Ruger Speed Six

[.357magger]

Across multiple Security/Service/Speed Six revolvers, GP-100 revolvers, SP-101, LCR and Redhawk revolvers (add them all up and I'm talking a number approaching two dozen) there is ONE THING that has seriously impressed me to the point where I am a true believer:

These damn things never, never, NEVER have timing issues! I'm saying never!

In revolvers, my choice is S&W K-L-N frame, that's what I love best, but S&W revolvers occasionally (or arguably... too often?) have timing issues.

I have never experienced timing struggles with Ruger DA revolvers, and the only Ruger DA revolver model that I don't have experience with is a Super Redhawk.

The S&W is my favorite but I like the Ruger DA revolvers a lot. No brand I have ever seen is more reliable with timing than the Ruger.

If you think that S&W had issues with timing, don't start collecting Colt DAs.

Just saying.

 

[SW CQB 45]

Added note...I even find the Speed six a bit more stylish as it doesn't have that humongous top strap some other Rutgers sport.

I agree. The Security Six is a thick front strap.

I might just look for a 2.75" Speed Six and cut of the hammer spur.

3" if I am lucky or if have the next 10 years to search for one.

 

[SW CQB 45]

OMG..... I found one and I am also out (HA!)

1987 Ruger Speed Six 357 3 Inch NIB RARE - Revolvers at GunBroker.com : 892111824

 

[pmosley]

My bicentennial marked, pre-warning, Speed Six with factory "speed hammer" - i have a 3" 13-3, 65-3, 10-5 and a 60-4. With all that, this one is among my favorites.

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[Sevens]

If you think that S&W had issues with timing, don't start collecting Colt DAs.

Just saying.

I am very much aware. Here's the thing...

I am a certified, card carrying long time and energetic Colt hater. This topic is on the Ruger DA and it was relevant for me to bring up the S&W which I love. It isn't productive for me to bring up all the questionable revolvers made everywhere, and I've got nothing good to say about Colt revolvers.

 

[holo]

i love them all

 

[Gene L]

I've got a 4" Speed, an excellent gun. I've also got a 3" Model 65 round butt. Intrested by this thread, I weighed both. The Smith weighed 32.6 oz. with slightly heavier than standard grips. The Speed weighs 37.2 oz. with a 4" barrel, so not a huge difference for a longer barrel.

Mine is blue and while several years old, the bluing looks great, like it came out of the factory. Not a shiny blue, but great looking nontheless.

 

[Erich]

a bobbed Ruger!!!!!!

thats the first thing I would do!

Factory bobbed hammer I found.

 

[Erich]

quick somewhat off topic story.

... the blood dried and broke off the finish and the blued exterior was perfect.

W O W !



Thanks for sharing that, amigo. I have to be honest: my Speed Six doesn't get a lot of carry because I'm worried what would happen to the finish if I got sweat all over it. I sure feel less worried having seen your story.

 

[biku324]

I've got a 4" Speed, an excellent gun. I've also got a 3" Model 65 round butt. Intrested by this thread, I weighed both. The Smith weighed 32.6 oz. with slightly heavier than standard grips. The Speed weighs 37.2 oz. with a 4" barrel, so not a huge difference for a longer barrel.

Mine is blue and while several years old, the bluing looks great, like it came out of the factory. Not a shiny blue, but great looking nontheless.

Bought my dad one just like your 4" in '77. He's not a gun guy, so he ended up with some discoloration on the hammer and trigger, but even with modest maintenance it is as functional today as it was then.

 

[waffles]

This is the one gun I miss the most.

Yolo'd my way into parting with it, which I regret

Bobbed/checkered hammer (I believe a ruger factory part), a trijicon Tritium night sight added to the front, and a slicked up action. A truly excellent handgun.

