I've always wanted a Bearcat!
Ruger's Single Six was generally patterned after the Colt SAA - with mods. and improvements, but have you ever noticed that the Bearcat was patterned more along the lines of Remington's single action revolvers? Check that out!
Most ladies love their .22s! On the rare occasions Mrs. xtm goes shooting, she makes certain there are several .22s in the firearms pile.
She knows better, but I once heard her refer to her M1 Carbine as "the loud .22"!
xtm