Final product:

Ruger NM Blackhawk 10/40 with 4.62” barrel. Sent it off for the custom work listed in the

1. Fitting of Bisley grip frame
2. Fitting of Bisley hammer and trigger
3. Trigger tune
4. New base pin install
5. Free spin pawl install
6. Chig’s Buckeye Burl and Ironwood Burl custom fit grips
7. Decided to add D&L fixed U-notch rear sights installed





D&L fixed rear U-notch



Chig’s Buckeye Burl. I can’t say enough good things about Chad. His product and customer service is unmatched.




For xmod, who asked about the free spin pawl. I did two short videos to show the modifications desired result.

With factory pawl:



With free spin pawl:




Teaser pic:



19MAY update:
Shipped it off today, took me a while to get some last minute parts and find a good day off of work to make it up to fedex.

1. Fitting of Bisley grip frame
2. Fitting of Bisley hammer
3. Fitting of Bisley trigger
4. New base pin install
5. Free spin pawl install
6. Will go to Chigs grips for some fitted Ironwood Bu

Hoping to have it back before summer ends.


I was able to shoot a Bisley and plow handle Blackhawk side by side and I definitely prefer the Bisley.

Have a new grip frame and trigger/hammer kit incoming.

Should have it back in a few months. Should be one of only a few Bisley 10mm if any.

Very excited.

I gotta thank Cee_Kamp for all the help along the way and answering all my revolver questions.

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I have had Ruger Blackhawks for many years. I got a .45Colt/ .45ACP convertible in the mid 1970s. I also had a source for fairly cheap .45ACP ammo. I have put thousands of rounds thru it. I got a .44 Special Bisley a few years ago and swore I would never buy anything but Bisley's again. I think the grip is far superior to the regular Blackhawk grip. Herrett's used to make a grip for the Blackhawk is also very good. I like them as well or better than the Bisley grips.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.htm...hawk+grips&_svsrch=1

I hope I did this right, I tried to post a link to the ebay page of ads for them. None of them are mine, I do not sell stuff on ebay. I wanted to show you what they look like, but posting a picture on the computer is way beyond me.

The Herretts grips fill in the area behind the trigger guard and make shooting the Blackhawk a lot more comfortable for me.
Herretts does not make them any more, but I have bought them on both ebay and gun broker.

I hope I am not breaking any rules by posting this link, but I was not sure how else to show what I am talking about.

I think that Hogue's make a similar grip out of rubber, but I like the Herrett's better.

I think it would be wort the effort to get a pair and try them.

I also like your idea of getting your gun built.

Update in OP.

Should be here in 2 days.

But…I have to send it off for some buckeye Burl custom fit grips. Then fit some D&L fixed u-notch rear sights.

Hope to have a finished product in 2 week for photos.

I’m anxious to see the results!

Little teaser posted!

Nice! Looking forward to the finished product!

Update in OP.

Wow came out nice. Yes Chiggs is a pleasure to work with. That rear sight is cool, I’ll have to check it out, never saw that before.

Those grips are exquisite!

That is a very nice finished product!
I did notice your post over on the other Forum as well.

That's the nice thing about the Ruger Single Actions, they are just like Lego's.
But making it just the way YOU want it, that is part of the joy of owning/customizing.
When Bill Ruger and his team designed the grip frame bolt hole spacing pattern, being identical for Single Six, Blackhawk, Super Blackhawk, and Vaquero, that was simply genius level design!

My Son coveted my 6.5" barrel 10/40 Blackhawk during this past deer season. I had to remind him he couldn't keep it until after I die!
And as always, I'm happy to help you spend your "gun fund" money!

I wish Wisconsin wasn't so far away from my location. I would like to shoot the custom 10mm Blackhawk!