Security Six vs Service Six
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knzn
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Security six--adjustable sights. Service six, fixed sights.
security-six: 6", 4" and 2.75" barrels
service-six : 4" barrels common, i've heard of but never seen a shorter barrel on one
the service-six was also available chambered in .38 spl and 9mm
service-six : 4" barrels common, i've heard of but never seen a shorter barrel on one
the service-six was also available chambered in .38 spl and 9mm
$180 is a good price if it is in nice shape. If it is SS, it is even better. I am looking for a Sevice Six to add to my Security and Speed Six colllection. If I was a nice one for $180, I would part with the cash without a second thought.
The Six Series are nice guns for the money and they are tough as nails but they are not quite as refined as S&W revolvers. They tend to have worse triggers and that lends to them being harder to shoot accuratly but I think the inherent accuracy is close to a S&W.
If you want a reliable, tough and trouble free revovler, the Six Series can't be beat. If you want a smooth and light SA trigger and a gun with accuracy enough to compeat in Bullseye matches, you want a S&W.
The Six Series are nice guns for the money and they are tough as nails but they are not quite as refined as S&W revolvers. They tend to have worse triggers and that lends to them being harder to shoot accuratly but I think the inherent accuracy is close to a S&W.
If you want a reliable, tough and trouble free revovler, the Six Series can't be beat. If you want a smooth and light SA trigger and a gun with accuracy enough to compeat in Bullseye matches, you want a S&W.
I went and put a deposit on it.
It's a blued model, looks like light holster wear, good character for a gun.
Got to rent it and shoot it before putting $$ down. The trigger is better than any of my GP-100s, not quite as good as an old Smith, but about as good as a new Smith.
I like the fact that it's a good bit smaller than the GP-100, and should make a better carry gun.
It's a .357. don't know if I mentioned that.
It's a blued model, looks like light holster wear, good character for a gun.
Got to rent it and shoot it before putting $$ down. The trigger is better than any of my GP-100s, not quite as good as an old Smith, but about as good as a new Smith.
I like the fact that it's a good bit smaller than the GP-100, and should make a better carry gun.
It's a .357. don't know if I mentioned that.
I've had my Speed-Six for 27 years. The trigger is as good as any of my Smiths including one that had a trigger job at the Performance Center.
IMO $180 is an excellent price for one of the Six series guns. I would pay up to $250 for a stainless steel Speed-Six similar to the one that I own. A blued model is probably worth $30 - $40 less.
I paid $160 for the Speed-Six when I bought it new.
Bill
IMO $180 is an excellent price for one of the Six series guns. I would pay up to $250 for a stainless steel Speed-Six similar to the one that I own. A blued model is probably worth $30 - $40 less.
I paid $160 for the Speed-Six when I bought it new.
Bill
WonderNine
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Did they ever make a Speed Six with a 6" barrel?
Jeff Timm
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Wondernine asked, "Did they ever make a Speed Six with a 6" barrel?"
Not factory issue, BUT some distributors had special batches of Rugers run, and as I recall, some Police departments ordered some variations on basic Ruger revolvers from time to time.
I vaguely recall some departments specifying the round butt frame, with various barrell lengths, but I'm not a Ruger history specialist.
Geoff
Who got tired of reading Gun Rags when Handgun Tests went bye-bye.
Not factory issue, BUT some distributors had special batches of Rugers run, and as I recall, some Police departments ordered some variations on basic Ruger revolvers from time to time.
I vaguely recall some departments specifying the round butt frame, with various barrell lengths, but I'm not a Ruger history specialist.
Geoff
Who got tired of reading Gun Rags when Handgun Tests went bye-bye.
WonderNine
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Did any of the early stainless Rugers (Speed, Service, Security Sixes) have galling issues?
nothing like the problems that smith had. likely has more to do with the basic design differences and manufacturing techniques...ruger using the more modern ones
mohican
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I like the Security Six a lot more than the GP100.
Everybody talks about early colt SAAs being "natural pointers"
to me, my Security Six w/4" barrel is the most natural pointing handgun I've fired.
Everybody talks about early colt SAAs being "natural pointers"
to me, my Security Six w/4" barrel is the most natural pointing handgun I've fired.
Ala Dan
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To sum up, dang good weapons usually found at reasonable prices
Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
To sum up, dang good weapons usually found at reasonable prices
Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
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