#Ruger flattop vs blackhawk serial#

That's why swaps are simplified if any acquired grip frame matches the vintage of your Ruger that you want to put it on.Д®ars & Hammer Base sizes. Measure from the very top edge of the grip panel to the top of the ears.

#Ruger flattop vs blackhawk serial#

590вЂќ after 1997 (for example: Original Vaqueros over serial range 56-XXXXX). So there's basically two sizes: as short as. Therefore the ears on all other grip frames after 1997 had to be made 1/16вЂќ taller as well. To simplify production in about 1997, Ruger increased the height of the standard cylinder frame mating surfaces on both sides of the hammer 1/16вЂќ to match the Bisley model frame ears so any style grip frame could be assembled to any main frame. *GRIP FRAME EAR CHANGES to be aware of: Below are photos of the ears around the base of the hammer The height varies on all grip frame ears slightly but there was one specific big increase. Tighten one trigger guard screw, then front screw and then one ear screw. Align the grip frame edges flush with the cyl frame by tapping with the butt of a plastic handled screw driver. Install all five screws but do not cinch them tight. This will cause screws to break off and/or screw in too tight. The two screw holes behind the trigger guard usually have huge rollover burrs from drilling the hammer pin hole and milling the frame. Note: I always check the grip frame screw holes for machining chips left in them (especially stainless guns) from threading the holes and clean them out if present. Matching the grip frame 'ears'* to main frame,ДЄ simple modification is required for NM Flat Tops and New Vaqueros which all have the 'Reverse Indexing Pawl System'. INTERNAL LOCK: Another exception is you need a standard spring perch Ruger # KXR00500 when switching from a plow handle with internal lock.Дepending on model and vintage, be aware of: 177' (almost 3/16вЂќ) closer to the trigger guard than the standard XR3-RED size (aluminum and steel), the SBH Dragoon, and the SBH Hunter grip frames. Or two regular screws if removing a Bisley GF. In general: All Ruger SA grip frames including SBH Dragoon, Old Army, Bisley and Birdshead (excluding Bearcats of course) will interchange from the standpoint of the screw pattern from Single Six to Super BH, Old Model to New Model, and even NM to OM.ДЄll the screws, springs and pins can be transferred over from existing GF.Д«ISLEY GRIP FRAME: An exception is you need the two hex head capscrews around the ears for installing a Bisley GF. Like Contender posted, no problem with screw pattern.Д«ut there are things you'll need to know: