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More revolvers! Surprise right?

But, yeah, revolvers are what suit our shooting, best, as I've explained in many posts. This last week's range trip was putting a couple of new ones though their paces and seeing how they shoot. Here's one of them.

Ruger Bisley Single Six 22 LR.
I still bring my Uberti Cattleman 22 LR single action revolver along on almost every range trip and love the way it shoots. Let's face it, though, Colt fixed gutter sights aren't exactly the most target-friendly sights, so I've been searching for something comparable in quality in a single action 22 LR with adjustable sights, for those days or times when my old eyes need a break. That really leaves a Ruger Single Six as my only practical option as far as built quality and price. Can't even begin to recall how many Ruger Single Sixes I've owned in my life, but was hoping to find one that was a little different and a cut or two above the usual Single Six. Here it is, a 1986 vintage Ruger Bisley with adjustable sights. Ruger introduced the Bisley Single Six for the first time in 1986, so this one is even a bit more special.


Not my first Bisley Single Six, by the way, but this one is one of the nicer finished ones I've seen. I suspect Ruger spent a bit more time on the finish of these newly introduced versions. One of the things I especially like about the Bisley versions, compared to other blued Single Six versions is that you get a blued steel grip frame instead of the cheaper painted aluminum frame on standard blued models. The engraved, un-fluted cylinder is also a nice touch.


So what's with the Bisley grip thing? The Bisley grip was originally conceived by Colt as a target shooting grip for their single action Colt revolvers in the late 1800s, just before the turn of the century. The name comes from Bisley, England, the location of popular shooting matches. Still a very popular grip on Ruger revolvers, because some folks like them for the sake of handling recoil on big bore Ruger single actions. I still prefer the old plow grip, myself, for handling recoil, but do like the Bisley for target work.

And, of course, it's a shooter. Did I mention that I really, really appreciate the easy to use adjustable sights? Also interesting that my husband, Bill, did just as well shooting this Bisley as with his beloved Smith 617 22 revolver. I suspect the lager Bisley grips a plus for his big paws.


Bottom line for me is another Ruger single action revolver with no issues of any kind to report. Shoots and functions, great. Will get a lot of use out of this one. Hey, it's a revolver and you know me when it comes to revolvers, right?

The North Woods Gun Whisperer has done it again. These beauties just seem to be drawn to you. Great shooting as always. And say hello to Bill for us.

Will do. Thanks.

Very nice NCG, I always drool when I see your guns! Thank you.

Beautiful gun, love the grips and the shooting...............

Very nice revolver. Looks like it shoots real well too, or maybe that's the operator...I can see how that grip would be nice, I really like the 1860 style SA grip on my revolver as opposed to the shorter SAA or Navy style.

A great report and great shooting with that revolver. It's a good theory that they made the first one's "extra" nice. A good strategy. I will keep on the look out for one.

Threads with "more revolvers" are always welcome, NCG. Good shooting of bullets and photos, too.

Not my first Bisley Single Six, by the way, but this one is one of the nicer finished ones I've seen. I suspect Ruger spent a bit more time on the finish of these newly introduced versions. One of the things I especially like about the Bisley versions, compared to other blued Single Six versions is that you get a blued steel grip frame instead of the cheaper painted aluminum frame on standard blued models. The engraved, un-fluted cylinder is also a nice touch.

Like the whole package of things you like about this Six gun. But as usual, those dark wood grips are the jewel of the revolver!

I agree on the grips. Standard Ruger walnut grips, but love the dark color these.

Sure do like my Bisley grip 45 colt with the 45 acp cylinder. Nice shooting NCG

Al, I'm on the lookout for one of those, in fact. My standard Blackhawk Convertible 45 with its 4 5/8" barrel is a great revolver and glad it found its way back to me, but I would like something with a longer barrel for target work and the extra weight of the Bisley would be nice, too.

Very nice. I don't have a Bisley but almost anytime I go to the range to fire handguns I almost always fire my Single Six or Single Ten.

Thanks, Dan. What I love about Ruger SAs is that when you get one that shoots, you've got a gun for life, since they are built so rugged. This one definitely shoots.

Mine is the 5.5 inch barrel NCG should I find one I will let you know.

North Country Gal wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 01, 2019 8:00 pm

Thanks, Dan. What I love about Ruger SAs is that when you get one that shoots, you've got a gun for life, since they are built so rugged. This one definitely shoots.

This and their customer support is the reason I keep coming back. I've yet to use their customer support, but I have heard nothing but good things about them.

I have used Ruger's CS several times. Wasn't happy that I had to do it on new guns, right out of the box, but they did handle things, well. Have had a better track record with vintage Rugers. I really do think that it was a different company when old Bill was still running the show. That was my big Ruger shooting era, anyway, so kind of sentimental about the old ones.

North Country Gal wrote: ↑

Tue Jul 02, 2019 10:41 am

I have used Ruger's CS several times. Wasn't happy that I had to do it on new guns, right out of the box, but they did handle things, well. Have had a better track record with vintage Rugers. I really do think that it was a different company when old Bill was still running the show. That was my big Ruger shooting era, anyway, so kind of sentimental about the old ones.

I've been fortunate that I have not experienced this with any Ruger guns but I have read that this sort of thing seems to be more prevalent now. I might very well feel a bit differently if I would have had to deal with a number of issues with brand new guins. Nobody likes to buy something new only to have to send it in to get it fixed instead of going out and using it no matter how good the customer service is.

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ya, I don't like it either. Too many companies build stuff and have the customer cull out the defects for them.

dddrees wrote: ↑

Tue Jul 02, 2019 11:36 am

... Nobody likes to buy something new only to have to send it in to get it fixed instead of going out and using it no matter how good the customer service is.