Ruger Security Six

[Double-O-Dave]

Don't sell it cheap!

Oh, I don't know - I have a 150 version (without the "Owner's Manual" engraved into the barrel), and was always told they commanded a premium when sold. Yet, mt experience has been that on the private sale market you'd be lucky to get anywhere from around $250.00 for it, and at gun stores, the polite gun store staff won't even make you an offer on it - either as trade stock, or for a cash sale. YMMV. I bought a 4.0 inch stainless steel version of the Security Six this year for what I consider an excellent price (I think I paid $320.00 plus tax), and it's my favorite 4.0 inch barreled .357 Magnum revolver.

Regards,

Dave

 

[Arik]

There is one sitting in my lgs. 3 inch barrel. Asking $450. I can't seem to justify that because I passed up the same gun a few months back for $375. It is really a good looking, good sized gun that I would use as a living room gun to replace my 36

 

[JohnK]

I had a Speed Six, with 2 3/4" barrel, stainless, that was my carry gun on the farm. I absolutely LOVED it.

It shot my everyday .38 Special 158 gr. SWCHP at about 900 fps, and #11 shot loads for the copperheads, and water mocs.

I was bush hogging one day, the paddle holster came apart, and the Speed Six was dismantled in such a way, as to bring tears to your eyes. As it was being digested by the rotary cutter, it even managed to fire a couple of times, but the heavy steel kept the HP inside the cutter.

I collected the parts I could find, but almost nothing was useable. I briefly thought of sending it in to Ruger, for a warranty repair, but concluded that even their generous repair policies would be stretched a bit.

I had a buddy with a sorry Security Six, that needed a new ejector rod, so something was recycled, at least.

Gotta find another, one of these days.

 

[Watchdog]

So Dad gave me a 150 series that I understand will not work with after market grips, does any one know if this is correct?

Some grip makers will specify whether their product will work with 150-series guns.

You can still find factory stocks for the Six-series, for both the 150 and 151 series. I found a pair of NIB factory targets for my 150-series Six. You just have to look for them. I had bought the gun used and it had a horrible looking pair of Pachs on it. The factory stocks look so much better.

 

[pmosley]

While I have a number of S&W revolvers in K and N frames, this one suffices for my L frame-sized fix for the time being.




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[holo]

here is mine

 

[jtcarm]

I dunno why they quit.

Someone posted a "GP 100 or Sec Six" topic on another forum and the Security Six was hands-down favorite.

They seem to be a good value, so I guess I'd better snag one before they're "discovered" like the Model 19.

 

[Bugchucka]

The six has been at the top of my list for quite some time now...just not at the top I guess. I've watched them appreciate for about 5 years now and would say they're the best substitute going.

 

[Cooter Brown]

I've read in more than one place--take it for what it's worth--that Bill Ruger said the company never made a dime off the Security Six series.

It's a fine, functional gun. I had one for years, a blue four incher that I think was a security guard gun, carried a lot, not shot much. It had a fine trigger, a different feel than a Smith, but smooth in DA and crisp in SA.

A few months ago I gave it to my cousin's son, a fine lad who is nuts about guns and shooting and hunting--he reminds me of me when I was his age. He had done me a favor and I told him I had something for him--when he came to collect I gave him my reloading press and most everything he needs to reload except a scale (I kept that). After we packed all that in his truck I told him, "Oh yeah, take this too," and tossed him a pistol rug with the Six in it. When he opened it I thought he was gonna break into a series of backflips.

He's shot the heck out of it and carried it a lot since then. Calls to give me reports every now and again. So it's got a good home and I hope he wears the thing out, like I did my old 45 Colt Blackhawk.

 

[eveled]

I keep saying it over and over. I truely believe the worst mistake Ruger ever made was discontinuing the "Six" Series revolvers. They were great guns, good size, accurate and strong as an ox.
To me the GP-100 is a clunky brick.
I have a 4" Security Six and have been keeping an eye out for a nice 2 3/4" gun.

I agree with you to a point,, I think the biggest mistake they made was not making the SP101 a six shot. It is way too big and heavy for a 5 shot revolver.

I also love my GP100 fixed sight 4 inch gun.

Here is my Dad's 2-3/4 security six. I gave it to him for being my Best Man at my wedding. I got it back when he died. It was the last gun he ever shot, I brought him to the range a week or so before he died.

 

[Watchdog]

I've watched them appreciate for about 5 years now and would say they're the best substitute going.

Substitute for what? Mine is my everyday ride-on-the-front-seat gun.

 

[ironhead7544]

I participated in a LE test of the Security Six and the M65 S&W. We fired 3,000 rounds of 158 gr JSP ammo through each of them as fast as we could. Our hands were taped against the heat and recoil. Each person would fire three 50 round boxes of ammo and hand it off to another person.

Both revolvers were tested from a Ransom Rest before and after the test. Both revolvers were NIB.

After the test, both were just as accurate in the Ransom as before the test. The M65 S&W showed a bit of wear on the rifling but not much. The M65 was a bit looser in the cylinder than when new but not anything to be concerned about. The Security Six had no noticeable wear on the barrel or action. It looked as NIB.

Mu outfit was issued a M66 at that time. I felt just fine with it.

I just checked ammo prices. The 158 gr JSP is around $.50 a round in bulk. You would have to be rich to wear out a K frame with that load.

 

[Andyd]

Substitute for what? Mine is my everyday ride-on-the-front-seat gun.

I guess that they are commonly seen as a substitue for the S&W M19. While a Ruger is okay on a front seat as a duty gun and is solid as a shooter, it is not all as refined as a S&W M19, relegating it to substitute status.

 

[KLYDE]

Ruger or Smith & Wesson. Two different style guns. Like comparing apple to oranges. Own several from both makers. Love them all the same. I don't knock any Ruger.
1976

 

[Zipdog]

Just try to sell one of those Ruger Six Series that so many guys brag about.
They all run away unless it's under $300.00

 

[ralph7]

Just try to sell one of those Ruger Six Series that so many guys brag about.
They all run away unless it's under $300.00

That's a plus when you are buying.

 

[loeman]

This Ruger Security Six is the first handgun I ever owned. I bought it new in 1977 for $177.00. That was a lot of money for me at that time, but I remember it was considerably more affordable than a Colt or Smith. I just recently exchanged the OEM stocks for the targets you see in the pic. It has been and continues to be a great gun.

 

[Andyd]

That's a plus when you are buying.

I see it as a value indicator, too.

 

[ralph7]

I see it as a value indicator, too.

Give it some time.
I remember when the models 28, 57, and 58 were priced similarly. It wasn't that long ago.

 

[Triathloncoach]

I grew up chasing my little brother around the house with my dad's nightstand 6 inch blue security six. It was always loaded. Things were different back in the day.