Opinions on Ruger Security Six?

[Shel]

My brother inlaw, a former LEO swears by them. Not ideal for me, but if you are big enough to handle it... buy it

 

[sturmruger]

Last year I bought a Security Six for $220 from my local dealer. It was my first revolver and I am extremly happy that I purchased it. It has a great trigger and shoots amazing groups.

 

[Gordon]

I have a very early 6" .357 ,blued with the diamond stocks and it is VERY well fit, and you know its strong. I had a few before and put spring kits in them , but this one came out of factory RIGHT. I paid $250 like new in the box a few years back. I also have a 9mm Speed six in stainless, and while it is not quite as well fitted and the action not as slick, it is unique and handy! I think the frame size is IDEAL for sane .357 loads and Ruger prolly can't afford the labor intensity to make such a nice product

 

[Big Man]

I have an old, old, old, Sec. Six. I bought it used from an LEO buddy of mine. It was my first duty weapon. But it had the old little grips, so I only fired it about 10 times and couldnt hit a thing. So I bought a SS 4" GP 100, for a duty weapon. the Sec. Six hasnt been fired in probably10 years or so. Since then I put a set of Pachmyer grips on it. It's a beautiful thing. But I noticed the ejector rod got bent somehow. the cylinder won't even go all the way around. I dont know how it happened. I must have set something on it sometime. In your opinion, what is the best place to take it to be fixed? Should I take it to the gunsmith at the new Gander Mtn? Or should I send it back to Ruger? What is the advantage in sending it back to the factory?

 

[ID_shooting]

I would call ruger and have them send you a new rod if that is all it is. The rod just unscrews (reverse threads though) and the new one will screw right back in. If yours is sticky like mine was, simply wrap a tight rag around it and then use some pliers with moderate force, beter yet, if you have rubber jawed pliers the would be better.

 

[Al Thompson]

Sending the gun back to the factory (IMHO with Ruger) gets the gun fixed by someone who knows what they are doing, has factory parts on hand and the cost is usually minimal.

I think some folks are confusing Security Six Rugers with GP100s. The earlier Ruger Security series is almost exactly the same size as a K frame S&W. Holsters that will fit one will fit the other.

 

[Big Man]

Thanks ID Shooting...I really appreciate it.
the Big Man

 

[Dienekes]

Reference the bent ejector rod--a capable smith could probably handle it; but it might be something more. Send it in to the factory. Ruger service is excellent. Biggest nuisance is the cost of overnight shipping which is an insult.

BTW, don't even think about removing the ejector rod without putting a few empties in the chambers to keep the ejector star in place. Good way to shear off the locating pins and then you will definitely be sending it in to the factory.

Keep it simple--if it's a good gun--which it is--do the right thing and ship it off to the people who made it to do their thing. With
moderate use and care it will then be good for another forty or fifty years.

 

[Grayrock]

Does Ruger list shop prices anywhere? Like how much a trigger job costs, or replacing a worn sight, etc. If not, does anyone have a menu of pricing to expect?

 

[grendelbane]

In 1977, when I was young & dumb, I bought a blue steel 6" Security Six.

I had just turned 21, and this was my first new handgun purchase. It has been shot a lot. Mostly a diet of .38 SPL, but many boxes of .357 mag.

I still have it. Thousands of rounds, and thousands of dry firings later, it is still in good shape.

I have mellowed a bit with age, still, I am extremely impressed by the good service that Ruger has given me.

I love my S&W 27-2. I love my S7W 13-2. I have owned a variety of .357s over the years. I added a 4" SS Security Six to the collection, and it has given the same good service.

If I could only own 1 .357 revolver, it would be a Security Six.

 

[Cosmoline]

A 4" blue security six is my main sidearm while working on the compound in Willow, AK. It's not a slick as some S&W's, but it's tough and I prefer a few extra pounds on the trigger when diving through underbrush. I got mine for $100 or so at a pawn shop and sent it into Ruger for $80. Ruger replaced virtually everything on the revolver with new parts and gave it a very deep new factory blue. It's got a new lease on life and I intend to keep it from retiring gently. Just today it did yoeman's service by blasting holes in a new burn barrel (180 grain corbon solids blew through both sides with gusto).

I've seen some S&W's that would look nicer and work smoother, but frankly my firearms have to work, so I don't want to have to worry about them getting rusty or dinged up. That probably sums up the Security Six--it's a WORKING revolver, not a range piece or a conversation piece.

 

[Cosmoline]

Does Ruger list shop prices anywhere? Like how much a trigger job costs, or replacing a worn sight, etc. If not, does anyone have a menu of pricing to expect?

I don't know of a price list, but for about $80 they replaced virtually everything on my Security Six, as noted above. No questions asked. It went from being a very beat-up security guard's sidearm with virtually no blue and deep rust pits to a nice looking revolver. In the right light you can still see some pits, but they give it character. Besides there's more than enough steel to spare on the old workhorse. Ruger even sighted it in before returning it! I noted that the windage had been adjusted slightly right and sure enough that's where standard .357 loads hit.

 

[9mmepiphany]

the ruger security/service/speed-six family has to be the best balance of weight, size and ruggedness in a medium framed wheelgun.

if you'd like somthing a bit different, but very cool, you could swap the barrel out for a 4" python one...the vent rib mates beautifully with the security-six square frame

 

[Frankly 45]

This is my Police Service Six - Walked into my local gunshop and saw it for $175.00. I asked the salesperson what was wrong with it as it looked brand new and was priced so low. He told me they got 5 "auxilary police" trade-ins
that looked as though they had only 50 rounds through them. Gunshop employees bought 4 of them - I got the fifth
Best deal I ever made!

Shoot safe,
Frank

 

[PX15]

There's a Security-Six in the nightstand by my bed. Bought it new when they first came out, and have never regretted it. I did have the trigger smoothed out and lightened, and it's been a part of my "home defense family of firearms" ever since. As you have read, you can never get 100% of people to agree on anything, but I think you'll agree the GREAT majority of folks posting this forum subject have nothing but good things to say about the Security Six. If this were the "Millionare" and you polled the audience you would find 99% agree you can't go wrong buying a Security Six for $200.00. Best Wishes....

 

[Ed Straker]

A 4" blue Security-Six lives in the trunk of my car. Just check for rust occasionally, and it's good to go. It has on its sideplate 'Made in the 200th Year of American Liberty'.

 

[45crittergitter]

BUY IT.