ruger security six 4" $350

[Don357]

I have heard tell that a Ruger Security-Six, Speed-Six, and Service-Six, will outlast MOST other .357mag revolvers, even S&W. I have a 4" Stainless Security-Six with factory Pachmayer "Presentation" grips. Great shooter. It's actually the wifes. She carried it when she worked for Loomis and Fargo Armored Car service.

 

[Confederate]

You should have offered them $650 for both guns.

The Ruger Security-Six is a fantastic magnum and I think it's better than the GP-100s. It's lighter, easier to pick up on moving targets and is one of the toughest .357s ever made. Ruger beefed up areas of the gun that only added weight to the gun and didn't need beefing up. A T-Grip adaptor will take care of those skinny grips.

For defense, I use .38 Spc +Ps indoors because of penetration, sound and flash issues. For travel cross country in a car, I go to .357 125-gr JHPs. They punch through cars, trucks and tires better than .38s, plus they have superb stopping power. And they're great for rest stops, where you never know who you'll run into. The 4-inch police model is the best. It doesn't have the heavy underlug barrel that the GP-100 has and it's easier to carry while hiking, camping or, like I said, cross country. And it's good against black bears if you need it. Get a good holster, find a T-Grip and you'll have a great setup.

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[Hondo 60]

My next purchase will be a S&W or Ruger 357 with a 4" barrel.
(with fixed sights)

A Service six, for $350 sounds like my kinda deal.

 

[Ash]

Messing with the lockwork on a Ruger is easier, in my experience, than a Colt or a Smith. Getting either of the latter back together sometimes is a real pain, while the Ruger just slides together almost like a Garand.

 

[skidder]

For defense, I use .38 Spc +Ps indoors because of penetration, sound and flash issues. For travel cross country in a car, I go to .357 125-gr JHPs. They punch through cars, trucks and tires better than .38s, plus they have superb stopping power. And they're great for rest stops, where you never know who you'll run into. The 4-inch police model is the best. It doesn't have the heavy underlug barrel that the GP-100 has and it's easier to carry while hiking, camping or, like I said, cross country. And it's good against black bears if you need it. Get a good holster, find a T-Grip and you'll have a great setup.

Confederate-- You read my mind. Right down to my choice of ammo. Not too complex, huh?...but still a little spooky.

 

[whalerman]

I'm looking at a .38 special version of an sp101. I realize I'm giving up some options with ammo and such, but for me it might make sense. It will be a bit smaller and lighter. Does anyone have any thoughts or experience on this model? Thanks.

 

[Bush Pilot]

I'm looking at a .38 special version of an sp101. I realize I'm giving up some options with ammo and such, but for me it might make sense. It will be a bit smaller and lighter. Does anyone have any thoughts or experience on this model? Thanks.

It will be the same size as a .357, that's the direction I'd go. You can always shoot 38specials and clean the cylinder from time to time.

 

[Ash]

38 Special versions of any revolver model also chambered in 357 are always the same size as the 357 version as far as I know. I can think of no reason at all to get one unless you are a police force and want to physically prevent an officer from carrying 357 ammo on duty. Otherwise, get the 357. You don't have to chamber 357, but you might decide down the road you need it for some reason (or want it).

 

[hAkron]

Excellent revolvers!

 

[whalerman]

Sorry guys, I learned something here. I thought the .38 special models had the shorter cylinder, which would make gun a bit shorter and lighter. But I see in the sp101 anyway that wasn't the case. So what is different in the .38? And like Ash says, what is the possible advantage in getting a .38?

Not an issue any more anyway. Here's what I did. I can't believe I did it. After going after an sp101, I ended up buying a .357LCR. I really like the feel, the double action trigger, and the option of the two ammo choices. It was also $50 cheaper. I'm an old school steel guy. But I like this gun. Shot it before bringing it home. I think I made a good choice.

 

[LeontheProfessional]

sorry guys, i learned something here. I thought the .38 special models had the shorter cylinder, which would make gun a bit shorter and lighter. But i see in the sp101 anyway that wasn't the case. So what is different in the .38? And like ash says, what is the possible advantage in getting a .38?

Not an issue any more anyway. Here's what i did. I can't believe i did it. After going after an sp101, i ended up buying a .357lcr. I really like the feel, the double action trigger, and the option of the two ammo choices. It was also $50 cheaper. I'm an old school steel guy. But i like this gun. Shot it before bringing it home. I think i made a good choice.

nooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

 

[Confederate]

The advantage of getting just a .38 is that the chamber fits the round better than the .357 (which is just a teent bit longer). That way, you get just a little more accuracy. Many .357 revolvers, however, get fine accuracy with the longer chambers. If it's a matter of competition, though, you may want to go with a .38. And if top accuracy is needed, you can always load your lighter rounds into .357 cases. Not many people go through the trouble.

 

[lobo9er]

hornady 38 +p's critical defense are pretty spot on in my 3" sp101. I thought about trying to get a deal for the both but it would have made a little splurge into a bigger splurge. someone else will be happy i let it go, sad to split them up though there will be more deals to be had.

 

[whalerman]

Don't worry Leon. When a .357 sp101 becomes available, I'll get it. I just didn't want the .38 version. The LCR shoots real nice. I put some .357's though it and was very pleasantly surprised. Recoil was very manageable and the trigger was fine, just fine.