The 'other' revolvers

[rwsmith]

Some of the 'other' revolvers are mentioned here often. But I never hear of the OTHER 'other' revolvers.

Beretta and Sig make revolvers? Cimarron? EAA? EMF? Heritage, Freedom Arms, Rossi, Uberti?

Who's had 'em or got 'em??

 

[BCDWYO]

I've never heard of a Sig revolver... Is there such a beast?

 

[Fishslayer]

I didn't know Freedom Arms made anything BUT revolvers.

Awseome guns, BTW. Bring money. LOTS of money.

I believe there are some SAA clones made by Beretta under another name.

 

[Ranger514]

I currently own and frequently carry a 5-shot .22 mag. North American Arms single action revolver called the "Pug." I keep it loaded with 40 grain Speer GDSB ammo. I'm happy with the quality and workmanship of the little pocket revolver, and it's fairly accurate out to about 7 yards. It's not my primary SD handgun, but it goes unnoticed in a vest pocket or pants pocket as a close quarters last resort.

I've owned a Uberti Peacemaker clone called the "Cattleman." It was okay, but I sold it and bought a Ruger "Vaquero" because of it's safety feature that allowed carrying a full cylinder of six live rounds. Beretta makes a similar clone called the "Stampede" that I've held, but never shot. It looks like a quality product for Cowboy Action Shooting.

 

[jimmyj]

There are other Revolvers besides Smith and Wesson ?????

 

[Grayfox]

I've had a love/hate thing going with SA revolvers for years. I like the idea, love the looks, but for some reason they just don't fit my hand well. I've owned five Ruger SAs and have finally given up on them. I bought an Uberti Cattleman last fall. I'm having better luck with it than the Rugers, but the jury is still out.
As far as DA wheelguns, I like Colts and one of my favorite carry guns is my Detective Special. But if you think S&Ws are expensive, check the going prices for the ponies.
I don't care much for the current Ruger offerings. The GP100 is typical Ruger. A fine gun, built like a tank, but has the ergonomics of a brick.
I always had a great fondness for the old Security Six and regreted never buying one when they were still being made. I finally took care of that mistake at a gun show last year. I truely believe that the biggest mistake Ruger ever made was dropping the "Six" line of revolvers.

 

[NYlakesider]

I've had a love/hate thing going with SA revolvers for years. I like the idea, love the looks, but for some reason they just don't fit my hand well. I've owned five Ruger SAs and have finally given up on them. I bought an Uberti Cattleman last fall. I'm having better luck with it than the Rugers, but the jury is still out.
As far as DA wheelguns, I like Colts and one of my favorite carry guns is my Detective Special. But if you think S&Ws are expensive, check the going prices for the ponies.
I don't care much for the current Ruger offerings. The GP100 is typical Ruger. A fine gun, built like a tank, but has the ergonomics of a brick.
I always had a great fondness for the old Security Six and regreted never buying one when they were still being made. I finally took care of that mistake at a gun show last year. I truely believe that the biggest mistake Ruger ever made was dropping the "Six" line of revolvers.

I got my permit from our state government in 72 to buy a pistol. I hunted high and low to find a nice Model 19 in 4". Yeah right it was easier to find the fabled city of Atlantis then than find a 19 (new or used) in stock back then.

He did have a just released Security Six 4'' .357 in stock. I himmed and hawed about it for a few days, it was still there I guess no one else wanted it either.

I bought the gun and learned how to shoot it. Gun was quite accurate and very dependable. After a while I worked on the trigger pull. I still have this first handgun and shoot it on occasion. It is a very fine gun and holds a place of honor in my safe


I have always said dollar for dollar Ruger is hard to beat. That Security Six proves that out in spades and I too was surprised when Ruger discontinued it.

 

[rwsmith]

I thought I saw it in a magazine....

I've never heard of a Sig revolver... Is there such a beast?

I thought I saw it in a magazine, but when I look it isn't there. Must have made it up.

The ones that I hear about here often are Rugers, Colts, Taurus. And maybe some Charter Arms and Rossi. Oh and the occasional Dan Wesson. Most of the others I mentioned I've never seen here.

 

[perrazi]

hate to admit this but the last two guns I bought were rugers. hawkeye that I posted a pic of and 357 maximum I need to get a pic of.

