New model Bearcat question.

[FieldGrade]

I've been a member for a couple of years but this is my first thread so Howdy

I'm interested in the Bearcat Shopkeeper but as usual none of the shops around here have one I can fondle so I thought I'd ask the experts.

My question is....are the new models' frames larger than the original?

Thanks
Charlie

 

[Bear Paw Jack]

They sure seem to be the same size to me. Haven't done any measuring. As far as the shopkeeper I had an early one (relatively speaking) and they have a 3" barrel. Later they also brought one out with a 3-1/2" barrel Easier to get the cases out of the longer one. With the 3"ers you have to get them out with your fingernails. I've only seen the 3-1/2" in blue while my 3" was stainless. Doesn't mean the 3-1/2 doesn't come in stainless, I haven't seen one. Actually I haven't seen a lot of either.

 

[Fox Mike]

The frame on the New Model is every so slightly 'longer' so that they could lengthen the cylinder and build the convertible model; that they later recalled.

 

[FieldGrade]

Another question......does the new model have the internal lock.
I googled my but off but couldn't find anything.

 

[Fox Mike]

Another question......does the new model have the internal lock.
I googled my but off but couldn't find anything.

No.

 

[FieldGrade]

Thanks guys......I think I'll order one today.....stand by for pix.

 

[jstanfield103]

I just order one myself on the 7th. Dealer said Lipsey's show 47 in stock. Should easily be able to get one, looking forward to the pictures.

 

[Pat-inCO]

I had a Bearcat from back in '66 that I sold in '85 for five times what I paid
for it. I then paid twice that for a stainless one a few years later.

Either the stainless one has some changes from the original, or I learned
to shoot, in between, because it sure shoots better than the original.

REALLY happy with mine. 8)

 

[FieldGrade]

Here's the pic I promised.
It's right at home with my Single Six.

 

[FieldGrade]

They sure seem to be the same size to me. Haven't done any measuring. As far as the shopkeeper I had an early one (relatively speaking) and they have a 3" barrel. Later they also brought one out with a 3-1/2" barrel Easier to get the cases out of the longer one. With the 3"ers you have to get them out with your fingernails. I've only seen the 3-1/2" in blue while my 3" was stainless. Doesn't mean the 3-1/2 doesn't come in stainless, I haven't seen one. Actually I haven't seen a lot of either.

Yea....after seeing mine my friend wants a stainless one so I spent over an hour looking for a 3.5" stainless.....all I found were 3".

There's lots of both blue and stainless on Gunbroker.

 

[Rocdoc]

Those little BCs are cute!

 

[Get Wood]

I Was Told All Shopkeeper Stainless Are 3 In. And All Blued Shopkeeper Are 3.5 In.

 

[FieldGrade]

I Was Told All Shopkeeper Stainless Are 3 In. And All Blued Shopkeeper Are 3.5 In.

Tat's been my finding as well.

 

[jstanfield103]

I bought the Stainless. That blued looks really good. I wish the stainless were 3.5" also. It would help on the unloading process. But I Love mine anyway.

 

[Get Wood]

jstanfield103, On The Unloading Process. I Have Read On Here That If You Rotate The Cly. A Bit You Can Catch The Mouth Of The Spent Round And Shove It Out . No Finger Nails Needed. I Haven't Tried It Yet.

 

[jstanfield103]

Get Wood,
Thanks, I have not tried it as of yet either. I did see it on a YouTube video though.