Cosmoline
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Isn't that one with an alloy frame?
It resembled every other DA on the market. I don't know why you would think it was like a single action or why that would be the reason for the redesign. As far as ease of manufacturing, that is what Bill Ruger told R.L. Wilson for the book "Bill Ruger and His Guns".Security and Service Sixes originally had a grip that resembled that of a single action action. I know, I used to own one. If there was another redesign for manufacturing ease I am not aware of it.
That's arguable. No such distinction is made between Blackhawks and Vaqueros, even when converted to five-shot .45Colt, .475 and .500 Linebaugh.Actually the Security Six may be stronger as the top strap is thicker at the rear to accomodate the adjustable sights.
A Ruger isn't nodular cast "iron" and there's really no such thing as nodular cast steel.Conventional casting would require thicker metal. Nodular cast steel is as strong of even stronger than forging as the stress lines within the metal are more dispersed. Google nodular cast steel and read up on it. Ferrari uses nodular cast steel components in their engines. If there were something better I'm sure they'd use it.
I find that weight suspect since that's somehow 2 oz lighter than a standard 4" with a fluted cylinder.That's what I'm saying, S&W lists it at 37.4 oz, now I
Not so sure about that. The great part about the investment casting is limiting machining. If they cast the cylinder all they'd have to do is cut the chambers.For one thing, those parts are easier to cut from round barstock than they are to cast.
Yes but they have to cast the part, rather than just buying barstock. Ruger has always been a genius of a businessman first. I'm sure that if it were cheaper and easier, they would be doing it. There is actually MORE machine work that would be necessary for a cast cylinder. Cut the chambers, cut the ratchet, machine every surface, cut the flutes, radius the edges, etc., etc.. No way could a cast cylinder be used with 'just' cutting the chambers.Not so sure about that. The great part about the investment casting is limiting machining. If they cast the cylinder all they'd have to do is cut the chambers.
Come on Craig are you thinking about what you are saying.Yes but they have to cast the part, rather than just buying barstock.