[ilmonster]

I stopped by a police supply store in the area and they had in the used gun/police trade-in case some Ruger Police Service Six revolers. Wondering what they are (GP-100's, Security Sixes, etc.)? They were stainless, 4" half lug barrels, fixed sights, hogue grips, and GP-100 style cylinder release buttons. Is this just a renamed GP-100? They were asking $250 for them.

[ilmonster]

I think I found what it is...I googled it and found a Ruger Police Security Six. Is this based on the GP-100 frame, or the Security Six frame?

[MMCSRET]

It was part of the family of Ruger double actions replaced by the GP100. Great guns, very serviceable> They were Rugers first double action CF revolvers.

[wnycollector]

FYI $250 is a good price!

[ilmonster]

Any idea if you could put the current GP-100 grips (the ones with the wood inserts) on them? I like those better than the Hogues.

[Coyote3855]

The GP grips will not fit a Service Six.

[Black Knight]

As said before the Police Six, Service Six, and Security Six predate the GP-100. They were great guns in their day. In fact they aren't bad even today. I wish I had bought the Security Six I passed up years ago. As far as the grips, I don't believe they are interchangable. I think the GP-100 uses a different style of grip frame. The $250 seems to be a decent price for them.

[Rodentman]

I've had a Police Service Six for 33 years and it's still one of my favorite revolvers.

[novaDAK]

The GP100 is a completely different gun, grips do not interchange since the GP100 doesn't have a 'full' frame like the Security six has. It has a "stub" that the grips attach to.

GP100:
http://www.employees.org/~magnum/images/gp-100_parts.jpg

Security Six (speed six is the same minus the adj. sights):
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh198/jriler/Ruger_SS_Assembly_1.jpg

[finfanatic]

My Security Six was stolen out of my truck, along with the CD Player, a handful of quarters and a very valuable Matraca Berg CD.

I sure do miss that Ruger....not so much the CD though... :D

[Dr.Rob]

The first .357 I shot was a service six owned by lady who happened to be an ex FBI agent my mom worked with. I recall shooting IMSA chickens and pigs (steel targets) with it at 25 yards. (Don't know if it was her 'duty' gun or not.) That soulds like a really good price.

[bikerdoc]

great gun have mine I carried on duty in the 80"s , you will not be sorry

[Rodentman]

Mine has fixed sights but is marked "Police Service Six." I bought it in 1976. What does "police" mean in this context. Was it a police issue?

[stormspotter]

I just sent a M.O. off for this one today. Owner says it has had about 50 rounds thru it.


http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k10/ema567/072.jpg

[bannockburn]

ilmonster

Ruger's Six line-up; Security, Service, and Speed Six, were some of the most rugged, well designed, and dependable revolvers ever built for the .357 Magnum and .38 Special. Not fancy and slick like a S&W Model 27 or Colt Python, these were working guns, purpose built for law enforcement, security work, and personal defense. Their modual design allowed you to detail strip a revolver like it was a semi-auto pistol. My favorite was the later 4" heavy barrel version of the Security Six. At $250 a piece, I would buy every one they had, provided they checked out okay. I would be happy with having back just one of the various Security Six and Service Six revolvers I've had over the years.

[9mmepiphany]

the Security-Six had a square butt and adjustable rear sights. available with 6", 4" and 2.75" barrels in .357mag

the Service-Six (sometimes Police) is the Security-Six, but with fixed sights. available with 4" and 2.75" barrels in .38spl, .357mag and 9mm

the Speed-Six was a Service-Six with a round-butt

[one45auto]

I own a 4" stainless steel .357 Magnum Police Service-Six, circa 1983 if I remember correctly. It's my favorite revolver, in fact I like it so much that I got rid of my GP100.

[9mmepiphany]

i much prefer the Security-Six to the GP-100...and i'm on the hunt for one in the state at a reasonable price.

a tuned "6" is nicer than a S&W M-19...especially if you screw a Python barrel onto it

[bannockburn]

9mmepiphany

I can relate to what you said about the Security Six and the GP-100. After I had traded away my last Security Six, I started looking around for a new 4" .357. The GP-100 had just come out and I thought what could be better than an improved Security Six. And while it may have been redesigned and improved for the better, it just didn't feel the same way as my Security Six did. When I had to downsize a while back for financial reasons, the GP-100 was one of the first ones to go. I would love to see Ruger reintroduce the old Security Six and Speed Six revolvers, even if they were a limited run.

