Ruger Question: Speed 6, Security 6, GP-100
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Security Six and Speed Six are basically the same, except the Speed Six (IIRC) has fixed sights and rounded grip frame. Security Six has adjustable sights. Then there was the Service Six, also. Wonderful guns!
GP-100 series is a newer and somewhat heavier revolver that replaced the "Sxxxx Six" family.
GP-100 series is a newer and somewhat heavier revolver that replaced the "Sxxxx Six" family.
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I thought the speed six had a bobbed hammer, too?
Maybe not.
Maybe not.
TonyB
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I've seen 3" speed sixes w/ the bobbed hammer...but I have a 4" w/ "regular" hammer.....great guns BTW
the security,service,speed-six family are akin to the smith K-frame series in size. the main difference is the lack of a sideplate...the internal remove from the bottom of the frame.
the gp-100 took ruger DA handguns to the next level by adding the non-rotating/offset ejector rod, the quick change front sight and the stud mounting of the one piece rubber grips w/wood inserts. the gp series is akin to the smith L-framein size.
the gp-100 will last forever when fed a regular diet of .357mag loads. the speed-six packs much easier and should outlast, when fed .357mag loads, most owners
the gp-100 took ruger DA handguns to the next level by adding the non-rotating/offset ejector rod, the quick change front sight and the stud mounting of the one piece rubber grips w/wood inserts. the gp series is akin to the smith L-framein size.
the gp-100 will last forever when fed a regular diet of .357mag loads. the speed-six packs much easier and should outlast, when fed .357mag loads, most owners
The Security Six/Service Six/Speed Six are great guns.
The GP100 is heavier, and to me , feels bulkier. I bought my GP100 to replace my Security Six as my carry gun while hunting or fishing. I went back to the Security Six because it just feel better in my hand and is easier to pack around all day.
I just bought a very nice blued Security Six for $150.00 at a gun show a couple week ago.
The GP100 is heavier, and to me , feels bulkier. I bought my GP100 to replace my Security Six as my carry gun while hunting or fishing. I went back to the Security Six because it just feel better in my hand and is easier to pack around all day.
I just bought a very nice blued Security Six for $150.00 at a gun show a couple week ago.
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Besides the cylinder lock-up and obvious ejector rod changes, internal operating mechanism of the GP series reflects engineering changes heralded with the Redhawk revolver. It also introduced metal saving techniques (read small grip) that allows for easily changed stocks.
While the Security/Speed/Sevice Six family is no longer produced, they are durable.
While the Security/Speed/Sevice Six family is no longer produced, they are durable.
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A couple of weeks ago I picked up a stainless 4" Police Service Six in .357. It's one of the wheelguns that Century has been reimporting into the US from Canada; they're ex-police guns. The action is very smooth and it came with Pachymar Presentation rubber grips.
The GP-100's grip does a better job of soaking up recoil, and the gun's design is more robust than the earlier -Six wheelguns, but the older guns were more svelte. I'd rather carry a -Six than a GP-100, though I do like the newer guns, too. (I have a 3" GP-100.)
I won't get to shoot the Service Six until this coming Thursday but I expect it to perform great.
At $199 OTD it was a steal, IMO.
The GP-100's grip does a better job of soaking up recoil, and the gun's design is more robust than the earlier -Six wheelguns, but the older guns were more svelte. I'd rather carry a -Six than a GP-100, though I do like the newer guns, too. (I have a 3" GP-100.)
I won't get to shoot the Service Six until this coming Thursday but I expect it to perform great.
At $199 OTD it was a steal, IMO.
Interesting that "Six" owners (I have "a few" around) almost invariably prefer the older, lighter guns for actual carry. I have a GP with a superb DA, better than any "Six" I own, and it almost never gets out of the house.
I once knew an old-time dinosaur of a cop who had used his M28 S&W to bop a guy on the head; said it worked very, very well. No doubt the GP would be even better with that recoil-absorbing grip to cushion impact to the hand...
I once knew an old-time dinosaur of a cop who had used his M28 S&W to bop a guy on the head; said it worked very, very well. No doubt the GP would be even better with that recoil-absorbing grip to cushion impact to the hand...
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