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**44 AMP** · August 16, 2018, 12:58 AM

I don't know what Ruger is making today and calling a Bearcat, but I have fond memories of the Super Bearcat that Dad bought for Mom back when they were $57....(and got them to throw in a left handed holster on the deal)

Mom was a small woman 4"10 (and a half! damnit!

) wore a size 3.5 ring, and weighed about 100lbs. For her, it was about perfect. She was deadly accurate with it, to the point of being nicknamed "Annie Oakley" by friends.

I could never shoot it really well, at 14, my hands were too big for the grips, but she was a "natural" with hers.

I shoot a Super Single Six, and for me, its a much better fit.

August 16, 2018, 12:58 AM	#19
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 28,871	I don't know what Ruger is making today and calling a Bearcat, but I have fond memories of the Super Bearcat that Dad bought for Mom back when they were $57....(and got them to throw in a left handed holster on the deal) Mom was a small woman 4"10 (and a half! damnit!) wore a size 3.5 ring, and weighed about 100lbs. For her, it was about perfect. She was deadly accurate with it, to the point of being nicknamed "Annie Oakley" by friends. I could never shoot it really well, at 14, my hands were too big for the grips, but she was a "natural" with hers. I shoot a Super Single Six, and for me, its a much better fit. __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.