Ruger Security Six

[otis24]

Ordered a new to me Ruger Security Six. It came from the personal collection of the gun store owner. I've been looking for one for about 10 years or longer. Based upon the serial number it looks like it dates to 1979. I also ordered a set of Pachmayr Gripper grips for it. Are there any other Security Six/Service Six fans out there?

 

[Muley Gil]

I've owned several Six revolvers. They have all been fine shooters.

 

[hdfinder47]

Good guns - enjoy!

 

[Sistema1927]

I have a Speed-Six. They make tanks like Ruger Six revolvers.

 

[ACORN]

Guilty!
I have 2 6" Securtiy Sixes, one blue, one stainless, a stainless 4" low back, and a stainless 2-3/4" Speed Six.
The triggers aren't equal to a S&W but the Ruger's are strong as a bull.
With any care your great grandchildren could be shooting them.

 

[cadmike]

I believe mine also dates to 1979. A fantastic shooter.

 

[biku324]

A 4" Security Six is my horseback sidearm - had it for years, and it will put down injured large animals and if I go off a horse (it happens), I don't worry that I've damaged a more expensive revolver. They are stout, stout, stout!

 

[daddio202]

Very nice find for the op. I found a stainless 6 inch version a few years back. As stated they are well built and a great value for a gun no longer made.

 

[.455_Hunter]

On my 21st B-Day in 1997, I went to the driver's license office, picked-up my new ID, and then hit the LGS. The proprietor had set aside a 99% 4" blued .357 Service-Six for me that he tagged at $189. I am happy to report that gun is no longer at 99%, and has served my family well over the years since, including being used by my father to stop a mountain lion attack while he was hiking.

 

[jeffrefrig]

I have a 4" from '73 and I just bought a 6" from '76 yesterday. (I have a post here, too.) Nice strong guns and I know the 4" is a good shooter. Haven't shot the 6" yet; maybe this week.
Nice gun there, OP.

 

[BKLooney]

I've had a number of them over the years, all fantastic revolvers. I had one 6", and a bunch of 4" models...I still have a 2.75" that was made in '81...wish I had the others back..

 

[Grayfox]

Yep, I like 'em!

 

[RetCapt]

I have had extensive experience with Six Series revolvers. I agree with all of the favorable comments.

But I am not going supplement that which has already been stated.

My point of comment is the grips illustrated. These are Rogers (later Safariland) grips. In the 1970-80s these were very popular in LE. That included those on the PPC circuit.

I chose these for both duty and competition use. But in getting there I acquired a drawer full of other grips. The closest anything came to the Rogers/Safariland grips was the Hogue Monogrip.

With the Hogue I prefer the nylon version (still available AFAIK). I consider the stippled hard surface to be the best gripping surface I have ever encountered.

So give your Pachmyar Grippers a comparison test with those Rogers. If you do decide to change, since the Rogers/Safariland are long out of production, and these appear to be in great shape, you will be able to get a decent price.

Just don't let 'em go too quick.

 

[otis24]

I have had extensive experience with Six Series revolvers. I agree with all of the favorable comments.

But I am not going supplement that which has already been stated.

My point of comment is the grips illustrated. These are Rogers (later Safariland) grips. In the 1970-80s these were very popular in LE. That included those on the PPC circuit.

I chose these for both duty and competition use. But in getting there I acquired a drawer full of other grips. The closest anything came to the Rogers/Safariland grips was the Hogue Monogrip.

With the Hogue I prefer the nylon version (still available AFAIK). I consider the stippled hard surface to be the best gripping surface I have ever encountered.

So give your Pachmyar Grippers a comparison test with those Rogers. If you do decide to change, since the Rogers/Safariland are long out of production, and these appear to be in great shape, you will be able to get a decent price.

Just don't let 'em go too quick.

Thanks for your input. Greatly appreciated!

 

[Jebus35745]

Guy at the club has one, very nice gun. Mechanics about the same as a S&W in double action. His has a rear peep sight, neat. Larry

 

[jrog100]

security sixes are awesome and under valued / under appreciated. this is the original claude dallas gun. I've got 4 of them and a speed six. They're actually tougher, better built guns than the model 19 although the 19 styling is better in my opinion.

