Any Security Six fans???

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March 21, 2018, 09:41 PM

ruger357

Any Security Six fans???

I've got a couple. Still don't know the difference in speed/service/security six.

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March 21, 2018, 09:47 PM

Jelly

I'm a fan of the Security Six had at least a half dozen of them over the years. Down to two 357s now a 4" and 2 3/4" both blue. I think the fact that they don't have the full under lug is a big plus in the weight of them. Have just enough weight to make them effective.

March 22, 2018, 07:09 AM

Bigboreshooter

quote:
Originally posted by ruger357:
I've got a couple. Still don't know the difference in speed/service/security six.

Security Six: Adj sights, square butt, 2.75", 4", 6"bbls

Service Six: Fixed sights, square butt, 2.75, 4" bbls

Speed Six: Fixed sights, round butt, 2.75" bbl (also available in 9mm)

There may have been a few more bbl variations, but those are the most common.

Here's a good pic from page 1:

quote:
Originally posted by Tooky13:

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March 22, 2018, 07:35 AM

RH45

I used to own every Security Six made.
Although the triggers sucked compared to S&W, and Colts, they were very accurate.
I don't remember what year it was, but, I remember selling my last stainless for $150

March 22, 2018, 12:19 PM

radioman

quote:
Originally posted by Bigboreshooter:
...... Beefier than a K-Frame, but not as big as a GP100 or L-Frame.

I guess we could get into the old cast vs. forged debates on revolvers.

Ruger = Cast
S&W = Forged

Not that it matters much for 99% of the population, but cast must be heavier to achieve the same strength. Therefore, it feels "beefier."

March 22, 2018, 02:27 PM

Pale Horse

quote:
Originally posted by Bigboreshooter:

Speed Six: Fixed sights, round butt, 2.75" bbl (also available in 9mm)

There was also a 4" Speed Six.

March 22, 2018, 03:25 PM

geo57

quote:
Originally posted by Pale Horse:
quote:
Originally posted by Bigboreshooter:

Speed Six: Fixed sights, round butt, 2.75" bbl (also available in 9mm)

There was also a 4" Speed Six.

I had a 4" Speed Six in .357. I liked it well enough but even with much reduced hand loads ( 158 gr. @ 1000 FPS ) recoil was fairly stout, significantly more than that same bullet @ 1150 FPS from a 4 " GP 100.

March 22, 2018, 09:22 PM

Sammael

Yes sir. Sure do love mine.

Made in 1982, and super clean. Almost sold it recently. Glad I came to my senses.

March 22, 2018, 09:39 PM

ruger357

quote:
Originally posted by Bigboreshooter:
quote:
Originally posted by ruger357:
I've got a couple. Still don't know the difference in speed/service/security six.

Security Six: Adj sights, square butt, 2.75", 4", 6"bbls

Service Six: Fixed sights, square butt, 2.75, 4" bbls

Speed Six: Fixed sights, round butt, 2.75" bbl (also available in 9mm)

There may have been a few more bbl variations, but those are the most common.

Here's a good pic from page 1:

quote:
Originally posted by Tooky13:

Thanks!

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NRA Certified Firearms Instructor

March 23, 2018, 07:45 PM

Sig Mann

quote:
Originally posted by Sammael:
Yes sir. Sure do love mine.

Made in 1982, and super clean. Almost sold it recently. Glad I came to my senses.

A thing of beauty! I have one just like it from the mid-80's.

March 24, 2018, 03:30 PM

SigSentry

I guess I'm a fan now. Already have a GP100 and SP-101. I couldn't resist a 1982 service-six and doing my part for gun control on 3/24

May 23, 2018, 03:26 PM

Slick Slidestop

I had a 4" blued version Security 6 with a stainless trigger and hammer like the ones above this post.

One of my favorite pistols that I have always regretted selling. I could tear up the chest area at 50 yards.

Thanks for reminding me of another one of my youthful mistakes.

May 24, 2018, 03:17 AM

triaxle

I have a 4in Stain and also a new Speed Six Govt gun new in the box with all papers and GI manual , The PA State Police had the Ruger in a dull looking stainless for a few years . I never run into one for sale .

May 24, 2018, 04:11 AM

sns3guppy

quote:
Originally posted by radioman:

I guess we could get into the old cast vs. forged debates on revolvers.

Ruger = Cast
S&W = Forged

Not that it matters much for 99% of the population, but cast must be heavier to achieve the same strength. Therefore, it feels "beefier."

There's a good reason that handloading books publish "ruger-only" loads.

There are no s&w-only loads.