? On a Ruger speed 6 9mm

[Chukar60]

I ran across a Ruger Speed Six 2 3/4” SS, 9mm today. In great shape and mechanics were quite tight.
I know this is a relatively hard to come by Ruger and at $675 no box or paper, but with 10 moon clips, box of cheap ammo and a nice leather OWB holster, it was IMO a pretty good deal.
So my question is can anything be done with the trigger on these guns?
This one was heavy and gritty in DA.
For some reason the gun is stuck in my craw and I am still tempted to go back and buy it if something can be done about the trigger
Any opinions or advice?

 

[dmthomp32]

It was my understanding that Ruger revolvers specifically the non-cammed triggers really benefitted from a simple spring change to improve their pull. I haven't owned a Ruger revolver or attempted this but it has been consistent in my memory from past research. Now my neighbor has a 6" speed six or something similar from the 80's maybe and honestly the trigger was way better than what I expected being a S&W and Colt snob. It was better than some of the S&W triggers I've owned but not better than the ones I've kept. To me that is a desirable revolver in what would be a fun multi-purpose caliber. I'd say go for it if it makes you happy, could be a fun project learning how to do a trigger job on a Ruger!

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[Continental Op]

I recommend just replacing the trigger return spring with a reduced power one.

 

[indie_rocker]

Wolff sells springs for them. My 357 Security Six is one of my favorite revolvers to shoot.

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[Gunhacker]

I have a .357 Speed-six and I can vouch that putting in a Wolff Shooter's Pak (17106) - Reduced Power hammer and trigger return spring set, helps a lot.

There are also some polishing tweaks that help... on the hammer strut, smooth and round the edges of strut that the hammer spring rides on, and smooth/polish the head of the strut that pivots on the hammer.

A set of snap caps and dry firing the equivalent of 500 rounds while watching the boob tube improves matters too.

I certainly would go for it.

 

[H Richard]

One of my shooting buddies has a Security Six that he shot in PPC match's. The trigger would rival any tuned S&W trigger.

 

[BB57]

I ran across a Ruger Speed Six 2 3/4” SS, 9mm today. In great shape and mechanics were quite tight.
I know this is a relatively hard to come by Ruger and at $675 no box or paper, but with 10 moon clips, box of cheap ammo and a nice leather OWB holster, it was IMO a pretty good deal.
So my question is can anything be done with the trigger on these guns?
This one was heavy and gritty in DA.
For some reason the gun is stuck in my craw and I am still tempted to go back and buy it if something can be done about the trigger
Any opinions or advice?

It's one of my grail guns. If you don't buy it, send me a PM with details so that I can.

Or buy it and we can work a trade...

And yes, the triggers are terrible and there is absolutely nothing that can be done to fix them. In fact, if you leave one next to a S&W revolver it will infect the S&W and make its trigger just as bad.

 

[dmthomp32]

It's one of my grail guns. If you don't buy it, send me a PM with details so that I can.

Or buy it and we can work a trade...

And yes, the triggers are terrible and there is absolutely nothing that can be done to fix them. In fact, if you leave one next to a S&W revolver it will infect the S&W and make its trigger just as bad.

That was a priceless response that I contemplated sharing as well!

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[REVCHARLIE]

Go back and BUY IT!

 

[Sistema1927]

Buy it! Buy IT! BUY IT!

You can improve the trigger later, but not if someone else buys it first.

 

[hittman77]

Part of me says that's too high BUT ..... I've made an offer of $1,000 on one that's new in box with the shipping sleeve too. So, yeah I think somebody will pay that even if you don't.

On the trigger I'd clean the gun really really well and put a few hundred rounds through it before I decided on modifications.

 

[revho]

I passed up on one 5 or so years ago at a show for $750 with box and papers. still wish I would have bought it.


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[upcountry]

I put Wolff kits in a GP100 and two SP101's. Easy process, great improvement and they are all reliable.

 

[Muley Gil]

Gritty can be fixed easily. IIRC, the mainspring is a little heavier on the 9mm revolvers due to some military primers are harder than standard commercial ammo.