22 Bearcat

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I am thinking of Buying a 22 New Bearcat by Ruger, need to know anything about this revolver, Pro's and con's.
The Price is over $300.00 dollars.

Also no one seems to sell a holster for this revolver.
 
I have a blued model. It's a fun plinker. Light, small and reasonably accurate. I think it's a good gun to introduce first time shooters to pistols because it is small enough not to intimidate and it is simple and safe for them to use (under supervision of course). I do wish I had gotten the stainless model although I haven't had any rust problems with it. The action was very rough and heavy when new and locked up solid on the first range outing. The dealer shipped it back to Ruger and it was fine when returned and has remained so.
 
bearcats are nice litttle revolvers. handle it first, make sure its not too small for you. A friend also had the cylinder lock up on him. Was fixed and works fine now, coincidence or common I don't know. Do a google search, holsters for ruger bearcat, should find something.The bearcat has a more remington style angle to the grip and the traditional half cock and three clicks when cocking it, more tradional I guess.
 
I bought one (blued) for my son a few years ago. Trigger is a little heavy and rough, and it shot about 3" low at 10yds. Trigger has improved some with use, and a little filing on the front sight had it shooting POA.

I would recommend a used and in good condition S&W M63 4" over the Bearcat.


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I've got the blued "new" Bearcat.....

I bought an 'original' Bearcat in 1967, and it was a fine plinking gun.

My "New" Bearcat had a few problems when it arrived, including a nearly smoothbore barrel ~ 1" back from the muzzle! :uhoh:

I'd also prefer the stainless model, the ejector rod housing is steel.

The Bearcat is a fun little revolver, well suited for small hands and field carry.

I concur with nero45ACP:

A good used M34 or M63 S&W would be an even better field gun than the Bearcat.
 
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