.380awsome
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how concealable is the ruger sixes in 2.75" how does it compare to a chief special,i know its probably more in size of a model 19,but whats your opinions,also if you dont mid i'd love to know a little about this gun?
Ruger speed/security/police service six 2.75" concealibility
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the security/service/speed-six are the same size as the S&W K-frame...as a matter of fact, hey can use the same speedloaders.
i think the speed-six with 2.75" barrel is an awesome CCW piece. the rounded contours just make it smoother. it is stronger, by design, than the K-frame but it takes a bit more knowledge to get a smooth DA trigger with it than the S&W
i think the speed-six with 2.75" barrel is an awesome CCW piece. the rounded contours just make it smoother. it is stronger, by design, than the K-frame but it takes a bit more knowledge to get a smooth DA trigger with it than the S&W
I find my 4" Speed Six to be nicely concealable. The factory spurless hammer, which I obtained and installed, helps in tight situations, such as under a shirt. As 9mmepiphany said, these Ruger double-action Sixes are comparable to the K-frame S&W in size, though I should add that the frame is just a bit deeper, so a really tight holster made for a K-frame may not accomodate a Ruger Six.
No Ruger double-action reveolver is as small as a Chief's SPecial, which is a J-frame. Even the SP101 is notable larger, like a Colt Detective Special in size.
Indeed, Ruger Sixes are not famous for being as smooth in the action as K-frame S&W sixguns, but I don't let that bother me, as long as they go "clackety-clack" instead of "clunkedy-clunk." An experienced, well-trained double-action shooter can shoot well enough with any DA sixgun that does not have major hitches in the git-along, er, I mean, burrs in the action parts.
No Ruger double-action reveolver is as small as a Chief's SPecial, which is a J-frame. Even the SP101 is notable larger, like a Colt Detective Special in size.
Indeed, Ruger Sixes are not famous for being as smooth in the action as K-frame S&W sixguns, but I don't let that bother me, as long as they go "clackety-clack" instead of "clunkedy-clunk." An experienced, well-trained double-action shooter can shoot well enough with any DA sixgun that does not have major hitches in the git-along, er, I mean, burrs in the action parts.
wnycollector
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I picked up my SS security six snub last year and it has become my primary CCW. I find it to be about the perfect size and weight for full bore .357 ammo. In the smaller J frame .357's the reduced power short barrel loads are prudent...but with the added 1/2 lb in weight it goes a LONG way in taming recoil.
The trigger on my Six MUST have been worked on by a previous owner since it is easily the equal of my P&R S&W N frames!
The trigger on my Six MUST have been worked on by a previous owner since it is easily the equal of my P&R S&W N frames!
plus it has, as opposed to the 2.5" S&W, a full lenght ejector rod
.380awsome
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how well do you think my 13 year old son could handle a .357 im planning on letting him fire it some he's fired .38's and .380's and actually a .357 in the past but through a 6'' gp100 so he might not be able to handle it as well
hoptob
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Baldy,
Which Don Hume holster is it? Checked their web site - they don't list ANY products for Speed 6.
Anyone has other hoster recommendations for 2.75 in. Speed 6?
Mike
Which Don Hume holster is it? Checked their web site - they don't list ANY products for Speed 6.
Anyone has other hoster recommendations for 2.75 in. Speed 6?
Mike
Cosmoline
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Mine works great in a shoulder rig or in a jacket pocket. It's not small enough to work in a pants pocket. It's perfectly fine for belt carry as well.
Big dittos on that. I think it's the finest concealable .357 mag ever made, bar none.
Big dittos on that. I think it's the finest concealable .357 mag ever made, bar none.
At the risk of sounding cheap and uninformed, I'll offer up my purchase of today. My 2 3/4" Speed Six needed a garage so, while at a local gunshow I spotted a new "Double Triple Trading" nylon holster #26TB for 14.00. The guy sold it to me for $9. and it fits beautifully and does it's job. Granted it's not the smallest or no doubt the greatest, but it works and has a metal re-inforced thumb break option too!.. The way this gun shoots, I'm sure a better product is in it's future, but for now I'm happy.
Quoheleth
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.380awesome-
If he can shoot the other guns, the .357 is a noticable step up. I guess the answer to the question, "can he?" is yes, he can. "Will he be able to?" is another question...
About the "softest" magnum rounds I have found is the Blazer aluminum. Some have issues with its aluminum cases; I do not.
If you're worried, step up to +P ammo, but I haven't found much thats reasonable "plinking" ammo. Get a box of each, magnum & +P, and let him try them. He might prefer one over the other.
And, he might surprise you.
Q
If he can shoot the other guns, the .357 is a noticable step up. I guess the answer to the question, "can he?" is yes, he can. "Will he be able to?" is another question...
