Saturday, April 11, 2026

Ruger New Model Blackhawk Grip Frame Choices

Ruger New Model Blackhawk Grip Frame Choices
"All New Model Single-Six and conventional Blackhawks use the same XR3-RED grips."
"… blued Super Blackhawks with shorter barrels use the same exact shaped grip frame as blued Blackhawks and Single-Sixes, except they are made of steel instead of aluminum alloy. They even use the same grips. These are normally called XR3-RED ..."
"Super Blackhawks with 7 1/2" or 10 1/2" barrels have a "dragoon" style grip frame with a squared trigger guard and larger grips. These grip frames will also fit a Blackhawk (or Single-Six) and are available in blue or stainless ..."
"You can also fit a Bisley grip frame or a Birdshead grip frame to a Single-Six, Blackhawk, or Super Blackhawk."
Stainless and blued Ruger SAs are compatible with any frame on any gun (except Bearcats). Sometimes the "ears" (where the top screws are on either side of the hammer) are different heights so you may have to grind them down to match the frame. If you use a "take off" grip frame that had been fitted to another cylinder frame, it may require some work to get the mating surfaces smoothed out. In most cases, grip frames are "drop in" and require very little fitting."


Brownells -
"This will fit the New Model Ruger Blackhawk. Requires final finish and fit to frame."
RUGER - Grip Frame, Round Guard, SS $134.99:
https://www.brownells.com/gun-parts/handgun-parts/handgun-frames-parts/grip-frame-round-guard-ss/
RUGER -  Bisley Grip Frame (Stainless Steel) $119.99:
https://www.brownells.com/gun-parts/handgun-parts/handgun-frames-parts/grip-frame/ 
RUGER -  Bisley Grip Frame, Steel, In-The-White (can blue to match revolver) $134.99:
https://www.brownells.com/gun-parts/handgun-parts/handgun-frames-parts/grip-frame-steel-in-the-white/

MidwayUSA -
"This may require installation of different triggers or other parts.
Grip frames tend to be cast oversize and will require significant fitting to match your gun."
Ruger Grip Frame for Blackhawk, Super Blackhawk, Vaquero (Large Frame), Single Six  $116.99 - $129.99:
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1004332163/?pid=151448
Ruger Grip Frame for Bird's Head New Model Single Six, Vaquero (Large Frame)  $116.99 - $119.99:
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1004359074?pid=977919

Numrich Gun Parts -
Ruger New Model Blackhawk, Super Blackhawk, & Vaquero Grip Frame, In the White $111.15:
https://www.gunpartscorp.com/products/721590a
Ruger New Model Blackhawk Grip Frame, Stainless $124.15:
https://www.gunpartscorp.com/products/218010b
Ruger New Model Blackhawk Grip Frame, Blued (Aluminum?) $51.95
https://www.gunpartscorp.com/products/473870b
Ruger New Model Blackhawk, Super Blackhawk, & Vaquero Grip Frame, Blued Steel, Marked XRN-3 $124.23:  Easier to install if fit is close.
https://www.gunpartscorp.com/products/2136750a
"Grip Frame, Blued Steel, Marked XRN-3, Used Factory Original Will Fit New Model Super Blackhawk W/ Round Trigger Guard & Short Barrel. Not For 7-1/2'' Or 10'' Barrels"

Old Arms of Idaho -
Ruger Super Blackhawk Steel Grip Frame $137.50:

RW Grip Frames  -
XR3 RED New Model (Brass) $350.00:
https://rwgripframes-com.3dcartstores.com/XR3REDNM
"A recreation of the XR3 RED (Redesign) for 1963+ with a slightly enlarged outer perimeter for fitting panels!
The XR3-RED STG Requires a standard Black Hawk Trigger!
The Bisley Trigger Guard is an option.  It will sit 3/16ths of an inch further forward allowing more Knuckle clearance as well as for larger fingers! XR3-RED BTG Requires a Bisley Trigger!"
XR3 RED Round Butt New Model (Brass) $350.00:
https://rwgripframes-com.3dcartstores.com/XR3REDRBNM
XR3 RED Round Butt New Model (Aluminum) $300.00:
https://rwgripframes-com.3dcartstores.com/XR3REDRBNM
"A recreation of the XR3 RED redesign with a rounded Bottom Corner. Has a slightly enlarged outer perimeter for fitting panels!"
Grip panels and fitting available on same site.

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