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Here's a few more that could qualify as favorites depending on the day and the application. For its vault like construction and packable power it's tough to match a Linebaugh built 500. This little 22 has traveled a zillion miles on my hip while running traplines. It's killed more coyotes than mange. Don't know who did the Bisley conversion or the grips but this 357 Max is fun and one that will stick around.
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Here's a few more that could qualify as favorites depending on the day and the application. For its vault like construction and packable power it's tough to match a Linebaugh built 500. This little 22 has traveled a zillion miles on my hip while running traplines. It's killed more coyotes than mange. Don't know who did the Bisley conversion or the grips but this 357 Max is fun and one that will stick around. Those are all dandies but that Max is awesome!
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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Here's a better look at the grips on that Max.
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I like them all, but favorite for just shooting enjoyment probably the Bisley 44 Mag.
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Right now, these two. 66 and 629. Round butt S&Ws fit my hand the best
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I like them all, but favorite for just shooting enjoyment probably the Bisley 44 Mag. Is the felt recoil with that Bisley less than a standard single action?
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I like them all, but favorite for just shooting enjoyment probably the Bisley 44 Mag. Is the felt recoil with that Bisley less than a standard single action? I feel it is. Some shooters claim they prefer the plow handle but I much prefer the Bisley. Linebaugh won't build his 475 or 500 on any other SA frame if that says anything. The difference is notable to me in 41 and 44 magnums and heavy 45 Colt. I've shot heavy loads in all three in both styles of grip frames and will take the Bisley over the plow handle. Make no mistake, when you drop the hammer on a full throttle 480 or 500, even on a Bisley grip frame, you won't have any doubt the gun went off. I don't shoot many heavy loads in either. I'm quite content with really big bullets going 900-1000 fps for most of my work. I don't know that I would care to set off a heavy 500 Linebaugh load in a plow handle grip.
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A Smith Model 19 built as a parts gun by David Clements, he of big bore revolver fame. He built it for my son when Jack was 10 years old. Its accurate, has a great trigger, and has a good backstory.
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I feel it is. Some shooters claim they prefer the plow handle but I much prefer the Bisley. Linebaugh won't build his 475 or 500 on any other SA frame if that says anything. The difference is notable to me in 41 and 44 magnums and heavy 45 Colt. I've shot heavy loads in all three in both styles of grip frames and will take the Bisley over the plow handle.
Make no mistake, when you drop the hammer on a full throttle 480 or 500, even on a Bisley grip frame, you won't have any doubt the gun went off. I don't shoot many heavy loads in either. I'm quite content with really big bullets going 900-1000 fps for most of my work. I don't know that I would care to set off a heavy 500 Linebaugh load in a plow handle grip.
I don't shoot a 44 mag, but I have a couple Colt 38-40 Single Actions and when I shoot the same ammo through the Bisley, it doesn't feel like the same load...
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Of course I'm a bit prejudiced when it comes to Ruger Bisleys. Here's some of mine. Since this picture was taken I've added the 500, a 1 of 100 Bisley 22 LR (adjustable sights and fluted cylinder, only made 100), a rough 32 H&R that shoots great but needs some love and a Lipseys CCH 5.5 inch 45 Colt. I don't have a picture of the 32 or the new 45.
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I like them all, but favorite for just shooting enjoyment probably the Bisley 44 Mag. Is the felt recoil with that Bisley less than a standard single action? Definitely less felt recoil to me. It's actually comfortable with the heavy load I use, 310gr WFN over 20.5gr H110. That load gives 1250 fps in the 4 5/8" SBH, and 1275 fps in the 7 1/2" Bisley. The Bisley grip seems to push more rearward, not so much muzzle flip.
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Lotsa single actions in this thread. And that's a good thing.
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This Ruger New Vaquero 45 Colt. Very nice. Tell me about the grips. They look like Colt grips. Thanks TRH, They are "Ruger Vaquero, Eagle Checkered with Horse Grip" from Western and Wildlife Wonders. https://westernandwildlifewonders.com/shop/ruger-vaquero-eagle-checkered-with-horse-grip/
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Without a doubt it is the Colt SAA... Are the P-7's even close? Both have a ton of appeal, in different ways. Yes, but they aren’t revolvers... I realized that....too late.
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Very cool guns
Its almost the single action boys VS the Double action Boys
Very nice to see
I prefer Double but they are all nice
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Those are what I'd put on it if I had one. Makes me want to go out and get one.
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Another favorite of mine is the S&W Model 13, FBI configuration.
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I like this little, .32 S&W Long, I-Frame, too.
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Nice collection Mart!!!!!
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. 265 gr Lyman 429244, deep seated and crimped over front drive band, over 17.5gr A2400 – chron 1,100 fps from 2 ¾” .
300gr Missouri Bullet, deep seated and crimped over front drive band, over 20.0gr WW296, CCI350, New Starline
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Curious - what was reason for seating them so deep and crimping over the driving band?
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