KLYDE
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Let me know where you are seeing these sold for under $300. I'll buy every one I can get my hands on.
Ruger Security Six
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Let me know where you are seeing these sold for under $300. I'll buy every one I can get my hands on.
I carried either a Service Six or Security Six in 4" for most of my career plus instructing. Also did the armorer's classes on these and the GP-100. Cases of .357/125s led to eventual forcing cone erosion and barrel replacement for both. Still have and use both. Plus a couple of "extras" I will never need. Not my EDCs anymore, but after almost 34 years I still think they were the absolute best workhorse service guns ever made.
Like all those 1917 Smiths from back in the 1960s, they don't come up for sale all that often. People hang on to them, and for good reason.
Like all those 1917 Smiths from back in the 1960s, they don't come up for sale all that often. People hang on to them, and for good reason.
StarchedCover
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I've had a stainless 4 inch for years and it gets carried around camp on a regular basis, it has been perfect for woods "bumming". Not too long ago my LGS had a blue 4 inch in great shape with the original grips that I picked up for $400 and I think I got a great deal; you can never have too many durable 357 magnums around.
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Tell you one thing. No one will ever get this one for three hundred bucks. Or twice that amount.
gtoppcop
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The Sixes were wonderful guns. I had one back in the late 80s and swore I'd get another. I just came into a 1972-vintage 150-series blued gun. After a thorough cleaning and FLITZ-ing, her blue is every bit as nice as the S&Ws. Although I'm a S&W K-Frame guy, I really do like the Ruger Security Six. The gun is in 98% condition.
The grips ARE hard to come by for them. I've gotten 2 sets of 150-series grips (Both are Herretts Shooting Stars). One pair was the skip checked variety and ANIB. I sent that pair off to 'Dee' at Herretts for her to remove the skip checkering and make them smooth. The other pair is a VERY rounded pair of Shooting Stars that replicates an open-backstrap Herretts Jordan Trooper. Both of these were had on ebay.
As far as the action is concerned, mine was shot little (if at all). It still has the newness in the action. I purchased an old stock Bullseye Brand spring set for the Six series. While apart, I sent the hammer and trigger off to Mag-Na-Port for their excellent Combat Trigger package (radius and polish). The hammer will have the same high machine polish as the trigger to "set off" the beautiful blue. While waiting for the parts to come back, I sent the stripped frame off to my local gunsmith and had him mount a Meprolight SP101 front Tritium sight into the top of the barrel rib. The mainspring strut's top was polished to oblivion, so the hammer's travel is smoothed. I also polished the cylinder yoke's bearing surface to further smooth the travel of the cylinder's revolution.
When complete, she'll be a modernized example of one of the best guns to ever come out of Southport. It's a shame that the Six series guns are no longer built. They were perfect holster guns. The ONLY gun of theirs that comes close is the new Match Champion. It's a bit trimmer than the "normal" GP100.
I am always on the lookout for a 9mm Speed Six. If any of you see them, buy them! They are quickly becoming THE gun to have.
With that said, I won't stop buying S&Ws, but I wouldn't pass up on a Security/Speed/Service Six gun either.
Lastly, if you want the best grip for the 150-series guns, 'Dee' tells me that she still has the molds for them at Herretts. I really want a nicely figured set of Jordan Troopers.
The grips ARE hard to come by for them. I've gotten 2 sets of 150-series grips (Both are Herretts Shooting Stars). One pair was the skip checked variety and ANIB. I sent that pair off to 'Dee' at Herretts for her to remove the skip checkering and make them smooth. The other pair is a VERY rounded pair of Shooting Stars that replicates an open-backstrap Herretts Jordan Trooper. Both of these were had on ebay.
As far as the action is concerned, mine was shot little (if at all). It still has the newness in the action. I purchased an old stock Bullseye Brand spring set for the Six series. While apart, I sent the hammer and trigger off to Mag-Na-Port for their excellent Combat Trigger package (radius and polish). The hammer will have the same high machine polish as the trigger to "set off" the beautiful blue. While waiting for the parts to come back, I sent the stripped frame off to my local gunsmith and had him mount a Meprolight SP101 front Tritium sight into the top of the barrel rib. The mainspring strut's top was polished to oblivion, so the hammer's travel is smoothed. I also polished the cylinder yoke's bearing surface to further smooth the travel of the cylinder's revolution.
