From the Vault: Ruger Bearcat Revolver
This "From the Vault" video from Brownells Gun Tech™ features Steve Ostrem discussing three highly customized Ruger Bearcat revolvers with gunsmith Bobby Tyler of Tyler Gun Works. The discussion highlights the history of the Bearcat since 1958, its design as a smaller-framed, lightweight single-action revolver similar to the Single Six, and the challenges of customizing its integrated grip frame and receiver. Bobby details custom features on two consecutively numbered revolvers, including mammoth ivory grips, a target muzzle crown, action job, color-case hardened hammer and trigger, and bead blasting. The video also touches on the potential for chambering the Bearcat in .22 Magnum and the solutions Bobby's team devised for the ejector rod issue. Custom Barranti Leather holsters are also showcased.








