The Security Six Revolvers

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Notice that in practically all the pictures that the one weakness of the Sixes, the poorly shaped grips, has been corrected by the owner?
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Yuuuuup.
I love my Sec. Six. But HATED the grips. It now wears Pachmeyers and I am happy.
 
Originally posted by Owen Sparks

Notice that in practically all the pictures that the one weakness of the Sixes, the poorly shaped grips, has been corrected by the owner?
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I only have one still wearing with the original grip, and that's only because I can't find a replacement for the old frame style.
 
19-3Ben said:
Yuuuuup.
I love my Sec. Six. But HATED the grips. It now wears Pachmeyers and I am happy.
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Quite honestly S&W wooden ones were not to my liking either. My current six-shooters carries Uncle Mikes replacements.
 
Of my double action revolvers I have owned this one the longest. I have bought and sold many S&W revolvers but this revolver below I will not sell.

Regards,
Howard

My Police Service Six 4 inch
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Those are good guns, very tough and very reliable. There are two drawbacks. One is the factory grips which can be corrected. The other is the awkward cylinder release which almost requires use of both hands. No problem on the range, but in a tight corner, I like to be able to open the cylinder with one hand while reaching for a speed loader with the other. Of course, if one assumes that a revolver is a range toy and any serious combat shooter will use an autoloader, then that doesn't matter.

Jim
 
Jim Keenan Those are good guns, very tough and very reliable. There are two drawbacks. One is the factory grips which can be corrected. The other is the awkward cylinder release which almost requires use of both hands. No problem on the range, but in a tight corner, I like to be able to open the cylinder with one hand while reaching for a speed loader with the other. Of course, if one assumes that a revolver is a range toy and any serious combat shooter will use an autoloader, then that doesn't matter.

Jim
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Jim, I agree with your assessment of the cylinder release but take exception to your thoughts concerning revolvers. If one is trained in the use of a DA revolver, a self loading pistol is unnecessary. Mickulek isn't the only one who can reload quick. Of course, a well trained individual with a selfloader may have similar feeling towards a revolver.
 
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I'll join the chorus here. I have a 4" Security Six Heavy Barrel I bought new way back in the 1900s. :) My only quarrel with it at all is I still haven't found a grip I like.

Mine has worn the original target grips, Pachmyrs, and Hogue Monogrips.

I like the Monogrips; they fit my hand the best, but I've found that when I shoot full-house .357s, the rubber edges at the backstrap dig into my hand. I purchased some Herrett's online but they too are too big for my hand. Still looking for the right grip, though I love shooting this revolver.

Anyone here with medium/smallish hands know where to get a good grip?
 
Notice that in practically all the pictures that the one weakness of the Sixes, the poorly shaped grips, has been corrected by the owner?
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Well, yea...but you have to understand that when Ruger went into business, they bought one tree to use for revolver grips.

They are still using it. Today. ;)

Seriously, I don't think the grips are much worse than Smith & Wesson Magna's.
 
I have to disagree about the cylinder latch. I think it is the best design ever as you don't have to slide it forward or backwards once you get your thumb on it, just push it in. My grip rolls very naturally to it

How practicle would it be to have it converted to work with moon clips? I have heard that there is some company that does that.
 
The trigger on my first Sec Six was creepy and gritty. The second SS was better. Neither were as good as an out of the box S&W, as were most other Six series DA revolvers I have handled. They will, however respond to trigger tuning very well, to being as good as a well tuned Smith trigger - just has a different feel to it.

For unlocking the cylnder, I push the cylinder release with my thumb while pushing in the cylinder with my middle and/or trigger finger(s).

" As for the accuracy of this fine weapon. I do not believe in firing from a bench rest to test a handgun. It should be tested as it should be used. "
this is testing the gun, ammo and the shooter. Bench resting the gun allows one to see the inherent accuracy in the handgun. I've noticed this fad taking over in the gun journals lately. Still if I am seriously testing loads or the gun, I shoot off the bags then follow up with around 200 rounds of practical shooting to fully assess the load/gun. If the load is too heavy to hold tight groups offhand but shoots well off the bench then I know it is me who needs further evaluation and development.
 
Originally posted by Magnumite

The trigger on my first Sec Six was creepy and gritty. The second SS was better. Neither were as good as an out of the box S&W, as were most other Six series DA revolvers I have handled. They will, however respond to trigger tuning very well, to being as good as a well tuned Smith trigger - just has a different feel to it.

For unlocking the cylnder, I push the cylinder release with my thumb while pushing in the cylinder with my middle and/or trigger finger(s).

" As for the accuracy of this fine weapon. I do not believe in firing from a bench rest to test a handgun. It should be tested as it should be used. "
this is testing the gun, ammo and the shooter. Bench resting the gun allows one to see the inherent accuracy in the handgun. I've noticed this fad taking over in the gun journals lately. Still if I am seriously testing loads or the gun, I shoot off the bags then follow up with around 200 rounds of practical shooting to fully assess the load/gun. If the load is too heavy to hold tight groups offhand but shoots well off the bench then I know it is me who needs further evaluation and development.
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I completely agree. This is me shooting my 4" SS with the Kingwood grips (pictured above) at distance.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzXOnPeJp50
 
I have a Security Six too that I like a lot. The DA trigger is its own animal, compared to other revolvers, but it works well in my opinion. Predictable, and mine is smooth. I find it works well with a quicker smooth pull.
 
ZeSpectre, what are the wood grips on your 4"?
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They were something CDNN used to carry but I don't think they are available anymore. You can't tell but I had to "thin out" the very top part and re-finish because it was fat enough that it kept my second knuckle up against the trigger guard which was painful when shooting .357 Magnums. I sanded it thinner and re-finished and it became a much more comfortable grip for me.
 
I guess to each his own, but I can't find anything wrong with the factory grips, actually they are what drew me to the SS 4" Security Six they fit my hand perfectly, and I would consider myself to have normal size hands, it sounds like to many of you can't "get a grip" if you want to you can send me all your original grips.
 
I bought a security six, 357, 6 inch stainless in the prime of my shooting life. It was one of two guns I simply did not shoot well, other a Citori. So I sold it and kept my Super Blackhawk which I shot well and loved the kick with hot handloads.
 
Haven't made the change to newer grips for my old Sec. Six yet. Serial # begins 150. The grips are, old, and worn/buffed to a high gloss. Kinda small for my hands but I haven't decided on replacements. I like the feel of the Pacs on my old Mod. 36 Chiefs Special but not sure if I could get them for the Ruger or if I'd like them.
 
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