yes, I'm going to purchase a new Ruger Bearcat. Now to select the finish. I like the looks of the blued version, but the stainless may be a little easier to keep clean. How about you guys, blued or stainless?!?
stainless always seemed more showy, vs blued being more of a work/user gun. if it helps, in about 2 months, i'll be buying stainless single six if my wallet lets me, blued if the price is too good to refuse.
Stainless steel guns always remind me of the cheap pot metal cap-gun I had back in the fifties. I guess it’s a hang up but I think that a blued revolver just looks more authentic. And I passed up the Vaquero and purchased a Blackhawk because I can’t stand the fake color case hardening they put on the Vaquero.
Blued or Stainless? That's such a personal thing. You'll have to make that decision based on your inner preferences.
If it's really up for a vote ... lemme cast my vote for blued. I think that particular gun looks waay better in blue than in stainless. But I admit, I feel that way about most guns whether they be revolvers, shotguns or rifles. Stainless in a semi-auto pistol does hold some appeal.
Get that gun in blue and put some ivory or stag grips on it. It'd sure be purdy.
Stainless guns will keep their value better, I think, plus blue succumbs to holster wear very quickly. Of course, some people like blued guns that have holster wear. I don't. I despise rust and despite my having kept a Beretta 70S well cared for, a spot of rust formed on the side. I got to it before it became a problem, but I just don't much care for blued.
the more I agree with Robereno. It also reminds me of a cheap Lone Ranger looking, 1960's pot metal silver color Mattel Fanner 50 cap gun! The blued version with a pair of nice ivory grips would be awesome IMHO...
I think the stainless has a good chance of lasting 275 years with proper care. The blued will conk out after 245 years. The choice is clear.
The stainless is a little flashy, but I like that, so I picked stainless. Now I'm just trying to justifty getting stag grips for it. (ok, elk antler grips because they're cheaper)
On that particular gun, from the photos, to my eye the blued looks better. If, however, the gun is to be carried, handled and shot a lot, bluing is more subject to finish wear. As well, the type of steel amenable to bluing is more prone to rusting than stainless -- but only if neglected. It is easier to clean off burn rings and lead buildup from the front of the cylinder on a stainless by using an abrasive cloth, otherwise there is little difference in cleaning ease and methods. The bottom line is that stainless is preferable for a "working" gun, while blue is fine for lighter use. Put another way, blue for show, stainless for go.
When Smith came uot with the model 60 I thought it was pretty ugly. I wanted no part of stainless, I was a traditionalist. Over the years I have become a pragmatist and it's about 50/50 now. Essex
For newer wheelguns, I like stainless. Today's guns aren't blue like the more vintage guns. Today's seem more black and almost cheap vs. yester-year's rich blue finishes....IMO, YMMV
I'll be more practical than most. All of the Rugers I have bought over the last four or so years have had burrs and toolmarks. Heck, even the 50th Anniv FT BH on AR's front cover was blued over a poorly finished frame - look at the grind marks! For that, give me SS - I can polish it out, then dull it as required with UF ScotchBrite. It is simply more environmentally friendly, too.
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