Who's got a Ruger Security Six

[theotherwaldo]

I traded mine to my kid sister when she decided that her Ladysmith 3913 wasn't what she wanted.

 

[Mark_Mark]

My $300 Six! I use it to test .357 hott loads!

 

[Hole maker]

I have a 200yr centenial mod 4" stainless bought 2rs ago like brand new with box and papers paid $500 and have no regrets, this thing is great and fits my hand nice, as far as recoil you know you are shooting a 357Mag with full house hand loads and yeah thats what I am talking about, 180grn Cast Performance Heat treated hard cast gas check will destroy anything, Ron

 

[mavracer]

I have one example of all 3 of the Six series.
Excellent revolver.

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I wanted to do that at one point. But just ended up with a speed six.

 

[Steve Milbocker]

This Security Six was my first center fire revolver. Bought it used at a small town sporting goods store where I grew up. I was in my early 20s, just turned 68. It was responsible for getting me into reloading and casting bullets because I couldn’t afford to feed it store bought ammo I had it for 10 years or so then sold it for some stupid reason. Then many years later the guy I sold it to offered it back to me. She’s home to stay this time. I still have the original grips but never got along with them. I put the Presentations on shortly after I bought it. Liked them then and I like them now. I love pretty wood though so maybe I’ll have to do some shopping

 

[Y-T71]

This Security Six was my first center fire revolver. Bought it used at a small town sporting goods store where I grew up. I was in my early 20s, just turned 68. It was responsible for getting me into reloading and casting bullets View attachment 1185832because I couldn’t afford to feed it store bought ammo I had it for 10 years or so then sold it for some stupid reason. Then many years later the guy I sold it to offered it back to me. She’s home to stay this time. I still have the original grips but never got along with them. I put the Presentations on shortly after I bought it. Liked them then and I like them now. I love pretty wood though so maybe I’ll have to do some shopping

I have a similar story about a Savage 99 that my dad let go and later bought back.

Glad you Ruger returned home!

 

[LOLBELL]

Oh well can’t figure the picture thing out. It’s a pretty one though.View attachment 1185851

Figured it out

 

[Mark_Mark]

My $300 Six! I use it to test .357 hott loads!

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This Security Six was my first center fire revolver. Bought it used at a small town sporting goods store where I grew up. I was in my early 20s, just turned 68. It was responsible for getting me into reloading and casting bullets View attachment 1185832because I couldn’t afford to feed it store bought ammo I had it for 10 years or so then sold it for some stupid reason. Then many years later the guy I sold it to offered it back to me. She’s home to stay this time. I still have the original grips but never got along with them. I put the Presentations on shortly after I bought it. Liked them then and I like them now. I love pretty wood though so maybe I’ll have to do some shopping

Looks Good! but some $70 wood shoes will make her shine!

 

[willb]

My Security Six shown with its GP relative. Primarily shoot target loads at 50 yds. and never had an issue with either gun after thousands of rounds. These are two of 'several' Rugers I own and I enjoy them all. However, a pox on whoever designed that hammer spur...I mean, seriously?

 

[Bush Pilot]

I have a 200yr centenial mod 4" stainless bought 2rs ago like brand new with box and papers paid $500 and have no regrets, this thing is great and fits my hand nice, as far as recoil you know you are shooting a 357Mag with full house hand loads and yeah thats what I am talking about, 180grn Cast Performance Heat treated hard cast gas check will destroy anything, Ron

I need another Security Six like a hole in the head but I'll give you the $500 you paid.

 

[mavracer]

Guess pictures are always good, not a Security but my Speed Six.
I converted it to DAO with a spur-less hammer, added a XS front sight and U notched the rear. The grips are Badger.

 

[Miami_JBT]

I have five of 'em.

Blued 4" "Low-Back" Security Six
Blued 4" Service Six
Stainless 4" Bicentennial Security Six
Blued 6" Security Six
Stainless 3" USPI Contract Speed Six

They were loss leaders for Ruger. The company went to producing the GP100 because they were cheaper to produce. Ruger actually lost money in the Six Series of revolvers because they were costly to make.

Fantastic mid-frame sized guns. I have more guns from the Six Series than the GP100 line.

 

[stonebuster]

My $300 Six! I use it to test .357 hott loads!

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When I won the NYCPD Service Six 38spl (shown in post #12) for a bid of $305 on GB it reminded me of deal you got on the Security Six. Photos: GB ad, as it would've come from Ruger factory, Service Six and Speed Six after hammer swap.

 

[tazbigdog]

I bought a 4 inch Security Six .357 Stainless in 1979. Kept it 15 years, loved it, and then egretted selling it. Bought a BNIB 1982 6 inch Security Six Stainless. Love it.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

My Security Six shown with its GP relative. Primarily shoot target loads at 50 yds. and never had an issue with either gun after thousands of rounds. These are two of 'several' Rugers I own and I enjoy them all. However, a pox on whoever designed that hammer spur...I mean, seriously?View attachment 1185852

Ive always had an unreasonable dislike of the GP, but man, that one is sharp!

 

[Shanghai McCoy]

Got a blued version with the six inch barrel for $590 a few months ago.
It had the box and, booklet and original grips as well as the Pachmeyers it was wearing.
A solid smooth shooter and accurate. Not as heavy to carry as I thought it would be either.

 

[Rexster]

I have three Speed Sixes, one 4”, and the others snubbier, plus, a 6” Security Six. The Security Six was in quite nice condition, when I bought it, except that the front sight was bent, and the rear sight blade damaged. (Carried little; dropped once?) For a while, I wanted to have a custom ‘smith shorten the barrel to 5”, so, the gun sat in the safe for a long time, awaiting that project, but lately, I have been leaning toward installing a good scope or optic mount, installing a strictly cosmetic front sight, to fill the open slot, and leaving the barrel as-is. Somewhere along the way, I started really liking the look of 6” barrels.

 

[Mark_Mark]

I think I’m going to give my Six a Zombie Battle Look!

 

[Oldschool shooter]

I haven't had the pleasure. Everyone speaks very highly of these revolvers. I figure they must be good, around here I have never seen a used one at any of the gun shops.

 

[BLACKHAWKNJ]

Bought my 6" stainless used in 1976. Bullseye/Trapper springs to lighten the trigger pull while retaining 100% reliability, Pachmayr grips. At present a bedside gun.

 

[Oldschool shooter]

Bought my 6" stainless used in 1976. Bullseye/Trapper springs to lighten the trigger pull while retaining 100% reliability, Pachmayr grips. At present a bedside gun.

I do have an SP101, bought springs and shims from MCarbo. It's my understanding that while these a good revolvers, they aren't as good as the 6's.

 

[Zebraranger]

I have two, a 2-3/4" and the 4". Both have been great revolvers, with the 4" be used the most.

 

[Jeff olson]

Weird. I just received some new stocks for mine.

 

[eddiememphis]

I have a 6" and a 3". No pictures of the 3- it's having some work done.

 

[Mark_Mark]

I have a 6" and a 3". No pictures of the 3- it's having some work done.

those are nice grips!!!