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Post by bradshaw on Oct 3, 2020 9:03:03 GMT -5
Living with these Ronnie Wells brass grip frames introduces a seasoned hand to possibilities for handling power which factory handles lack. At 76 I practice conservation of anatomy, a sensibility largely sacrificed during the competitive days. To my eye we are past the shock of seeing a brass grip frame on a stainless revolver. Once I put the Bradshaw Bisley on the Ruger 03, it was hard to take off. During fitting, the grip frame goes on & off. Yet the grip started to grow on the gun, and grow on me.
To continue learning, the grip is on another revolver, while the 03 wears Bison Hunter whittled into a “Butchered Bison”----finger groove Bison. That too, is growing on me, but the backstrap has a bit too much slope... contoured more for a big, meaty palm. Like Ronnie’s.
These grip frames kick open the door to make a grip frame which compliments the shooter’s hand. In one respect it’s easier to open one’s mind to something new, than to shift one’s hand from the familiar----even when the familiar may be less than correct.
Pages may turn slowly, but the book is open.
David Bradshaw
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Post by taffin on Oct 3, 2020 9:51:46 GMT -5
Living with these Ronnie Wells brass grip frames introduces a seasoned hand to possibilities for handling power which factory handles lack. At 76 I practice conservation of anatomy
I spent 31 years teaching and hopefully reaching junior high kids. My modus operandi from day one was Monitor and Adjust. That is pay attention to those in front of me and make necessary changes as I went to make both me and them successful. Now that I am five years older than you I find as I have for several years to be able to keep shooting I must constantly Monitor and Adjust. Two major changes have been in the level of the loads and the shape of the grip. |
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Post by RDW on Oct 3, 2020 10:03:53 GMT -5
Well it is my best wishes to take the advice of other seasoned veterans of this particular subject and make every possible improvement that (WE) can dream up gentlemen!
Our hands are all just like our singular personalities and preferences. very Unique. So i wish to cater to as many as possible so we can shoot till the last beat of our heart and pass on a great American Tradition to our youth!
I love the old school, dont get me wrong, But change is inevitable! And i for one am trying to find a way to save the anatomy that we have left.
Thanks fellas.
R
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Post by akray on Oct 5, 2020 18:34:02 GMT -5
Which of the Bisley design grips gives you the most top knuckle clearance? I've looked on your page but it's hard to tell from the pictures. Your gripframes look like the solution for recoil issues!
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Post by RDW on Oct 6, 2020 9:52:31 GMT -5
Which of the Bisley design grips gives you the most top knuckle clearance? I've looked on your page but it's hard to tell from the pictures. Your gripframes look like the solution for recoil issues! At this Moment the Bradshaw Bisley! 3/16 of an inch more clearance over the standard Bisley. However the Bisley series has always had extra meat in the platen face for material removal back a safe distance of an 1/8 of an inch. This is a Standard Bisley in Red with a Bradshaw over it in Black!  This is a standard Bisley demonstrating the inner cut clearance that i put on all of my bisley backstrap farmes for extra material removal for Knuckle Clearance. In the old days (80s) i would weld up this area so it could be cut back.  Hope that helps Podna! R |
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Post by clintsfolly on Oct 8, 2020 8:53:38 GMT -5
Mr Wells if a person had a piece or two of wood. Could you stabilize and cut it to your frame? If so what size would you need? Thanks Clint Wells
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Post by RDW on Oct 8, 2020 9:21:42 GMT -5
Mr Wells if a person had a piece or two of wood. Could you stabilize and cut it to your frame? If so what size would you need? Thanks Clint Wells Hey Clint You Betcha! Any where around 3" x 5" is best with the grain flow going axial with the 5" Here is a link to another thread that will show the slab style and size below the 357 max. Preferably atleast 3/4 of an inch thick. Potato judge and David Clements sent me some nice walnut to do for them and it worked out perfect. R singleactions.proboards.com/post/362380/thread |
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Post by clintsfolly on Oct 8, 2020 9:37:09 GMT -5
Thanks! Am getting a Blued SBH that from the looks of the pictures someone converted to Bisley. The sad part is I think they used a Stainless gripframe and rolled every edge. The good part I am getting it cheap and it must be saved or it’s going down the road!
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Post by RDW on Oct 9, 2020 15:23:32 GMT -5
Thanks! Am getting a Blued SBH that from the looks of the pictures someone converted to Bisley. The sad part is I think they used a Stainless gripframe and rolled every edge. The good part I am getting it cheap and it must be saved or it’s going down the road! Did ya get it yet? |
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Post by clintsfolly on Oct 9, 2020 16:24:35 GMT -5
No yet sometime this weekend.
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Post by highplains on Oct 9, 2020 16:52:17 GMT -5
Hey Ronnie ,
Just wanted to thank you for all the positive energy that you've been creating man.
It is damn' refreshing -
Jim
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Post by RDW on Oct 9, 2020 17:35:41 GMT -5
No yet sometime this weekend. Good deal. Got me a chunk of 416 Stainless .357 Barrell blank 1 in 16 to whittle on this weekend. Gonna make me a 360 Dan Wesson powered Super blackhawk Hunter copy with an experimental finger groove grip frame Bradshaw and me have come up with. Wanna see if she will boogie down. |
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Post by RDW on Oct 9, 2020 17:37:36 GMT -5
Hey Ronnie , Just wanted to thank you for all the positive energy that you've been creating man. It is damn' refreshing - Jim Hey Buddy Thankyou for the complement. These sixguns, i Just want to bring an old Dawg back to some new life man. I lovem to much. And you GUYS ARE GREAT! Ronnie |
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Post by jringo8769 on Oct 9, 2020 18:19:14 GMT -5
No yet sometime this weekend. Good deal. Got me a chunk of 416 Stainless .357 Barrell blank 1 in 16 to whittle on this weekend. Gonna make me a 360 Dan Wesson powered Super blackhawk Hunter copy with an experimental finger groove grip frame Bradshaw and me have come up with. Wanna see if she will boogie down. I can not wait to see this one my dear friend.... stay safe out there God Bless,John |
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Post by tdbarton on Oct 9, 2020 18:41:36 GMT -5
No yet sometime this weekend. Good deal. Got me a chunk of 416 Stainless .357 Barrell blank 1 in 16 to whittle on this weekend. Gonna make me a 360 Dan Wesson powered Super blackhawk Hunter copy with an experimental finger groove grip frame Bradshaw and me have come up with. Wanna see if she will boogie down. Finger grooves, eh? Looking forward to seeing it - I don’t believe I’ve seen anything like that on a single action. |
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