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CAS TOPICS => Gunsmithing => Topic started by: audioruss on May 29, 2004, 02:02:29 AM

Title: modify a vaquero
Post by: audioruss on May 29, 2004, 02:02:29 AM

Is it possible to modify a standard vaquero into a birds head?  I have a birds head vaquero with a 3 inch barrel in .45 long colt and would like to have one to match with a 5 1/2 inch barrel.  Only problem,  ruger only makes the .45 birds head with a 3 inch barrel.  Can a standard .45 vaquero with a 5 1/2 inch barrel be modified to a birds head grip and if so, will this violoate SASS and NCOW regulations?

Russ

Title: Re: modify a vaquero
Post by: FloraBama Kid on May 29, 2004, 09:31:14 AM

Yes it can be done, No it won't violate SASS rules. BTW, Ruger did make a RV BH 4 5/8" bbl and there are still a few around. I've though about getting a pair but they just didn't feel right in my hand.

Title: Re: modify a vaquero
Post by: Silver Creek Slim on June 01, 2004, 11:38:15 AM

There are companies that sell the birdshead grip frame for Rugers. Use Google to do a search.

Slim

Title: Re: modify a vaquero
Post by: Modoc on August 15, 2004, 10:54:15 PM

Check the Brownells website.  Qualite makes a bird's head gripframe that will accept all of your other Ruger guts.  It also comes with grip pannels.  You can get Brass for $150 or Steel (stainless or in white) for $170.  It's a bit better than trying to file down an existing frame ;).

Modoc

Title: Re: modify a vaquero
Post by: Ol Cannon Ears on August 17, 2004, 06:23:21 PM

I found a pair of the Birdsheads w/ the 4 5/8 barrels and I know of at least one other at a shop here in Tucson. They fit my stubbie little hands right nice :) Or the Brownells option is a good choice for just swappin out the grip frame.

Title: Re: modify a vaquero
Post by: ML_Roak on October 03, 2004, 10:24:36 AM

Just a note, the birds head grips have never been legal in NCOWS, but they are fine for SASS (just don't put a bisley hammer in it)
See ya,
ML Roak