Ruger Speed Six?

[gb6491]

...Also, just where is that "one screw" to undo for field stripping?

The only screw you need to undo for field stripping is the grip screw.
Here are some videos that will give you an idea how it's done.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96lc7XGZIxE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSKWsVCcEJU&feature=related
I find it easier to lock the trigger guard in a padded vise and use a brass punch to depress the plunger to release it from the frame.
Also, the pawl/hand on the trigger assembly is spring loaded; if you aren't careful you can send the spring and plunger flying.
Parts list:
http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firearms/PDF/PartsBooklets/D9.pdf
Manual:
http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firearms/PDF/InstructionManuals/40.pdf
Regards,
Greg

BTW: Congrats on a nice looking Speed Six.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Tex62,
Very nice revolver. Since it's a stainless revolver and not blue you can use Lead Away Cloth from Kleenbore to remove the stubborn carbon. It works like a charm but just remember not to use it on guns with a blue finish.

Again, really nice Ruger you have there...

 

[Blue Brick]

Nice.

 

[Confederate]

If the gun is primo, I'd go for it, as it really does have a perfect size/strength ratio. Ruger really made a series of poor decision when it decided to beef up the revolver when it clearly didn't need it.

 

[Tex62]

gb6491,

Thanks for all the great info!

Took it to the range today. Shoots great. Very accurate shooting single action and I could hit paper double action, but that is me, not the gun as I am still trying to get the hang of shooting with double action triggers...

Thanks for the help everyone

 

[GRIZ22]

Thanks for the input. I forgot to mention that it is .38 Special only.

These were made up for agencies that had restrictions that revolvers had to be chambered for "38 special only" like NYPD. A NYPD armorer told me a Ruger rep said they were the same as 357 guns except the cylinder. I don't know about rechambering the cylinder but if you want a 357 call Ruger and I'm sure they could fit a 357 cylinder.

 

[Tex62]

Were the Speed Sixes police issued too?

 

[Line Rider]

Naval Investigative Services issused blued 2 3/4 .38 Spl at one time.

 

[Blue Brick]

"call Ruger and I'm sure they could fit a 357 cylinder."


NOPE.

 

[Blue Brick]

"Were the Speed Sixes police issued too? "

YES.

 

[Southern Shooter]

BUY the Speed-Six...or be prepared to regret it

I have two 2.75" Ruger Speed-Sixes in .357 magnum. One in stainless and one in blue. Neither were cosmetically perfect when I bought them. Mechanically...they are as sound as a brand new revolver.

Because of the balance while being held in both hands or even one hand, feel in my handgrip, wonderfully smooth trigger, and ability to handle recoil well with 125 grain self-defense loads...they quickly replaced my other carry guns. I am not a large person...5' 6"...and I find it fairly easy to carry them concealed.

I paid $275 for the stainless to a private owner. And, $300 tax included for the blued one to a pawn shop. Both purchases in the last year and a half. Now, that I have had the great experiences with them...I would gladly pay $350 for another one...IF they could be found. These were the only two that I have found in my area for years.

Buy it.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

The 2.75" Police Service-Six pictured in Post #3 is a .357 Magnum, not a .38 Special. The only think I might not like about it is the square butt because at times it can be a little harder to conceal than a round butt Speed-Six.

 

[snooperman]

Buy it now - you will like it

I really like mine and think it to be much better than the new Ruger GP 100they are making now.