kman68
.240 Incinerator
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Post by kman68 on Feb 27, 2013 17:35:05 GMT -5
how is recoil with heavy loads (45 colt) compared with the std. grip?
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Post by Boge Quinn on Feb 27, 2013 17:47:28 GMT -5
I am not that recoil-sensitive, but I don't like firing heavy loads in mine.
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Post by Lee Martin on Feb 27, 2013 17:58:03 GMT -5
I've shot heavy 45 Colt in my dad's and it isn't too bad. Less to hold onto but the rounded back edge seems a tad easier on the palm. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time" |
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Fowler
.401 Bobcat
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Post by Fowler on Feb 27, 2013 18:27:57 GMT -5
The truth is everyone's hands are different, you have to try one for yourself. I know its not the answer you want but most guys will tell you the Bisley grip frame is the berrys for heavy recoilers, I agree. But there are a fair number of people who find the Blackhawk or Super Blackhawk to be better for their hands. There is no short cutting you have to try one to know for sure.
That said I am sure the general sensus will be they are not great for heavy loads.
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Post by serialsolver on Feb 27, 2013 19:51:57 GMT -5
heavy recoil hurts/feels the same to me.   |
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steve
.375 Atomic
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Post by steve on Feb 27, 2013 20:02:52 GMT -5
I can't stand the birdshead grip, even in 32. Check this one out, I don't think I'd enjoy it with heavy loads ;D..............Not my gun or picture, Whitworth posted it here a year or so ago. I just saved it. Tough has nothing to do with it, but if you're feeling insane squeeze off a few rounds. Notice the cheese grater stags. ( it's also in Whit's book)  |
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Post by Tx Gun Runner on Feb 27, 2013 21:33:19 GMT -5
I have these Ajax grips if anyone is interested .  |
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Post by rkcohen on Feb 28, 2013 10:23:27 GMT -5
have a bird's head conversion on a 4.5" stainless blackhawk done by hamilton bowen. grips are checkered walnut by eagle.
nice little piece - i wanted compact and manageable..
my standard load is a 275 hunter's supply (model #45) on top of 9.5gr unique - they extract on their own, no pressure signs.
as stated - manageable, but maybe getting to the edge of the envelope.
mind you, i have "boomers," just not this compact and with a birdshead grip.
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Post by Tx Gun Runner on Feb 28, 2013 17:18:25 GMT -5
Here is some of my birdshead. None of these were offered by Ruger in 44-40 or 32-20 Vaquero and they are Ruger frames ..  |
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Post by dougader on Mar 1, 2013 21:42:02 GMT -5
I've never fired anything hotter than a 265 WFNGC at 1,000 fps in my Montado with the birdshead grip. It's getting up there, but not bad. I actually like the birdshead better than the standard plowhandle grip. The Ruger birdshead grip is shorter than the plowhandle, but it feels fat in my hand and has enough purchase to hang onto.
My midframe Ruger is not made for the so-called "Ruger Only" loads (say, a 335 @ 1200 fps), but even so I wouldn't load this any hotter anyway. I like a Bisley gripframe for the heavier loads.
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Post by Boge Quinn on Mar 1, 2013 22:23:51 GMT -5
PRECISELY!
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Post by wickerbill on Mar 1, 2013 23:03:32 GMT -5
This question comes down to personal preferance. For me, they don't fit my hand well enough for heavy recoil loads. Don't get me wrong, I do like the birdshead grip, but for me, it's for 22's and 32's.
Bill
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Post by Markbo on Mar 4, 2013 12:42:55 GMT -5
You can add .44 special to that list for me. I don't load mine hot - I have .44 mags for that - and the smaller/lighter calibers are all great to me.
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Post by mbaneacp on Mar 7, 2013 1:37:52 GMT -5
Hey TX Gunrunner...you wanna get rid of those grips, lemme know. They'd look nice on a Lipsey's .44 Sp Sheriff's model project I have in the works...
Michael B
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Post by cheap870 on Mar 7, 2013 7:17:17 GMT -5
When I shoot my SB 44mag the square trigger guard bites my middle finger knuckle pretty good, with full power loads.
My OM Birdshead Vaquero with full power loads seems to roll in my hand meaning less felt recoil & no sore knuckle.
But I have to say it still kicks.
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