 

[mikeruns]

I love my 2-3/4" blue speed-six! I do prefer the 2-3/4" over the 3" speed-six and I also like the 2-1/2" s&w combat magnums better than those 3" ones too....I know the 3" guns are more rare in both makes but they've never rung my bell with interest because of their scarcity (whoopee an extra 1/4") although I can sure see why some folks like them...we all have or likes and needs! Make mine a 2-3/4" speedy!

 

[merl67]

I had a Speed Six 2-3/4 " a number of years ago still kicking myself for selling it super tough guns. They are a little heaver than a comparable Smith, but if shooting fire breathing .357 magnum ammo is your thing there is nothing better. I did get a chance a to get a stainless 6" Security Six a while back and did but would gladly trade if for its shorter brother.

 

[sceva]

My Speed Six (.38 Spl.) has an excellent trigger in it.

 

[woodsltc]

Guess it's show and tell time.....so.

My Speed-Six is one of my favorites to carry hunting, camping or just tromping around the mtns. I bought it used many years ago and have no idea if the action was ever tuned by the previous owner, but it's as good or better than most of my S&W's.

Don

 

[SW CQB 45]

I love my 2-3/4" blue speed-six! I do prefer the 2-3/4" over the 3" speed-six and I also like the 2-1/2" s&w combat magnums better than those 3" ones too....I know the 3" guns are more rare in both makes but they've never rung my bell with interest because of their scarcity (whoopee an extra 1/4") although I can sure see why some folks like them...we all have or likes and needs! Make mine a 2-3/4" speedy!

I had a model 10-7 2" nickel SW SQ BUTT and it was accurate as hell. Maybe it was the shooter (HA!)

My 65-5 3" RND BUTT with a tyler T just felt good, shot good and was well balanced.

I doubt there is much velocity difference between a 2.75 and 3 inch .38 or .357. After seeing what a new 3" Speed Six cost..... I will hunt for a 2.75 stainless. Hammer bob is the way to go for me. I would like to find a factory bobbed hammer, but not sure if they are still manufactured or part availability.

 

[waffles]

I had a model 10-7 2" nickel SW SQ BUTT and it was accurate as hell. Maybe it was the shooter (HA!)

My 65-5 3" RND BUTT with a tyler T just felt good, shot good and was well balanced.

I doubt there is much velocity difference between a 2.75 and 3 inch .38 or .357. After seeing what a new 3" Speed Six cost..... I will hunt for a 2.75 stainless. Hammer bob is the way to go for me. I would like to find a factory bobbed hammer, but not sure if they are still manufactured or part availability.

Good news! The factory hammer is available, and costs less than a pizza and sixer.

Hammer, Blued (Spurless) | Gun Parts Corp.

 

[dsf]

Proud owner of a pair of Security Sixs here. A 4" Blue and a 2.75" stainless.
The Ruger Six series revolvers are probably the toughest medium frame .357s ever built. You can't hurt these things.
The trigger pull is different from a S&W, but not bad at all.
These are great guns! I wish I could find more of 'em.

I have a blued Speed Six, a few Security Six stainless and recently picked up a GP100 for $199.00 - had cracked forcing cone, sent it to Ruger for a free fix. Not a bad deal.

Not too well known, Ruger makes a terrific set of target grips for the Security Six line.

Grips, Oversized Square Butt, Goncalo Alves, w/o Grip Screw | Gun Parts

They remind me of slightly thinner Coke grips and are about the best all around target type grips I've used. Very well made and at about $42.99 a great deal. Don't know if Ruger still makes them or if Numrich bought up their inventory.

 

[Bhfromme]

Just scored on this 2.75 incher. Still waiting on shipping. Had a Redhawk but didn't like the heavy trigger so I sold it. I'm hoping this Speed Six from the 70s has a lighter pull. Big plus for me was it's a 9mm. A shooter on a tight budget has to love a 9mm revolver!

 

[Sistema1927]

Mine is here, at 12 o'clock. It is the largest of those pictured, but still a joy to carry. The grips are from a well known seller in the Philippines.