[3pairs12]

Just got a Single Six last night with both cylinders. It has the adjustable sites and in very good condition. $250 from the nieghbor. How did I do?

[AirForceShooter]

You done good.
Assuming it's in good condition

AFS

[3pairs12]

It looks new. I'll try to get pics up later.

[Ben Shepherd]

Yep, if it's in 90% or better, you did real good. If it's a 3-screw, ruger fans, myself among them, will claim you stole it.

[3pairs12]

Looking at the gun on the right side the bottom left corner below the cylinder there are 3 screws. Does that make it 3 screw? 1 bigger than the other 2.

[Ben Shepherd]

It's official, you STOLE it! Why, oh why, can't I find deals like that?:banghead:

If it's in very good condition, you made the find of the year right there.

[3pairs12]

Really?! I will put up pics soon. Going to find camera right now.

[bambam1723]

That Single Six is on my short list. Great find Bro

Also...not to thread jack, but, why is the 3 screw version so sought after when it comes to these?

[3pairs12]

You didn't jack my thread. I know little about these guns other than when I was a kid I really liked shooting my dads. So good question.

[3pairs12]

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh175/steere12/ruger001.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh175/steere12/ruger002.jpg

[Ben Shepherd]

Also...not to thread jack, but, why is the 3 screw version so sought after when it comes to these?

Because they usually have better triggers than newer models that are built with the "transfer bar" safety mechanism, and they haven't been built since 1972.

Without the transfer bar feature, the hammer rests directly on the firing pin. So to carry it loaded safely, it's effectively a 5 shot gun. You load one chamber, skip the next one, and then load the remaining 4, finish cocking it, then set the hammer down. This puts the hammer on the empty chamber instead of one of the loaded ones.

With an old model Ruger or Colt SAA or clone that DOESN'T have a transfer bar system, always remember- "Load one, skip one, load four."

EDIT: 3pairs12: Ruger will "fix" it for free by converting it over to the transfer bar system. Most times what you'll get back is a gun with a nasty trigger vs. what it is now. I encourage you to NOT do this. Just learn to load and carry it correctly.

[3pairs12]

My nieghbor was telling me that this had the transfer bar and was the newer model. Is it possible to have a 3 screw post 72. I don't know if serial 3s mean anything to you date wise but its 60-60***. it doesn't have the warning billboard.

[Ben Shepherd]

Pull the hammer back. Does a little piece of metal stick up behind the firing pin where the hammer will stike it?

[3pairs12]

Yeah it has piece that comes up as the hammer goes back, but as the hammer comes down so does it and looks to me like the hammer will hit firing pin not this metal piece.

[3pairs12]

So I found that it is a single super six made in 1971. Also just talked to the nieghbor again he never said it was the newer model but it has the conversion kit in it. I offered it back to him becuase he is a great nieghbor and he said he knew what it was and wants me to have it, but can return it if I want. I said I'll keep it.

[Ben Shepherd]

Yeah it has piece that comes up as the hammer goes back, but as the hammer comes down so does it and looks to me like the hammer will hit firing pin not this metal piece.


Hold the hammer back as you pull the trigger. Then slowly set the hammer down while keeping the trigger pulled. You'll see that the hammer will come to rest on the transfer bar. If you release the trigger before setting the hammer down, the bar retracts. (If it didn't, the conversion would accomplish nothing.;)) Make sense now?

[The Lone Haranguer]

Quote:
Also...not to thread jack, but, why is the 3 screw version so sought after when it comes to these?

Because they usually have better triggers than newer models that are built with the "transfer bar" safety mechanism, and they haven't been built since 1972.

A "converted" (it came that way) Super Blackhawk I owned had a very heavy trigger pull. My brother "stoned" the cylinder pawl and halved the pull weight. Later (for unrelated reasons) I sent it back to Ruger for repair and it came back with a new pawl ... and the heavy pull.

[Dr.Rob]

Hell of a deal. You did great.

[Quoheleth]

So I found that it is a single super six made in 1971. Also just talked to the nieghbor again he never said it was the newer model but it has the conversion kit in it. I offered it back to him becuase he is a great nieghbor and he said he knew what it was and wants me to have it, but can return it if I want. I said I'll keep it.

Sir, this is a fine example of High Road-ness. Offering to return a gun that you find out is more valuable than either understood...nice job.

It's all the sweeter that he honored the sale and you are able to keep it.

Well played.

Q

[3pairs12]

Thank you sir, he's a good nieghbor and having money problems. I just figured he could do better than what he sold it to me for and if he wanted to do that no hard feelings here. He wants me to give to my daughter when she gets out on her own in 10 years so.

[Kernel]

$250 is a fair bargin. Enjoy it. I think you both done the right thing.

[Backpacker33]

Just saw one in very good condition at a local gunstore, both cylinders, $300.
I'm going back tomorrow to buy it. It's an older "three screw" model, five inch barrel. New ones, with the modern action (which is just fine, merely not "vintage") are over $400 I think.
Backpacker33

[Confederate]

Three-screw, whatever. My Single-Six has a GREAT factory trigger pull, and it's a tremendous gun for anyone's collection. It's even fun to CLEAN! Make mine stainless, though! My first single action .22LR revolver was a crummy RG 66. Chrome finish, aluminum frame, plastic grips. Sixty-nine bucks.

I think everyone should have a Ruger Single-Six in their collection!

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh198/jriler/RugerSingle-Six_15.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh198/jriler/RugerSingle-Six_13.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh198/jriler/Rugers_MkII_SS_3-1.jpg

And this is my little RG, which got me started. I most likely never would have bought a Single-Six if it had not been for the RG 66. Light, with fixed sights, the grips had to be tightened before each outing.

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh198/jriler/Snap4.jpg

[nulfisin]

Let us know how it shoots. Mine is noticeably more accurate w the .22 mag cylinder than w the .22 LR cylinder. It is hard to have more fun w a revolver.

Great gun, great deal.

[Matt-J2]

I just got one as well and love it, hope you like yours too. :) I need to take pics today sometime.

[evan price]

I picked up a New-Model Ruger Single-Six Convertible with both cylinders, the 7.5" bbl and adjustable sights and walnut grips for a bit over $200. Transfer bar system, but after I took it apart and lightly cleaned up all the moving parts it's got a nice slick trigger, a bit firm, but nice nonetheless. Glad I bought it, it's becoming my favorite .22 pistol.

[MrFox]

I recently got one too, and enjoy shooting it immensely.

Who makes some decent custom wooden grips? Also, lets see some custom single six (or blackhawk, I guess)!!!