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What is the difference between them?
Which would you prefer?
I am wanting a 45 long colt six gun.
thanks

 

[45caldan]

The bisley has a longer and straighter grip than the standard SAA.
The hammer is also easier to reach.
If I could find one at a decent price that would be my choice.

 

[g36user]

I prefer the standard blackhawk grip...but by all means try them both and get the one you want.

g36

 

[pennlineman]

See which grip frame fits you best. I have a Blackhawk convertible with a 5 1/2" barrel. It came with two cylinders, a .45 Colt that That I use the most, and a .45 ACP. It has become my deer hunting companion.

 

[dakrat]

heres my "Beastley" chambered in 45 LC :supergrin:. very fine accurate pistol. check out my sig. haven't taken it out of the safe for a while. I might sell it to make some room

 

[HAMMERHEAD]

I like the Bisley grip for target shooting. The Bisley grip frame is steel where the standard Blackhawk grip frame is aluminum so the Bisley is a noticeably heavier gun with balance more towards the rear. The Bisley hammer is also much easier to reach as noted above. I have one of the new Bisley Blackhawk flat top .44 specials, very nice.

The standard blackhawk grip is probably better for draw and fire shooting.

 

[Jakk]

... try them both and get the one you want.

That is the best advice.

That being said, I've got a standard-grip BH in .45 Colt with a .45 ACP cylinder as well. For ACP or standard pressure Colt loads it does just fine. When I go to magnum-level loads with heavy bullets, the gun will spin violently in my hand and the frame bites me at the base of my thumb. The Bilsey is reportedly better for the heavier loads. For standard, or even mildly hot loads, the BH grip is just fine.

 

[Herb Twoleaf]

I like the Bisley grip for target shooting. The Bisley grip frame is steel where the standard Blackhawk grip frame is aluminum so the Bisley is a noticeably heavier gun with balance more towards the rear. The Bisley hammer is also much easier to reach as noted above. I have one of the new Bisley Blackhawk flat top .44 specials, very nice.

The standard blackhawk grip is probably better for draw and fire shooting.

The flattop BHs all come with a steel grip frame.

 

[K1500]

I like the standard Blackhawk from a style perspective. I also shoot that grip style very well.

 

[HAMMERHEAD]

The flattop BHs all come with a steel grip frame.

That's right, I forgot.
But the basic Blackhawk has an alloy grip frame, and the change in weight and balance point is a major factor, especially with the .45 Colt guns which are light to begin with due to the big holes.

 

[VA27]

If you're going to shoot only standard pressure loads the Blackhawk will be fine. If you think you'll shoot lots of 'Ruger Only' loads go with the Bisley, your hand will thank you.

 

[Berto]

If you use 'modern' handgunning stances (two handed, Isos/weaver,chapman etc) you might like the Bisley grip better than the SAA style of the standard and Super BH.
If you like the point and shoot/ from the hip and duellist stance stuff, you might prefer the BH.
The Bisley was made for target shooting and works good for duellist too, but feels better using two handed grip vs the BH...I have both.