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by azdover
April 20th, 2024, 6:33 pm
Forum: DIY, Building, Gunsmithing and Custom Firearm Work
Topic: Ruger Single Six Bisley Grip Frame Conversion
Replies: 5
Views: 221

Re: Ruger Single Six Bisley Grip Frame Conversion

Not that hard. Just takes some time and patience. It's mostly cosmetic. Kind of like gunsmithing with Legos.
by azdover
April 20th, 2024, 11:25 am
Forum: DIY, Building, Gunsmithing and Custom Firearm Work
Topic: Ruger Single Six Bisley Grip Frame Conversion
Replies: 5
Views: 221

Re: Ruger Single Six Bisley Grip Frame Conversion

Found a Power Custom Bisley hammer/Vaquero trigger kit. Just finished installing it. Although the original Single Six hammer worked and looked okay, I think the Bisley hammer just looks better. The Bisley hammer is just a little lower and a little longer making it easier to reach. The 18 # hammer sp...
by azdover
April 19th, 2024, 1:01 pm
Forum: Handguns, Revolvers and other Pistols
Topic: Pawn Shop Find Gary Reeder Stealth Hawk
Replies: 3
Views: 212

Re: Pawn Shop Find Gary Reeder Stealth Hawk

I considered buying it myself. I like Gary Reeder's work but it seems a waste for me since the only thing I hunt is paper. Plus my "Real He-Man" card expired a while ago. Arthritis is really starting to affect my hands. It now takes both hands to hold a can of beer.
by azdover
April 17th, 2024, 1:58 pm
Forum: Handguns, Revolvers and other Pistols
Topic: Pawn Shop Find Gary Reeder Stealth Hawk
Replies: 3
Views: 212

Pawn Shop Find Gary Reeder Stealth Hawk

If anybody in the Phoenix area is interested, I stumbled across a Gary Reeder 410 GNR Stealth Hawk while looking for a Single Six at a local pawn shop. They're asking for $1200 although I bet there's a little wiggle room in that number. It appears to be a Version 1 conversion and is in pretty good s...
by azdover
April 10th, 2024, 9:59 pm
Forum: DIY, Building, Gunsmithing and Custom Firearm Work
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Replies: 1
Views: 79

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by azdover
April 10th, 2024, 9:56 pm
Forum: DIY, Building, Gunsmithing and Custom Firearm Work
Topic: Ruger Single Six Bisley Grip Frame Conversion
Replies: 5
Views: 221

Ruger Single Six Bisley Grip Frame Conversion

I've always liked Ruger single actions with a Bisley grip frame. I've done a couple of New Model Blackhawk 357s and decided I wanted a 22 Single Six Bisley conversion. After looking around a bit, I didn't realize how relatively easy it is to do. All you need is a: - A complete plow handle 22 Single ...
by azdover
August 26th, 2023, 7:45 am
Forum: DIY, Building, Gunsmithing and Custom Firearm Work
Topic: 357 Ruger Bisley
Replies: 10
Views: 4033

Re: 357 Ruger Bisley

Goes nicely with my Henry Brass Big Boy 357

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by azdover
August 24th, 2023, 8:58 pm
Forum: DIY, Building, Gunsmithing and Custom Firearm Work
Topic: 357 Ruger Bisley
Replies: 10
Views: 4033

Re: 357 Ruger Bisley

The donor for the original Bisley steel grip frame was a 7 1/2" New Model Blackhawk 357. It now has a Ronnie Wells Potato Judge brass grip frame. https://i.imgur.com/PYqLJLX.jpg The brass grip frame was easier to work with, but took longer since I didn't want to refinish the blue cylinder frame...
by azdover
August 18th, 2023, 3:25 pm
Forum: Rifles, Carbines and other Long-Arms
Topic: So you are a Rifleman?
Replies: 21
Views: 6345

Re: So you are a Rifleman?

smithers599 wrote: August 13th, 2023, 7:20 pm And it's all rimfire, right?
Seems like most people use 22LR due to cost, but I think you might be able to use centerfire also. In addition to their 25 meter qualification, their website mentions Known Distance shooting out to 400 yards and a pistol program too.
by azdover
August 14th, 2023, 6:26 pm
Forum: DIY, Building, Gunsmithing and Custom Firearm Work
Topic: 357 Ruger Bisley
Replies: 10
Views: 4033

Re: 357 Ruger Bisley

Gotta to spend it before The Boss wastes the cash on more furniture :D
by azdover
August 14th, 2023, 3:26 pm
Forum: DIY, Building, Gunsmithing and Custom Firearm Work
Topic: 357 Ruger Bisley
Replies: 10
Views: 4033

357 Ruger Bisley

I wanted a 4 5/8" 357 Magnum Blackhawk Bisley but since Ruger doesn't seem to make one, I decided to put one together. I started with a new Blackhawk and then found a used 7 1/2" Bisley 357 at a Bass Pro. I swapped the grip frames, putting the steel Bisley grip on the shorty and the alumin...
by azdover
June 9th, 2023, 11:15 am
Forum: Rifles, Carbines and other Long-Arms
Topic: Ruger American Predator 223
Replies: 29
Views: 7809

Re: Ruger American Predator 223

Couple of folks have mentioned how the RAR 556 would make an inexpensive truck gun. Somebody followed up suggesting a folding stock would make it even better. And someone else mentioned Sharps Bros Heatseeker. Okay, here's my take on all that, although I blew "inexpensive" all to hell in t...
by azdover
May 22nd, 2023, 9:37 pm
Forum: Rifles, Carbines and other Long-Arms
Topic: Ruger American Predator 223
Replies: 29
Views: 7809

Re: Ruger American Predator 223

Let’s see some groups of these tack drivers I don't take many photos or keep a lot of targets, but I have a few. 100 yard https://i.imgur.com/B85k2VP.jpg 300 yard https://i.imgur.com/gIMO9xu.jpg After seeing results like that, I’m going to redefine my groups as “patterns”. Very nice!
by azdover
May 21st, 2023, 5:50 pm
Forum: Rifles, Carbines and other Long-Arms
Topic: Ruger American Predator 223
Replies: 29
Views: 7809

Re: Ruger American Predator 223

DuneShoot wrote: May 21st, 2023, 5:48 pm Be more than happy to show ya.
pm sent
by azdover
May 21st, 2023, 4:12 pm
Forum: Rifles, Carbines and other Long-Arms
Topic: Ruger American Predator 223
Replies: 29
Views: 7809

Re: Ruger American Predator 223

Agree. Unfortunately, I can't find anybody to sell a bag of shooting skill yet.