Ruger SA .22's

Laker · January 5, 2009, 06:58 PM

I've got a Walther P22 and have had enough of it. I'm going to make a trade/deal on a Ruger. Local shop has several Single sixes and one Bearcat. The Singles range from 5.5 barrel and up and the Bearcat is a 4". Will be used as a plinker and at the range for fun. Which one do you like.

Thanks, Steve

Gun 4 Fun · January 5, 2009, 07:30 PM

The single six. The bearcat is a neat little gun, but way too small for my hands.

sandbag · January 5, 2009, 09:23 PM

Single-Six is a 22Magnum/22LR convertible,the accuracy of the LR shooting may be affected because of the slightly larger barrel diameter to accomodate the 22Magnum.The latter is just fine to shoot in th convertible.

charleym3 · January 5, 2009, 09:27 PM

Bearcat. I have medium size hands and love the style.

jlwman · January 5, 2009, 09:29 PM

I've only held the Single Six, but that's the one I own. I love it and wouldn't trade it for anything.

wb4tjh · January 5, 2009, 09:55 PM

Presently, I own a new model stainless steel Bearcat. I also had an original model back in the 1960s. It's an ideal trail gun for close range plinking or snakes. I've also owned a single six with a 5.5 inch barrel, and the single six is a bit easier to do serious shooting with because it has adjustable sights. It's the best for range shooting, in my opinion. But I still think the Bearcat is better for me because it's small, light and easy to pack and to shoot. It's easier to conceal, but plenty potent when needed.

model18 · January 5, 2009, 10:14 PM

I have several Ruger Single Six revo's and prefer the "Bisley" grip design. I also like the longer barrels ie: 5 1/2-6 1/2 inch

Laker · January 5, 2009, 10:44 PM

I'm not a little guy(6' 160) but I don't have big hands, so I'll hold the Bearcat and see. The singles are convertible but I'd probably never use the magnum. We'll see.

Charley, my son lives in Goldsboro. I really like NC

Steve

Sarvisian · January 5, 2009, 10:55 PM

I've got a 5.5" Single Six as well as a Bearcat and both are outstanding guns. For an all around gun I think I'd lean towards the Single-Six simply because it's easier to shoot well due to the better sights and being easier to hold for an adult. I also love the .22Mag. The Bearcat is a great little plinker and nice and light for general woods bumming without a purpose. The one that feels best in your hand is where you should go if the magnum isn't a big deal to you.

Good luck.

ddeyo1 · January 5, 2009, 11:48 PM

i have a single 6 with a 6 inch barrel. the thing i really like about it is that you can switch between .22 and .22 mag. Ive carried it for a few years on my trpline. like it alot but id like to have a beefier grip.

444 · January 6, 2009, 02:07 AM

I have a 4" stainless Single Six, a 6" Bisley, and a Bearcat.

If I had to narrow it down to one it would be the Single Six.

Paochow · January 7, 2009, 07:58 PM

+1 for the Single Six. Here is my now discontinued Hunter model with and without glass....

Sgt.Fathead · January 8, 2009, 12:33 AM

I've got both but if I had to choose, I'd get the Single Six. We bought my wife a P22 a few years ago because she liked the rental one at the range. It was sold rather quickly. POS.

January 5, 2009, 06:58 PM	#1
Laker Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 2008 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 367	Ruger SA .22's I've got a Walther P22 and have had enough of it. I'm going to make a trade/deal on a Ruger. Local shop has several Single sixes and one Bearcat. The Singles range from 5.5 barrel and up and the Bearcat is a 4". Will be used as a plinker and at the range for fun. Which one do you like. Thanks, Steve

January 5, 2009, 09:23 PM	#3
sandbag Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2008 Posts: 642	If the Single-Six is a 22Magnum/22LR convertible,the accuracy of the LR shooting may be affected because of the slightly larger barrel diameter to accomodate the 22Magnum.The latter is just fine to shoot in th convertible.

January 5, 2009, 09:27 PM	#4
charleym3 Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2001 Location: Central NC Posts: 538	Bearcat. I have medium size hands and love the style. __________________ -When the need is great enough, limitations are meaningless. -Small helpings of experience become wisdom, while large servings become bitterness and despair. -I was once described as self-righteous and patronizing! I pointed out that I am actually arrogant & condescending.

January 5, 2009, 10:14 PM	#7
model18 Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2006 Posts: 419	Ruger SA.22 I have several Ruger Single Six revo's and prefer the "Bisley" grip design. I also like the longer barrels ie: 5 1/2-6 1/2 inch

January 6, 2009, 02:07 AM	#11
444 Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,968	I have a 4" stainless Single Six, a 6" Bisley, and a Bearcat. If I had to narrow it down to one it would be the Single Six. __________________ You know the rest. In the books you have read How the British Regulars fired and fled, How the farmers gave them ball for ball, From behind each fence and farmyard wall, Chasing the redcoats down the lane, Then crossing the fields to emerge again Under the trees at the turn of the road, And only pausing to fire and load.

January 5, 2009, 07:30 PM	#2
Gun 4 Fun Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 2008 Posts: 956	The single six. The bearcat is a neat little gun, but way too small for my hands.

January 5, 2009, 09:29 PM	#5
jlwman Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 202	I've only held the Single Six, but that's the one I own. I love it and wouldn't trade it for anything.

January 5, 2009, 09:55 PM	#6
wb4tjh Junior Member Join Date: October 20, 2008 Posts: 6	Presently, I own a new model stainless steel Bearcat. I also had an original model back in the 1960s. It's an ideal trail gun for close range plinking or snakes. I've also owned a single six with a 5.5 inch barrel, and the single six is a bit easier to do serious shooting with because it has adjustable sights. It's the best for range shooting, in my opinion. But I still think the Bearcat is better for me because it's small, light and easy to pack and to shoot. It's easier to conceal, but plenty potent when needed.

January 5, 2009, 10:44 PM	#8
Laker Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 2008 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 367	I'm not a little guy(6' 160) but I don't have big hands, so I'll hold the Bearcat and see. The singles are convertible but I'd probably never use the magnum. We'll see. Charley, my son lives in Goldsboro. I really like NC Steve

January 5, 2009, 10:55 PM	#9
Sarvisian Member Join Date: December 30, 2007 Posts: 99	I've got a 5.5" Single Six as well as a Bearcat and both are outstanding guns. For an all around gun I think I'd lean towards the Single-Six simply because it's easier to shoot well due to the better sights and being easier to hold for an adult. I also love the .22Mag. The Bearcat is a great little plinker and nice and light for general woods bumming without a purpose. The one that feels best in your hand is where you should go if the magnum isn't a big deal to you. Good luck.

January 5, 2009, 11:48 PM	#10
ddeyo1 Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 2008 Posts: 195	i have a single 6 with a 6 inch barrel. the thing i really like about it is that you can switch between .22 and .22 mag. Ive carried it for a few years on my trpline. like it alot but id like to have a beefier grip.

January 7, 2009, 07:58 PM	#12
Paochow Senior Member Join Date: September 17, 2000 Location: Midwest Posts: 277	+1 for the Single Six. Here is my now discontinued Hunter model with and without glass....

January 8, 2009, 12:33 AM	#13
Sgt.Fathead Junior member Join Date: March 3, 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,637	I've got both but if I had to choose, I'd get the Single Six. We bought my wife a P22 a few years ago because she liked the rental one at the range. It was sold rather quickly. POS.