Tennessee Snuffy Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Folks I have got this wild idea that shooting a pair of Ruger bisleys with 12 inch barrels would really look cool (not fast) but cool. I read the SASS guidelines and everything that I read indicated that these pistols would be legal. Am I correct? Tennessee Snuffy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Saint Eagle, SASS # 64903 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 I don't see any reason they wouldn't be legal Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waimea Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 They're gonna be heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Not very fast, and probably hard to find holsters to carry them. But lots of style points, "Bat"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 If my 12" Colt with standard grips is legal, why would a Ruger with Bisley grips and the same length barrel not be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 this sounds interesting and i agree on the style points , im not a fast shooter im a fun shooter and although i think i would find those cumbersome the concept intrigues me , i have an older H&R with a long barrel in 22cal that i enjoy from time to time at the range - never found a holster and haven't broken down to getting one custom made yet either , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Yep, totally illegal. You're not allowed to have that much fun!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Tennessee Snuffy said: Folks I have got this wild idea that shooting a pair of Ruger bisleys with 12 inch barrels would really look cool (not fast) but cool. I read the SASS guidelines and everything that I read indicated that these pistols would be legal. Am I correct? Tennessee Snuffy YES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Only after you find that 30" rifle to go with them. and you should probably locate a 10 gauge double as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snakebite Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Sundown Jones use to shoot a pair of 12" barrels in the early days. I have some video of Needa Taylor shooting a 12" Colt at our early matches... so, yep... they are legal. Snakebite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Lizard Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 47 minutes ago, Tyrel Cody said: Only after you find that 30" rifle to go with them. and you should probably locate a 10 gauge double as well. 10 gauge lever action.... Texas Lizard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largo casey #19191 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 I got a 10 ga 87. largo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three Foot Johnson Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Legal, but, yeah, a *little* slow. 18" .45's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Snuffy, nobody mentioned it, but as long as the caliber is legal, so would the pistols. ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendo Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Think of the money you'll save on ammo by just tipping the targets over with the barrels. Oh, and oodles of style points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tequila Shooter Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 7 hours ago, Three Foot Johnson said: Legal, but, yeah, a *little* slow. 18" .45's I don't think my arms are long enough to draw them from the holsters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee Snuffy Posted February 21, 2020 Author Share Posted February 21, 2020 Thanks to everyone Tennessee Snuffy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Hangtree Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 2 hours ago, Tequila Chase said: I don't think my arms are long enough to draw them from the holsters Same here, Tequila. I doubt my wrists would hold out for more than 2 or 3 stages either. Maybe I could use those crossed shooting sticks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairie Dawg, SASS #50329 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 TS: Have your smith use tapered barrels. I had a pair of ROAs with 12" tapered barrels, that I used to shoot frequently. Although they looked heavy, they weren't. Sold 'em to Yule Lose last year. Really fun to shoot! --Dawg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 10 hours ago, Three Foot Johnson said: Legal, but, yeah, a *little* slow. 18" .45's Now those are some peters! GG ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Steak Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 I think the Joker used one of those to shoot down the 'Bat-Wing' a few years back.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Wheeler Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 17 hours ago, Three Foot Johnson said: Legal, but, yeah, a *little* slow. 18" .45's I assume with such a LONG sight radius, you NEVER miss with your pistols! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three Foot Johnson Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Never missed, but skeered the targets out of the way a few times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major General Shagnasty Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 11 hours ago, Tequila Chase said: I don't think my arms are long enough to draw them from the holsters I'm a short guy, and I do think my barrel would be dragging the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Boots Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 I am new to this, but are you allowed to set up your shooting stick before the timer starts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three Foot Johnson Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Case head to muzzle is actually longer than a carbine length 19" rifle barrel - just shy of 20". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fence Cutter Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Kind of the same, but kind of not, At .22 Cowboy shoots the rifle I use is a Marlin 39a Mountie with a 20 inch barrel and my .22 revolver has a 22 inch barrel. I've used it long enough I've learned to shoot it pretty fast. When I draw it out of the holster it is like drawing a sword. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Rapid Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 If you shoot these at Bordertown and have a scenario where you can stage your pistols, you can put the grip on the table and rest the end of the barrel on the target!!!! RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three Foot Johnson Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 46 minutes ago, Fence Cutter said: Kind of the same, but kind of not, At .22 Cowboy shoots the rifle I use is a Marlin 39a Mountie with a 20 inch barrel and my .22 revolver has a 24 inch barrel. I've used it long enough I've learned to shoot it pretty fast. When I draw it out of the holster it is like drawing a sword. Tell us about the revolver - factory barrel? Rifle barrel fitted to the frame? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fence Cutter Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 33 minutes ago, Three Foot Johnson said: Tell us about the revolver - factory barrel? Rifle barrel fitted to the frame? Yep. It is a rifle barrel that has been fitted to an EIG frame, made in Germany deal. A cheap but fine shooting revolver, and with a cool buffalo on the plastic grips, how could you go wrong LOL. My sincere apologies as it is only a 22-inch barrel. It is fitted with a Lyman folding leaf #16a adjustable dovetail sight. This was one of my dad's cool concoctions that became mine several years ago. I made the holster with the hair on as I felt that was pretty appropriate to complete such a wild west show looking outfit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 as much as i was willing to be considerate of a buntline - im having a lot of trouble accepting the extremes , legal or not , ill not go there , but i commend those brave enough to do so , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loophole LaRue, SASS #51438 Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 8 hours ago, Major General Shagnasty said: I'm a short guy, and I do think my barrel would be dragging the ground. I'm sorry to hear that....there may be some sort of medical support device available to help you out. LL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOLFY Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 my Wyatt Earp buntline Uberti has 16” bbl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Clark Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 13 hours ago, Major General Shagnasty said: I'm a short guy, and I do think my barrel would be dragging the ground. Yea..... it’s a curse that some of us have learned to live with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DustyDave Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 Something different and more challenging is always fun. I used to shoot IPSC with a ParaOrdinance P12-45. Half of the fun was watching the 38 super crowd flinch when they heard my muzzle blast. Different is usually slower and not very competitive but way more fun. Go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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