[Sisco]

Stopped by my favorite gunshop Sunday afternoon. Usually just go there to BS and see what's new on the shelf. There on the rack was this Security Six that was calling to me "Take me home, please!" So I did.
Asking price was $250, taked them down to $200. Blueing is 99%, barely a wear line around the cylinder.
Whoever owned it last had Pachmayer gripper grips on it, the dealer had put some well worn factory wood on because he "liked them better" (he gave me the Pach's too). I must say I like the way the factory ones look and feel, don't like the Pachmayer's at all: fit or feel. Haven't had a chance to take it to the range yet so I don't know how I'll like the factory grips.
Anyone have Hogue grips on their Sixes? I've used them on other guns and liked them a lot.

[ID_shooting]

I dont have a set of houge grips, but throw up a picture of your pachs and I more than likely will buy them off you to help fund your houges.

[helpwanted]

I have hogue monogrips on one of mine. Very comfy. However, it didn't fit well when I bought it and had to use tape shims on the inside as well as a little razor blade to trim.

[bpisler]

I had hogue's on every security six i
owned over the years.But it seems i
had to fit the grips on all of them.
In contrast,hogues fit my S&W's fine
out of the box.

[.45&TKD]

What, no pictures?

[slick6]

I have several Security Sixes and I like the factory Ruger target grips! These feel good in my medium to large hands. They are also less bulky and better fitting than Smith & Wesson K-frame target grips(For example)! Following are two styles of these Ruger target grips. The first picture(Below)shows the target grips that Ruger introduced around 1985. The target grips in the second picture is known as the Ruger "Big Grip" that has been available since around 1979.:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v631/shootit/fb15943f.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v631/shootit/2fe1e5ae.jpg

[Sisco]

Pictures to come!

Slick6: I like the looks of the smooth target grips, are they still available from Ruger? The Checkered ones look a lot like the ones on my Trooper.

This piece may eventually become a carry weapon, CCW doesn't take effect until January so I have plenty of time to make decisions.
BTW: My 6 has the 2 3/4" barrel.

[slick6]

Sisco:

1)You might contact Ruger to ask them to check their inventory for the smooth, later model target grips, which will fit both the Security sixes and Service Sixes, regardless of barrel length?

2)I knew of someone who had put the above smooth target grips on his 2-3/4 inch Security Six-and, they looked great-even on this shorter barrel length!

3)Even if Ruger is out of the smooth target stocks, the first design, Ruger "Big Grip" as I've pictured above, are still nice for these short barreled Security & Service Sixes! For an target grip, both designs are fairly trim, with no excess bulk! For sure though, both versions of these wood target grips will improve your ability to control your Security Six during firing much better than the standard Ruger service grips!

4)Although the Ruger grips might appear to be similar to the grips on your Trooper, they are much slimmer & trimmer than your larger, Trooper grips(No comparison!)!

[clutch]

Stopped by my favorite gunshop Sunday afternoon. Usually just go there to BS and see what's new on the shelf. There on the rack was this Security Six that was calling to me "Take me home, please!" So I did.
Asking price was $250, taked them down to $200. Blueing is 99%, barely a wear line around the cylinder.
Whoever owned it last had Pachmayer gripper grips on it, the dealer had put some well worn factory wood on because he "liked them better" (he gave me the Pach's too). I must say I like the way the factory ones look and feel, don't like the Pachmayer's at all: fit or feel. Haven't had a chance to take it to the range yet so I don't know how I'll like the factory grips.
Anyone have Hogue grips on their Sixes? I've used them on other guns and liked them a lot.



You purchased a fine handgun. I've never been sorry about mine. The pacymars are excellent. (likely blew spelling)

[clutch]

I have several Security Sixes and I like the factory Ruger target grips! These feel good in my medium to large hands. They are also less bulky and better fitting than Smith & Wesson K-frame target grips(For example)! Following are two styles of these Ruger target grips. The first picture(Below)shows the target grips that Ruger introduced around 1985. The target grips in the second picture is known as the Ruger "Big Grip" that has been available since around 1979.:




I have the pressed checkered grips in the box. The smooth ones are nicer looking but I'll stick to my Pac's for actually touching off the beast.

Thanks for the info,

Clutch

[Cosmoline]

Tyler T-Grips go very nicely on the Sixes. And they shoot very nicely with them.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b52/Gussick/ShortSix.jpg

[phoglund]

I'm with Cosmoline on this one, I like the Tyler T-Grip I have on my Six. (It's one of the 150 series and difficult to find aftermarket grips for anyway)

[Deaf Smith]

Asking price was $250, taked them down to $200. Blueing is 99%, barely a wear line around the cylinder.

What a good price!

Excellent deal Sisco. Just had a friend pick up a Smith 3913 for $200, with two spare mags!

Now if I had seen BOTH deals at once, I'd just go nuts, put them on lay-away, and make excuses to my wife!

Deaf

[gwnorth]

I tried all the offerings from CDNN at one time (they are very inexpensive) and found I like the finger groove wood the best

http://www.mbblack.com/pictures/grips_L.jpg

[Walkalong]

Great deal. You made a wise decision. Great guns those Security Sixes.

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=125880&stc=1&d=1281659636

[tekarra]

Great deal on the Six. You will always be glad you bought it.

[kanook]

The OP bought that Ruger 4 years ago. wonder if he/she stills owns it?

[Lucky Derby]

Nice -Sixs. Got to be one of the best revolvers ever made by anyone.

[CajunBass]

Nice gun you got there. I had a couple of Speed/Security sixs over the years. My ex got the last one.

Add another vote for the Tylers T grip with the standard Ruger grip.

[Hondo 60]

John Wayne never used rubber grips!

[slick6]

Yup, Security-Sixes are like "Frito-Lay" potato chips.........you can't get enough of em! I recently acquired this one:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v631/shootit/Ruger/P1050806.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v631/shootit/Ruger/P1050823.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v631/shootit/Ruger/P1050829.jpg

[Deltaboy]

I am waiting to get one soon as I can save up the Cash.

[murdoc rose]

I'm liking Cosmoline's set up looks wise at least.

[Cosmoline]

I found out that trigger shoe fit the Security a lot better than the Speed Six, probably because the Speed already has a textured trigger.

[slick6]

Cosmoline:

How accurately does your snubby Security-Six shoot? The reson I'm asking this is because I have an identical stainless 2-3/4" Security-Six that I bought about 10 years ago-but, it's still NIB so, eventually I'll(hopefully)be obtaining one, that will be a shooter?

[Confederate]

The gun shop really must like you to give you the gun for $200. It would have been an astounding price at $250, and it sounds like they undervalued the gun to begin with. (Here in Maryland, the paperwork alone prohibits such deals. Even .38 Rossis are well over $200!)

I don't know what's not to like about Pachmayrs, but there are a lot of other options. I have some rubber Hogues, but I can't figure out how to install them (there's a clip that attaches to the frame and it's a pain...besides, I like the wood grips and Pachmayrs better).

Don't ever get rid of that gun or you'll regret it.

[Cosmoline]

How accurately does your snubby Security-Six shoot?

I've only had one range session with that one so far. I just bought it a few weeks ago. With my 158 Horn. LSWC handloads using H110, shooting SA from a squatting rest arms on the bench I was getting great 1" groups at 10 yards. Same with the 200 grain cast performances and some factory 158's. I don't shoot the light bullets much if at all, so I don't know how it does with those. Next trip I'll take it out to 25 yards for a more detailed test.

This one doesn't seem to have been used much probably because the ejector rod had unscrewed and wedged itself in place. The double action pull is typical of new Rugers--very stiff. But it's already starting to loosen up with dry firing into the fireplace. I don't think I'll need an aftermarket spring.

[Deaf Smith]

Cosmoline:

How accurately does your snubby Security-Six shoot? The reson I'm asking this is because I have an identical stainless 2-3/4" Security-Six that I bought about 10 years ago-but, it's still NIB so, eventually I'll(hopefully)be obtaining one, that will be a shooter?
Slick,

I can tell you for a fact the Snub Six's, Security, Service, and Speed, shoot as good as any revolver. Slow fire, cocked, yes expect sub 1 inch groups at 10 yards, and if you are a steady shot, head shots at 25 yards are quite do'able.

Just last weekend, using my 4 inch Service Six .38, wth 158gr SWC handloads, I used the tea-drinking one handed stance and put them in just one ragged hole at 10 yards.

I'll try that with my 2 3/4 inch Speed Six this weekend just to see if it can do it (and I bet it does.)

Deaf

[Confederate]

Dry-firing at the fireplace? I prefer the television, especially during Westerns!

[whalerman]

There was an article, I think it was in an NRA mag, that quoted Bill Ruger as saying he "never made a dime" on the Security Six. I guess it cost a lot to produce but they never thought they could raise the price at the time. I have a four incher and absolutely love it. Paid $150 about 10 years ago. But that was NY, where legal guns can cost a lot of money.

[Cosmoline]

Dry-firing at the fireplace? I prefer the television, especially during Westerns!

After my one and only ND a few years back, I have a little rule about that sort of thing! I only dry fire at something that's got several feet of brick and concrete around it.

[420Stainless]

Dry-firing at the fireplace? I prefer the television, especially during Westerns!


I don't like to dry fire at the tv just because the background moves. I can't really judge how much movement in my sights there is when the shot breaks.

I still do it sometimes though just because its fun;)

[420Stainless]

I am a better shot with my 2-3/4" Security Six than with most of my other handguns. Mine is very accurate with several of the lower price 158 grain commercial loads and in particular likes Blazer JHPs.

[slick6]

Thanks! My Security-Six is of 1983 vintage, which is the first year for the second design heavy barrel. This barrel design was more tapered than the first heavy barrel that was introduced in 1978-79 and was also heavier. I found this revolver NIB but, I haven't fired it yet.

[Wishoot]

$200 was a good price when this thread began in 2006. Now I see them going for around $400.

[Kyle1886]

What is the "trigger pull" pound wise for the Security Six? My SS6 (6 in barrel, 1979) is hefty but doesn't seem as stout as my S&W 19-2, which is 9lbs-2 or 4 oz. Just curious.

Kyle.

[Yarddog]

I got my fathers SS 4in 151 Prefix-1975, It's a excellent shooter. Bought new in 76 for
about $100, His Duty gun until he retired in 82. I'll Never part with it till I'm gone & pass
it on, Like Daddy did ; )
Y/D

[Confederate]

I am a better shot with my 2-3/4" Security Six than with most of my other handguns.
Yeah, it goes against all conventional wisdom, but I'm the same way. I can hit clays out at 100 yards with my 2-3/4-inch and it always surprises people. Give me a 6-inch and it becomes much more difficult. The front sight is always waving around more, and it takes me a little longer to settle it down. I think with the smaller barrel that I can relax more.

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh198/jriler/RugerSecurity-Six3_1.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh198/jriler/rugerga-32.jpg

[roaddog28]

Great looking Security Sixes and yes you got a great deal. Security Sixes in my area are going for 350 range.

roaddog28
http://i656.photobucket.com/albums/uu283/HPitt74985/RugerServiceSix.jpg