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Post by schmitty on Sept 11, 2022 12:08:29 GMT -5
I’ve become the very happy new owner of a Ruger New Model Blackhawk in .41 Remington Magnum! It was a pawn shop find while I was on the road for work in Rhode Island. I quickly snapped it up and had it shipped home to my LGS here in Wisconsin. I know they’re out there, but this was the first one I’ve seen in .41 Mag. It appears to have been fired VERY little as there are barely even rotation marks on the cylinder. I really became a fan of the .41 when my dad bought a S&W Model 657 in the late 80’s. It’s a very shootable cartridge that gets far too little credit. My only problem with my new Blackhawk is the grips. They’re just the stock black plastic. I have decent sized hands so I can barely get my pinkie of my shooting hand on the grip. It’s not a heavy recoiling gun, but it would be nice to have something a little more substantial. Anyone have any experience with anything slightly larger or more hand filling? Thanks in advance! I’m looking forward to gleaning some single action knowledge from this board!
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Post by taffin on Sept 11, 2022 12:36:50 GMT -5
When I was much younger I preferred vendor grips, however for the last decade or so I've had most of my single action grips custom-made by TONY KOJIS who makes them thicker to my specifications.
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Post by seminolewind on Sept 11, 2022 14:37:02 GMT -5
Chad Robinett at Chigs Grips will also make you a thicker set of grips custom fitted to your frame.
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Post by harveylogan on Sept 11, 2022 15:28:47 GMT -5
The above mentioned grip makers will do you a fine job with something a little thicker and you could go with a flat bottom also.
Sounds like what you have is the standard XR3-RED/ Plow. Unless you have smaller hands, your pinky is always going to get tucked.
There are grips out there where the maker will add to the bottom.
This will let you park the pinky.
FWIW: Mr. Elmer Keith didn’t worry about the pinky.
Other options are to change out the Grip Frame to a Super or Hunter or Bisley.
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Post by taffin on Sept 11, 2022 15:55:07 GMT -5
All of the New Model .41 Magnum Blackhawks use the XR3-RED grip frame while the Ruger black plastic grips as far as I can remember were only found on the XR3 grip frames. So I am wondering what you really do have!
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Post by cmillard on Sept 11, 2022 16:20:31 GMT -5
Congrats on the .41 mag! Chigs, sk grips, Lone star custom grips, and rowen grips would be good choices
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Post by schmitty on Sept 11, 2022 17:08:57 GMT -5
According to the serial number Ruger puts it as a 2018 model.
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Post by drycreek on Sept 11, 2022 19:11:30 GMT -5
On my .41 mag Blackhawk I use the extended grips from Texas Grips, but I like the Bisley grip frame better and my plan is to change the grip frame and let Chad make some grips for me. The extended Texas Grips wrap under the bottom of the grip frame and give you room for your pinky. Other grip makers may make them also but I don’t know.
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Post by bisleyfan41 on Sept 11, 2022 19:31:23 GMT -5
All of the New Model .41 Magnum Blackhawks use the XR3-RED grip frame while the Ruger black plastic grips as far as I can remember were only found on the XR3 grip frames. So I am wondering what you really do have! The current production is shipped with plastic grips, for at least the past few years anyway. Probably cost-saving measure. Rough texture too. |
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Post by leadhound on Sept 11, 2022 19:49:26 GMT -5
My XR3's were more rubbery than the plastic on the XR-3RED.
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Post by bigbore5 on Sept 11, 2022 20:05:28 GMT -5
If it's an xr3 frame, someone swapped out the original for it.
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Post by contender on Sept 11, 2022 21:08:20 GMT -5
Get a set of custom grips. LSCG (Lone Star Custom Grips) is an excellent source. Zane,, is a member here,, and goes by lscg.
If it's a NM, and has a NEW XR3 grip frame,, swapping for an XR3-RED might help.
Or, you could also swap out the entire grip frame & grips with either a factory Super Blackhawk g/f & grips. OR,, even swap out for one of Ronnie Wells grip frames.
But if you seek to keep the expenses down,, first determine which grip frame you have,, (XR3 or XR3-RED.) Then look for a set of factory wood grips to try.
As for the pinky on the grip,, many of us learned to place the pinky under the g/f for comfort & control.
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Post by taffin on Sept 11, 2022 22:38:50 GMT -5
If it's an xr3 frame, someone swapped out the original for it. OLD MODEL XR3 WOUDS NOT FIT WITHOUT MODIFICATION. |
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Post by bigbore5 on Sept 12, 2022 3:40:45 GMT -5
If it's an xr3 frame, someone swapped out the original for it. OLD MODEL XR3 WOUDS NOT FIT WITHOUT MODIFICATION. The trigger return spring is different. I know. I meant with a New Model version. Thank you for clearing that up. |
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Post by bamagreg on Sept 12, 2022 7:56:53 GMT -5
All of the New Model .41 Magnum Blackhawks use the XR3-RED grip frame while the Ruger black plastic grips as far as I can remember were only found on the XR3 grip frames. So I am wondering what you really do have! Ruger is putting the black plastic checkered grips on some of the newer guns. My friend just got a new model 41 mag with the plastic grips. They are very skinny compared to the laminated wood grips. |
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