Single=Six or Bear Cat?

[mesteve2]

Which to get in SS and 4" bbl.?

No use just to have.

[DJ Niner]

The Bearcat has a REALLY small grip, so it can be a bit of a pain to hold if your hand is medium or larger; kinda cramps the fingers. On the other hand, the semi-fancy engraved cylinder is a nice touch.

The Single-Six will have more room on the gripframe for fingers, and more heft (feels solid). Some (most) models have adjustable sights, which is nice for getting it properly sighted-in (vs. fixed sights on the Bearcat -- it hits where it hits). After market grips and other accessories are available for the Single-Six; much harder to find stuff like that for the Bearcat.

[ronto]

I'd get the Bearcat...I don't need a 22WMR cylinder I'll never use.

[WIG19]

What DJ Niner said.

:patriot:

[Bill Keith]

Originally posted by WIG19
What DJ Niner said.

:patriot:
I'd also add that the 22WMR cylinder makes this a 'twofer' gun, like two guns for the price of one. The 22 mag cylinder is a great varmint control round for shots in the 30-60 yard range on critters the size of raccoons raiding the deer camp.

Additionally, the Single Six comes on the XR-3 red grip frame which Ruger also uses for the Blackhawk series of guns. I have some nice grips I am able to swap out between my Single Six and Blackhawk 45 Convertible, and the Single Six is a good understudy for any of the centerfire Blackhawks.

The Bearcat is cute as a button, and I'd sure not turn one down if it were offered at a decent price.

I'd suggest you get both:thumbsup:

[Iowa Hick]

Honestly, I would suggest neither. I had a single six and it was a nice weapon, it was fairly accurate, never had any kind of failure, but had one problem, it took too frickin long to reload. I bought it just to shoot once in a while, maybe carry to shoot a rabbit or something when I was out in the timber. But it was just too slow to load and unload, it was such a hassle that I usually ended up leaving it at home because other guns were just handier. Eventually I traded it off.

I now have a High Standard Sentinel double action 9-shot revolver that I like alot better. But thats just my opinion.

[Wet Dog]

Originally posted by Iowa Hick
it took too frickin long to reload...

Obviously you have never watched a 9 year old boy with a single six burn through a box of Wally world bulk Federals....

I picked up my first Single Six from a guy who said the same thing. I was glad he was willing to part with it. I think some of us appreciate the deliberate nature of a single action more than others. Nothin wrong with it. To each his own...

[DJ Niner]

I've heard the reload time called "the pause that refreshes..." . :)

It's the price you pay for a nearly indestructable revolver that you will be able to pass down through at least two more generations (assuming proper maintenance/care, and success keeping various anti-gun elected officials at bay).

[WIG19]

Originally posted by Bill Keith
I'd also add that the 22WMR cylinder makes this a 'twofer' gun, like two guns for the price of one. The 22 mag cylinder is a great varmint control round for shots in the 30-60 yard range on critters the size of raccoons raiding the deer camp.:thumbsup: My Sgl Six spends most of its time with that big honkin' unfluted MAGNUM cylinder in it.

First one I had was back when they were called the Super Single Six Convertible - hell, the name gets you right off - 'bout $85 at the Berlin Rod & Gun Club. Nearly a month's pay for me at the time & worth every penny.

:patriot:

[mesteve2]

Thanks for all the help.

I just ordered a Heritage single action revolver, .22 lr/.22 mag,

3 1/2" barrel, blue bird head grips for $150.00.

Parts are made in Italy by P. Etta and assembled in Florida.

I could not see paying twice that for a Ruger.

Will let you know when I get it if it shoots?

thanks again
steve