RUGER Security-Six

[1longkisser]

Hi all, I just found this sight and it seems like a great place for information.
I purchased a nice stainless Ruger Security-Six today and I wanted anyone's thoughts and or tips on this particular double action revolver?
Thanks...

[Frenchy]

You probably want to get rid of it real fast, and seeing my wife would like that sized gun, I would probably take it off your hands

Actually a very nice gun, be sure when you strip it to clean you pay attention to how it goes back together.
http://www.mek-schuetzen.de/Blueprin...y_Six_pic2.jpg is a pretty good diagram of it, but if you get a chance, write to Ruger and see if they still have the original diagrams and step sheets on how to disasssemble and assemble.

If its clean and well timed, it should work like a singer sewing machine.

[phillyd2]

I have one in SS that I bought in 1988 and since day one has been one of my favorites. Never ever had one single issue with it.

http://www.pafoa.org/forum/gun-pictu...2-pistols.html

[kmrcstintn]

I own 3 Ruger revolvers chambered in .357 magnum; stainless Ruger GP100 w/ 6" barrel circa 1996; stainless Ruger SP101 w/ 3" barrel circa 2006; stainless Ruger Security Six w/ 4" barrel circa 1982 (the Sec Six is my latest acquisition & I haven't fired it yet; it has Pachmayr Presentation grips that wrap the entire frame~very hand filling design that looks like a pair of bell bottom jeans)

last year I owned a blued Security Six w/ 4" barrel and a Hogue Monogrip that left the backstrap exposed; it had been 'polished' (probably to remove surface corrosion) and reblued...the bluing was even, but not a durable job...the bluing on the backstrap started thinning out from shooting and cleaning; the timing, action, and trigger were good, but I saw the 6" GP100 and lost interest in the Security Six

my experience is that they are well built, tough, and durable; before switching to Beretta 92's in 9mm, the Pennsylvania State Police used Ruger Security Six revolvers as their duty guns; I am trying to research which variants and the ammo specifications that they used;

BTW: speedloader...HKS Mk 3 is the designated one that works with Security Six

[kmrcstintn]

I recently acquired a Ruger Security Six (stainless w/ 4" barrel); I remember overhearing in several conversations at local shops that the PA State Police used Ruger Security Six revolvers before switching to Beretta 92's in 9mm...

does anyone know which variant of the Security Six they issued and what the duty ammo was?

[Azzy]

I've used Winchester whitebox +p 38Sp wadcutters in my Police Service Six with great success, and used Blazer JHP with decent resul;ts, but like how the 38's group in this gun.

[billamj]

I had a security six in the early eighties and I kick myself every time that I think about it. That was a great pistol and I really regret having sold it. You got yourself a good one there, hang on to, or you could sell it to me. I'm a LOT closer than Frenchy.

[John Fox]

I bought one in '76 in stainless with the 'liberty stamp' on it. It's the six inch model and is still one of my favorites. I shoot a lot of 38's in it.

[GRIZ]

if you get a chance, write to Ruger and see if they still have the original diagrams and step sheets on how to disasssemble and assemble.


You can download manuals from Ruger's website.

I helped test Speed 6s/Security 6s that were being considered for adoption by an LE agency. The spec said they had to go 10,000 rds of full magnums with no problems. All of the Rugers did and in tesing they were fired like you'd never fire yours. 500 rd strings at a time the guns were so hot you had to wear gloves. Cleaned every 500 rds and when you hit the barrel with Hoppes it sizzled off. The Rugers went to near 20,000 rd before one started to lose timing.

You can expect a lot of mileage out of that Ruger.

[1longkisser]

Thanks for all the great info.... I was on Ruger's sight and downloaded the complete manual..
I am going out shortly to fire it for the first time.......
Thanks again