreled Bisley between the two. how's the recoil?
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I'm surprised that's all they are offering in 44 Mag Bisley.
If I wanted it for fishing, woods defense and that sort of thing, I'd go with the short one.
If it's more for hunting, or enjoyment at the target range, I'd go with the long one.
What he said. I have the Blackhawk Hunter, it is a bit big for packing around all the time. In WV there is a 4" minimum for hunting handguns. I have heard some other states have restrictions too.
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I have plenty of long barreled .44s from 5.5 to 7.5"...prefer the 3.75" for field carry with 265gr Lehigh WFN. VERY accurate shooter.
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Over the years, I've owned and hunted with Bisleys in 44, 45, and 454, plus N-frame Smiths and Redhawks.
Ruger leaves us in a bad spot--long barrels are great for hunting but ungainly in daily use, and I don't care for any of those cartridges in a barrel shorter than 4".
I'd get a standard 5.5" Super Blackhawk and swap out the hammer, trigger, and grip frame for Bisley parts. It's a straightforward job that takes about half an hour. An original Vaquero would work IF you can live with fixed sights.
Okie John Yeah, thought about that modification, then just decided to get the Bisley 3.75" so I could still have the stock 5.5" SBH version, too. I always upgrade to custom grips on all, though.
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I prefer the short barreled Bisley between the two. how's the recoil? The belief that longer barrels have less recoil isn't true
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I would try to hunt down one of the 5 1/2" Bisley's that they made some years ago. Here's my 45 Colt. ![[Linked Image from hosting.photobucket.com]](https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/aa437/boxhead61/IMG_0843_zpsf4d3e9fc.jpg)
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I would try to hunt down one of the 5 1/2" Bisley's that they made some years ago. Here's my 45 Colt. This ^^^^^^^^
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