About the "softest" magnum rounds I have found is the Blazer aluminum. Some have issues with its aluminum cases; I do not.
If you're worried, step up to +P ammo, but I haven't found much thats reasonable "plinking" ammo. Get a box of each, magnum & +P, and let him try them. He might prefer one over the other.
And, he might surprise you.
Q
wnycollector
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.380awesome my wife will (occasionally) shoot doubletap's 125gr gold dot (1550fps/667lbs!) from my security six. When she carries the Six it is loaded with Speers short barrel reduced power .357.
I have found the Sile rubber grips (~$10) at CDNN are AWESOME at absorbing recoil. They also conceal very well since they are very flat.
I have found the Sile rubber grips (~$10) at CDNN are AWESOME at absorbing recoil. They also conceal very well since they are very flat.
a comfortable set of grips make all the difference
ArchAngelCD
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hoptob,
I own a blue 2.75" Police Service-Six and I bought a DeSantis Speed Scabbard. It's the same holster you would buy for a 3" S&W K frame and it's extremely comfortable for all day carry. I bought several for my larger revolvers and at the local gun shop they can be had for between $42 and $45, not for the price of $62.50 on the site.
(sorry, I don't have any pictures of the rig right now but if you really want to see it just PM me and I'll take some pictures and post them)
wnycollector
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You might check these guys out http://www.simplyrugged.com/leather_goods/index.html They make GREAT holsters at very fair prices!
.380awsome
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ummm guys im not asking about holsters here
,please stay on subject
,please stay on subject
Sistema1927
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Uh, so, how are you planning to conceal it (your original question) without a holster? Mexican carry? If so, then get a 4" barrel to give you a little more belt overlap.
so sorry 380.... back on track.... my blued Speed six is a shooters dream... heavy enough to absorb recoil and accurate enough to satisfy me. It shoots sub 3" groups all day @ 10yrds. (haven't tried further), but then a 2.75" barrel really wasn't meant to be a tack driver @ 50 yards. I will definitely be able to carry it concealed with the confidence I desire. It's no skinny featherweight by any stretch.. but it's definitely concealable and accurate.
wnycollector
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.380awsome Trust me on this...a good holster and belt make ALL the difference in comfort and concealibility. Simply rugged sourdough pancakes are sooo good I occasionally use my 4" S&W 28-2 as a CCW in cold weather when I can get away with an untucked shirt!
You will have no problem carrying a Six all day long!
You will have no problem carrying a Six all day long!
.380awsome
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i never said i wasnt gonna carry it in a holster,gosh,i just said i wasnt talking about that
hoptob
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ArchAngel and WNY, thank you for the holster advice, guys. I lucked in this weekend and got 2.75" Speed 6 in a good condition for fair price. Awesome gun.
380, Speed 6 is much larger and heavier that the Chief but still looks very concealable. Here is a quick picture with M442, M640 and SP101 for comparison.
Good luck,
Mike
380, Speed 6 is much larger and heavier that the Chief but still looks very concealable. Here is a quick picture with M442, M640 and SP101 for comparison.
Good luck,
Mike
wnycollector
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hoptob congrats on your Six! I'm looking to add another Six (6" SS) to my collection this fall. Now all you need is a T grip or a set of pachmayr compact grips
hoptob
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Thanks, WNY A set of pach compacs is on the way. Still need to choose a holster for her...
Good luck with the 6 incher.
Mike
A set of pach compacs is on the way. Still need to choose a holster for her...Good luck with the 6 incher.
Mike
trickyasafox
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about the gun (as per your original post) they started production in 1972 with the 150 prefix. this continued until 1974 and in 1975 the 151 prefix started. 1977 marked the beginning of the post 151 prefix era. I mention this because grips for the 150 prefix guns will not fit later models, and later model grips will not fit the 150 prefix.
The rumor was that ruger stopped production of the six line in 1988 in favor of the GP line because the profit margin was slim on the sixes. I don't know how true that is. The sixes have a reputation for having a heavy trigger pull, but spring packs are available from wolfe.
the sixes are often considered an overlooked gem. Great guns that can often be had at very affordable prices, though lately prices on them have been climbing as more and more people are finding out about how good of a deal they are. Ruger will still service sixes as well.
The rumor was that ruger stopped production of the six line in 1988 in favor of the GP line because the profit margin was slim on the sixes. I don't know how true that is. The sixes have a reputation for having a heavy trigger pull, but spring packs are available from wolfe.
the sixes are often considered an overlooked gem. Great guns that can often be had at very affordable prices, though lately prices on them have been climbing as more and more people are finding out about how good of a deal they are. Ruger will still service sixes as well.
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It is a very heavy gun for every day carry IMO. I carried my Speed Six, for a while, but traded it for my Glock 19 which is lighter fully loaded than the Ruger is with only six rounds in it.
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