 

[BLACKHAWKNJ]

Bought my 6" stainless used in 1976. Pachmayr grips for shooting comfort, a set of Bullseye or Trapper springs lightened the trigger pull nicely while providing 100% reliability.

 

[Baxter6551]

Otis that is a beauty ! RetCapt beat me to it. His comments above about the grips are spot on!
Those are an early set of Rogers combat grips before they were bought out by Safariland and they started putting the ugly gold logo disc on them. KEEP THEM. You will find them very comfortable. I had them on my duty model 65 and we carried Remington 125 gr .357 loads. They handled the recoil just fine. They are a red color material under the wood grain finish and I bought a second set as the finish was wearing off the edges of the butt after more than 5 years of duty carry. Great grips and great gun. I have a stainless 4 inch and a blue 6 inch. Just be aware Ruger no longer provides service on them.
The original grips would be wood with the Ruger logo similar to ones shown in post #12. If you want a wood set look for factory Ruger magna or target stocks. There are also other options out there.

Security-Six
– Arizona Custom Grips

 

[Old Corp]

My current S6 is an homage to my FIRST centerfire revolver that I bought working my first 'real job' at a LGS when I was ~17 in 1974/75. Had to get my Dad to obtain the purchase permit for it (the law back then) and do the paperwork.

At the time, the most sought-after .357 in SS was the S&W M66, but were almost impossible for LGS's to obtain due to large LE orders. We sold a LOT of Ruger S6's in SS because of that.
I immediately put one of the few aftermarket grips on it, Herritt's 'Shooting Stars' in Walnut.

I soon began reloading for it along with another slightly older young fella that worked there and also had a S6 in blue.
Young and dumb, we were concocting .357 ammo that I'm truly embarrassed to think about. We were intent on making our .357's into .44's, regardless of good judgement. The Rugers held up admirably.
I actually traded my S6 to an acquaintance for a S&W M28 6" so I could keep on exploring nuclear .357 ammo.
Anyway, finally dropped that dumb stage of loading stuff you shouldn't.

Some years back, found an identical S6 4" SS just like my previous, s/n showing it was from the same year.
Yes, I'll always be a S&W guy, but greatly enjoy my S6. It's often my woods walking gun and by my side on many deer hunts.

IMO, worth your payment is that the S6 was one of Ruger's very best designs. A K-frame sized .357 that was built like a tank, accurate and affordable.
Could never warm up to it's replacement, the GP-100. By comparison, to me the GP feels 'clunky'.

 

[otis24]

My current S6 is an homage to my FIRST centerfire revolver that I bought working my first 'real job' at a LGS when I was ~17 in 1974/75. Had to get my Dad to obtain the purchase permit for it (the law back then) and do the paperwork.

At the time, the most sought-after .357 in SS was the S&W M66, but were almost impossible for LGS's to obtain due to large LE orders. We sold a LOT of Ruger S6's in SS because of that.
I immediately put one of the few aftermarket grips on it, Herritt's 'Shooting Stars' in Walnut.

I soon began reloading for it along with another slightly older young fella that worked there and also had a S6 in blue.
Young and dumb, we were concocting .357 ammo that I'm truly embarrassed to think about. We were intent on making our .357's into .44's, regardless of good judgement. The Rugers held up admirably.
I actually traded my S6 to an acquaintance for a S&W M28 6" so I could keep on exploring nuclear .357 ammo.
Anyway, finally dropped that dumb stage of loading stuff you shouldn't.

Some years back, found an identical S6 4" SS just like my previous, s/n showing it was from the same year.
Yes, I'll always be a S&W guy, but greatly enjoy my S6. It's often my woods walking gun and by my side on many deer hunts.

IMO, worth your payment is that the S6 was one of Ruger's very best designs. A K-frame sized .357 that was built like a tank, accurate and affordable.
Could never warm up to it's replacement, the GP-100. By comparison, to me the GP feels 'clunky'.

I will definitely give these Roger's grips a try before doing anything else with them. Whether I keep them or sell them, they seem to be a little extra icing on the cake!