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Final Makeover for this .45 Colt Bisley #162309 09/01/2015 1:07 PM
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 9,836 Virginia Whitworth OP Shootist
OP Whitworth Shootist Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 9,836 Virginia	I have had this revolver for a couple of years and it has had a couple of makeovers. It started life as a Williams Shooters Supply 5 1/2-inch .45 Colt Bisley. I shot well, but I have trouble leaving well enough alone. I eventually ended up with a .44 Mag cylinder that was rechambered to .45 Colt, and Jack Huntington did a beautiful set of grips for it and an action job. The final makeover is complete, and now it is sporting a banded 5 1/2-inch PacNor barrel, and an oversized six-shot cylinder. It is as tight a s a drum and I plan on wringing it out early Monday morning. Jack Huntington performed all of the work. More detailed shots to follow. Max Prasac Semper Fidelis BIG IRON: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6aXjMH5C30 Gun Digest TV's Modern Shooter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGo-KMpXPpA&t=7s

Re: Final Makeover for this .45 Colt Bisley [Re: Whitworth] #162313 09/01/2015 1:54 PM
Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 4,669 Martin, Tennessee Chance Weldon Distinguished Expert
Chance Weldon Distinguished Expert Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 4,669 Martin, Tennessee	Looks good! Can't wait for the range report. Formerly TN Lone Wolf "We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided." - J.K. Rowling

Re: Final Makeover for this .45 Colt Bisley [Re: Chance Weldon] #162315 09/01/2015 1:58 PM
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OP Whitworth Shootist Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 9,836 Virginia	First trip to the range yesterday for a short session. Shot this five-shot group at 50 yards with Garrett 365 grain loads. Can't wait to do some serious load development. Max Prasac Semper Fidelis BIG IRON: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6aXjMH5C30 Gun Digest TV's Modern Shooter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGo-KMpXPpA&t=7s

Re: Final Makeover for this .45 Colt Bisley [Re: Whitworth] #162316 09/01/2015 2:03 PM
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Re: Final Makeover for this .45 Colt Bisley [Re: Whitworth] #162318 09/01/2015 2:57 PM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 9,608 Northern MN s4s4u Shootist
s4s4u Shootist Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 9,608 Northern MN	Quote: Jack Huntington performed all of the work. And he did a fine job by the looks of it. Rod, too. Short cuts often lead to long recoveries.

Re: Final Makeover for this .45 Colt Bisley [Re: s4s4u] #162319 09/01/2015 3:10 PM
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KRal Shootist Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 6,963 MS	Very nice shoot'n! Nothing like a purdy gun that shoots gud! It takes 43 muscles to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger squeeze.

Re: Final Makeover for this .45 Colt Bisley [Re: KRal] #162323 09/01/2015 3:37 PM
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FAH member Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 186 Washington State	Whit, all I can say is WOW! What a nice looking, performing gun and great shooting too. Practice Perfect FAH

Re: Final Makeover for this .45 Colt Bisley [Re: FAH] #162326 09/01/2015 3:56 PM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 9,715 New Jersey jamesfromjersey Shootist
jamesfromjersey Shootist Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 9,715 New Jersey	Saved plenty of money over a five shot cylinder and she looks as good as they get.... 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"

Re: Final Makeover for this .45 Colt Bisley [Re: jamesfromjersey] #162334 09/01/2015 6:05 PM
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OP Whitworth Shootist Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 9,836 Virginia	Originally Posted By: jamesfromjersey Saved plenty of money over a five shot cylinder and she looks as good as they get.... No, because it is an oversized six-shot cylinder. There is no factory cylinder that fills the window like that. I posted a couple of pictures of a stock .45 Colt six-shot cylinder next to the oversized unit. I can assure you that I saved no money -- LOL! Max Prasac Semper Fidelis BIG IRON: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6aXjMH5C30 Gun Digest TV's Modern Shooter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGo-KMpXPpA&t=7s

Re: Final Makeover for this .45 Colt Bisley [Re: Whitworth] #162342 09/01/2015 7:08 PM
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Duke3026 addict Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 533	Looks great!

Re: Final Makeover for this .45 Colt Bisley [Re: Whitworth] #162345 09/01/2015 7:41 PM
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pab1 Distinguished Expert Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,461 SW Montana	Very nice work! Experience is the best teacher, hunger good sauce. Osborne Russell Journal of a Trapper

Re: Final Makeover for this .45 Colt Bisley [Re: Duke3026] #162372 09/02/2015 2:44 AM
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Re: Final Makeover for this .45 Colt Bisley [Re: Badubet] #162477 09/04/2015 12:59 AM
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MrBFR newbie Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 38 Central KY	Stunning! Perfection! BFR 454 - SRH Toklat 454 - SBHH .41 Mag - BH .41 Mag

Re: Final Makeover for this .45 Colt Bisley [Re: MrBFR] #162478 09/04/2015 1:00 AM
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OP Whitworth Shootist Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 9,836 Virginia	Thanks guys! Max Prasac Semper Fidelis BIG IRON: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6aXjMH5C30 Gun Digest TV's Modern Shooter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGo-KMpXPpA&t=7s

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