Ruger Forum

bulletnose · January 11th, 2011, 01:00 PM

I recently acquired a Bearcat after pondering for too many years. The more I handle it and shoot it the more I like it !! I have owned many Ruger single actions over the years, but I have to say that the styling of the Bearcat is in some respects superior to all others. My IDEA is, What if or would it be possible for Ruger to build a Bearcat scaled to a larger caliber say .357mag.? I think they would have a winner, I know I would buy one. What do ya'll think?

stuart9534 · January 11th, 2011, 01:16 PM

I have wanted a .32 cal. Bearcat for quite some time. If they could make it a 5 shot, and keep the dimensions the same as a .22 Bearcat, I would be all over it. I believe it could be done, even It it was in .32 S&W long, I would buy one. As far as .357 in a Bearcat, that would be too much gun for me, with a gun that light, with that small of a grip, it would be a recoil monster!

BlkHawk73 · January 11th, 2011, 01:46 PM

I know they've been chambered in .32 magnum as done by Alan Harton. Want one in anything larger, just look at the 1875 Remington replicas.

2C29955H5 · January 11th, 2011, 01:51 PM

People have made 32 H&R ad a 6 shot. I think the 327 was a 5 shot.
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You have to go to a Single Six for a 357 mag or 41 spl, both 5 shots.
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To the OP, the longer frame is totally different.
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I just bought a Bearcat to measure for projects.
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And to the OP.............totally out there ...........and I LOVE it,!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Disecting Bearcat tonight.
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And I thought I was being clever making a Bisley Bearcat........
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I am humbled......

dreamer · January 22nd, 2011, 10:37 AM

I want them to scale it up for the .45 Colt.

long shot · January 22nd, 2011, 11:09 AM

I think a Bearcat in 32 s&w long would be great.I have loved these little things since I got my first one a long time ago.I tried to order one of the 22/22mag. as soon as they came out,and missed the boat.I did however manage to snag one of the new stainless ones which goes with me fishing every time.Its not quite as smooth as the old ones yet,but is the best shooter of my Bearcats.I would love to see a full sized edition in 45 colt.Ive tried several of the Remington copies and issues with every one of them.One had a frame so soft,it would peen the area out in the frame opening and cause the primers to drag on the "puckered area" after only a few cylinders full.Two others were woefully innaccurate.Would love to see something like this with Ruger quality.Just my opimion,but I love the looks of the Remington style better than the Colt.But then they say opinions are like.......Heh heh.Be safe.Have fun.

coyote · January 23rd, 2011, 06:44 AM

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hariph creek · January 27th, 2011, 08:22 AM

I would love a bear cat style .357 scaled up just big enough handle a 5 shot cylinder. Or even a 6 shot size.
That would be a sweet trail gun!

2C29955H5 · January 28th, 2011, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by hariph creek

I would love a bear cat style .357 scaled up just big enough handle a 5 shot cylinder. Or even a 6 shot size.
That would be a sweet trail gun!

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A Single Six can be made into a 5 shot 357.
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It would maybe be possible to turn a Single Six (large enough) to handle like an oversized Bearcat???????

terry_p · January 28th, 2011, 05:21 AM

Ruger stopped making the bearcat in 22 mag because it couldn't handle the pressure of the 22 mag so not sure what they could do on that sized revolver. The SS was made in 32 H&R and that would be sweet to own. Not sure how much larger it would have to get to handle 327 mag but I suspect you would wind up with a blackhawk knowing the extra ruggedness that Ruger likes to have with their revolvers.

2C29955H5 · January 28th, 2011, 07:44 AM

I have heard the 22 mag too much pressure story also.
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I wonder the source or reason......
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If some are rechambered to 32 H&R Mag and live a long life, I wonder their concern......

bigghoss · January 28th, 2011, 07:21 PM

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A Single Six can be made into a 5 shot 357.

now there's something I'd love to have

bulletnose · January 28th, 2011, 11:08 PM

The story I heard for the .22mag. demise was because of "Fanning" the action, not because of a pressure problem. "Fanning" the action caused a timing problem. Knowing Ruger's reputation for strength, I just can't believe pressure was the problem!! Scaled up properly I do believe a 5-shot .357mag. would be a good prospect for a winning product. I just feel like the Bearcat is such an elegant revolver style that it would work even if it was scaled up to handle a larger caliber. We as shooters just have to respect the type of equipment we use. IT IS A SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER, NOT A SEMI-AUTO !!

cyrille · January 29th, 2011, 01:48 AM

Given the overall size of the Bearcat I seriously doubt that it could ever handle the .45 Colt or ACP round in that caliber if it cannot safely handle the .22 magnum what makes anyone think it can handle the .45 Colt cartridge even if it were to be only loaded to CAS/ SASS spects?

2C29955H5 · January 29th, 2011, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by bulletnose

The story I heard for the .22mag. demise was because of "Fanning" the action, not because of a pressure problem. "Fanning" the action caused a timing problem. Knowing Ruger's reputation for strength, I just can't believe pressure was the problem!! Scaled up properly I do believe a 5-shot .357mag. would be a good prospect for a winning product. I just feel like the Bearcat is such an elegant revolver style that it would work even if it was scaled up to handle a larger caliber. We as shooters just have to respect the type of equipment we use. IT IS A SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER, NOT A SEMI-AUTO !!

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Thanks for the info. I wonder why fanning wouldbother the 22 Mag but not the 22?
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Maybe the 22 mag in the old style with the alloy(aluminum alloy) frame started it all............
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Maybe it is like "weak" 45 Colt brass that writers wrote about for years...........
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Enquiring minds want to know.....