grip frame ?

[cottonstalk]

What is the differences in the feel on the bisley and the #5 pointabilty,recoil,and shooter comfort?

[jgt]

The number five handles recoil about the same but has more pointability and is more comfortable. ;D ;D ;D

[c.r.]

follow this link:
www.gunsamerica.com/blog/ross-seyfried-lipseys-ruger-flattop-44-special-bisley-revolvers/

scroll down to about the 8th photo on the right of the page. Seyfried has provided a comparison, "The modern Ruger Bisley grip on the right is shown with a tracing I made of the Keith No. 5 frame",

I've only handled a couple of TLA #5s and one Powers #5. While i don't know exactly how true they may be to keith's #5, the first thing i noticed was the length. on the #5 examples i've handled, i roll my pinky under just like on a trad'l plow handle. on the Ruger Bisley, there is plenty of length for all my digits.

I was able to shoot some warm 44 mag loads one of the TLA's, It felt great in my hand. However, i think the bisley is required for the big boy cartridges.

There is definately something "magical" about that #5 grip frame though. It has an incredible feeling

just my opinion.
c.r.

[COR]

It really comes down to personal preference. I've handled #5 grips by Powers custom, Gary Reeder and Dave Clements. In all cases I'd go for the Bisley, but that may just be due to its familiarity. It's hard to generalize without actually firing both. In a heavy recoiling gun the Bisley gets my vote. That's just my opinion 100%. I will get a #5 someday in a 41, that's always been my dream gun since knowing who Elmer was...

[2 Dogs]

I have both frames. The #5 is more compact than the Bisley. It is far more suitable for standard loads up to heavy 44 special loads than the Bisley. However, for the really big stuff the Bisley has no peer and its a dandy with light loads too. If you have large hands, you might be better off with a Bisley.

[bigmuddy]

I can't speak on the others mentioned, but Ron Power's #5 "template" was made from a tracing of the original gun.

I have fired my #5 with heavy 44's (260gr @ 1200 fps) and it is quite comfortable. I don't know how it would do with the real heavy weights but I imagine the Bisley is better for those. I know when I have fired Bisley gripped guns with real heavy loads, they are very manageable.

I think the #5 points better for me. The Bisley seems a little more top heavy.

[afone1]

I prefer the Bisley.

[steve]

Box stock, I like the SBH Hunter GF the best. My Dad on the other hand likes the Colt 1860 GF the best, in fact he's got an OM .357 at Alan Hartons place getting that treatment. 38/40 with a 10mm cylinder, Turnbull casehardening, plus a few more goodies. Should be a little sweetheart. With a little luck, and a stack of 100's it should be under his Christmas tree.

[edk]

Clearly the posts are revealing there is no "best"