Cimarron Bisley questions

[faraim]

After shooting my Cimarron Bisley a bit I've decided the grip doesn't work for me.  Is it possible to fit a Model P backstrap to the frame?  I realize I'd need to change other parts as well.  Thanks

[Lefty Dude]

Far more cost effective to park the Bisley in the safe, and buy s 73 P model than to try and retro the Bisley.

[Coffinmaker]

If you have enough money in the bank, you can do just about anything.  In all honesty, Lefty Dude gave sage advise.  Either park the
Bisley in the safe or sell it for whatever you can get for it.  The Bisley, for the most part is NOT popular.  For most folks, the grip just
does not work.

Without some extensive machine work, a standard Plow Handle grip set will not graft to a Bisley.  You would also have to change out the hammer and Mainspring.  I'm not positive about the geometry of the Hammer Cam for the Bolt rise as it's been a good while since I
was inside a Colt style Bisley.  In addition to a lot of very expensive labor, you'd also have the colt of the new parts.  Just on the
basis of the economics, it's a no go.

Just save up yer box tops and get a new gun.  You'll actually be way ahead.

Coffinmaker

[River City John]

The frame where the grip mates at the upper shoulder is longer in dimension than the P frame. You'd have a step in the profile rather than a smooth shoulder.

The Bisley grip takes a little getting used to as far as Master grip. I think if you shot it awhile and accustomed yourself to it you would like it.

What caliber and barrel length?



RCJ

[Abilene]

The Colt Bisley shoots low for some people until they realize that it was designed to be shot with a bent elbow rather than a straight arm.  Don't know if that will make any difference for you.

[Coffinmaker]

I've always thought of the Bisley sort of like a Fart next to the Punch Bowl .......... Real AWKWARD!!!

Coffinmaker

[faraim]

Thanks for the info folks. I may just keep it, I picked it up for a song and figured I could take a chance because I've always been intrigued with the grip.

[Cholla Hill Tirador]

 Hang in there with it. I love the looks of the Bisley and I bought a Cimarron 5 1/2" in 45 Colt. Took a little getting used to, but mine is very accurate and last hunting season I shot a javelina and a forkhorn, both at just shy of 50 yds.





 Also made an excellent one-shot kill of which I am not so proud:



CHT

[Coal Creek Griff]

Ouch.  My chronograph has a groove down the top from a bullet to remind me of how near I came to matching that shot.

CC Grif

[Hans Christian]

I've always thought of the Bisley sort of like a Fart next to the Punch Bowl .......... Real AWKWARD!!!

Coffinmaker

I have not handled the Uberti Bisley but I regularly use Ruger OMV Bisleys duelist.

How do the Uberti pistols compare to the feel of the Rugers?

[Cholla Hill Tirador]

 The grip of the Ruger Bisley I think is more of a hybrid, rather than a true Bisley style. If I remember correctly, it's modeled after the "No.5" grip on Elmer Keith's old Colt.

     The Bisley grip allows the revolver to sit deeper in the shooters hand and helps direct recoil in more of a backwards motion rather than the muzzle elevating motion of the standard grip. Thats one reason it's popular with revolvers that are chambered for heavy recoiling calibers.

  CHT

[Hans Christian]

Thanks for the info CHT.