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Offline ShooterToo

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Black Hawk Question
« on: December 07, 2008, 01:25:59 AM »
I carry a Stainless 5.5" Blackhawk in 45 Colt as my primary pig gun.  It rolls considerably in my hand when using heavy loads.  Would fitting a different grip frame help this?  What type frame would be best at minimizing the roll?
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Re: Black Hawk Question
« Reply #1 on: December 07, 2008, 02:18:56 AM »
  The gun is supposed to roll.  That's that natural tendacy and the grip design allows it.  Otherwise there'd be a whole lot of abise to the hands.  Many, myself included, prefer the Bisley style for heavier loads.  I suppose one could put Pachmayers on but...rubbers on a S/A... ::)
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Re: Black Hawk Question
« Reply #2 on: December 07, 2008, 03:22:44 AM »
have the same gun in 44. tried pachmayers ruber stocks and that was ok.  now use houge rose laminate finger groove.  thought about checker but was talked out of it.  this stock adds about 1/2" to the length of the grip frame.  it no longer has the "feel" of a s.a. but dose improve the shooting and would be less expensive that changing the grip frame.  on the other hand if you wanted to change the grip frame to have a semi / start of a coustom gun; that nice too.
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Re: Black Hawk Question
« Reply #3 on: December 11, 2008, 10:20:54 PM »
The grip is designed to roll in the hand, as apposed to the straight back kick of a revolver with a "hump" at the top of the grip.

Oversize rubber or wood stocks are popular, especially with those who have big hands.  Some folks with big hands (myself included) have a hard time maintaining a comfortable grip on single action guns with heavy loads and colt type grip frames.

Another popular option is to  install an Bisley grip frame.  Very popular for its comfort and control with heavy loads.  The square trigger guard Super Blackhawk grip frame is another option, sort of in-between a standard and a Bisley frame.

Quickest/cheapest solution - Try a set of over size grips from Houge, wood or rubber..

Larry
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Re: Black Hawk Question
« Reply #4 on: December 12, 2008, 02:18:50 AM »
I have NMBHs in .357, .44 and .45, including a Bisley .45. I prefer Eagle Gunfighter grips on all of them; smooth for heavy recoil, checkered for light recoil. Checkering on a heavy recoiling gun will grind your skin like a rasp.

http://www.eaglegrips.com/gunfighter.htm
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Re: Black Hawk Question
« Reply #5 on: December 12, 2008, 02:40:26 AM »
I have the over size rubber grips from Hogue on mine. I love them especially for heavy loads. More consistant grip for me, with large hands.

Cheese
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Re: Black Hawk Question
« Reply #6 on: December 12, 2008, 03:56:39 PM »
I've never seen rubber grips for the Bisley.  Is there anything like it?

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Re: Black Hawk Question
« Reply #7 on: December 12, 2008, 04:53:29 PM »
Before I sold my Bisley, I called about the rubber grips and was told they didn't make them.  Alot of people like the bisley grip, I didn't.  Pounded my middle finger to much with the heavier loads, then got my butt kicked when I showed everyone my hurt finger. ;D  I have some grip problems and the rubber finger groove grips help me maintain better control and shot placement.  DP
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Re: Black Hawk Question
« Reply #8 on: December 13, 2008, 09:41:40 AM »
Quote from: dpe.ahoy on December 12, 2008, 04:53:29 PM
Before I sold my Bisley, I called about the rubber grips and was told they didn't make them.  Alot of people like the bisley grip, I didn't.  Pounded my middle finger to much with the heavier loads, then got my butt kicked when I showed everyone my hurt finger. ;D  I have some grip problems and the rubber finger groove grips help me maintain better control and shot placement.  DP

I have large hands, and I got my second finger beaten severely by the trigger guard in recoil. I tried bigger grips, and they didn't work for me. I then tried a thinner grip, the Eagle Gunfighter grip. That allowed me to rotate my fingers on the grip and keep the knuckle away from the trigger guard. It worked well for me. I have tried heavy loads in both the Bisley and NMBH. I don't really see any difference in recoil.  While the Bisley works for me, I just don't like it as much as I like my normal NMBHs.
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Re: Black Hawk Question
« Reply #9 on: December 13, 2008, 11:37:44 AM »
I'll try swapping grips first.  If that doesn't work I'll look into another grip frame.  I appreciate the info. 
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Re: Black Hawk Question
« Reply #10 on: December 13, 2008, 08:15:16 PM »
Quote from: Cheesehead on December 12, 2008, 02:40:26 AM
I have the over size rubber grips from Hogue on mine. I love them especially for heavy loads. More consistant grip for me, with large hands.

Cheese

+1 Cheese! They work great on my 357 Mag Blackhawk too.

                          Robert
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Re: Black Hawk Question
« Reply #11 on: December 24, 2008, 11:42:43 AM »
I bought a set of Hogue mono grips last Friday.  I didn't have any "pig loads" but the factory loads I shot felt easier on the hand.  I'l load up a few pig loads between now and the New Year and give them a go.  
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