When complete, she'll be a modernized example of one of the best guns to ever come out of Southport. It's a shame that the Six series guns are no longer built. They were perfect holster guns. The ONLY gun of theirs that comes close is the new Match Champion. It's a bit trimmer than the "normal" GP100.
I am always on the lookout for a 9mm Speed Six. If any of you see them, buy them! They are quickly becoming THE gun to have.
With that said, I won't stop buying S&Ws, but I wouldn't pass up on a Security/Speed/Service Six gun either.
Lastly, if you want the best grip for the 150-series guns, 'Dee' tells me that she still has the molds for them at Herretts. I really want a nicely figured set of Jordan Troopers.
hdfinder47
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Just picked up a 95% "Liberty" Speed Six +/-3" with factory bobbed hammer with box, etc. for $450. Maybe a little high but I'm nuts over 3" wheel guns and have a fondness for Liberty models. The factor bobbed hammer was an interesting plus.
Frizzman
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The first handgun I bought was a four inch stainless Security Six. That was in 1977. I don't remember exactly what I paid for it but I think around $150ish. I got a set of Shooting Star stocks for it soon after that. I still have it. It has served as a home defense, camping/woods gun, service revolver and off duty gun. It has had thousands of .38 Spl and .357 Mags through it, mostly my handloads. Many of them were stout and the earlier ones put together with an old Lee Loader tool set weren't very consistent...Despite all that, it is just as tight and accurate as when new...I had wanted a S&W M19 or M66 but they were scarce and too expensive for a poorly paid rookie cop. I have a fine 19-3 now as well as a 686 and M28. The Ruger fits in with those fine revolvers and isn't considered a lesser choice by me...I have had a couple GP100's and they were good revolvers but have moved on as trades. If I found one of those under $300 Sixes around here, I would gladly buy it!
My favorite to carry while hunting or just out walking the woods to scout for places to hunt deer/turkey etc.. is an old stainless 2&3/4" Speed-Six that I found years ago.
I've got lot's of S&W's that I carry to the range to shoot, but its the old Speed-Six that I reach for more often than not when I go hiking or just out "woods-walking".
I used to use it for my truck gun...but I like it too much and put an old scratched up Glock in the truck to take it's place.
Don
I've got lot's of S&W's that I carry to the range to shoot, but its the old Speed-Six that I reach for more often than not when I go hiking or just out "woods-walking".
I used to use it for my truck gun...but I like it too much and put an old scratched up Glock in the truck to take it's place.
Don
gtoppcop
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All,
I finally got the 150-series Security Six all complete. I was waiting on the hammer and trigger to come back from Mag-Na-Port. They did a 1-week turn around. I'm very happy. Some other details came into being since the last time I typed are:
--The Meproplight front sight added
--The Herrett's rounded Shooting Stars (received from ebay) refinished and mounted
--The Bullseye mainspring and trigger return spring (from ebay) added
The hammer pivot pin was polished as well as the mainspring stud pivot point. Doing this, along with the spring gave the action a smooth feel that any S&W man would begrudgingly like.
The next step is to shoot and 'dial' her in with my HD load: .38 Special 125gr Remington Golden Saber +P. From a 4-inch barrel, they're doing close to 1000 fps. They open up to approx. .62 caliber and penetrate 14-16 inches. They are in my estimation what the .38 Special should have been.
At any rate, I'm happy how the package came out. Not perfect mind you, but decent nonetheless. Thanks for looking. Regret the graininess of the pics.
I finally got the 150-series Security Six all complete. I was waiting on the hammer and trigger to come back from Mag-Na-Port. They did a 1-week turn around. I'm very happy. Some other details came into being since the last time I typed are:
--The Meproplight front sight added
--The Herrett's rounded Shooting Stars (received from ebay) refinished and mounted
--The Bullseye mainspring and trigger return spring (from ebay) added
The hammer pivot pin was polished as well as the mainspring stud pivot point. Doing this, along with the spring gave the action a smooth feel that any S&W man would begrudgingly like.
