I have always been a fan of Rugers Six Series revolvers.
I've owned a few, always wanted a 2.75in stainless Speed Six.
Earlier this year found one locally and I jumped on it, looked to be in great condition. Smooth action, great balance, I was pleased.
I installed a night sight and took it out to check POA/POI.
Started the range session with a Service six I that I had also installed the same front night sight as the Speed six.
Shot great! Right to POA with 158grn 357's. (6.4grns Universal)
Loaded up the Speed, first shot was way low, odd, my 40 shot group with the Service was right on, and I could easily cover the group with my fist.
Second shot not even on paper, I looked at the Speed and the barrel was dangling from the ejector rod!!
Well damn!!
I own a Redhawk from 1984 and was familiar with the stories of barrels coming off of them .
Never heard of the Six series having issues. ( this Speed six was from 1982)
Shot the Service some more, packed up, went home.
Got home and managed to get the threaded piece of the barrel out of the frame.
The threads in the frame looked good.
Ok, so maybe this old Six is salvageable!
I've owned a few, always wanted a 2.75in stainless Speed Six.
Earlier this year found one locally and I jumped on it, looked to be in great condition. Smooth action, great balance, I was pleased.
I installed a night sight and took it out to check POA/POI.
Started the range session with a Service six I that I had also installed the same front night sight as the Speed six.
Shot great! Right to POA with 158grn 357's. (6.4grns Universal)
Loaded up the Speed, first shot was way low, odd, my 40 shot group with the Service was right on, and I could easily cover the group with my fist.
Second shot not even on paper, I looked at the Speed and the barrel was dangling from the ejector rod!!
Well damn!!
I own a Redhawk from 1984 and was familiar with the stories of barrels coming off of them .
Never heard of the Six series having issues. ( this Speed six was from 1982)
Shot the Service some more, packed up, went home.
Got home and managed to get the threaded piece of the barrel out of the frame.
The threads in the frame looked good.
Ok, so maybe this old Six is salvageable!
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