Good deal on Security Six?

Just got back from the candy store with a 357 Ruger Security Six, stainless, with 6 inch barrel and the original wood grips. It came with the original box and paperwork and a good leather holster made by Hunter. According to the serial number it was made in 1982. The thing is just about pristine and locks up as tight as any revolver I've handled. I'm not sure it was ever shot very much. Even the forcing cone shows no sign of wear. The single action trigger is pretty light, as expected. The double action trigger is a bit heavy and long but smooth. It balances great in my hand.

This will be a range toy not a carry piece. I've read about the Security Six for many years, always praised, but never came across one when I had the spare change. This one called out to me from the glass case. I've been wanting to do more DA shooting anyway. $350.00 out the door. I think I got a good deal. Any opinions or comments about the gun?

I figure this will see mostly 38 specials and light to medium power 357 magnums. Hope to get to the range in a few days.

Jeff

Thanks to all for the good news on the deal and enthusiasm for the Security Six. The local stores don't have the rubber grip mentioned but it will be delivered tomorrow. I hope to get to the range tomorrow and will give a report. Wanted to go today but sometimes life gets in the way of hobbies. I hate when that happens.

Jeff

Actually, it was my wife who talked me into buying the Security Six. It's not like I don't have other 357 revolvers. (I know, what's 'need' got to do with anything.) Of course, she didn't have to talk too long. She saw me looking at it, asked the price, and said just get it, realizing it was a good deal and I would kick myself if I didn't get it. Yes, I married an angel. Her gift to me for our second anniversary, mumbly-mumbly years ago, was a new S&W Model 29. My retirement gift was a custom flintlock. We're pretty frugal by nature which lets us spoil each other once in a while.

Jeff

Got to the range yesterday to try out the Security Six. (I put rubber grips on it as several folks suggested.) I used commercial ammo, something I rarely do, instead of my reloads. The sights were way off for me and I forgot to bring a screwdriver small enough to adjust them, so I just varied the hold as best I could.

With ebows braced I had little trouble keeping three inch groups, sometimes better, at 25 yards if I took my time with 38 specials. Not too bad for a first time with the gun and unfamiliar ammo. I'm sure the gun is capable of much more accuracy. I had similar results shooting 357 magnums. I have a feeling it is going to do well with my cast bullet reloads. Oddly, some of my better groups came shooting DA off hand. I've noticed this with a couple of other revolvers in different calibers. I have no idea why it happens that way.

A big surprise was how comfortable the Secuirty Six was shooting magnums. Sure, these weren't barn burner loads, just regular commercial 357s with FMJ 158 grain bullets. I don't regard the Secuirty Six as especially heavy but I could have shot magnums all day with no discomfort. I really though it would kick harder. On the rare times I load up really heavy stuff, I use an old 357 Redhawk from the 1980s or a Contender. No need to put such ammo through the Security Six.

Jeff