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Well I finally found one that I liked,
1978 4" Ruger Security Six in .357 with Sack Peterson Stag Grips
bought it and it now is my first revolver
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Well I finally found one that I liked,
1978 4" Ruger Security Six in .357 with Sack Peterson Stag Grips
bought it and it now is my first revolver
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GoldieMI
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Reloadron
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Congratulations on the Ruger Security Six which you can't go wrong with, it's a fine well made revolver. Should bring you many, many hours of enjoyment on the range.
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You done good, and you will enjoy that one.
years ago, I looked them over but then they brought out the GP's and I picked two of them up instead. One with the full under lug and the other without it. They are in good company with my Redhawk's.
Not that I don't appreciate the smooth lines of a Smith, but these are more my speed, all SS, built like tanks, and handle anything I am willing to put through them without having to worry about anything shaking loose. I just wouldn't want to put a nice Smith through what any of these have been through while out hunting.
years ago, I looked them over but then they brought out the GP's and I picked two of them up instead. One with the full under lug and the other without it. They are in good company with my Redhawk's.
Not that I don't appreciate the smooth lines of a Smith, but these are more my speed, all SS, built like tanks, and handle anything I am willing to put through them without having to worry about anything shaking loose. I just wouldn't want to put a nice Smith through what any of these have been through while out hunting.
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Goldie! GREAT CHOICE!
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GoldieMI
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Thank you everybody-
bought this evening for tomorrow:
100 rounds of 38 SWC
50 rounds of 357 JHP
6 snap caps
Going to enjoy this wheelie...already a pretty smooth pull on the trigger even in double action alone.
bought this evening for tomorrow:
100 rounds of 38 SWC
50 rounds of 357 JHP
6 snap caps
Going to enjoy this wheelie...already a pretty smooth pull on the trigger even in double action alone.
Crowman
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Look for a law enforcement trade-in for a cheapie like a good used 4" barrel Smith & Wesson model 19. At least around here, I run up on them on a regular basis for around $300. For more money, you cannot beat a tougher S&W 686 or a Ruger GP100. The Smiths have better triggers and smoother actions; the Ruger is built brick outhouse tough, and will be around with the cockroaches after the world ends (the Ruger GP100 Match Champion rivals my classic Smiths in the action department, but you pay for it).
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GoldieMI
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Thanks Crowman
I actually got a Security Six with a 4" barrel secondhand
Even came with a nice Galco leather and Sack Peterson Stag grips
nice plum color as it is a 1978 model and the trigger has been beautiful with a steady diet of 38SPL over the years removing the grittiness.
I actually got a Security Six with a 4" barrel secondhand
Even came with a nice Galco leather and Sack Peterson Stag grips
nice plum color as it is a 1978 model and the trigger has been beautiful with a steady diet of 38SPL over the years removing the grittiness.
I'm an S&W fan.
If you plan to shoot lots of 357 Magnum loads, get a 686 or a 586 (L frame). I love my K frame 357 Magnum but they just are not designed for a steady diet of full power loads. My Model 19 has been back to S&W once for a new barrel. My Model 66 does not shoot full power loads.
I'm a fan of 6" barrels if you are not concealed carrying but the 4" works great as well.
On the other hand, Ruger makes some fine revolvers so a GP100 would be an excellent choice as well. I have several Ruger revolvers (327 Fed SP101, 45 Colt Blackhawk, and 22LR Single Six) and they are an excellent choice.
I guess I am not very helpful.
If you plan to shoot lots of 357 Magnum loads, get a 686 or a 586 (L frame). I love my K frame 357 Magnum but they just are not designed for a steady diet of full power loads. My Model 19 has been back to S&W once for a new barrel. My Model 66 does not shoot full power loads.
I'm a fan of 6" barrels if you are not concealed carrying but the 4" works great as well.
On the other hand, Ruger makes some fine revolvers so a GP100 would be an excellent choice as well. I have several Ruger revolvers (327 Fed SP101, 45 Colt Blackhawk, and 22LR Single Six) and they are an excellent choice.
I guess I am not very helpful.
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GoldieMI
First rate choice with the Security Six. Solid dependable revolver with a great feel and balance to it.
First rate choice with the Security Six. Solid dependable revolver with a great feel and balance to it.
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Congrats on the purchase , good looking piece and those grips are great as well ! I'm saving my gun budget bucks for when one such as this is in need of a good home !
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I actually paid less for it than any of the comparable GP100 that were for sale locally.
And I got a galco paddle holster, the stock grips, and a set of hogue rubber grips for it as well. The gentleman that sold it to me was very pleased it was getting a good home.
I'm pretty thrilled with it so far. Those Sack Peterson grips look great in person, if you look at the bottom of them, you can see the detail that went into the stag bone as they are not plastic at all.
And I got a galco paddle holster, the stock grips, and a set of hogue rubber grips for it as well. The gentleman that sold it to me was very pleased it was getting a good home.
I'm pretty thrilled with it so far. Those Sack Peterson grips look great in person, if you look at the bottom of them, you can see the detail that went into the stag bone as they are not plastic at all.
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That's a fine looking piece you got. And the grips are fantastic!
For some of us that size of grip doesn't end up fitting our hands all that well. But if this gun with those grips leapt out at you then I suspect that your hands fit those grips very nicely.
No one so far in this thread has mentioned it yet but you've just opened up the barn door, removed the hinge pins and tossed the door into the fire. Revolvers of all sorts are going to flock to you now and soon that Security Six will have lots of playmates.....
And for a different sort of revolver experience I would most certainly suggest one of the single action guns. As much as the sights mess up the lines of the guns the Ruger Blackhawks are superb guns to use for this sort of shooting because the adjustable sights are adaptable to a variety of ammo power levels and bullet weights. The far nicer looking fixed sight guns such as the Ruger New Vaquero or the Italian clones of the original Colt 1873's LOOK so much sleeker and attractive. But they limit you to shooting only one set power and bullet weight. Or a carefully chosen matched pair of loads that both produce the same muzzle rise when fired. But for a lot of us that's fine too. Once we settle on a load not many of us change things around too much.
For some of us that size of grip doesn't end up fitting our hands all that well. But if this gun with those grips leapt out at you then I suspect that your hands fit those grips very nicely.
No one so far in this thread has mentioned it yet but you've just opened up the barn door, removed the hinge pins and tossed the door into the fire. Revolvers of all sorts are going to flock to you now and soon that Security Six will have lots of playmates.....
And for a different sort of revolver experience I would most certainly suggest one of the single action guns. As much as the sights mess up the lines of the guns the Ruger Blackhawks are superb guns to use for this sort of shooting because the adjustable sights are adaptable to a variety of ammo power levels and bullet weights. The far nicer looking fixed sight guns such as the Ruger New Vaquero or the Italian clones of the original Colt 1873's LOOK so much sleeker and attractive. But they limit you to shooting only one set power and bullet weight. Or a carefully chosen matched pair of loads that both produce the same muzzle rise when fired. But for a lot of us that's fine too. Once we settle on a load not many of us change things around too much.
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As a fellow handloader, I actually expect to find that load for each caliber. I suspect you may be right about a few more playmates joining the security six as it is a true pleasure at the range. Single Action might be something I look at soon.
Thank you very much.
Thank you very much.
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that is a beautiful Ruger for sure...very nice.
that is a beautiful Ruger for sure...very nice.
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