The Ruger Blackhawk Bisley Convertible is a single-action revolver chambered in .357 Magnum with an included 9mm cylinder. It has a 5.5-inch barrel, a 6-round capacity, stainless steel construction, and black laminate wood grips. The Bisley configuration uses a redesigned grip frame and hammer profile compared to the standard Blackhawk. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Ruger 
• Model: Blackhawk Bisley Convertible 
• Caliber: .357 Magnum 
• Action: Single Action 
• Capacity: 6 
• Barrel Length: 5.5 in 
• Color/Finish: Stainless 
   

Detailed Features 

• Convertible configuration with both .357 Magnum and 9mm cylinders included 
• Bisley grip frame and hammer for a lower bore axis grip angle 
• 5.5-inch barrel in stainless steel 
• Black laminate wood grips 
• 6-round single-action cylinder

The Blackhawk Bisley Convertible has a dedicated following among single-action revolver buyers who want the flexibility of two calibers. Owners of the Bisley frame specifically prefer its grip angle for extended shooting sessions compared to the standard Blackhawk, and the stainless finish is considered a practical choice for field carry. The black laminate grips split opinion; some find them attractive and durable, others prefer natural wood or aftermarket alternatives.

The convertible feature gets mixed reactions depending on how often buyers actually use the 9mm cylinder. For those who do, the ability to shoot a cheaper, widely available cartridge through a .357 revolver is a genuine draw. A common note is that the 9mm cylinder requires moon clips for reliable extraction, which adds a small accessory dependency.

The single-action trigger on the Blackhawk platform is widely praised. Reset is short and the pull is typically crisp out of the box. The main reservation owners raise is the manual cocking requirement for each shot, which limits practical rate of fire for defensive use, though for target shooting and hunting this is rarely cited as a drawback.