My first Ruger revolver in many years landed in my safe recently. Box, papers, extra stocks. No wear at all, just flash.
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Those stocks look an awful lot like a S&W product.....very nice Mike 
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It's a beauty. The Six line of revolvers is probably the most underrated line of guns ever made. Split the difference between a K and L frame. Stout enough to fire full house all day long. The triggers on most of them are very good also. Great find.
per Ruger letter born date of Jan 1976 pre warning
per Ruger letter born date of Jan 1976 pre warning
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Thanks guys, I got it at a very good price, you know how that goes. 
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If I'm not mistaken that's an old low back Security Six.
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Bob, I know diddly about Rugers, what does that mean and how would I know?
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The earliest Security Sixes had a slightly different grip frame. They had serial numbers starting with 150-.
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The original run of SS's had the grip frame a bit lower. The hammer is more exposed at the bottom. I think it was supposed to help your hand have a better grip during recoil. It does mean grips for them are harder to find as newer grips don't fit as well.
Google search "ruger security six low back" at several topics pop up.
Or I may be wrong and yours is a newer model. I can't quite tell for sure with the angle in your pics. Not that I'm an expert on the subject. I just know I've handled one and I really liked it.
Google search "ruger security six low back" at several topics pop up.
Or I may be wrong and yours is a newer model. I can't quite tell for sure with the angle in your pics. Not that I'm an expert on the subject. I just know I've handled one and I really liked it.
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This one is 155-954xx
sigp220.45
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1980. What a great gun!
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LOL. 
Tell me more.
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Here's the Ruger Serial number lookup:
Ruger Security Six, Single Six, Service Six Serial Number History
I have two - an old 150 series and a newer stainless Speed Six:
They are great, solid guns. They are easy to disassemble and while the action isn't as smooth as a comparably-sized Smith they have a no-nonsense feel that is hard to describe.
These used to be little hidden treasures, but I think the word is out. Availability is down and the prices are up.
Ruger Security Six, Single Six, Service Six Serial Number History
I have two - an old 150 series and a newer stainless Speed Six:
They are great, solid guns. They are easy to disassemble and while the action isn't as smooth as a comparably-sized Smith they have a no-nonsense feel that is hard to describe.
These used to be little hidden treasures, but I think the word is out. Availability is down and the prices are up.
That’s a well preserved Security Six.
It is not a low back. The tops of low back back straps are not nearly vertical like this one. The tops of their back straps curved forward but not as much as a plow handle SA. Their frames were also lower exposing more of the hammers, hence the name.
The Six Series were durable revolvers which has been appreciated more since S&W quit selling 19 and 66 barrels. An internet rumor is that Ruger replaced them with GP 100s primarily because less hand fitting made GP 100s more profitable.
P.S. While I typed sigP220.45 posted a picture of a low back.
It is not a low back. The tops of low back back straps are not nearly vertical like this one. The tops of their back straps curved forward but not as much as a plow handle SA. Their frames were also lower exposing more of the hammers, hence the name.
The Six Series were durable revolvers which has been appreciated more since S&W quit selling 19 and 66 barrels. An internet rumor is that Ruger replaced them with GP 100s primarily because less hand fitting made GP 100s more profitable.
P.S. While I typed sigP220.45 posted a picture of a low back.
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AH! Now that blued steel 4"er is a low back for sure. I also forgot they had the more rounded top to the grips.
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I see the difference in the 4 inch, thanks guys.
Now if I could only find a Speed Six.
Now if I could only find a Speed Six.
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Bob, you ever get that 45LC Redhawk 4.2 ? I see there's some availability, but my funds are a bit low.
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I'm closing on a house at the end of next month. If I have any real money left I will at least put one on lay away if it's still there.
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That's a nice one for sure. I'll join the others in congratulating you on a nice find. And I see you have a pair of the factory target stocks in a bag, too. I found a new-in-the-box pair of those for my SS Security-Six, and believe me, they make a world of difference in control when firing hot .357 loads for any stretch of time.
Does yours have the warning rollmarked on the barrel? It's even better if it doesn't.
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If you can find an old Lett grip for one then those are amazing grips. Hard to find though.
A 2 3/4 inch barrel model in pristine condition is the hardest Security-Six model to find. Very accurate shot barrel revolver.
I had a clean shooter grade model I sold here on the forum. Should probably have kept it.
P.S.- Herrett's Shooting Star grips for the Security-Six show up on ebay fairly often for under $40. Great grips!! Pick up a set if you intend to shoot the gun, you'll be glad you did. Another option I used on mine, the BK grip adapter (made by a forum member) for the K frame S&W can be easily shaped to fit the service stocks and give you a good, inexpensive concealed carry grip alternative.
I had a clean shooter grade model I sold here on the forum. Should probably have kept it.
P.S.- Herrett's Shooting Star grips for the Security-Six show up on ebay fairly often for under $40. Great grips!! Pick up a set if you intend to shoot the gun, you'll be glad you did. Another option I used on mine, the BK grip adapter (made by a forum member) for the K frame S&W can be easily shaped to fit the service stocks and give you a good, inexpensive concealed carry grip alternative.
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