 Ruger 5.5" SS Bisley 45 colt
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Just an observation but, it seems to me that this Ruger 45 colt has less changes or modifications done to it than any other revolver.
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Re: Ruger 5.5" SS Bisley 45 colt
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01/24/2014 1:47 PM
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I have one as well. Aside from the trigger and grips it is stock. Nothing else needed.
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Re: Ruger 5.5" SS Bisley 45 colt
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01/24/2014 1:57 PM
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Mine is a bit "warmed over" and it is one of my favorites. 
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Re: Ruger 5.5" SS Bisley 45 colt
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01/24/2014 4:44 PM
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They are 'gooduns'!  Just added grips and redesigned the frount sight.
It's not the gun, but the man behind it.
Sheriff Russell Cottle, Ret.
USMC; 1967-1970; Vietnam-'68-'69
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Re: Ruger 5.5" SS Bisley 45 colt
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01/24/2014 6:26 PM
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Re: Ruger 5.5" SS Bisley 45 colt
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01/24/2014 6:55 PM
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Nice guns guys.
Whitworth, who did your grip and how does it handle compared to Huntington's grip extention of standard grip blackhawks?
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Re: Ruger 5.5" SS Bisley 45 colt
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01/24/2014 7:11 PM
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Nice guns guys.
Whitworth, who did your grip and how does it handle compared to Huntington's grip extention of standard grip blackhawks? Huntington did the grips and the grip frame mods (he gives you more clearance for your middle knuckle) on it. I actually prefer the modified plow handle to the Bisley. It's similar but even easier to shoot.
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Re: Ruger 5.5" SS Bisley 45 colt
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01/24/2014 9:28 PM
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I like mine 
Last edited by wyote; 01/24/2014 9:30 PM.
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Re: Ruger 5.5" SS Bisley 45 colt
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01/24/2014 10:29 PM
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wizzard
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Nice guns guys.
Whitworth, who did your grip and how does it handle compared to Huntington's grip extention of standard grip blackhawks? Huntington did the grips and the grip frame mods (he gives you more clearance for your middle knuckle) on it. I actually prefer the modified plow handle to the Bisley. It's similar but even easier to shoot. Interesting... Thanks.
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Re: Ruger 5.5" SS Bisley 45 colt
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01/25/2014 12:32 AM
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Dave Tarbell
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Some really nice looking stocks on that bisley Whit.
Dave Tarbell
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Re: Ruger 5.5" SS Bisley 45 colt
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01/25/2014 1:46 AM
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Whit always has the neatest toys.
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Re: Ruger 5.5" SS Bisley 45 colt
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01/25/2014 2:21 PM
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[img]http://dsc03621[/img] [img]http://dsc03631[/img] well if the pictures go thru, I shortened mine to 5" octagon, and 4 3/4"
You cant shoot a big one, if you shoot a little one first.......
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Re: Ruger 5.5" SS Bisley 45 colt
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01/25/2014 6:28 PM
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 A really good all around single action...
Life member-NRA-SCI
Member-HHI #2900-HHASA #067
Colt-Ruger-Freedom Arms-and S&W Collector Assoc.s
"I have more guns then I need but not as many as I want" "Handgun hunters HAVE to be good"
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Re: Ruger 5.5" SS Bisley 45 colt
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01/26/2014 11:13 AM
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Mine is the same as jamesfromjersey and has a bent trigger spring. I have a bad picture of mine at the bragging board but that's as far as I got it.
Last edited by dhom; 01/26/2014 11:28 AM. Reason: add info
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Re: Ruger 5.5" SS Bisley 45 colt
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01/28/2014 4:21 AM
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mine has had some massaging as well. it only likes heavy .45 bullets now. 
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Re: Ruger 5.5" SS Bisley 45 colt
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01/28/2014 12:10 PM
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Whitworth
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Beautiful grips, LABRAT!!
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Re: Ruger 5.5" SS Bisley 45 colt
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01/28/2014 2:25 PM
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I agree it's a great gun. 
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Re: Ruger 5.5" SS Bisley 45 colt
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01/28/2014 11:53 PM
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I had 3 and foolishly sent them all to Wyoming.
They're to return with some minor tuning.
One will still be a 45 Colt.
I do miss them....
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Re: Ruger 5.5" SS Bisley 45 colt
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01/29/2014 9:16 AM
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Beautiful grips, LABRAT!! Thanks, Whit. When John showed me he scales he was going to use for y gun, my heart skipped a beat. It is easily the most shootable revolver in my safe, alongside my Seville.
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Re: Ruger 5.5" SS Bisley 45 colt
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01/29/2014 9:17 AM
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Mine is a bit "warmed over" and it is one of my favorites. Whit, I never ge tired of seeing that gun. It is just so clean looking.
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Re: Ruger 5.5" SS Bisley 45 colt
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01/29/2014 11:02 AM
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Re: Ruger 5.5" SS Bisley 45 colt
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01/30/2014 10:19 AM
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There goes Whit's head again!!! We will have to widen the doors some more..:-p
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Re: Ruger 5.5" SS Bisley 45 colt
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02/04/2014 3:46 AM
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Perfect for small game like elk.
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Re: Ruger 5.5" SS Bisley 45 colt
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03/21/2014 3:36 AM
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Wonderful revolvers. I also have one but never shot it yet. I'm still collecting reloading components.
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Re: Ruger 5.5" SS Bisley 45 colt
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03/24/2014 3:06 PM
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I've owned three and still have one, they're very good revolvers especially with the extra .45 ACP cylinder.
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Re: Ruger 5.5" SS Bisley 45 colt
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03/25/2014 12:19 AM
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Whitworth, is that a custom barrel? The front sights look different. I have some Bowen Target sights on order for mine and a blank front sight that I am going to try to do in the Patridge style.
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Re: Ruger 5.5" SS Bisley 45 colt
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03/31/2014 7:38 AM
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I forgot to mention in my earlier post... mine has a Belt Mountain cylinder pin. Takes out a tiny amount of play.
Next I'll install a free spin pawl. Perhaps a Bowen rear sight as well.
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Re: Ruger 5.5" SS Bisley 45 colt
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03/31/2014 9:43 AM
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Whitworth
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Whitworth, is that a custom barrel? The front sights look different. I have some Bowen Target sights on order for mine and a blank front sight that I am going to try to do in the Patridge style. Hi Mike. It's an FA 83 barrel. The sight base is custom but the blade is an FA blade. I am sending it in for a few more tweaks pretty soon.
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