Your info on 3 screw Ruger Single Six?

[Orion8472]

Would a future potential collector rather have the original black plastic grips on the gun? It seems it makes sense to take them off, use some other wood grips . . . so the plastic remains good. The grips on the one I'm picking up today look very good.

 

[danjet500]

Keep the original grips. Don't sell or throw them away.

 

[Orion8472]

Got the gun today. Was a BIT worried about how it would shoot, being made in 1958, but after I purchased it, I took it to the range and it was a TRUE pleasure! I will post pictures tomorrow [after it is cleaned] to show the results of my short range trip.

One of the best buys in guns I've made in a long time!

Oh, . . . as for the grips. . . .I'll probably just keep the plastic ones on there. IF I get a set of wood grips, I will definitely keep the plastic grips.

 

[Orion8472]

As promised. . . . .

Here are a few pics of the gun and a [7 yards] target. Didn't shoot too many rounds through it. The target on the right was offhand, with the far left hole one that I pulled. Accuracy is VERY good.

fyi - The first pic was taken before I realized I needed to de-lint the gun, so any marks is just my neglect. Also, serial number was photoshopped out . . . just because.

 

[bannockburn]

Orion8472

Wow, looks great and shoots great! And without even seeing the rest of your gun collection, I have to agree with you when you say that this is one of your best buys!

 

[Orion8472]

Thank you, sir!

I hope to take some more pictures soon. I was rushed with those three pics [hence the bit of lint on the right side of the frame near the barrel].

But yes, this was an excellent buy, for sure. I MAY just leave it alone with the black grips, . . . just be extra careful with this gun to keep it as nice as I can. Almost paid nearly $200 for very fancy figured walnut grips. . . . . . but kinda like the black grips. IF I do wood grips, I will just get wood from my local wood shop and make them myself. It will be a fun project. Then I will keep the black grips safe away.

BTW, for the target, the orientation of it is as seen in the picture. So it tends to shoot about an inch low at 7 yards. Not sure what the sights are normally set up for. . . . .but I will NOT [a BIG "not"] be shaving the front sight. . . . . . ever!

 

[mavracer]

BTW, for the target, the orientation of it is as seen in the picture. So it tends to shoot about an inch low at 7 yards. Not sure what the sights are normally set up for. . . . .but I will NOT [a BIG "not"] be shaving the front sight. . . . . . ever!

If your cutting the bull in half horazontally you should be about dead on at 25 yards, That's about where most of my 22s impact at 7 yards.

 

[Orion8472]

Thanks. With a gun like this, I am quite comfortable using "Kentucky Windage" and just aim accordingly, . . . but for the most part, I am happy with where it hits. . . .and extremely happy with the purchase. I feel honored to be a part of the "well preseved 3 screw Ruger" club.

 

[Orion8472]

One more picture. . . . . . just because I really love the top part of the frame.

However, this DOES show the one flawed part of the gun, on the top of the grip frame.

Still, a great gun and great buy.

 

[Remllez]

Very nice SS.....if you plan on shooting it a lot I'd do just what you said and make/buy some inexpensive wood grips. The plastic grips on that piece are from what I can see in excellent shape. Keep them aside for the future.


Like someone mentioned earlier the groups you are getting will be dead on at 20-20 yards. That is one of those revolvers that will be passed down to the next generation with pride.

 

[Orion8472]

Thanks for the comment.

As for grips, I WAS going to get a nice set [that would have cost about $200], but other than a custom set [like that], I'm not seeing any wood grips for it.

If I have missed some on the internet, please feel free to post a link. Thanks!

 

[Remllez]

I'm not sure but you could try Rugers web-store for a set of replacement wood grips just for shooting and put the original set in the box for safe keeping. IIRC the replacement grips were quite reasonable.

Or hit up the grip table at the next gun show for grins, never know what you'll find.

 

[Orion8472]

Would Ruger still have replacement grips for that older XR3 grip frame?

I guess I won't know until I ask. Thanks for the suggestion.


*Update . . . Went to shopruger.com and they do not have anything for the XR3 grip frame.

 

[Remllez]

Sorry Orion,

But you never know till you ask....I can tell you this much though, next gun show bring your grips to the guy that has the grip table, he will in all likelyhood have something that will work for you.

You have a fine revolver there for sure....it's worth keeping it in good shape, you did just fine on the deal and someday a son or daughter will be quite happy when you hand it to them. When you stop to think that this gun is already 54 years old it really is remarkable...

 

[Orion8472]

I will take them to the next gunshow. Outside of that, I'll attempt to make my own grips. . . . and put them on if they don't look bad.

Yeah, I am SO glad I got it when I did. It probably wouldn't have lasted very long in that gun shop if I walked away without it. I don't think it was in the case very long. I've said it already, but I consider it one of the best finds/purchases for my collection.

I'm thinking of getting a few more cowboy action revolvers. There's a 45 Colt Bisley at the same shop. It is a fairly new gun, though, so nothing too interesting.

Thanks for the kind words!