August 17, 2018, 09:18 AM | #26 |
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August 17, 2018, 11:45 AM | #27 |
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My 1960 Bearcat has an aluminum frame and is very lite. It is as accurate as the small frame S&W's with a common barrel size. Although I did own 2 newer models that I gotten rid of prior to it for being unsatisfactory.
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August 17, 2018, 12:21 PM | #28 |
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Conversions to .327 Federal Magnum have been done in the past, but they required work on the frame, I believe.
I don't think it's worth having done custom when stuff like the Black Widow NAA's are out there and much smaller/lighter than the Bearcat.
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August 17, 2018, 02:55 PM | #29 |
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I think the .327 in a Bearcat would be my ultimate kit gun!
But 1500.00??
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September 9, 2018, 11:28 PM | #31 |
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Bearcat?
the bearcat is small but still useful. i’ve brought mine along on beach or forest walks in a fanny pack. the shopkeeper is smaller still and more elegant, but too small to be a decent shooter, it’s a safe queen. the bearcat is an accurate enough 30’ plinker in my hands, the shopkeeper much less so. if i want accuracy i step up in size/weight to a single six.
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