Been carrying a ruger single six for years loaded with shorts for dispatch and snakes looking to carry something lighter shorter barrel 22 needs to revolver for shorts looking at a high standard sentinel 4 inch barrel. I also have big hands fingers wouldn't fit in a Bearcat thoughts---opinions ??

I wear large to extra large gloves and my hands fit a bearcat just fine.

Small enough to drop into front pants pocket.

Cimarron, Plinkerton, well made, very reasonably priced.

I carry a Ruger LCP 2 I think it’s called, semi auto, little gun. Smaller than my phone. I think with that short of barrel you don’t get the velocity of a longer barrel. Never have issues with pass thru, never cutting wire in cages and cheaper to shoot long rifle, and easier to get.

I have been using a European Arms single action 6 for 25 years or more. I have tried several different loads to minimize exit wound but have jut decided to use long rifles and clean the coons up. It also came with a magnum cylinder which I don't use very often. I paid $99 for the pistol a holster and a case. It gets treated pretty roughly which is one reason I opted for a lower priced firearm to start with.

Bryce

Got mt Ruger, Cub Bearcat back in the mid 60's still working find.

Maybe a Ruger SR22. Pretty small, easily fits into a back pocket.

But any semi-auto will not function correctly with shorts. You may need to load one at a time.

Jayme, prove me incorrect.

You're right for the most part but that Beretta 950 Minx is .22 short only. Mine functions great. They are not sold anymore, so availability and price may make it not an option for most guys.

Is that a Tomcat?
I've been fairly certain that I need one lately.

Bersa Thunder 22, stainless with rosewood grips. I still have to apply for a wilderness carry permit though…lol. Worth a shot. Worst they can do is say no.

Taurus stainless .22 revolver. Doesn't get used much. Only carry when I am hoofing it in a ways.

Beretta 950 Minx, .22 short only.

I used to have an Astra revolver that was about perfect for trapping as well, but someone tinkered with the trigger and it just wasn't safe.

I missed the shorts in the photo.
I don't recall seeing a Minx's before.
Thanks!

Here is one, buy it now price $499.... https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1015855106

My mom has a Beretta like that, unsure of the model but it looks very similar, that her dad gave her when she was 16. But hers shoots only 22 longs. And it won't function properly with the subsonic longs, you have to get the regular power longs. Longs are harder to find even than shorts. I would think some of the subsonic long rifles would be very similar to shooting shorts and probably cheaper and easier to find. Again though they won't function in most semis so you are back to a revolver (which I prefer anyways). If you are really interested in light weight, you should look at the Taurus 942, only 17.8 ounces and an eight shot revolver. You're looking at around 400 bucks though new.

I have a Hi standard Sentinel with the 4 inch barrel. That nine shot revolver has worked great for me over the years. I always put rat shot in the first 5 holes for snakes and long rifle or shorts in the last four holes for dispatch.

I had a 4” New England Arms 9 shot revolver for years and like it . The only thing I didn’t like was it’s weight . I have been using a Ruger LCRX 22 with a 3” barrel the last two years and really like it . It is half the weight and has adjustable sights . Nice rubber grips.

thanks for all the input------ where the heck is Savell on this topic ?