Got another Bearcat

[sharpblade7777]

I wish my stainless shopkeeper had the 3 1/2 inch barrel. The ejector rod don't completely push the empties out on the 3 inch barrel version which can be a pain in the butt. I bet on the longer barrel it would eject them completely out.

 

[Uncle Howie]

Short answer-

Try turning the cylinder slightly. Use the ejector rod on the mouth of the case, vs. running it all the way into the base of the case.

Using this technique, I have no problem fully ejecting the cases from my revolver!

 

[akmania]

This

 

[akmania]

I put a set of checkered Altamont grips on mine a while back.I really wish I could have the Ruger emblems put on them.

 

[wproct]

Yeah , got one of those too.Hard to find and EXPENSIVE! Little bitty feller

I've never been a fan of the Bearcat as I have large hands, but I sure do like the looks of yours!

 

[eveled]

I bought one for the kids, they very much prefer my single six. I also prefer the SS, but still enjoy the Bearcat.

 

[Ruger0168]

Found this one on Armslist this past weekend, made in 1964 .Pretty excited about finding it for what I paid for it. I have 2 other NEW Bearcats, this is my first old model Bearcat. It's probably 95%, don't look like it's been used very much.

Very nice find. I do like those oldies.

 

[Threespears]

Yep,, ya gotta be careful,, or other members will sneak them out from under you! Buy them when you find them!

Yes they will. Don't ask me how I know

 

[Armybrat]

They have made the Bearcat Shopkeeper in blue, but it is a "Distributor Exclusive" through Lipsey's distributors.

Ruger® Bearcat® Single-Action Revolver Model 0918

ruger.com

Note that the blued Shopkeeper has a 3.5" barrel vs. the stainless Shopkeeper's 3.0" barrel, so they appear slightly different.

Mine was a fine quality little jewel, but gifted it to my youngest grandson for his 13th birthday last year.
Bought the El Paso Saddlery holster (made for Texas Jack's in Fredericksburg, Texas), and it is a very good fit.

 

[akmania]

Mine was a fine quality little jewel, but gifted it to my youngest grandson for his 13th birthday last year.
Bought the El Paso Saddlery holster (made for Texas Jack's in Fredericksburg, Texas), and it is a very good fit.View attachment 51380View attachment 51382

Nice !!!

 

[akmania]

I put a set of checkered Altamont grips on mine a while back.I really wish I could have the Ruger emblems put on them.

I got a set of forstner bits and got emblems from eBay. Fixed these last week.I think it makes them look better.

 

[akmania]

Also got a et of emblems coming for this one.