Ruger security six-- Whatcha think ???

[chud333]

My local Gun shop has a neat looking little blued
Security Six with 3"bbl. Used gun but looks very well
taken care of. Tight, no visible wear etc.....
I am fond of Ruger handguns and have owned my
share of them but never this model.
He has 599 listed as the price but i could probably
coax him into letting me have it for about 550 or
so out the door as i have been a good customer for
some time. This ones been calling me over to its case
every time i walk in lately and i better either "you know
what or get off the pot" before its gone.
Is this a fair price for this model in very good condition
and who has one with opinions pro or con ?

Chuck

 

[pawncop]

Seems a little high except for the 3" barrel. If it is truly 3" it would be unusual. I have a Security Six in 2 3/4" barrel. That was the standard length for that gun I believe.

 

[alwslate]

That just seems like too much money to me. You could probably get
a good S&W md 28 for less and it's a lot more gun. The Security Six
was actually a bit light for full 357 loads. I have only owned one. A
co-worker wanted a small gun for carry and offered me a stainless
Security Six in an even trade for a Beretta 32 auto I had. I traded
and when I fired a few rounds of 357 ammo in the gun I quickly
realized that it was a bit loose and had a bit of a spitting problem.
I traded it off at the next gun show. Ruger's replacement, the GP100
is no doubt a better gun.

 

[Jessie]

I'm not sure what they're going for these days, but my 1st centerfire revolver was a 4" SS Security Six and I loved it. Very accurate and I thought it was very solid. Had no issues with being loose or spitting lead. It handled any load I put in it with ease. I always considered Rugers to be heavily built for caliber. JMO

 

[Grayfox]

The Security Six is a fine revolver. I recently picked one up myself. But his price is way too high.

 

[CajunBass]

They're good guns. The second handgun I ever owned was a blue 2 3/4" barrel, round butt Speed-Six.

That price might be a little high around here, but if I wanted it, I wouldn't lose it over a few bucks.

 

[steamloco76]

I sold-off all my Ruger DA revolvers except for a 4 inch and 2 3/4 inch Security-Six. The 2 3/4 is one of the best shooting short barrel revolvers I've ever handled. That said, the $599 seems to be about $175 too high. They really aren't collectibles, just great, ultra durable shooters.

 

[chief38]

Ruger DA Revolvers are descent, reliable & affordable, but to me they are just NOT Smith's or Colts. They have always been a bit clunky, heavy, and ugly as compared to S&W's & Colts. Their actions are heavy and creepy from the ones I have examined and shot, but like I said they are a less expensive alternative and yes they seem to work. From what I understand from the guys who are really Ruger gurus they have been improving these lacking attributes over the last few years.

I will give Ruger a HUGE amount of credit for constantly upgrading, improving, expanding and coming out with more and better models while S&W & Colt sat on their hands and relied on their logos for sales. Right now my opinion is that Colt is producing the highest quality I've seen in many many years -however they produce almost nothing! S&W on he other hand has "lawyered up" their products with locks and other devises and their quality, materials & work ethics has dwindled. Like them or not who ever is running Ruger now should be commended!

 

[dkizer22]

For that price you can get a new 3 inch GP 100

 

[k22fan]

Security Sixes are great revolvers. Their weight and balance is similar to 19s or 66s and they use the same holsters. Their triggers and hammers spurs are the same width as the portions of those parts that are inside the frame, their grip medallions are plastic and their adjustable sight bodies are aluminum but those features helped keep their price lower than 19s and 66s. As previously posted Six series’ version of Magna stocks are pretty skimpy but Ruger is closing out square butt Six series walnut Target stocks for $10. Their Target stocks are smaller near the butt which is an improvement over S&W’s which they more or less copy. I prefer the Six series’ DA to any Colt. Also they don’t have the 19s and 66s forcing cone splitting problem.

The primary reason Ruger replaced the Six series with GP 100s is that GP 100s are less expensive to manufacture. The Six series took so much hand fitting Ruger couldn’t make money on them.

2 ¾” was the standard snub Security Six until very near the end of production when they were lengthened to 3”. For 4” and 6” excellent condition Security Sixes around $425 is about right. As with S&Ws snubs sell quicker or for a higher price and 3” brings a collector premium but I still think $550 is only justified if you’ve been hunting for a 3” for a long time.

 

[hangnoose]

SECURITY SIX

It's likely a 2 3/4" bbl and over priced by about 200$. they were some of Rugers best work, but cost much more to make than the gp- 100's and sp's, and IMO are much better guns. if condition is real good I might go 400$, then look elsewhere. as for spitting lead, you can get a lemon anywhere, or loosen any gun up/ alter timing & end shake with overpowered loads.

 

[Wee Hooker]

Great guns . One of my favorite rugers but there is not a big demand or collectors market for them. That's way too much money. I bought this like new stainless one two years back for about $300 out of a local gunshop.

 

[Old Corp]

Will echo the 'way too high' comments.
Unfortunately, the tendency for MANY shops is to overprice ANYTHING not being currently made, in the hope that the 'PT Barnum Philosophy' will win out.

 

[Double-O-Dave]

I agree with the others - the asking price is really a bit too high ($150.00 - $200.00). I have a 4.0 inch barreled Security Six that is a real workhorse. My experience is that used Security/Speed Six revolvers are difficult to find whether in blued, or stainless steel. People tend to hang on to them as they are reliable, accurate, reasonably priced, and are quality made firearms. I once owned a 2.75 inch barreled Security Six with adjustable sights that was more than a match for my Model 66-2 with a 2.0 inch barrel - the Model 66 did have a much better trigger, though. See if you can get them to drop their price to something a bit more reasonable, and then grab it up. I doubt you'll be disappointed.

Good luck,

Dave

 

[Aden67]

I was unaware that they went to a 3" barrel near the end of production. Price have seemed to go up on Security Sixes over the last year of so...by $75-125. I got this LNIB which I believe has never been fired for $375 a couple of years ago.

 

[2ndAmendmentNut]

Ruger revolvers in general are great buys. Personally I would never and have never paid more that $450 out the door for a used Ruger. If I am going to shell out over $500 it will be for a Smith.

 

[Rule3]

I think they are great, have a "few" but $599?? Sounds high to me. Does it have the box and papers??

 

[finesse_r]

$450 to $500 is the going price for these on Gun Broker. The SS ones bring a little more, and the Speed Six in this size brings a little more. $550 would be California prices on that gun. The local going rate here would be $400 to $450 so the price varies a little by region, but there is no way I would pay $550 for that gun and I do love the Ruger Six series of revolvers.

I would suggest you negotiate pretty hard on this if you really want it. Try walking in with $475 cash and make him an offer. At the price he has the gun it is not going anywhere soon.

With all that said, I understand why the gun is calling to you and if you really want it, there is no sin in over paying a little for it. It is a gun that should serve you well for the rest of your life.

 

[Vulcan Bob]

I agree a bit too pricy. I really don't like to admit it but I shoot my Speed Six better than my 19 snubby. I also own the Security Six in 4 and 6 inch and a Service Six, good reliable revolvers.

 

[redlevel]

Way too much money.
I have owned Ruger DA revolvers, including a couple of Security Sixes. Compared to a S&W Model 19, they are clunkers. Very durable and reliable, but just a lack of "refinement," for lack of a better word. For that money around here, one could buy a pretty good Model 19 2 3/4 inch or 4 inch, or a Model 28, especially if one were not picky about P&R.

My rule of thumb . . . . Rugers are for Single Action, S&W for Double Action.