Ruger Single Six Grip Frame

[MuttCat]

I have a single six that I've installed Williams fiber optic sights on and put a trigger spring. Being someone who can't leave well enough alone, I've been surfing around to see how others have tricked out their revolvers. Big mistake. I discovered brass grip frames for the single six and allied other Ruger SAs. So I emailed the guy who makes them, asking for the price. He got back, but didn't understand the question...wtf?

Anyway, probably expensive, so now I'm wondering about other ways to achieve the mod using my original part. I believe it's made of aluminum alloy and possibly powder coated. Any ideas? Ceroke, paint, plate, chemicals?

 

[nortatoga]

Have you been on https://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/ best site for anything rimfire.

 

[FS1040]

As someone who is great at messing up something that is working by trying to make it better, leave well enough alone. Enjoy the gun as-is. Get a set of grips and be happy.
Also, love the Williams sights. Good choice.

 

[MuttCat]

RFC, a lot. Great resource.

 

[IraIII]

For all Ruger questions best is by far

https://www.rugerforum.com/

 

[MuttCat]

The brass grip frame from that guy is 350, wow! Something wacky with my browser as the prices are on his website. Ruger site is a good source for info too.

I just like the look, and honestly the single six is a cheap hoot. I'm leaning toward using Cerakote. Did a Mossberg shot gun with it before and that came out fantastic. Maybe gold, then a satin on top.

If I screw it up, I think a new grip frame might be like 50 bucks.

 

[MuttCat]

Project is on hold for a while, but not kaput. I traded emails with the company that did my shotgun parts. To Cerakote the grip frame will be about $70. Powder coating, which is apparently the existing finish, is a possibility too. So I'm going to take a ride to see color samples in person. Have not been out Waterloo way in a long time anyway, maybe do an overnight.

I did struggle a little bit with the spring though. Got everything back together and the damn thing wouldn't cock. The transfer bar was hitting the bottom of the hammer. Turns out the base pin wasn't fully seated. When it is, it pushes against the transfer bar and holds it away from the hammer...simple, but a head scratcher.

 

[MuttCat]

I did get the grip frame done in a Cerakote finish. Came out great, not brass, but it does add interest! I'll get a couple photos to stick here.