 

[Muss Muggins]

I don't have any revolvers other than Smith & Wesson. Semi-auto's are another matter . . .
(oops - forgot about my LCR in .22 Mag. Haven't carried it in a while)

 

[jimmyj]

RUGERS: In a long ago era I was issued a "Well Used" Stainless Ruger Security Six .357 with a 2 3/4" barrel for "Off Duty". I wasn't exactly thrilled with as I had my eye on a S&W M19 2 1/2" but a Officer with more "Pull" wanted it also. I went to the range to qualify with the issued ammo (158gr LSWC-HP plus P) The Ruger was amazing accurate with this load, so much so that I started using it on duty also. I would really like to get another one, but like revolvers from "Yesteryear" they too are "Collectors".

 

[shouldazagged]

I love my Smiths, and I know this is heresy, but I prefer the Ruger cylinder release to S&W or Colt.

And I wish I hadn't traded the very well-worn but mechanically sound Security Six I owned briefly years ago.

 

[mc5aw]

I won't replace my S&Ws with anything else ... never. That said, I did find a used Ruger Alaskan a few weeks back that makes for a very dependable woods gun. It doesn't have the aesthetic beauty of my 624 snub, but it will pound railroad spikes all day and still shoot true. It impressed me so much that I would like to add a Super Redhawk 4" to the stable if/when I can locate one at a fair price.

 

[ladyT]

Well I did see Sig ammo for sale at Academy but back to this revolver issue.

Are you saying there are other revolvers other than S&W. Tell me you are joking. Don't try and deceive this old grandmother.

 

[Farmer17]

A few months ago a tiny town I was visiting had a pawn shop and a big sign said "gun sale". Naturally I went in, and bought an excellent condition old Marlin 30/30 for $280 and a 99% first year production 4" blue Ruger Security six for $317. I think the barrel was a bit thinner than the one at the top of this thread. It was really a cool gun that looked like it would last forever, and I thought about keeping it but I had bought a lot of guns recently and needed to get rid of something. I decided to sell either the Ruger or my 4" M66. I held the two side by side and looked them both over, and after about 10 seconds I made my decision.

I don't miss the Ruger that much.

 

[loeman]

First Handgun, Ruger Sec. Six

I got my permit from our state government in 72 to buy a pistol. I hunted high and low to find a nice Model 19 in 4". Yeah right it was easier to find the fabled city of Atlantis then than find a 19 (new or used) in stock back then.

He did have a just released Security Six 4'' .357 in stock. I himmed and hawed about it for a few days, it was still there I guess no one else wanted it either.

I bought the gun and learned how to shoot it. Gun was quite accurate and very dependable. After a while I worked on the trigger pull. I still have this first handgun and shoot it on occasion. It is a very fine gun and holds a place of honor in my safe


I have always said dollar for dollar Ruger is hard to beat. That Security Six proves that out in spades and I too was surprised when Ruger discontinued it.

My story is just about the same as yours NYlakesider. It was early 1977 and I went shopping at my local small town hardware store for my very first handgun. The store was owned and managed by my childhood buddy. I knew I wanted a revolver and likely a S&W or Colt but that was my only criteria. Unfortunately the S&Ws and Colts cost more than I had. Fortunately my buddy steered me to a new, 6 inch, Stainless, Security Six. He had to order it but that was fine. He told me if I was lucky it would come back stamped with "Made in the Centennial Year of 1976", but it wasn't. I too shoot mine occasionally and it is a fine gun that still occupies a special spot in my safe. Oh, mine was $177 including tax.

 

[Thuer]

Beretta does not make SAA clones anymore. That is now the job of Uberti.

 

[weatherby]

some of the little ones like this

 

[waffles]

Rugers can be pretty sweet imo

 

[gkitch]

Rugers can be pretty sweet imo

Excellent.
A 2 3/4" Speed Six is an excellent carry alternative to a 2.5" or 3" K-frame 357 Smith. They are rugged and dependable. I had one in stainless and shot it along side my 3" Model 13 one day. Thet both fit the same holster and there was no discernable performance difference. The Ruger is a little stronger and the Smith certainly has a better trigger, but both are fine guns.