[R. S.]

I bought my first blackhawk .357 convertible the other day. Having trouble with the grips. No two sources agree on what grip size are on this gun. Theres a G and a 4 stamped on the frame. Does anyone know what size grip I have?

 

[TN-Hawk]

Welcome to the forum!
I am definitely not the expert but I’m sure others will be along to help with your question.

What year Blackhawk is it?

Pictures of the grip frame, grips, and any markings might help as well.

 

[Iowegan]

R.S. There are two different types of grip frames on Blackhawks. If you have a New Model Flattop, built on the mid-sized frame, it takes XR3 grips. If you have a conventional New Model Blackhawk, it takes XR3-RED grips. If you have an Old Model 3-screw Blackhawk, it may take either XR3 or XR3-RED grips, depending on when it was made. A picture and serial number would be very helpful.

 

[gwpercle]

I am going to write this down ... I can't remember which fits what but Iowegan explains it so well !
Iowegan ... Thanks for the concise explaination ...
Gary

 

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[Iowegan]

Thanks but I forgot to tell you, I need a picture of the rear sights and top strap. If the serial number has a 3-digit prefix, it is a Flattop Blackhawk and if it has a 2-digit prefix, it is a conventional Blackhawk.

 

[yavapaisam]

A good trick is to wrap a sheet of printer paper around the grip frame and press firmly around all edges for a lasting imprint. Compare to the drawings shown in most ruger-oriented forums with a five second search...

Ruger SA grip frames are not exactly precision made so a bit of fitting is normal. Most custom makers can provide a 98% fit using yo ur imprint as-descibed above. 🇺🇲

 

[R. S.]

2 dight prefix

 

[R. S.]

A good trick is to wrap a sheet of printer paper around the grip frame and press firmly around all edges for a lasting imprint. Compare to the drawings shown in most ruger-oriented forums with a five second search...

Ruger SA grip frames are not exactly precision made so a bit of fitting is normal. Most custom makers can provide a 98% fit using yo ur imprint as-descibed above. 🇺🇲

 

[R. S.]

Thanks but I forgot to tell you, I need a picture of the rear sights and top strap. If the serial number has a 3-digit prefix, it is a Flattop Blackhawk and if it has a 2-digit prefix, it is a conventional Blackhawk.

 

[Iowegan]

R.S. You have a conventional Blackhawk so it takes XR3-RED grips. These are the most common grips that fit Blackhawks, Single-Sixes and short barreled Super Blackhawks so you shouldn't have a problem finding them.

 

[rice paddy daddy]

R.S. You have a conventional Blackhawk so it takes XR3-RED grips. These are the most common grips that fit Blackhawks, Single-Sixes and short barreled Super Blackhawks so you shouldn't have a problem finding them.

As someone who has been dealing with Ruger Single Actions for over 50 years I can say thru experience that Mr Iowegan knows of what he speaks.

 

[R. S.]

thanks

 

[Drycreek3189]

You can buy new and used grips on eBay pretty reasonably, just have to know what you want and be sure the seller offers returns.

 

[Shannon81]

Look up the Altamont factory store on Gunbroker. They start at 9.99 for BH grips. I've purchased several at very reasonable prices over the last few years.

 

[R. S.]

I bought some grips that claimed to be XR3 RED but they are not. I thought I had made a mistake on the size but it turns out I just got screwed over.

 

[BPD214]

I thought the xr3 or xr3-red was stamped on the grip frame.It is on my 1 and only 3 screw.