Ruger Speed Six
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The Ruger Security-Six, Speed-Six and Service-Sixes were the best .357s the company ever produced. Their solid frame design made them stronger than they needed to be and when Ruger went to the GP-100 series, it was just a waste. And the barrel threw all the weight forward, which was great for range shooting, but a pain to follow moving targets.
The solid frame and heavy backstrap added to the Ruger's
phenomenal strength.
The cylinder stops were placed between cylinders (unlike
S&W cylinders). The cylinder hand and ratchet also were over-
sized to keep the gun in time.
I was told today by a friend of mine that the Smith 686s still weren't holding up to extra stiff loads, but that the old Rugers were. I love my 686, and it's no doubt strong enough for any factory load, but not the kind people were loading into their Ruger single-actions. Even before the 686 came out, Skeeter Skelton wrote that he knew of three Security-Sixes, each of which had fired more than 30,000 hot .357 rounds. Of the three, one was spitting a little, indicating it was slightly out of time. But any gone gump could slip in a new hand/pawl and be back in full business with just a little minor fitting.
You got a good deal, and at a price folks with six Speed-Sixes would have sprung for another one. Heck, you can't have too many.
The solid frame and heavy backstrap added to the Ruger's
phenomenal strength.
The cylinder stops were placed between cylinders (unlike
S&W cylinders). The cylinder hand and ratchet also were over-
sized to keep the gun in time.
I was told today by a friend of mine that the Smith 686s still weren't holding up to extra stiff loads, but that the old Rugers were. I love my 686, and it's no doubt strong enough for any factory load, but not the kind people were loading into their Ruger single-actions. Even before the 686 came out, Skeeter Skelton wrote that he knew of three Security-Sixes, each of which had fired more than 30,000 hot .357 rounds. Of the three, one was spitting a little, indicating it was slightly out of time. But any gone gump could slip in a new hand/pawl and be back in full business with just a little minor fitting.
You got a good deal, and at a price folks with six Speed-Sixes would have sprung for another one. Heck, you can't have too many.
Deaf Smith
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Well Ruger does make the GP-100, and in 3 inch presuasion they are pretty good.
I have both 3 inch GP and 2 3/4 Speed Six and while the GP is a bit heavier it isn't a bad gun at all.
These guns are all mine below! GP-100 on far right.
Deaf
I have both 3 inch GP and 2 3/4 Speed Six and while the GP is a bit heavier it isn't a bad gun at all.
These guns are all mine below! GP-100 on far right.
Deaf
Deaf Smith
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Well tekarra,
Thanks for your comment. I'm a very amateur photographer.
That GP was my field gun till I came upon a 4 inch 629-1. Now THAT is my field gun!
Oh, and most of those guns on the table are zero-zero. That is no play whatsoever in the action. No cylinder shake, crane shake. end shake.. Most of them done that way by myself. They also shoot dead on.
Over they years I have found them one at a time. I have a few more that are not in the photo like that do. These two are my favourites!
Deaf
Thanks for your comment. I'm a very amateur photographer.
That GP was my field gun till I came upon a 4 inch 629-1. Now THAT is my field gun!
Oh, and most of those guns on the table are zero-zero. That is no play whatsoever in the action. No cylinder shake, crane shake. end shake.. Most of them done that way by myself. They also shoot dead on.
Over they years I have found them one at a time. I have a few more that are not in the photo like that do. These two are my favourites!
Deaf
Dan-O
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What, no Eagle's for the GP100? I think he feels lonely being the only one pictured without the Eagle Grips.
What kind of adjustable sight Ruger is that? A Service Six 2"?
What kind of adjustable sight Ruger is that? A Service Six 2"?
Deaf Smith
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Dan,
It's a Security Six 2 3/4 inch barrel I had turned into a round butt like a Speed Six.
And once I get $100 freed up I'd love to get a set of Secret Service grips for that GP!
Meanwhile... a few more!
Deaf
It's a Security Six 2 3/4 inch barrel I had turned into a round butt like a Speed Six.
And once I get $100 freed up I'd love to get a set of Secret Service grips for that GP!
Meanwhile... a few more!
Deaf
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I have one, nice revolver. You got it at a really good price.
rugerman
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You back yet, did you get it, want to double your money? Congrats on a great gun.
crazykayaker
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I just bought one about a month ago for $400. I'd say you done good.
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Trouble is, when someone comes back from the store to post a message like the OP, the gun is often gone by the time they go back! Hope you get it. Fabulous price!!!!!
They're better than most magnums going for $600!
They're better than most magnums going for $600!
Deaf Smith
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rich,
Five is the limit (or there ought to be a law that says that!)
Deaf
Five is the limit (or there ought to be a law that says that!)
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