Newbie looking at single-six

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Hey guys, been looking into a few .22 revolvers and I have been suggested the ruger single-six. I'm at the ruger site now, but there are a bunch of different options, it shows 3 different categories, two of which are .22s i believe. My question is, what are the differences between all these guns? I'm just kinda lost with all these different single-sixes.



http://ruger.com/Firearms/FAProdResults?function=famid&famid=14&variation=Blued%20Convertible&bct=Yes&type=Revolver

http://ruger.com/Firearms/FAProdResults?function=famid&famid=14&variation=Satin%20Stainless%20Convertible&bct=Yes&type=Revolver
 
First link the diff is barrel length and adjustable sights vs. non-adjustable sights.

Second link the diff is barrel length and grip material

Would suggest the one (from the first link) that has adjustable sights and a 5 1/2" barrel.
 
what he said^^^

i was under the impression that they no longer made these without the adjustable sights. notice every gun pictured has them. anywho, the real difference is blue with rubber grips or stainless with wood grips. then pick your barrel length.

i'm pretty sure you'll love whichever one you get. i do and i'm having trouble finding a gun i like enough to match it.
 
The Ruger website is not always up to date & it takes them a while to reflect a change when models are dropped.
Denis
 
You definitely want adjustable sights.

Convertible is nice to have. It comes with a spare cylinder in .22 mag. I don't shoot .22 mags too often, but sometimes its nice to have.

5-1/2" or 6-1/2" barrel is a personal taste call. 4-5/8" is too short, 9-1/2" is too long and looks strange, IMO.

Stainless or Blue is a personal taste call. They don't make them anymore blued with wooden grips, which sucks. The Stainless with Rosewood grips looks pretty sharp, though.
 
Convertible is nice to have. It comes with a spare cylinder in .22 mag. I don't shoot .22 mags too often, but sometimes its nice to have.
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I have a 6" blued 22LR/22Mag convertible. I've had it for about 5 years and never even shot 22Mags until about 2 years ago. Once I tried it though, I love shooting the mags in this gun. I bought a couple cases of 22Mags that were on sale just so I have plenty on hand. Usually I'll go back and forth in the same shooting session.

You definitely want adjustable sights.
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Especially if you get the convertible and you like shooting at longer range.

Stainless or Blue is a personal taste call.
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If I were to do it over, I'd get the stainless steel. You'll shoot a lot of 2LR through these. They are a ton of fun and the ammo is cheap. That gets them very dirty. SS is way easier to clean and to remove the lead fouling. You can also polish out scratches on stainless. You can't do that with a blued finish.
 
Do any of you folks have any experience with Heritage Arms and their clone of the Single-Six?? Was just curious how it stacks up.
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No comparison. My dad bought a Heritage Arms 22LR/22mag convertible with the same barrel length as my Single Six. The Ruger is much, much nicer. It's definitely stronger.

The Heritage isn't really a bad gun at half the price of the Single Six. It shoots OK. He's never had any trouble with it (although he doesn't shoot it much). If that's all you can afford, then get one. But if you can find a way save up an extra month or so and buy the Single Six, you won't be sorry. The Ruger is a very well made gun.
 
The reason the blued models are no longer offered with wooden grips , aside from the fact the manufacturer of the grips went out of business, is the blued models now incorporate an internal lock, apparently the wooden grips don't fit with the lock in place.

I recently purchased a stainless single six 5.5" barrel manufactured in July 2007 and before I did so I pulled the grips to be absolutely sure no lawyer lock was present... atleast Ruger is putting the billboard on the underside of the barrel now... find a stainless model before they're all lawyered up...
 
I have a convertable single six given to me by my dad - I believe it was manufactured in the 1950's. It's a lot of fun, great for shooters of all skill levels, great for placing into the hands of 'first time' shooters, you can shoot it all day for cheap, and you can even nail small game with it.

It's the only handgun my dad ever had - may he rest in peace. I am honored to have it and I hope he is happy that I think so highly of it.

I have a nice Mernickle cowboy rig for it :)
 
Get yourself the convertible with adjustable sights.

I picked up a older Single-Six without a .22wmr cylinder earlier this year and love shooting it. I'm going to be on the lookout for a .22mag cylinder soon.
 
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pentacubed: these recommendations are outstanding as usual. Let me add perhaps what hasn't been directly addressed.
In NC we have a minimum barrel length; Should you want to squirrel, rabbit, small game.
Check your Hunting guides and see if this is something to be bothered with.
I do the small, and larger game with the proper sizing handgun.
Do get the adj. sights:D
 
Pentacube, I have owned several single-action Ruger handguns. This statement alone should serve as a ringing endorsement for you. I would urge you to purchase one with adjustable sights. It is worth the additional cost.


Timthinker
 
I'm probably just piling on, 'cause there are good notes above. But I'll add my recommendation for a 5.5" stainless convertible with adjustable sights. I found a nice used one a few months back, and it has quickly become a favorite. The .22 Mag is a hoot to shoot ... rapidly becoming one of my favorite plinking rounds, even though it is considerably more spendy than the .22LR. My kids like the .22 Mag as well. Oh, and thumbs up to adjustable sights.
 
My 1992/1993 production model. Blued with 5 1/2" barrel convertible.

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Even shooting the 22 mags, 50 rounds comes in at about 1/3 of the cost of .357 or .45
 
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