[9mmepiphany]

i know what you mean...i've been put off the GP-100 ever since. i wasn't heartbroken when the ex decided that was the pistol she wanted to keep when we split...but then she kept the S&W M-63 too

i read an article a while back where Bill Ruger said he wasn't sure if they ever made any money on the Security-Six family of pistols

[pvq]

What is the name of this store? I have been looking for a Police Service Six and would love to contact them?

[ilmonster]

PVQ - the store I saw these at was Streichers in Milwaukee, WI. They were $250 each.

[wnycollector]

Now you guys have me wanting ANOTHER Six...I'm thinking maybe a 4" speed Six!

[pvq]

Thanks....just put in a call and am waiting for a call back! Were you able to tell....were they in reasonable condition?

[ilmonster]

PVQ, the three they had in the case (and they said they have a lot more sitting in back) looked used, but not abused. I didn't see any marks on the outside of them. No rust as they were all stainless models. No dings, scratches, etc.

[pvq]

Thank you so much for your replies ilmonster. I cant believe I stumbled on to this thread when I did. Don't want to bore you with the details, but I have a NYPD Model 10 that I has been on loan to me for a number of years from a retired NYPD friend of mine. Now that his sons have become NYPD Officers themselves, I feel strongly that one of them should have the gun back...though to be honest they don't seem to want it. I'm trying to convince them that....someday....it will have sentimental value as it was their dad's gun. For my part, i don't want to be without a basic 4 inch 38/357...so I thought perhaps I would give a Ruger a try. By all accounts the sixes are excellent guns...and I doubt the Milwaukee PD could have done anything to hurt these as they are supposed to be indestrutable. I hope to be able to get one shipped to NY (FFL fees and all) for $350 which is a reasonable price i think. When I get a call back I'm going to try and convince the manager to cherry pick one for me as I am buying sight unseen. Again thanks so much for your help. A very Happy New year to you!!!

[ilmonster]

My pleasure! I hope it works out. You should be able to do it for less than $350 (Gun $250, paperwork $20, shipping $20, NY FFL $35 = $325?) I love the story of your old S&W - hope that works out. Good luck!

[pvq]

I only WISH I could get it done here for $35.00. The transaction will cost me $75.00 here in NY. In the meantime I have also identified a six available at Ivanhoe in Mass. for $329.00 its rated very good plus...and Streichers hasn't called me back yet. Gonna give them another call and see what gives. The girl I spoke to originally didnt seem tho know much about guns. I want to get some more info from a manager if possible.

[wnycollector]

pvq follow this link http://gunbroker.com/User/DealerNetwork.asp

I'm in NY and my dealer does transfers for $20.

[pvq]

Thanks WNYCOLLECTOR. When I put in my zip code the second dealer that showed up is the one i am using for 75. I can't really blame them I guess., I am in NYC which as I'm sure everyone knows is very gun unfriendly. I can't imagine what the local fees are in NY to be an ffl.

[wnycollector]

WOW you are in NYC and have a pistol permit...I'm impressed:) Do you have a full carry or residence?

[pvq]

Federal Agent...its one of the few perks of the job I suppose

[wnycollector]

If the deal on your Milwaukee PD Six falls through, take a drive upstate to some of our gunshows or gun shops. You will notice a HUGE drop in gun prices. Closer to NYC check out Davis Shooting Sports in Goshen. They usually have a great supply of ex-nypd revolvers.

[pvq]

Thanks!!!! I'm gonna call Davis and see what they might have

[pvq]

FWIW, I am very disappointed in Streichers. I've called three times over two days after leaving a message with the manager and no one has called me back. I guess they are too busy to deal with a prospective customer

[JohnBT]

I bought 4" blue .357 in the mid-80s and still have it, a great revolver.

I saw a NIB gun like mine on one of the auctions sites a few days ago, but they wanted something like $600 or $700 for it. I just went looking for it for the heck of it and here's the first thing I saw...

www.gunsamerica.com/976811295/Guns-For-Sale/Gun-Auctions/Pistols/Ruger-Double-Action-Revolver/Ruger_Police_service_six.htm

"Ruger Police service-six cal 380 rim/380 Revolver. Rare Ruger made for India Police Dept. Very seldom encountered in this caliber and configuration. Boxed along with original shipping box." - $995