JOHN-EVERETT
Bearcat
Picked me up a new single 10 this after noon. Going to try and get out saturday and due a little tin can hunting. Sights from what I can tell so far are going to be a real asset to these Fifty Four Year Old eyes.
Single 10!
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Koveras
Bearcat
I finally talked myself into one of these and I am glad I did.
Surprisingly, I can unload the ten shot cylinder faster than the six shot. There is only a small movement from chamber to chamber so aligning with the ejection rod is almost automatic. Likewise, loading is fast since the cylinder stop lines up the chamber with the loading gate.
The sights look funky from the side, but on target they are very visible and have the same sight picture as the default single six sights. I found my single ten to be slightly more accurate than my single sixes, but I suspect this has more to do with being able to see the sights than any greater precision on the part of the machine. I think I may outfit my single sixes with these sights as well -- then I can have a proper shoot-off.
I thought not having a magnum cylinder was a big deal at first, but I cannot remember the last time I put the magnum cylinder in one of my single sixes. In the end, the lack of the magnum option didn't mean that much to me, I suppose.
The thinner "gunfighter" grips are also a nice touch. I have always preferred this type of grip, so that is just a personal preference and easy to fix if you don't like them.
I was not that excited about the single ten when I first heard about it or when I saw the pictures. But after shooting it, I am glad I have it and it will be a permanent companion in my range bag.
Surprisingly, I can unload the ten shot cylinder faster than the six shot. There is only a small movement from chamber to chamber so aligning with the ejection rod is almost automatic. Likewise, loading is fast since the cylinder stop lines up the chamber with the loading gate.
The sights look funky from the side, but on target they are very visible and have the same sight picture as the default single six sights. I found my single ten to be slightly more accurate than my single sixes, but I suspect this has more to do with being able to see the sights than any greater precision on the part of the machine. I think I may outfit my single sixes with these sights as well -- then I can have a proper shoot-off.
I thought not having a magnum cylinder was a big deal at first, but I cannot remember the last time I put the magnum cylinder in one of my single sixes. In the end, the lack of the magnum option didn't mean that much to me, I suppose.
The thinner "gunfighter" grips are also a nice touch. I have always preferred this type of grip, so that is just a personal preference and easy to fix if you don't like them.
I was not that excited about the single ten when I first heard about it or when I saw the pictures. But after shooting it, I am glad I have it and it will be a permanent companion in my range bag.
mikem2
Single-Sixer
First range visit with my single 10 over the weekend. You need a palm full of .22's to load it! Accurate pistol on the metal plates.
Noticed that unloading you can pass by the empty if you don't pay attention.
Fun pistol.
Noticed that unloading you can pass by the empty if you don't pay attention.
Fun pistol.
Joe S.
Hunter
super single 10 bisley hunter would be sweet! ;D
mikem2
Single-Sixer
After another couple range trips. I like the pistol, the green sights are nice, noticed in the bright sunlight they blend in too easy to the target, and may change out the gunfighter indented grips for a set with more width to them.
Zero'd mine at 20 yards, shoot a solid group with Win Dynapoints. Needs more rounds down the range to get it 'worn in'!
:)
Zero'd mine at 20 yards, shoot a solid group with Win Dynapoints. Needs more rounds down the range to get it 'worn in'!
:)
CraigC
Hawkeye
Got to handle one this afternoon. Impression was very good. Well fitted and finished. It's been noted that the chambers line up at the click but that only works when loading. You can load a cartridge at the click but you cannot operate the ejector rod at the click. When unloading, you'll still have to hold the cylinder in place between the clicks. A dealbreaker for this Old Model fancier. Would also have to change the sights. Otherwise a very sweet sixgun!
