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Post by Lee Martin on May 21, 2012 8:26:55 GMT -5
I've owned this gun since 2003 and it's digested just over 3,000 rounds of heavy 475. Every bit as accurate as the day I bought it so I treated it to a facelift: 1) Jack Huntington grip extension with white micarta 2) We cut the barrel and re-crowned it to 6 1/4" 3) 2Dogs front sight 4) Action tuned to 3 lbs, no creep 5) Forcing cone checked out so we didn't true it   Simple modifications but it looks like a new gun. Now if Magnum Research would only ship them like this. In my opinion Jack's grip extension is a "must" for BFRs. I've been a long time fan of the Bisley, but after holding the JRH design I have a new favorite. It's that good. Not only does it give you more support he added room between the trigger guard and inner edge. My knuckle will be most appreciative. I have another 100 round session of heavy 420 gr planned soon. I'll let you all know how it does on target. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time" |
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Post by whitworth on May 21, 2012 8:41:03 GMT -5
That turned out excellent!! Wow! I shot cottonstalk's .500 JRH Ruger on Friday with the plow handle grip extension and I hate to say that I think I might like it a smidgeon better than the Bisley (an unmodified Bisley). It just plain works.
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Post by Markbo on May 21, 2012 13:22:54 GMT -5
Lee would you happen to have a side by side comparison of Jacks extention? About the only thing I don't like about mine is the knuckle rapping. Doesn't take too many rounds to cause it to get swelled up and sore for a few days!
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Post by Lee Martin on May 21, 2012 14:10:04 GMT -5
Unfortunately, I don't. But I will say this. My re-worked BFR has even more room than Jack's Bisley treatment. And I've shot Whitworth's 500 Maximum a bunch and it's never touched my knuckle. This contour really works. I have a 100 round session with my 475 at week's end. I'll let you know how it does. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time" |
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Post by whitworth on May 21, 2012 14:13:49 GMT -5
Let me repost this picture. It is of a Ruger grip extension from Huntington, and my reworked Bisley, and you can readily see what has been done to them both.  |
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Post by Lee Martin on May 21, 2012 14:18:55 GMT -5
Great picture Whit. And Jack puts even more room between the trigger guard an inner edge on the BFR. Remember, he's essentially starting with a Super Blackhawk grip with the Magnum Research (and SBH's are already extended more than either the Bisley or XR3-RED). -Lee www.singleactions.com"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time" |
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Post by 2 Dogs on May 21, 2012 17:17:31 GMT -5
Lee, that came out nicely. Great job!!!
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Post by zac0419 on May 21, 2012 22:47:30 GMT -5
Lee, What's your take on that grip compared to a model 83? With respect to knuckle bashing and control.
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Post by squawberryman on May 22, 2012 6:47:47 GMT -5
Does jack modify an existing bisley or create one from the blackhawk. His card does say "Advanced Gunsmithing"
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Post by Lee Martin on May 22, 2012 8:01:03 GMT -5
Lee, What's your take on that grip compared to a model 83? With respect to knuckle bashing and control. I haven't shot this one yet, but on feel alone it's way better than an 83. I have a 100 round session of max 420 grain set for Saturday. I'll let you know how it does. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time" |
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Post by whitworth on May 22, 2012 8:01:23 GMT -5
Does jack modify an existing bisley or create one from the blackhawk. His card does say "Advanced Gunsmithing" That's a modified plow handle, not a Bisley. But, he does modify the Bisley as well (as seen on my .500 Maximum) and it gives you a bit more space between your knuckle and the trigger guard. |
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Post by ermont0825 on May 22, 2012 8:46:34 GMT -5
Wow Lee that was quick. How ong did that take? I have been contemplating sending my BFR in for the same treatment. The short turnaround is VERY hard to resist.
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Post by Lee Martin on May 22, 2012 11:02:19 GMT -5
Jack turned it around in just under 3 weeks. Not sure if that's the norm, but I was very pleased with his service and work. He's a top-notch smith. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time" |
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Post by boxhead on May 22, 2012 11:13:31 GMT -5
Made a world of difference on my 475 BFR too. I prefer it to the Bisley.
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Post by whitworth on May 22, 2012 13:40:09 GMT -5
Jack turned it around in just under 3 weeks. Not sure if that's the norm, but I was very pleased with his service and work. He's a top-notch smith. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time" That is the normal turnaround time for the grip extension and custom grips to go with it. |
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