.41 lovers rejoice, acusport bisley now available in .41 mag!!!

[Gunhamr]

Checked with my nearest local dealer this morning and he had two of the new Ruger Bisley. Now he just has one. I called a friend and told him about it so I am sure it is now gone also. Love that Bisley grip frame. Have only fired 50 rounds through it so far but seems to be very accurate with my load of 220 SWC and 20 gr. 2400. Will do a trigger job as soon as I can get to it and that should help. Also like the shape of the trigger
much better than the old straight Blackhawk. Can't really find anything to complain about.

The man ahead of me was trading for a Ruger 9mm and he was trading in a
Virginian 8-3/8 stainless 44 Mag in mint condition. After he left I asked the dealer what he would ask for that. He just held up two fingers so I told him to put it under the counter and I would pick it up Monday. Could have picked up today but wanted to get home and shoot the Bisley and also watch Tenn. Vols drain the Florida "Swamp" which they just did.

 

[caz223]

Sounds like another satisfied customer.
It also sounds like ruger isn't having any trouble selling them.

 

[Old Fuff]

Gee ......

A one inch +, 6-shot group with one flyer at 25 yards is pretty bad. Always said none of those .41's was any good. What you REALLY need is a top-break .32 (nickel plated) and I'll be glad too trade you one if you'll throw in some extra cash.

I expect I'll be turned down, so you just go right ahead and see if you can't do better. If you want too rub it in post a picture.

 

[caz223]

I got a better idea, OF.
How about if I keep mine, and you buy another.
A little birdie told me that you like .41 mags, and this one is pretty good.
I may post a pic yet, but I want to use a rested target as a background, and the gun is all dirty, I'll have to shoot it on sandbags, get some good targets, clean it, and take a few pics.
Maybe even find a furry woodland critter to pose with it.

 

[caz223]

I apoligize for the poor photography.
I just couldn't wait anymore, and trudged out into first light with my gun case, my dirty acusport, and my digital cam.

Below are links to huge versions of the same pics.
Modem users, be warned.
http://www.imagestation.com/mypictu...cdd4.jpg.orig.jpg&caption=good2&id=4211592660

http://www.imagestation.com/mypictu...cdca.jpg.orig.jpg&caption=good1&id=4211592650

 

[Old Fuff]

I'd say your pictures are fine. But I have a question, "those aren't the grips that came on it are they? They look interesting .....

 

[Gunhamr]

I bought one yesterday but nowhere in the manual or in the dealers
checkout was the word ACCUSPORT used. What is the meaning of the word and where is it used. It is not on the label on the end of the box.
Enlighten me and thanks.

 

[caz223]

Acusport is the distributor.
There are many distributors, like acusport, davidson's, and Lew Horton.
The manufacturer typically doesn't sell to retailers.
They sell to distributors, the distributor can arrange, and allocate models to sell to retailers when the manufacturer makes a scarce amount of product. The distributor is also an important feedback loop, they will inform the manufacturer what's selling, what's not, and how much iron they think they can move in the next six months.
The distributor can make a deal with the manufacturer to the effect of 'if you do a production run of 1000 .41 magnum blackhawks with 5" barrels, stainless construction, and bisley grips, we will buy the whole run'.
Distributors have a lot of say in what the manufacturer thinks that the customer wants.
This also sets the distributor apart from other distributors, for example the bisley-gripped 5" stainless blackhawk, in .41 mag, .44 mag, and .45 colt are only available from acusport.
This means that a customer that wants one will request one from their local gun shop.
If the gun shop doesn't currently have dealings with acusport, then he will have to call them and make arrangements to become a acusport retail partner, if he wants the sale.
Thus, acusport has now 'got their foot in the door', or so to speak.
Acusport has the supply, he has a customer demand, and he can get the product, connecting the dots, and making a sale.
The customer is happy, getting a desireable limited edition product, with a little more collectible value, at the same price, the gun shop owner makes a little money, and the distributor has a new retail partner, possibly increasing their market penetration, the manufacturer has made a sale, the customers wants are made known to the manufacturer, and everybody's happy. Capitalism at work.
They all lived happily ever after.

Those are ajax grips, black pearl. (Obviously polymer.)
More durable than the feaux ivory grips from ruger, and look better, too.
I don't like wood grips on SA wheels, esp. rugers.

 

[caz223]

Here's a pic of those grips on a different gun, just for you, OF.

 

[Old Fuff]

Well thanks. I appreciate the pic. Makes up for you not taking up my offer of a nickel-plated .32 .........

I'm sure it will shoot as good as it looks.

 

[Gunhamr]

caz223; thanks for your explanation of the word acusport. I was a gun dealer for about forty years before my retirement in'88 but I never had heard of that distributor. Davidsons and Lew Horton I was familiar with but never had any recollection of acusport. I have a blackhawk in dual calibers 38/40 & 10mm with the Buckeye logo on the top strap. I used to buy supplies from Buckeye. Times do change and I guess I just have not kept up since retiring. My local dealer is Homestead which is primarily a farm supply outfit but also has a good gun department. The central office for Homestead may buy from acusport but I believe that all local guns come through the main office. Again, thanks for your reply.

 

[caz223]

I apologize if I went into too much detail or screwed it up a bit, but I didn't know your level of expertice.
Lol, the first line would have probably sufficed.

 

[Koveras]

Since I had posted earlier about my problems with my Acusport .41 Bisley, I thought it only fair to report back on the resolution. Ruger had my gun for two weeks, I got it back yesterday (10/2). There were no hassles dealing with them, although paying to ship it back to them was expensive (UPS Air Overnight).

I took it to the range this morning and as the attached picture shows, I am pleased as punch with the results. The inset shows the new BC gap, which is just a hair over .005 inches. Target is six shots at 20 yards, 1 1/4" center to center. My particular gun seems to prefer near-max loads with jacketed bullets.

Ruger service: A- Ruger QC: D-

 

[caz223]

Nice shooting.
I'd be shooting today, but I'm trying to get a new gun.
So I can shoot more later.
For some reason, most of the ruger SA wheels I have like near max loads, and jacketed bullets.
Another satisfied customer.

 

[Majic]

I managed to put one on layaway just the other night. Now I'm like a little kid waiting for Christmas.
My SA Ruger's also prefer being pushed hard, but generally have a diet consisting of cast bullets. Jacketed bullets do a good job, but my home brews work better in them. Besides I'm a cheap shooter!!!

 

[WESHOOT2]

mmmmmmmm, .410"

My very-most-favorite cartridge is the 41 AE. I got a gun.

I like my 41 Mag, but I wish there were cheap pointy bullets for speedloading (IPSC, you know).
For hunting it's about as good as most in N.A. will ever need, maybe a bit light for the big brownies and such. But it will penetrate (Beartooth, Cast Performance, and Dry Creek's superb 230g 'Keith').