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Looking at picking up a security six locally for 295, what should I know, and do you guys think this is a good deal for a gun this worn? Does it appear to anyone that the finish is parkerized as opposed to blued? IMG_9139.jpg


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The finish does not look like bluing. It looks too dull, rough and grayish. It could be parkerizing or a baked on paint. Consequently, I'd pass. Security Sixs are common enough that with patience you'll find one with original bluing. On the other hand, I've not shopped for one in decades and and Ruger guys hold them in high regard.

(es to make the number six plural but only s to make the name Six plural?)
 
The Security Six.....

..is a heck of a fine gun and I wouldn't mind having one. I'm not much on aesthetics and care more about being a shooter, but I'd rather have an original finish, even if it were worn. If I had to have a gun, I'd buy it for functional use, though.
 
rwsmith said:
..is a heck of a fine gun and I wouldn't mind having one. I'm not much on aesthetics and care more about being a shooter, but I'd rather have an original finish, even if it were worn. If I had to have a gun, I'd buy it for functional use, though.
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Finish isn’t much of a concern to me as long as it’s blued or original. However, the more I look at the photos the seller provided so far, the more I doubt that is bluing on the gun.


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If it's in good mechanical condition and works well and the finish isn't covering up major pitting, and the chambers and bore are good, it might be a very good buy and gun for a truck gun at $250. I'd try $225 first.
 
Concur in that it appears the finish on that Security Six has been altered in some way. Still, Security Sixes are excellent revolvers and if the price can be reduced somewhat, it could be purchased more attractively and could turn out to be a great shooter regardless of the finish.

In addition to finish, the OP may want to check the B/C gap and end shake. I've read from experienced Ruger smiths over on the Ruger forum that the B/C gap on Ruger revolvers should be between .004" and .008" with .006" being optimum. Additionally, I've read that Ruger revolver end shake should fall between .002" and .005" to be within acceptable parameters.

Just some additional items to double check, of course along with other critical items, when considering purchasing a Ruger revolver....

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They are good guns, I have a 2.5" that is excellent and a 4" that is also excellent. One is a Security Six and the other is a Service Six but, except for the adjustable sights that I never adjust they are the same guns. But they look WAY BETTER than the one in your picture!

(es to make the number six plural but only s to make the name Six plural?)
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I think I'd go with "es" for the plural for either in case you want to use "'s" for the possessive, as in "My Security Six's grips are Hogues".

Jus' sayin'............. :D
 
When the original finish is gone you have no idea of what the gun has done and been thru, I'd pass, they're common, you'll find another.
 
I'd pass on that one. I had a stainless Security Six for a short time a
while back. I traded for it because a friend wanted a gun that I had. I
wasn't impressed with the SS. It was a bit loose and spit badly from the
BC gap and I moved it on down the road.
 
ISCS Yoda said:
[...] I think I'd go with "es" for the plural for either in case you want to use "'s" for the possessive, as in "My Security Six's grips are Hogues".

Jus' sayin'............. :D
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The apostrophe distinguishes the possessive so confusing the plural and possessive is not an issue.

My Security Sixs are accurate with home cast bullets and their double action pulls are pretty darn good. The Security Six's factory stocks are too small so I use Safariland and Herrett stocks.
 
I still have three Security Sixes but like other folks above - I would pass on that one. One thing to consider - although prolly not for a truck gun - is that Ruger has dropped support for them years ago. If a part happens to break on it - unlike with any recent S&W - you can't just call in an get a replacement part. How do I know this? I have a near-NIB Ruger Old Army with a broken sear and parts are no longer available ... although there is some parts interchangeability between their single-actions you would be SOL with a Sec-Six ...
 
GeoJelly said:
[...] I have a near-NIB Ruger Old Army with a broken sear and parts are no longer available [...]
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How recently have you inquired? Ruger was selling new Old Armys less than a year ago so they might have parts again.
 
I’ve haven’t heard back from the seller with any more info or pictures I had requested. I’ll keep an eye out for a better six series revolver. Thanks guys


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alwslate said:
Are you sure about this? Old Armys were discontinued several
years ago. They would have had to reintroduce them.
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Correct. Old Armys were reintroduced as 5 1/2" fixed sight blued revolvers. They were Ruger's response to the high prices fixed sighted Old Armys were fetching. If I recall correctly other variations followed. Ruger has made some interesting revolvers to stimulate sales during the depressed market.
 
Early in my shooting days I asked a local Guru about a Colt Trooper .357.
When I mentioned the bluing was somewhat worn he replied:
"You don't shoot bluing."
Look at the bore, the lock up, etc.
I own a 6" stainless, bought in 1976. VERY accurate.
 
k22fan said:
Security Sixs are common enough that with patience you'll find one with original bluing. On the other hand, I've not shopped for one in decades and and Ruger guys hold them in high regard.
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I would like to know where you are located, because they are FAR from common in my area.

I notice you said you haven't "shopped" for them in decades, but I can tell you that I've been "shopping" for them for over 10 years (I generally don't buy used firearms over the internet, the only used firearm I've bought that way was here, exactly one) and I have bought all of the Security Six (series) that I've ever found, which is three (with the exception of two, that were very loose and shot out), plus one that I bought, or should I say I talked him out of, from a friend.

So, that makes exactly five (six with the one bought from my friend) that I've found in my search, of over 10 years (been looking for over 20, but for a few years my search was weak, and I began looking seriously about 10 ago), so if the revolver "checked out", I'd throw down two $100 bills at first and then be prepared to go up to $250 for it.

But I guess that's just me..........
 
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I'm suspious of guns that have been refinished with bake on or
painted on finishes. I would want to have it in my hands to look
at edges, lettering, ect. This has become a cheap way to cover
up pitting & rust. If that's the case and it wasn't polished out first
it will be fairly easy to detect. If it was polished out it will show
up on lettering, ect. Some of these home oven jobs can look decent but usually don't hold up well.
 
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