Ruger Security Six Project RANGE REPORT!

[ginzo]

I'm speechless on how this 32 year old gun shoots. I'm glad I found it, after doing the refinish, I couldn't ask for a better result. I shot from a rest to check sights and remove myself from the equation. Lucky 1st try, the sights were perfectly set for me, no adjustment was needed at the range.

Here is what happened today:
1981 Ruger Security Six 357 Magnum moments from 1st time being fired in who knows how many years?

1st 6 shots, .357 mag. 158 gr. J.H.P. 6 inch Target
5 Yards from a rest. Gun was sighted in perfectly.

2 Handed D/A 5 yards 6 inch Target

7 Yards S/A 2 Handed 8 inch Target

7 Yards D/A 2 Handed 8 inch Target


It's Alive!!!! What a shootin' Iron!

THIS GUN IS NOT FOR SALE!!!

This is a link to my original thread.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/firear...229-ruger-security-six-project-pic-heavy.html

Thanks again all. It was a fun project.
Chuck

 

[Watchdog]

It's hard to beat those old Rugers. I have a 2.75-inch Security Six in stainless from 1975 (pre-warning), and it's the most accurate short-barrel gun I've ever shot.

Congratulations on bringing this one back from the mostly-dead.

 

[kaaskop49]

attn ginzo

Thanks for the report. If you recall, I complimented you on your original thread. I see you're from the "pie plate" school of targets! They're less expensive and about the same size as the ones you're using. All of my guns are MOPP guns (Minute-of-Pie-Plate). I sometimes wonder what I've missed in my life when other posters mention that their gun shoots 2" to the left... Huh? Whazzat?

I usually use 1/2 sheets of 8.5x11 paper as targets. Need the pie plates for dessert. No bulls eyes or markings. Keep up the good work! Again, my compliments...

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

 

[Shorty 45 MK2]

Very nice OP!

Really like those old Rugers as well.

kaaskop49, same here, but also use the old calendar a day pieces of paper for more precise shooting.

 

[ginzo]

Yes Sir, mostly, since I'm fairly new to SD and hand guns.

I just read another thread with your excellent comments.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1980-present/390056-642-enough-carry.html
I didn't mention my method of madness, mostly because I just wanted to verify the accuracy of the Ruger. I do the pie plates (LOL) since they are smaller than the 11"x17"'s I started out with. My indoor range is 15 yards max. I practice 2 hand, one hand, off hand, etc. all the way to 15 yards. If I hit the pie plate at 15 yards, I'm not a "bullseye" guy. I'm pretty happy. I usually use the 8" pie's as I figure a hit is COM or close.

This is my newest venture, I'm sure you may heard of, "The dot torture test". It's on a sheet of paper 8"x11". I print them up from home. Supposed to start at 3 yards, no timing, 50 rounds. Then as you master, you move for distance, speed, off hand, etc.


Your opinion is well respected in my eye, and I realize all this practice is static, but IT IS practice. Feel free to lay out the advice/experience as necessary. Some of us want to improve!!! LOL

Chuck

Thanks for the report. If you recall, I complimented you on your original thread. I see you're from the "pie plate" school of targets! They're less expensive and about the same size as the ones you're using. All of my guns are MOPP guns (Minute-of-Pie-Plate). I sometimes wonder what I've missed in my life when other posters mention that their gun shoots 2" to the left... Huh? Whazzat?

I usually use 1/2 sheets of 8.5x11 paper as targets. Need the pie plates for dessert. No bulls eyes or markings. Keep up the good work! Again, my compliments...

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

 

[BigBill]

I shoot every handgun starting at 25yards. Never shot at an indoor range yet.

 

[Engineer1911]

How / what did you use to refinish the metal?

The result is fantastic.

 

[ginzo]

I don't have that luxury. I'm purely a EDC/SD kind of guy. 2 outdoor places are miles from me, (been to both) the Range officers are like intense, (and rightfully so) with the idiots I've seen who don't have any business touching a gun, let alone owning 1.

Now the indoor range I go to is about 5 minutes from my house, small place, 6 lanes, all on video feed. They have the same rules as any other range. Go every 6-8 weeks on a Sunday morning. I think after a while with them watching me, I've proven I'm not an idiot, so they bend the rules some. I can draw from a holster, rapid fire etc. BUT, I only do it when I'm alone, hence the Sunday mornings. Somebody walks in, I go back to range mode and all is well in the world. Kind of a don't ask, don't tell situation. They see me, but they see I act accordingly. I would love some longer distances, but as you know, most SD situations are 7 yards or less, so I figure 45' gives me an edge. I know it's all static, and no one is shooting back, but I hope I'm getting that little edge. I do practice with either hand, etc. So I'm thinking if I can hit a target 8" in diameter at 45', that's close enough to COM for my purpose. ( I'm not a bulls-eye guy) although I like to hit the red now and again. Now when I retire and move to GA. watch out!!!

I shoot every handgun starting at 25yards. Never shot at an indoor range yet.

1st, thanks for the kudos, I'm embarrassed to say.... It's Birchwood-Casey cold blue kit. Follow then directions and it is more than acceptable. I was gonna have it hot blued, but I tried this 1st. If it didn't work out, then I may have went another route. Watched some you tube videos etc. the ONLY thing I would add to the process is: metal has different density, so it colors a little different (or splotchy). I found by accident that using 0000 steel wool between coats evened it out fairly well. The whole process can be viewed at this link: Ruger Photos by ginzo1958 | Photobucket

Unfortunately, I did not take a picture before I started, only after I got going. Live and learn.

Here also is a link to it's sad little story: http://smith-wessonforum.com/firear...229-ruger-security-six-project-pic-heavy.html

How / what did you use to refinish the metal?

The result is fantastic.

 

[Grayfox]

Looks like you got yourself a keeper there!

I've said it a thousand times, the worst mistake Ruger ever made was discontinuing the "Six" series revolvers.

 

[David LaPell]

Love the gun Ginzo, it's like restoring a car or anything else, you have to see the goal at the end and ignore what it looks like when you start. Someday I want to find an old handgun to work on myself. I could care if there is a collector value to it, shooting it is the fun part.

 

[ginzo]

Oh, it's a keeper. I don't see ever getting rid of it. That will be up to my estate to where it goes. As far as the mistake part, I'm finding out "better late than never". I will be on the look out for more of the "Six series".

Looks like you got yourself a keeper there!
I've said it a thousand times, the worst mistake Ruger ever made was discontinuing the "Six" series revolvers.

Thank You, this was purely by accident. I started just working on it for a friend as a project. Kind of a no harm no foul issue because it was so beat up. More just to see what I could do with it. We ended up making a deal part the way through, then it was game on! I fell in love with it. I like just kind of puttering around at times and this filled the gap. I'm certainly looking forward to the next one. I agree with the collector is not an issue thinking of yours. And yes, It was fun to shoot. I'm gonna put it in my rotation when I find a proper holster for it. It's just a flat out cool piece.

Love the gun Ginzo, it's like restoring a car or anything else, you have to see the goal at the end and ignore what it looks like when you start. Someday I want to find an old handgun to work on myself. I could care if there is a collector value to it, shooting it is the fun part.