The next step is to shoot and 'dial' her in with my HD load: .38 Special 125gr Remington Golden Saber +P. From a 4-inch barrel, they're doing close to 1000 fps. They open up to approx. .62 caliber and penetrate 14-16 inches. They are in my estimation what the .38 Special should have been.
At any rate, I'm happy how the package came out. Not perfect mind you, but decent nonetheless. Thanks for looking. Regret the graininess of the pics.
BigBill
Absent Comrade
My second revolver in 357mag is my 1976 ruger police service six in 357mag. With its 2 3/4" barrel in stainless. It's the best, the strongest, hardest working 357 revolver I have ever owned. It's Mack truck strong.
It has no weaknesses. She eats my stout Magnum loads and asks for more.
She's proven her worth many times. It's the best $135 I ever spent.
I find the ruger revolvers to be very strong shooters. The only thing they lack is the 1800/1900 history. And that's ok. There a heavy duty, well built,
Very strong, dependable, modern revolver. Never judge something unless you have hammered it. Just because it looks different doesn't mean it's not good.
I see some security sixes hitting $750 in the box nothing special. There very collectable and sought after too.
From my decades of ruger experience the security sixes quality and workmanship wise there right up there with colt and s&w revolvers.
I like all guns. But my Rugers see the most ccw action.
It has no weaknesses. She eats my stout Magnum loads and asks for more.
She's proven her worth many times. It's the best $135 I ever spent.
I find the ruger revolvers to be very strong shooters. The only thing they lack is the 1800/1900 history. And that's ok. There a heavy duty, well built,
Very strong, dependable, modern revolver. Never judge something unless you have hammered it. Just because it looks different doesn't mean it's not good.
I see some security sixes hitting $750 in the box nothing special. There very collectable and sought after too.
From my decades of ruger experience the security sixes quality and workmanship wise there right up there with colt and s&w revolvers.
I like all guns. But my Rugers see the most ccw action.
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BigBill
Absent Comrade
There is a model GF-32 ruger liberty model that's hitting $1,000++ lately. It was never in a catalog.
The standard liberty revolvers are at $750 tops.
Ruger Six Series mutant
i don't have a Security Six, but awhile back i bought a Service Six with 2 3/4" barrel stainless. Did some polishing on internals, added hammer and trigger shims and resulted in one of the best DA pulls i have experienced. The Service Six is a fixed sight,square butt revolver. I wanted a round butt so bought some Speed Six RB sevice grips to use for a pattern and went to work.Grip config is the RB sevice grips with a t grip adapter. I'm 62 and my eyesight ain't what it used to be so i bought a tritium XS dot sight made for a Smith and Wesson j frame and fitted it to the Service Six/Speed Six. This poor revolver has suffered from my administrations since the day i bought it(i paid $300 cash). Here she is
i don't have a Security Six, but awhile back i bought a Service Six with 2 3/4" barrel stainless. Did some polishing on internals, added hammer and trigger shims and resulted in one of the best DA pulls i have experienced. The Service Six is a fixed sight,square butt revolver. I wanted a round butt so bought some Speed Six RB sevice grips to use for a pattern and went to work.Grip config is the RB sevice grips with a t grip adapter. I'm 62 and my eyesight ain't what it used to be so i bought a tritium XS dot sight made for a Smith and Wesson j frame and fitted it to the Service Six/Speed Six. This poor revolver has suffered from my administrations since the day i bought it(i paid $300 cash). Here she is
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bvd1
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Although I have some stainless revolvers, I still prefer the looks of the blued models with wood grips.
KLYDE
Member
Although I have some stainless revolvers, I still prefer the looks of the blued models with wood grips.
BVD, Your Ruger collection is amazing.
BigBill
Absent Comrade
These are one of the best revolvers in 357magnum out there. If you want a no frills rugged revolver the ruger is it. This security six family is one awesome piece. Everyone should have one to shoot the snots out of it.
A few years back I caught my LGS putting a security six 357mag/6" barrel in blue in 100% condition in the used gun case. It was marked $199. I grabbed it right away.
I'd buy any security six in 100% condition at that price.
A few years back I caught my LGS putting a security six 357mag/6" barrel in blue in 100% condition in the used gun case. It was marked $199. I grabbed it right away.
I'd buy any security six in 100% condition at that price.
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BigBill
Absent Comrade
Fify what's it mean?
policerevolvercollector
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