Author Topic: Picking out a frame (Read 710 times)

TScottO · « **on:** August 11, 2003, 02:31:00 PM »

When picking out a frame for a custom 5 shooter what do you look for? I would think some frames are better than others. What areas of a frame or receiver seem to be out of spec the most? I'd hate to pick up a frame and it turn out to be a dud. Do you generaly stay away from used frames or are they fine too? I'm looking for something in stainless.

Thanks,
Scott

Lloyd Smale · « **Reply #1 on:** August 11, 2003, 11:48:19 PM »

any bisley in just about any condition will work fine.

Blackhawk44 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 12, 2003, 09:21:53 AM »

With you stating "custom 5 shooter" that pretty much takes out everybody except Ruger, Magnum Research BFR, and Freedom Arms. You pays your money and takes your choice.

Henry Bowman · « **Reply #3 on:** August 14, 2003, 07:59:14 PM »

Hello, whether it's Bowen, Clements, Linebaugh, Huntington or Reeder, they all have been there and done that!
Sometimes the axis pin/base pin holes are slightly misaligned but most smiths have a solution for that problem.
Buy the cheapest banged up Ruger you can find, most everything will be replaced anyway!

daddywpb · « **Reply #4 on:** August 15, 2003, 11:23:51 AM »

Another vote for the Ruger Bisley.