Sep 13, 2010 · The drawing below shows the differences in Rugers three plow handle size grips pretty clearly. The main difference in Rugers new steel copy of the old XR3 grip frame is that the new one is only .437" in width whereas the originals …

Aug 31, 2006 · ALL NM and OM grip frames (XR3, XR3-RED, and SBH) have exactly the same hole alignment for the 5 mounting screws. Read this again! In theory, you could swap any of them if it weren't for the difference in trigger springs. Old Model XR3 and XR3-RED grip frames are 100% interchangeable and have the same trigger springs.

May 9, 2019 · ALL NM and OM grip frames (XR3, XR3-RED, and SBH) have exactly the same hole alignment for the 5 mounting screws. Read this again! In theory, you could swap any of them if it weren't for the difference in trigger springs. Old Model XR3 and XR3-RED grip frames are 100% interchangeable and have the same trigger springs.

Aug 19, 2018 · - It all began in 1953 with everything using the XR3 grip frame, SS's then BHs in 1955. - 1963 came the grip frame redesigned, XR3 to XR3-RED with everything again using the "NEW" grip frame accept for the 44 Mag Super Blackhawk 7.5" barrel or longer with the "Dragon" squared-back trigger guard which used the "LARGE" plow grip frame.

Jun 7, 2013 · If it fits the XR3-RED square then order grips for a regular Blackhawk. But of course other grips that would fit are Single Six, Vaquero, Old Army. If it fits the XR3 square then you have the New Steel XR3 which is the New Vaquero and the New Flattop Blackhawks. This grip frame will be .437" in width.

Mar 24, 2017 · All original large cyl frame Vaqueros, XR3-RED size. All Super BHs Old and New models, XR3-RED size on short brl. lengths; Dragoon frames with 7 1/2" & 10" barrels. All .32 Mag Vaq. style single sixes, SHORT grip & XR3-RED size. Old Army beginning 1985, # XRN-3. All Bisley and Birdshead grip frames.

Mar 24, 2018 · Grips were not compatible between XR3 and XR3-RED grip frames. All New Model Single-Six and conventional Blackhawks use the same XR3-RED grips. The Super Blackhawk has 2 different types of grip frames .... one with a squared trigger guard known as a "Dragoon" (used on longer barreled models), the other is an XR3-RED (used on 4 5/8" and 5 …

Mar 4, 2011 · The old XR3 grip frames were .500" in width whereas the New XR3 grip frames are .437" in width. The perimeter grip shapes are pretty much the same but not exact copies either. The grip pin hole in the new XR3 plastic grips is in a different location meaning that grips from the old XR3 and New XR3 frames will not interchange.

Feb 7, 2021 · The grip panels for one of those old XR3 frames will not fit the new steel XR3 frames because the grip locator pin in the new XR3 frame is in a slightly different place. A pair of old XR3 grips can be made to fit the new XR3 grip frames if you want to relocate the grip pin hole in the grips. They do have the same outside perimeter shape.

Jul 15, 2015 · They are actually 1/4" longer than XR3-RED 'size' grips. Only Super BHs with barrel lengths of 5 1/2" or less come with XR3-RED 'SIZE" grip frames 3.) Recognize there are no New Model grip frames marked XR3 or XR3-RED, those are Old Model #s. When people use them for new model grip frames, they mean XR3 'size' and XR3-RED 'size' grip frames and ...