New to me Ruger

[jeffrefrig]

I bought this from creeksidewilly in basically unfired condition. It's an Ohio State Police Golden Anniversary (1983) Security Six. The action is smooth as about any S&W I have. Unusual for a Ruger. While at the gun shop I laid away a S&W 22 Magnum pistol with four magazines, I think 30-rounds apiece. These pictures are IPad camera quality, so they don't show how the gun really looks in person.
So, the $50,000 question is should I shoot it? I say yes. It's "only" a Ruger and it's not made to look at.

 

[Fishinfool]

Jeff, extreamly clean Ruger Security Six's bring pretty good money. The OSP Com. model, probably a little more still, especially among police service revolver collectors. I probably wouldnt shoot it if I had other .357's to play with.

Larry

 

[Glenn R. McMannly]

No.

They don't make these anymore. Rare valuable. Buy a modern GP100 if you want a shooter.

 

[jeffrefrig]

I have two in 6" and one 4" sec. sixes, all good shooters, one of the 6" is a tack driver at 25 yards, the others hit the torso target inside the outer ring, so they are all good. I have a GP100 in 327 FMag. I suppose while they are selling low I should get one in 357.

 

[Yendor357]

If anyone makes a revolver to be looked at, and not fired, the gun ought to at least be pretty.

 

[stansdds]

As I understand it, there are actually people who collect old and unique Ruger firearms. Who knew?! Anyway, that one is a commemorative issue Security Six, looks to be in excellent condition, perhaps unfired outside of the factory. Such a thing is not, in my opinion, a shooter grade firearm. I would not shoot it.

 

[swagmeister]

Depends on what you bought it for. With a view towards holding it a few years and hoping to double your money, one to just pull out and look at and put it back up, or one to enjoy shooting and taking care of. I think your answer to your own question is correct. I personally have never bought revolvers to just look at. They are made to be shot, cleaned up, and shot again. Good luck with your decision.

 

[gwpercle]

De Louisiana Swamp People would say ...

Choot 'Em ... Jeff - Ree ... Choot 'Em !!!

Gary

 

[bananaman]

I had a blued Security 6, 6" barrel from 1976 (Bicentennial Marked) Never had any issues with it whatsoever. Bob