Thread: How good is Ruger Security Six?

Quote: my friend came in possession of a 3" SS security six model. How rare and good are they, The 3" models are more rare than my 2-3/4" model. All I know is that any Security Six in good shape has close to doubled in price since about four years ago. Two key factors driving value on Security Sixes: They are very well made pistols, and they are out of production.....no more are going to be made. A Security Six will...

Like glocks? Where did I say I liked glocks? I've never owned one, never will, don't like em. But I've had numerous tries at shooting them thanks to a fellow shooter that owns 2. And the Witness-P is gone too. LK

JWM, Go fine yourself another one. The prices are going to go up. I bought my Police Service Six for $350.00. Now some people would say thats too much. But I been seeing them now for $425.00. This is in California. The Ruger Security/Service/Speed six line is the best kept secret in revolvers. The Smith and Wesson 19/66 has the fame. I have both and I will tell you that my Police Service Six is a better all around revolver than my two...

Quote: I'd quit shooting before I uglified a gun with black rubber grips. Yuck!. Many better options. Heh, don't hold back, tell us how you really feel.

Quote: Quote: The one downfall of the Security Six and it's cousins is that these revolvers had quite possibly the worst grips ever installed on a revolver. Yes, but that's so easy to fix it's not worth making it an issue....it's called Pachmayr grips. The OP does not live in the U.S. and I'm not sure how available aftermarket grips are in his area. Because of this, I thought it prudent to bring the issue to his...

I must be confused. A guy who likes the Glock is calling a Security Six ugly? That can't be right...

My friend bought the Ruger SS with serial number starting by 150xxxxx. He is unable to find grips for it. Any help would be great. Hogue does not have 'em.

Quote: good serviceable gun but heavy and clunky. sold mine for a lighter and more concealable taurus. That's like trading a Mercedes for a Yugo.

This is a heresay story, I was not there, but it came from some reliable sources who supposedly were. FLETC in Glyco GA, supposedly shot Ruger Sec. 6, various Smith K frames (I don't think the L frame was around yet) side by side, torture test style, and supposedly, the ruger sec6 outlasted the others by a wide margin. Ammo was likely the .38 +P+ "Treasury Load". Also, The Border Patrol issue revolver for a while, was...

It's a tank. It's an absolute tank of a gun, and I mean that in the most endearing, loving way possible. The internal lockwork is a lot simpler than S&W revolvers, meaning it's a lot more "home gunsmith" friendly. My only complaint about the one I had was that the single action trigger wasn't great, but hey, it's a double action revolver! If you shoot it single action, you're doing it...