357smallbore
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Which would you choose for every day ccw? And why?
Both are SS and fixed sight guns.
Both are SS and fixed sight guns.
Speed Six 2.75" is 32 oz and 3" GP100 is 36 oz.I would go with the lighter handgun. The speed six does have a little collector appeal. Tuff choice both are nice revolvers!!!
Anchorite,
I contacted RUGER a couple of years ago with a problem I was having with my SERVICE SIX. They told me they do not support or repair SERVICE SIX revolvers, but offered my a discount coupon to use when buying a GP-100. I passed and was mightily disappointed that RUGER did not live up to the reputation for service that they have enjoyed.
Out of these two choices, I would go with a stainless SPEED SIX as soon as I replaced the factory grips with PACHMAYR grips. The SPEED SIX is controllable with 110 and 125 grain .357 magnum ammo if you replace the grips, otherwise, I would limit it to +P .38 Special. It is a nice light, good handling gun without the bulk or weight of the GP-100.
If you are going to carry a 3 inch GP-100, you might as well get the 4 inch and have less recoil and higher velocity.
Jim
Anchorite,
I contacted RUGER a couple of years ago with a problem I was having with my SERVICE SIX. They told me they do not support or repair SERVICE SIX revolvers, but offered my a discount coupon to use when buying a GP-100. I passed and was mightily disappointed that RUGER did not live up to the reputation for service that they have enjoyed.
We have had posts on this site about Ruger being out of most Security/Speed/police six parts. Most parts are on eBay. I would carry the Speed just for size and smoothness. I've got two Security Sixes, one 2 3/4" blue and a 4" stainless and don't worry about breakdowns. For carry, my 3" SP101 with Hogues and a really slick trigger.I think the GP is the smarter way to go .... however, I don’t get the fact that Ruger no longer supports the Six series. What, exactly does that mean? I can rebarrel one. I can get springs....so what is lack of factory support? No more frames?
Anchorite,
I contacted RUGER a couple of years ago with a problem I was having with my SERVICE SIX. They told me they do not support or repair SERVICE SIX revolvers, but offered my a discount coupon to use when buying a GP-100. I passed and was mightily disappointed that RUGER did not live up to the reputation for service that they have enjoyed.
Out of these two choices, I would go with a stainless SPEED SIX as soon as I replaced the factory grips with PACHMAYR grips. The SPEED SIX is controllable with 110 and 125 grain .357 magnum ammo if you replace the grips, otherwise, I would limit it to +P .38 Special. It is a nice light, good handling gun without the bulk or weight of the GP-100.
If you are going to carry a 3 inch GP-100, you might as well get the 4 inch and have less recoil and higher velocity.
Jim
Choose the GP100 because I'm afraid you might out bid me on the 2.75" Speed Six. The Speed Six is a few ounces lighter and one of the best revolvers Ruger ever made. The cylinder locking system is improved on the GPs / SPs and Ruger will repair if needed unlike Six Series. Photo: GP100 4",Speed Six 3", SP101 2.25" for size comparison.Which would you choose for every day ccw? And why?
Both are SS and fixed sight guns.
Homeboy,
It was not that much, just $50.00 or $100.00 and that would be to get a gun I did not really want.
I think the GP-100, like the S&W 686 are great revolvers, but they are both heavy. I used to carry a S&W 681 and owned a 581 as well. It was a lot of weight at the end of the day. My next carry gun was a GLOCK 19, which was a joy to carry for 8 or 10 or even 16 hours compared to the 681.
Last year, I came across an early model stainless GP-100 with fixed sights and a NON-FULL UNDERLUGGED barrel. I bought it and found it to be an excellent compromise. Still, I think RUGER should consider a run of new SECURITY SIX revolvers, even if just a limited run. They would probably sell like hotcakes. Even a run of 4 inch, non-full underlugged GP-100's would be nice. The limited production 5 inch GP-100 does not have a full underlugged barrel and is much handier, in my opinion than the standard 6 inch version.
Oh, and Anchorite, I shoot my Sixer's as much as possible as they are some of my favorites revolvers.
Jim
Oh, and Anchorite, I shoot my Sixer's as much as possible as they are some of my favorites revolvers.
Jim