Choctaw Kid Tulsa Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 I’m considering changing out the barrel on a NMV Bisley 45Colt from the stock 5 1/2 round to 7 1/2 octagon, but I haven’t seen on the wire where this has been done. i’ve seen a few pistols with the octagon barrel at 5” or shorter but haven’t seen longer barrels in octagon. Other than cost, any other considerations I should be made aware of? I think the 1851 pistol is a real beauty and that’s my inspiration for the Ruger, but on a Bisley frame. Maybe for Rugers 7.5 only makes sense in the lighter round barrel? if anyone has had this done, I’d much appreciate a picture and any insights. Thanks, Choctaw Kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OK Dirty Dan Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 I had Snake Oil George install 5.5" octagon barrels on one set of my 44 Magnum Bisley Rugers. They look fantastic, and maybe I'm in the minority here, but I don't feel as big a difference as others going from round to octagon at the same barrel length. Most others I know that have gone to the octagon shoot 38s so maybe there's a more pronounced difference in the feel on those smaller caliber guns. The actual weight difference between my two sets of Bisley 44s only puts the octagon pair at 2oz heavier for each gun. Don't get me wrong, I'm very happy with the barrels. But I had that done because that pair had different barrel lengths and I wanted them to be the same. I don't have any plans to convert my other pair which already have matching length factory barrels. Obviously that doesn't address the 7.5" barrel part of your question but thought I'd share my experience. I would say that if I were in the market to have another set of octagon barrels put on I personally wouldn't hesitate to go with an even longer barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantankerous Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 4 minutes ago, OK Dirty Dan said: I had Snake Oil George install 5.5" octagon barrels on one set of my 44 Magnum Bisley Rugers. Pics!!!!! Pretty please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 2 minutes ago, Dantankerous said: Pics!!!!! Pretty please? THIS^^^^! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantankerous Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 I've been thinking 3.75" octobarrels on a Bisley 44 Special would be funner yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OK Dirty Dan Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 My wife always comments I don’t take enough pictures and now you guys too! I’ll take some tonight or tomorrow and post them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooting Bull Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 2 hours ago, Choctaw Kid Tulsa said: I’m considering changing out the barrel on a NMV Bisley 45Colt from the stock 5 1/2 round to 7 1/2 octagon, but I haven’t seen on the wire where this has been done. i’ve seen a few pistols with the octagon barrel at 5” or shorter but haven’t seen longer barrels in octagon. Other than cost, any other considerations I should be made aware of? I think the 1851 pistol is a real beauty and that’s my inspiration for the Ruger, but on a Bisley frame. Maybe for Rugers 7.5 only makes sense in the lighter round barrel? if anyone has had this done, I’d much appreciate a picture and any insights. Thanks, Choctaw Kid Yeah, weight is the consideration that first popped into my mind. I'd say adding both length and girth to those barrels is gonna change the balance a LOT. Probably have to ask a few ladies how much of a difference it makes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OK Dirty Dan Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 Listen I’m no photographer but here you go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 4 hours ago, Dantankerous said: I've been thinking 3.75" octobarrels on a Bisley 44 Special would be funner yet. You mean 'more funner' I agree, it would be 'mor better' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anvil Al #59168 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 Matt Black has been shooting Ruger V's with 7 1/2 inch octagon barrels. Hasn't seemed to slow him down any. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantankerous Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 1 hour ago, OK Dirty Dan said: Listen I’m no photographer but here you go Very nice. Love those grips! Issat a Ronnie Wells grip frame? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Here’s a pair with 5 1/2” barrels. I have fewer pistol misses now and I attribute that to the heavier barrels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 3 minutes ago, Yul Lose said: Here’s a pair with 5 1/2” barrels. I have fewer pistol misses now and I attribute that to the heavier barrels. Just beautiful! Who scratched'em all up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 57 minutes ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: Just beautiful! Who scratched'em all up? Not sure who engraved them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OK Dirty Dan Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 3 hours ago, Dantankerous said: Very nice. Love those grips! Issat a Ronnie Wells grip frame? Sure are. I wanted these converted to Bisleys during a time I couldn’t find Ruger frames. Plus they just look cool! I need to do some final fitting and finishing but they’re perfectly functional as-is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 im going to add my congrats on a fine looking result there , they look great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantankerous Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 12 hours ago, OK Dirty Dan said: Sure are. I wanted these converted to Bisleys during a time I couldn’t find Ruger frames. Plus they just look cool! I need to do some final fitting and finishing but they’re perfectly functional as-is. Which model/version of Ronnie's Bisley grip frames did you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OK Dirty Dan Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 11 hours ago, Dantankerous said: Which model/version of Ronnie's Bisley grip frames did you use? It’s his standard New Model Bisley frame. I talked to him on the phone about the various models he offers and decided for these I wanted the standard frame for the easier grip options. I fully intend to buy additional frames from him in future but probably not for competition guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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