OT bought me a new to me 44 magnum

[MikeS.]

I've casually been looking for a Ruger SA in .44 magnum. Yesterday my local shop had 2 super blackhawks. One a Bisley and the other a...Well it wasn't a Bisley. I bought the Bisley for 350. I liked the feel of it a bit better. The cylinder is engraved as well.

So I immediately took it to the range and tried it out. Shot some of my reloads using Hornady XTP bullets and 2400 powder. I'll go again today and shoot a bunch more of my LSWC reloads.

So now I have the .44mag Trifecta. A SA, a DA and a lever action.

So how do you pronounce Bisley? Bys le, biz, le or?

[Blaine]

As life goes on, 44s and 45s just keep looking better and better. And they don't have to go real fast, either, unless you want to reach out a bit farther. I just can't imagine what wouldn't be detered by a 240gr boolit going 1,100fps My hunting loads are 300gr, but still only 1,100 or so. A little pinch of BlueDot works wonders

[Terry Murbach]

BIS-lee,
AND THAT WOULD BE WITH A HARD ESS NOT A ZEE SOUND.

[Old Savage]

Congrats - a picture perhaps. The only 44 Mag I have is a Ruger and what works there interests me. I did find what appears to be a very accurate combination detailed in another thread at 44 Spl levels. What is your barrel length?

[BenT]

You lucky dog! I've been looking for a used Bisley for the last year. Can't find one. Going to have to spring the extra cash for new soon.

[txpete]

congrads on the ruger.post some pics if you can.
pete

[Rusty]

I had a Bisquero once and loved it. I got rid of it in favor of a 629. Not a good thing. that Ruger was twice the gun.

I'm torn between a Bisquero with the fixed sights and the regular Bisley with that mile long barrel.

[Leverdude]

+1 on the pics! Sounds like a nice acquisition.
I'm thinking I need to save a few pennies & get a Blackhawk 44 to go with my Red hawk & 1894 too.

Might be a dumb question but I'v always wondered why S&W didn't do anything in the single action flavor, or am I wrong & they did way back when?

[Blaine]

+1 on the pics! Sounds like a nice acquisition.
I'm thinking I need to save a few pennies & get a Blackhawk 44 to go with my Red hawk & 1894 too.

Might be a dumb question but I'v always wondered why S&W didn't do anything in the single action flavor, or am I wrong & they did way back when?

Long ago, Colt and S & W discussed splitting up the handgun market. Smith & Wesson, being a Double named company opted to make Double actions....well, you see where this is going..... Harrington & Richardson, haveing so many letters, opted for making Long Guns.....this does not necessarly hold true today.

[awp101]

Long ago, Colt and S & W discussed splitting up the handgun market. Smith & Wesson, being a Double named company opted to make Double actions....well, you see where this is going..... Harrington & Richardson, haveing so many letters, opted for making Long Guns.....this does not necessarly hold true today.

Wow...

[MikeS.]

As requested a few pics;

[MikeS.]

Well not very good pics, sorry about that.

[txpete]

not bad congrads on your new ruger.

[dbateman]

wow well done on the new 44

[piller]

[Birdman]

I have a very real affection for those big ol bullets. I know it ain't no 45-70, but there ain't much it won't do.

[MikeS.]

I really like it. Nice and accurate.

[blueroan]

I had a Bisquero once and loved it. I got rid of it in favor of a 629. Not a good thing. that Ruger was twice the gun.

I'm torn between a Bisquero with the fixed sights and the regular Bisley with that mile long barrel.

The 44 BISLEY VAQUEROS are pretty hard to find. I spent about $250 to have a regular VAQUERO (and previously 2 stainless SUPER BLACK HAWKS) converted to BISLEYS. I like the 5.5 inch barrel for general use. You might consider watching the internet auctions for the 44 "ACCU-SPORTS"...limited edition 5.5 inch stainless BISLEYS with target sights. They run about $600 and worth every penny! I had my blue 44 BISLEY cut to 5.5 inches and an action job by ALPHA PRECISION and then had the two SUPERS converted before acquiring an ACCU-SPORT 44.

I like shooting the 7.5 inch guns (had a 10.5 inch SUPER BLACKHAWK once upon a time too) BUT the 5.5 inch guns carry a lot better. You can buy a 7.5, try it awhile, and then have it cut. I just don't do worth a d*** with the 4 5/8 barrel length, but your eyesight may be different.

[GabbyHaze]

Nice Ruger, congrats on your "new to you" purchase. Thanks for sharing the pictures.

JT