Post by TMan on Jun 24, 2004 10:23:21 GMT -5
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I never wanted to own a revolver. However, I have a 12 year old grandson and several neighborhood boys that want to learn to shoot "real guns". I've been reluctant to take them to the range because it has gotten a little too warm for long sleeve shirts and I don't want them burned by hot brass. I absolutely love the CCI Mini Mag .22LR's because they never jam, but are they hot. We are talking 2nd degree burns here. So, I thought a revolver would be a good idea.
The Ruger Bearcat is a small revolver, and with my big hands, my trigger finger has to bend a lot in order to be properly placed on the trigger. The boys won't have this problem. Also, since there isn't a semi-automatic mechanism to operate, I don't need the Mini Mags, I can shoot cheaper ammo - even .22 Short.
Out of the box the trigger read 4.25 lbs, which isn't great, but not really bad either. So, with 4 boxes of Federal Classic .22LR, I headed to the range. That was the first mistake, I later wished I had taken 40 boxes of ammo.
I've always been slightly afraid of shooting a gun for the first time. This was no exception. I have no idea where my first round went. Then I was shocked when I pulled on the trigger and nothing happened for the second round. Moron, this is a SA revolver - you have to cock it for every shot. (No wonder I never bought one before).
Then I settled down, shot a couple of boxes then switched to the Mark II and CCI's Mini Mags. That was fun, but I realized I was looking forward to getting back to the revolver.
I must admit that I never got the accuracy with the Bearcat that I did with the Mark II, but I think it will come with time. What I did do was have one of the most enjoyable times I ever had shooting. The Bearcat is a prized possession. I have some good guns (Sig P210, P220S, Wilson CQB, S&W 41), but I'd sell any one of those before I'd sell this little Bearcat. Got a kid? Get a Bearcat
I never wanted to own a revolver. However, I have a 12 year old grandson and several neighborhood boys that want to learn to shoot "real guns". I've been reluctant to take them to the range because it has gotten a little too warm for long sleeve shirts and I don't want them burned by hot brass. I absolutely love the CCI Mini Mag .22LR's because they never jam, but are they hot. We are talking 2nd degree burns here. So, I thought a revolver would be a good idea.
The Ruger Bearcat is a small revolver, and with my big hands, my trigger finger has to bend a lot in order to be properly placed on the trigger. The boys won't have this problem. Also, since there isn't a semi-automatic mechanism to operate, I don't need the Mini Mags, I can shoot cheaper ammo - even .22 Short.
Out of the box the trigger read 4.25 lbs, which isn't great, but not really bad either. So, with 4 boxes of Federal Classic .22LR, I headed to the range. That was the first mistake, I later wished I had taken 40 boxes of ammo.
I've always been slightly afraid of shooting a gun for the first time. This was no exception. I have no idea where my first round went. Then I was shocked when I pulled on the trigger and nothing happened for the second round. Moron, this is a SA revolver - you have to cock it for every shot. (No wonder I never bought one before).
Then I settled down, shot a couple of boxes then switched to the Mark II and CCI's Mini Mags. That was fun, but I realized I was looking forward to getting back to the revolver.
I must admit that I never got the accuracy with the Bearcat that I did with the Mark II, but I think it will come with time. What I did do was have one of the most enjoyable times I ever had shooting. The Bearcat is a prized possession. I have some good guns (Sig P210, P220S, Wilson CQB, S&W 41), but I'd sell any one of those before I'd sell this little Bearcat. Got a kid? Get a Bearcat
