Ruger speed/security/police service six 2.75" concealibility

[Rexster]

"Ruger speed/security/police service six 2.75" concealibility

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?"

.380awesome, the above is a quote of your entire opening post, including title. The subject of concealability does indeed involve holsters. This is a discussion forum, where people exchange ideas, and threads take on lives of their own, as many take an interest, not just the one who started the threads. OK? Do not think I am scolding; just trying to be helpful.

 

[.380awsome]

ok listen if you dont wanna answer my question dont reply is all im saying,if i wanted to know about holsters for a speed six,i would've ask,if someone else needs to know they should ask them selves,its as simple as that this thread has a subject,the ruger six series!,not a holster ok now its fine to ask but more than 2 or 3 people got of subject ,ok!,now can we get back on subject!

 

[hoptob]

Yes, Sir!

BTW, you are welcome.

 

[wnycollector]

.380awsome just because you start a thread DOES NOT mean that you own a thread. This is a discussion forum...sometimes we get off topic. Keep in mind hoptob asked this question

Anyone has other hoster recommendations for 2.75 in. Speed 6?

In this case I really dont think we did. Concealibility of a firearm is dependent upon more than its size! Good holsters and good belts allow people to carry pistols unobtrusively.

 

[.380awsome]

all im asking is to stay on the subject of the thread,which is the ruger six series,not holsters

 

[Barker45]

The six series is very comfortable to carry even in the 4" with the right (affarid to say it) HOLSTER! My ruger is the same size as my handy S&W 66 and 19, in fact, I use the same leather and speed loaders. The Ruger sixes are wonderful revolvers and built like a tank while being easy to carry. If I could have only one revolver...my police service six would be on the short list if not the top of the list. They are also wonderfuly easy to field-strip and maintain.

p.s. not everyone in Virginia is grumpy tonight!

 

[ArchAngelCD]

380,
I guess you just don't understand what some of us are saying. Concealability is connected to using a good holster. It's very hard to discuss how well a revolver will conceal without discussing good conceal holsters.

If you use a holster which does a poor job of concealing your revolver the revolver isn't concealable. You might want to check your attitude at the door...

 

[MCgunner]

In my own experience, for concealment and strength and accuracy, my SP101 was a better gun than my Security Six, more accurate even though the SP101 had a 2.25" barrel and the security six had a 4". To each his own, but it's just hard to beat an SP101 for carry of .357 magnums and shootability if you have to use it. That Security Six was a kicker, too. The SP101 was easier to shoot hot loads out of and had less muzzle climb. 140 hollowpoint magnums were sweet. I much prefer the grip frame of the SP101, too. It allows for more variety and concealability in grip shape. The Hogue for the SP101 is a sweet round butt shape that melts away under a T shirt in summer. The square butt Sixes, not so much, big lump especially if you have to squat down to pick something up. I'd like to get another SP101, this time in 3". I'd much rather buy a new SP101 than a used Six. YMMV

 

[Rexster]

MCgunner, I too have noticed that the SP101 kicks less uncomfortably into the hand than my Speed Six. Shooting large quantities of magnums through either is not my cup of tea, but the SP101 seems to direct recoil more into the palm, wrist, and arm, rather than kicking upward; of course, the lower bore axis is a major reason for this. I am sure the grip fit to the hand is also important, and will of course vary with individuals.

I have wished for a longer-barreled .357 SP101; perhaps, if I can find a willing 'smith, I might try it someday with a custom barrel, or a take-off barrel that has been re-threaded. I have a take-off 6" Security Six barrel that is a candidate. Cut from the breech end, and re-threaded, that might make for a sweet 5" SP101.

Oh, and for the OP, this is a discussion forum, so I will discuss, if you please, and not limit myself to question-and-answer format.

 

[.380awsome]

hmmm ,what is your opinions on the sp-101(possibly in .327 magnum!)?

 

[MCgunner]

I love the SP101, but much, much prefer the .357 magnum caliber. The .327 is for girls. Okay, for the "recoil sensitive", 'cause I bet Sarah Palin could handle a .44 mag in an SP101. Seriously, though, why mess with .327 when the .357 is MUCH more caliber firing a heavier bullet with a lot more energy? Even out of a 2.25" barrel, I got 550 ft lbs from a 140 grain bullet and my 180 load clocked over 1300 fps/662 ft lbs. I wouldn't use that load for self defense, carried the 140, but I'm just sayin, can a .327 do that? HELL no, puny little bullet to boot. The 140 was not hard to shoot in the SP101, one reason I like the gun.

Yeah, the Six rode sort of high in the hand and had a lot of muzzle flip. To top that off, that pathetic grip HAD to come off it and I put a Hogue on it and it rode even higher in the hand. Damned thing hurt the web of my hand with hot loads, never liked that. Top that off, the SP101 conceals a lot better with its round butt profile hogue installed. The SP101 is a BIG step up from the sixes IMHO. It would make a nice trail gun if they'd offer an adjustable sight version, maybe a 4" barrel option. Smith does that with the M60, even a FIVE inch option. Ruger has never been know for variety of models and options, though. I've even considered having what I wanted built, but it'd be costly if I could find someone to do it. My very accurate Taurus 66 K frame sized gun works great for a trail gun for me, so I don't worry a lot about it.

 

[tube_ee]

Six series recoil

The only thing I've noticed with the 4" Security Six is that, with heavy magnums, it "rings" like a bell in the hand. There's some sort of high-frequency resonance going on. Anyone who's ridden a 600cc sportbike at high RPMs for a while will know exactly what I'm trying to convey. Tingles the fingertips, it does.

The heavier 4" Trooper Mk III and 6" King Cobra don't do that.

Light bullets over lots of powder make this worse. Heavier bullets are better.

I found the 2 3/4" Speed Six very similar in shooting to the 4" Security Six. Great gun. I want one.

--Shannon

 

[Sistema1927]

.380awsome is #3 on my ignore list now.

 

[rdrancher]

I was looking for a "6" when I found an Sp101 that I could trade into. Best trade I ever made! For me the SP in .357 magnum is the "bee's knees" when it comes to a CCW belt gun. Not that you care, but when carrying IWB I use a DM Bullard Dual Conceal Carry holster - OWB, a modified Desantis.

Hey .380 - Try the CAPS key every once in a while, it'll make your posts easier to read.

...Oh shoot...am I off topic?

rd