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Mine has the Bisley grip. I'm really fond of this one. When I look over my collection of revolvers with the thought of which one would be the keeper if I could have only one, this one is a top contender. The leather is a Barranti EK#5, correctly handed of course.

Always liked the Bisley grips

I’ve got a stainless 4 5/8 357 with a 9mm cylinder and a 4 5/8 44spl both NIB. Nice guns but so behind on firing a bunch lol.

McKay pretty much nailed the answer to your question. Not much I can add.

I think I paid $589 or so new when I bought mine. The various Lipseys I've seen for sale used in recent years have been in the $5-600 range. In today's market I wouldn't be surprised to see them fetch all of $600 or more.

Recently sold one of the stainless guns for around $650 if memory serves, but it’s none too reliable of late. Had Dave Clements make me a 44 on the anniversary 357 flat top back when they were new. Beautiful gun and a great shooter. Daughter had already claimed it when I go belly up.

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Thank you to both of you. So the ears are only there to protect the sight. I alway thought they would add strength.

I have a stainless Ruger Bisley chambered in 45 Colt. It’s one of my favorite handguns to shoot. Ross Seyfried wrote a good article that can be found on the web about the Lipsey 44 Special flattop specifically asked about by the OP

Bisley's are nice. Mine is also a 45.



It's the second 45 Colt I've owned. Long ago I owned a 44 Mag.

I don’t have a picture hosting service but my Bisley looks just like that only stainless and a 5.5” or there abouts barrel and I have a matching Cold Steel stainless Trail Master.

Got it. Haven’t shot it yet though!

Congrats. Very nice.