Let's see some single action revolvers

[tx gunrunner]

You must grip DA revolver and semi-auto pistol totally different then a SA revolver gun . SA guns you must grip it different if you shoot them with 1 hand or 2 hand . My 686 S&W is my favorite DA revolver and it fit me perfect with that ugly retread grip .. I sold it because I can shoot the BH much faster and more accurate then the 686 .

[North Country Gal]

Not to get too far off track with talk of grip styles, but ever since I switched to the pinky under the grip, my shooting has improved, both for the first shot and follow up shots. My theory is that the finger under the grip serves to make for a consistent hold, shot after shot and consistency of hold is one of the keys to accurate shooting with any handgun.

This pinky under technique has also caused me to re-evalute what grips work for me to best manage heavy recoil. Have always preferred the Bisley grip for hard kickers, but no more. I know find that I can shoot my 44 mags and heavy 45 Colt with finger under on a plow handle and do just as well for managing recoil. I also find that the plow handle is still the best natural pointer, still the fastest to draw from the holster and still the easiest and fastest for me to use for quick follow up shots.

As for the thumb behind the recoil shield, yes and no. My thumb struggles to reach the recoil shield with my pinky under on some single actions and with the really hard kicking stuff, it's hard on the thumb. Just not a good fit for me.

Bottom line, though, is that I've traded off most of the Biselys for the same versions in the plow handle or, more recently, the birdshead grip, which is essentially a rounded butt plow handle. For me, anyway, the finest grip ever put on a handgun is still the standard plow handle on a Colt or Colt clone, such as my USFA Rodeo and nothing can match it for elegance and beauty of form. As always, though, each to their own.

[RanchRoper]

The Army grip fills the hand more than the smaller Navy grip on a Model P 1873 style revolver. Not quite as curved as the Bisley though.

TGR's tip works, I tried it.

Try this also

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtPnRRxuOuc&t=9s

I will definitely try that with the thumb steadying the gun. Thanks.

[CT_Shooter]

I will definitely try that with the thumb steadying the gun. Thanks.

Me, too. Thanks.

[Steve51]

A couple of Heritage .22's
Bottom one is case hardened

[Catherine]

Beautiful guns - good thread. Thank you.

Cate

[DWD445]

Thought I'd share one of my favorite DW 357s, my fixed barrel 6" Palmer Mass. made. Was NOS/unfired when I got it on GB last year.
Super sweet shooter

[Henry88]

Grip preference could also depend on the size of your hands...........but I don't want to start anything here

[North Country Gal]

Grip preference could also depend on the size of your hands...........but I don't want to start anything here

Absolutely, right. We're talking a lot of subjective factors, here.

[tx gunrunner]

Grip preference could also depend on the size of your hands...........but I don't want to start anything here

You should not have any BS like that here . I love to hear different views that are different from mine . That is how you learn if you are right or wrong and learn different things . If you have some to say , say it as long as there is no name calling or belittling anyone tell us your view . I post stuff there are people who think I'm full of crap . I don't care if agree or disagree me . I try to post stuff that works for me and hopes it helps someone else . Don't let anyone Bully you here or any other forum .

[Jdl447]

357 Blackhawk 4 days old, 75 rounds through it so far.

[Deadwood Dutch]

That surely is a purdy revolver

[ditto1958]

That is a beauty!

[RanchRoper]

Nice one!

[Catherine]

357 Blackhawk 4 days old, 75 rounds through it so far.

Beautiful gun! Congrats!



You will LOVE, love and love shooting that gun! They are quality made, easy to care for and built like a TANK! Strong! They are pretty too.

I don't own, conceal or open carry and shoot handguns any longer but I personally owned 2 Ruger Blackhawks and several Ruger s/a revolvers in RF - 22lr/22wmr.

My 357 Magnum (6.5 inch barrel not 6" if my memory serves me right.) one had black grips like yours and my 45Long Colt (7.5 inch barrel.) one had the Rosewood grips.

Cate

[Jdl447]

357 Blackhawk 4 days old, 75 rounds through it so far.

Beautiful gun! Congrats!



You will LOVE, love and love shooting that gun! They are quality made, easy to care for and built like a TANK! Strong! They are pretty too.

I don't own, conceal or open carry and shoot handguns any longer but I personally owned 2 Ruger Blackhawks and several Ruger s/a revolvers in RF - 22lr/22wmr.

My 357 Magnum (6.5 inch barrel not 6" if my memory serves me right.) one had black grips like yours and my 45Long Colt (7.5 inch barrel.) one had the Rosewood grips.

Cate

Thanks All
Had it out this morning, put about 100 rounds through it. Big learning curve for me.
I'm a shotgun shooter, big difference between a 32" tube and a 6 and a half inch barrel.
But I love to shoot and reload so it's a lot of fun.

[Catherine]

357 Blackhawk 4 days old, 75 rounds through it so far.

Beautiful gun! Congrats!



You will LOVE, love and love shooting that gun! They are quality made, easy to care for and built like a TANK! Strong! They are pretty too.

I don't own, conceal or open carry and shoot handguns any longer but I personally owned 2 Ruger Blackhawks and several Ruger s/a revolvers in RF - 22lr/22wmr.

My 357 Magnum (6.5 inch barrel not 6" if my memory serves me right.) one had black grips like yours and my 45Long Colt (7.5 inch barrel.) one had the Rosewood grips.

Cate

Thanks All
Had it out this morning, put about 100 rounds through it. Big learning curve for me.
I'm a shotgun shooter, big difference between a 32" tube and a 6 and a half inch barrel.
But I love to shoot and reload so it's a lot of fun.

Good to hear! Have fun!

Those Blackhawk s/a revolvers are tack drivers like their s/a revolvers are in RF!

Take care.

Cate

[RetiredSeabee]

There are some fine looking firearms here.
This is my Uberti Stallion.

Uberti.JPG

[tx gunrunner]

Here one I made . 357 Maxie .... I took off the large square trigger guard that bloody my fingers when I shot it and replaced it with a smaller Vaquero stainless grip frame , plus a stainless steel ejector rod . I put a stainless steel Super Blackhawk hunter hammer on it . . I love the 2 tone color . Sold it to a person on Gunner Forum many moons ago .

[Jdl447]

Here one I made . 357 Maxie .... I took off the large square trigger guard that bloody my fingers when I shot it and replaced it with a smaller Vaquero stainless grip frame , plus a stainless steel ejector rod . I put a stainless steel Super Blackhawk hunter hammer on it . . I love the 2 tone color . Sold it to a person on Gunner Forum many moons ago .

Those stainless parts really gives it a good look. I like it.