Ruger Bearcat

Ruger Bearcat
Ruger Bearcat
	Ruger New Bearcat - Blued
Type	Single-action revolver
Place of origin	United States
Production history
Designer	William B. Ruger
Designed	1957–1958
Manufacturer	Sturm, Ruger & Co.
Unit cost	$49.50 (1958), $639 (2020)
Produced	1958 1958–1971 (1st issue); 1971–1975 (2nd issue); 1993–present (3rd issue);
Variants	see variants Bearcat, 1st issue; Super Bearcat, 2nd issue; New Bearcat, 3rd issue;
Specifications
Mass	17 oz (480 g) (1st issue); 22.5 oz (640 g) (2nd issue); 24 oz (680 g) (3rd issue);
Length	8.875 in (22.54 cm) (1st issue); 8.875 in (22.54 cm) (2nd issue); 9 in (23 cm) (3rd issue);
Barrel length	4 in (10.16 cm) (1st issue); 4 in (10.16 cm) (2nd issue); 4.2 in (11 cm) (3rd issue);
Cartridge	.22 LR, .22 Long, .22 Short, .22 WMR
Barrels	1:16" RH
Action	Single-action
Feed system	6-round cylinder

The Ruger Bearcat is a single-action, .22 caliber revolver manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Co., introduced in 1958. It is based on the classic Remington single-action revolvers of the mid-19th century. Because of its compact size and frame, it is advertised as being ideal for hikers or campers in need of a .22 LR revolver, or "kit gun".