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What is the difference between a Ruger Security 6 and a Service 6, they look about the same. I really wanted a Security 6 but a guy close to where I live has a Service 6 for sale
Security 6 vs Service 6
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bigtubby
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Security six has adjustable sights, service six combat or fixed sights
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Is that basically it? So there a like outside of that?
bigtubby
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I used to own a bunch of them but have moved in to Smith's as far as I can remember, they are great guns of the three I prefer the speed six snub with the round butt all are tough as nails. Rumor has it that Bill Ruger never made money on the Six line as they were so well built and over engineered.
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Since you mentioned S&W, do you have or are familiar with the S&W model 10. Is it about the same size as a Security 6 (assuming both have a 5 in barrel). I have been looking at a Service 6 or a S&W 10 to purchase. THis would be for in the home security not for carry so I don't want anything small (I have large hands)
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See the differences here
Security Six -- Adjustable rear sight, orange insert front sight, top strap thicker many debate this not sure why but the micrometer tells the difference.
Service Six -- Fixed rear sight, low profile front sight,
Both tough as nails and very accurate.
Security Six -- Adjustable rear sight, orange insert front sight, top strap thicker many debate this not sure why but the micrometer tells the difference.
Service Six -- Fixed rear sight, low profile front sight,
Both tough as nails and very accurate.
OldCavSoldier
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Could the difference in the frame top strap thickness be due to process differences? ie, forged frame vs investment cast 450 stainless frame? I dunno....just trying to think outside of the box....See the differences here
Security Six -- Adjustable rear sight, orange insert front sight, top strap thicker many debate this not sure why but the micrometer tells the difference.
Service Six -- Fixed rear sight, low profile front sight,
Both tough as nails and very accurate.
Both frames are cast...which is what Ruger is famous for...the profile difference has to do with the seat for the rear sight leaf of the adjustable sights.
Looks like the standard stainless to meRemllez said:
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That is one sharp looking pair of guns.
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Casted?
oops...my English as a Second Language mode kicked in. I sometimes revert when I'm in a hurry or tired...I fixed it
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Hello friends and neighbors // I mainly think of the Service Six as a good carry revolver and the Security Six as a good target revolver.
Nothing wrong with carrying a revolver with adjustable sights, I sometimes do.
Other than the sights I believe they are the same.
This is how my bottom shelf shooters are set up.
Other than smoothing the sharp edges of the trigger and hammer on both and putting Chocobo grips on the Security (lucked into a set for my low number) they are unaltered.
Nothing wrong with carrying a revolver with adjustable sights, I sometimes do.
Other than the sights I believe they are the same.
This is how my bottom shelf shooters are set up.
Other than smoothing the sharp edges of the trigger and hammer on both and putting Chocobo grips on the Security (lucked into a set for my low number) they are unaltered.
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Don't forget about the Speed-Six...
roaddog28
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I have a Ruger Police Service Six 4 inch. I love this revolver and I have owned it the longest of all my revolvers. Its got a lot of holster wear and has alot of rounds put through it. Still locks up like a bank vault. I also have a S&W model 13 4 inch. I love combat service revolvers.
Bottom you can't go wrong with a Service Six.
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Bottom you can't go wrong with a Service Six.
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I would be using the service six (if I buy it) for target and not for carry, so I am thinking I might be better off waiting for a security six to become available.
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If memory serves:
Security Six = Square Butt, Adjustable Sights
Service Six = Square Butt, Fixed Sights
Speed Six = Round Butt, Fixed Sights
Anvil tough, accurate, fine quality wheel guns. IMHO, I prefer the Security Six the newer GP100.
Security Six = Square Butt, Adjustable Sights
Service Six = Square Butt, Fixed Sights
Speed Six = Round Butt, Fixed Sights
Anvil tough, accurate, fine quality wheel guns. IMHO, I prefer the Security Six the newer GP100.
OldCavSoldier
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I would buy the Service Six now, and, if you really don't like it (which I doubt will happen) you could take it to a gun show and trade it for a Security Six or you could sell it on GunBroker. I have a Security Six (blued 1977 mfg) and a Service Six (blued 1980 mfg) and give both a "double thumbs up."
Cosmoline
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Adjustable sights offer the advantage of calibrating to particular loads, and I personally have slightly faster target acquisition with them. But it's not a huge difference. I have not found them to be a snag problem.
moxie
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"Cast" is the past tense of "cast."
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As an Alaskan, have you never broken/lost an adjustable sight at EXACTLY the wrong spot/time? Because as a backwoods Kentuckian, I surely have. That's why Hamilton Bowen makes fixed-sight replacements to fit in adjustable-sight slots when revolvers are going into "no-possible-compromise" situations. Murphy LOVES to catch us a LONG way from home.
moxie
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Yes, I've had adjustable sights depart revolvers. Very disconcerting!
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Dang, I thought the past tense of "cast" was "done casted". As in "Bubba done casted his bait wid' dat big ole' catfish pole..."
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Hello friends and neighbors // If there are no Security available to you now, I agree with OldCavSoldier, pick up the Service.
You won't be disappointed and it took me a while to find a good Service Six at my price.
I still have not found the right Speed Six. Probably because I keep hoping to find a three inch.
Hope you find what works for you.
You won't be disappointed and it took me a while to find a good Service Six at my price.
I still have not found the right Speed Six. Probably because I keep hoping to find a three inch.
Hope you find what works for you.
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