Soon will have another revolver to the collection

[bigbore475]

Just ordered a stainless Ruger (model #0470) blackhawk 45 colt bisley with a 5.5 inch barrel from Bud’s. I’ve been wanting one for a while and finally went for it. Really looking forward to this one, will buy components once I save funds again.

[dana]

Congratulations, should be an enjoyable gun for you.
Got mine back in 2003 an Acusport Exclusive in those days. Did have to ream the cylinder throats to 0.4525" as all I shoot is lead. Added Hougue Black Micarta grips as they fit my hands better than factory.
Yep get your reloading components and get busy.

Dana

[ezekiel38]

Great packin pistol! Check for undersized cylinder throats and thread choke in the barrel. If I wasn't so heavily invested in 44s, I would be in 45 Colts.

[coldtriggerfinger]

Mine is the William's Shooters Supply convertible. I Really like it. !!!
I haven't really started casting for it. But will soon. A 340 gr boolit @ 1200 fps is some serious thump.

[Encore64]

Great choice Kyle. I also have the Williams 5.5" stainless gun.

No better choice out there.

Congratulations, Huey

[foxtrapper]

Very nice!

[bigbore475]

Thank you everyone. Will post and report when it arrives, really looking forward to it

[Deleted]

Sounds like a great addition. I'm a 44 guy or I'd be shooting 45 Colt too. My Dad has a stainless 4 5/8" Blackhawk and it' a great piece. Enjoy.

[Frank V]

If you want a nice easy shooting load try Trailboss powder. You can't double charge the .45 Colt case & you can easily get into the 800fps range.

[isaactc]

I also have the Bisley model 0470 for several years now. It will handle everything I have fed it up to Buffalo Bore +P 325 grain cast at 1,325 fps! (ouch). I shoot a lot of Dardas 255 gr, SWC over 8.0  to 8.5 grains of Unique. What a pleasure this load is. Pretty mild at around 800 fps, and really very accurate. At about $62 per 500 bullets I can afford to shoot 100 rounds whenever I feel the urge. Easy on the wrists and the pocketbook! If you enjoy your new Bisley half as much as I have mine, you are in for a treat!

[callmaker]

I got a stainless 45 Colt a few years back. Had to have a little work done on it to get it running right. Now I would never part with it. My favorite load for it is a 300 LFN and 13 gr of HS6. That will handle just about anything I'll ever need and it has a satisfying amount of recoil.
45 Colt and that revolver are a great set up. I'm betting you will be very pleased.

[gator89]

It is ok to have a 45 and a 44 and a 41 and a ......


Those convertible Bisleys are very nice, I am the caretaker of one also.

[Encore64]

Kyle has a habit of adding nice guns to his collection.

I keep trying to prod him to more small bores, but he gravitates to the big bores.

Cant say much. I did too for 35 years. Now I enjoy the uncharted small bore and even some bigger bores in small guns.

[bigbore475]

I picked up the 45 Ruger today. Have to say it instantly became one of my favorite revolvers. I will have to check the throats and have a couple things done in the future. But bottom line- I’m glad I finally got it.

[clintsfolly]

I started down this road about two yrs ago . Mine made a detour on the way home and stoped to see Hamilton Bowen for a while. He did his Perfect Bisley #2 package on it and every time I pick it up I think to my self “ WOW it was worth every penny “ . Last night I was at the range and my buddy was admiring it( he hadn’t seen it since I got the custom grips fron LSCG!) and wanted to shoot it. My money is that he has one soon too!