Hi all,
I'm new to the forum but have been a Ruger fan for quite awhile. My LGS has an older Bearcat for sale (Ser# 90-something) on consignment for $300. It looks to be in good mechanical condition, but most of the bluing is gone from the barrel. There are also some discolored splotches on the barrel, but it doesn't feel pitted.
I asked if they would take $250, and they are contacting the seller to see if they would. I figured I should ask the Bearcat experts here on the forum for your opinions on the barrel condition and price, before the LGS calls me back.
Purpose for the gun would be plinking, but it doesn't sound (from what I have read) that they are extremely accurate. I have a 22/45 which I love and want to add a SA .22 revolver, so I'm also considering a Single Ten - but that's a lot more $$. Should I save up for the Single Ten instead of the Bearcat, or would this Bearcat be too good a deal to pass up?
I would appreciate your thoughts. Thanks very much.
I'm new to the forum but have been a Ruger fan for quite awhile. My LGS has an older Bearcat for sale (Ser# 90-something) on consignment for $300. It looks to be in good mechanical condition, but most of the bluing is gone from the barrel. There are also some discolored splotches on the barrel, but it doesn't feel pitted.
I asked if they would take $250, and they are contacting the seller to see if they would. I figured I should ask the Bearcat experts here on the forum for your opinions on the barrel condition and price, before the LGS calls me back.
Purpose for the gun would be plinking, but it doesn't sound (from what I have read) that they are extremely accurate. I have a 22/45 which I love and want to add a SA .22 revolver, so I'm also considering a Single Ten - but that's a lot more $$. Should I save up for the Single Ten instead of the Bearcat, or would this Bearcat be too good a deal to pass up?
I would appreciate your thoughts. Thanks very much.