Ruger Police Security Six .357 Revolver

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Hey guys,

I just got this gun for $265 in immaculate shape, owned by a former San Francisco Police deputy. It's a beautiful gun and sure beats the price of a new Ruger. I don't like the over-sized Ruger rubber grips though and I want to replace them. Can you guys provide some links to some good Ruger grips preferably wood or something western. I would love that? And I am looking for any advice that you guys would be willing to offer.

Other than that, I would say this gone is 99% in it's original condition, near mint! :D

Nate
 
Post the serial number before you buy grips. They changed the grip frames on those revolvers. Someone here should be able to tell you if you have the "old style" or "new style" frame by the serial number.

If it's the old style frame grips are very hard to find. Most likely its a new style frame though, but better to be sure.

Check CDNN for grips.
 
I may not be right here, but i think that 150-xxxx serial numbers were "old style" and 151-xxxx were the new style.
 
For grips I prefer the factory walnut, which are very easy to get on GB used, plus T-Grips. T-Grips ain't so easy to get right now as the owner has had some health issues and they're backlogged with orders. But who knows how much longer they'll even be made, so best get in line now.

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159 series is the "new style" frame. Any aftermarket grips you find will be new style. The vast majority of Ruger factory grips will also be new style, but there are some old style factory grips out there, so just double check before you buy.
 
I was going to spend another 200 for a Ruger SP101 and then I lucked out and got the used Security Six. It's heavier but no less sexy! :D I owned a previous SP101 but sold it when I was out backpacking solo in the Grand Tetons two summers ago. This is basically going to be my mountain gun for carrying in the hills. I just want some cool grips and dodge these modern Cali rubber ones. Rubber is not my cup of tea... I would like to find some buffalo horn grips, or antler stag? Something like that!
 
I am so jealous of you ;)

I always liked grips that left the backstrap exposed. My favorites are the Hogue Monogrips, in either wood or rubber, or the Pachmyer Compac Professional or the Aherns wood (if you like finger grooves)
 
>>Hey Guys this is actually a Police Service Six not a Security Six<<

That would make sense, having been a former "cop" gun.
 
NateCowlisha:

1)The Ruger "Six Series" revolvers(Security/Service/Speed-Sixes) are some of the finest service revolvers ever made! All three of these guns are identical mechanically. Aside from different barrel lengths(And, weights: Std vs heavy barrel) and caliber, they differ only in the following respects: Note: This, and the following information applies to the new frame "Sixes" which have #151 and up serial number prefixes. The old frame design had the #150 s/n prefix with a scant few "transitional" guns with the old frame design that were produced and marked with the #151 s/n prefix! The old frame design mostly, just had a slightly different grip frame
and, with the upper rear of the frame changed to remove the
downward slope of the frame at the base of the hammer. Otherwise, except for the different(And, harder to find!)older grips, for these early #150 s/n prefix guns-they are the same as the New frame "Six Series" revolvers! All are great revolvers-strong, durable, reliable, and were designed from day #1 to fire the standard .357 magnum rounds! Over 1-1/2 million of these "Six Series" revolvers were produced from(1971through 1988)however, the Security-Six was dropped first, in 1985. Both the Service-Six and the Speed-Six continued on until their final production in 1988, to service the police market and for special Ruger contracts!

a)Security-Six has adjustable sights and a square butt grip frame.

b)Service-Six(aka: Police Service-Six)is identical to the Security-Six-except for having the "fixed sights" instead of adjustable sights. The square butt grip frame is the same as for the Security-Six.

c)Speed-Six is identical to the Service-Six-except for having a round butt grip frame profile!

2)Grips: Factory Ruger wood target grips are nice and are seen on ebay occassionally. If you purchase aftermarket grips then, as long as they are indicated for serial number prefixes of #151 and up, you will know they are the right grips to fit your Service-Six! Below are some links to some ebay grips that I'd selected out for you to check out. All of these will fit your revolver:

Factory Ruger wood target grips:
http://cgi.ebay.com/RUGER-SECURITY-...462?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item563fa9320e

Herretts Wood target grips:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Herretts-Ruger-...080?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45f68fb718

Jay Scot wood target grips:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Jay-Scott-Grips...103?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item518cbcfa77

Aftermarket rare rosewood grips:
http://cgi.ebay.com/RUGER-GRIPS-RAR...927?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a0b8948ff
 
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Hello friends and neighbors // I found the factory grips on my Security Six too small and added a couple of strips of inner tube from a bike.
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I found the Combat grips (upper right) at a GS for $10.00, a little dremel work and they fit great.
I also have a Service Six but no pics yet.

I hope you enjoy the fantastic deal and fine revolver.
 
Another pic of the standard Ruger walnut stocks, with Tyler T-Grip installed.

4" Police Service Six. I paid $275 for this one a year ago, so you got yourself a very good deal. With compact stocks like these, even 4" Sixes like this one make great, easy to conceal and carry all day long. Given a good stiff gunbelt and quality leather or kydex holster, of course. I prefer the FIST #20 leather IWB holster.


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I love my Six's. Accurate and amazingly reliable weapons. I just bought the 2 3/4" model.
I was super excited that I found a short barrelled model with the serated trigger and no warning.

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mesinge2 said:
I love my Six's. Accurate and amazingly reliable weapons. I just bought the 2 3/4" model.
I was super excited that I found a short barrelled model with the serated trigger and no warning.

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1)Your Security Sixes are very nice! I love the graining in the Ruger wood target grips on your 4" Security-Six. In fact, I only have one "Commemorative" Security-Six that has that type of wood graining-just beautiful!

2)For those who might not be aware of the differences between the early #150 serial number prefix Security-Sixes and the #151 and up New model(This also applies to the Police Service Six and the Speed-Six)here are some photo's of two of my Security-Sixes. The first photo is a rare stainless early model(Low back)Security-six and, in the second photo is a new model Security Six(#151 and up s/n prefix)which clearly illustrates the sloping(Low back)design of the early model Security Six versus the(High back)design of the new model Security Six. Also, take note of the slightly larger(And, more western like) grip frame shape of the early model and the different profile of the grips(Especially at the top)as well:

1)Early model stainless 4" Security Six:
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2)New model stainless 2.75" Security Six(bottom gun):
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