357 Revolvers - Ruger Security Six vs Colt Trooper - Page 2

olaftheproud · 12-09-2006, 02:06 PM

http://www.taurususa.com/images/imagesMain/608SS6.jpg

8 shot 357 mag and good price

FutureMarine · 12-09-2006, 04:51 PM

i love my S&W model 19

BlueOvalFitter · 12-10-2006, 02:33 PM

I picked up a Ruger Security Six,blued,2-3/4" barrel,357,last weekend.It currently has Pacmyar grips on it but I have the wooden grips too.It was made in 1976.And,it shoots great!

BattleRifleG3 · 12-11-2006, 12:24 PM

I wouldn't be interested in anything larger than 6 shot, and would actually prefer 5 if available in a hunting size.

BOOMER67 · 01-12-2008, 02:14 AM

I have a stainless 4in security six,i bought it (or stole it so to speak) from a reputable gun store in fair condition with pachmayr grips. after some t.l.c. it looks-shoots and is as dependable a weapon as you will ever find for 230.00 Rapid fire.158 grain rounds did nothing more than warm the barrel and upset the range master... over 200 rounds that day and atleast 1000 since. Well, you get the message.

madcratebuilder · 01-12-2008, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by BattleRifleG3

I'm looking into a 357 SA/DA Revolver with 6" barrel and am currently considering these two discontinued models based on their reputation and some experience.

What matters to me is that they're tight, slick, reliable, and sturdy. I'm not looking for something to hot load, so it doesn't have to be overbuilt - just built right.

One thing that matters to me is a low barrel axis for minimum muzzle jump. Haven't exactly been able to measure these yet.

So what would you choose? Please, if you choose "other", only do so if you believe that your choice is actually superior to either of these two for some reason besides price.

Everyone is recommending anything but the trooper or ssix.

The Colt if kept in excellent condition well continue to increase in value, not to sure about the Ruger. Both are very good DA revolvers, I have owned both. Unless it's a lot more money, get the Colt.

two-70 · 01-12-2008, 09:52 AM

the old colt trooper MkIII's were very good shooting guns, hard to beat it or the ruger security six

big boomer · 01-12-2008, 03:41 PM

Dear BattlerifleG3 I have owned both the sec. six(stainless) and a trooper Mk3(blued) and both were great. When my company left town and I was out of work I sold the
colt because it was worth more and easier to sell. But it means it will cost more than the Ruger to buy. Take your pick and I think you'll be happy. I have tried some of the other ones talked about but like the two you picked. the gp-100 is a nice gun but the sec. six looks nicer in my opinion.

Don357 · 01-12-2008, 05:09 PM

Get the Ruger.It's more gun for less money. Far safer than the Colt, and will handle any load you want to shoot. I have a SS 4" and love it.

utahvarminter · 01-12-2008, 06:54 PM

Smith and Wesson 686 6"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If you can find one in good condition - a Model 27. Got a trigger job done on mine, and it shoots like a dream.

okole · 01-13-2008, 06:06 PM

Guess I'm one of the few, the proud,

for the Colt. I have a MKII Trooper that is the most accurate handgun I have ever owned. I briefly had a GP 100 but got rid of it as it punished the finger behind the trigger guard every time it was fired. I've owned S&W M19's and 27's but they were not as accurate as the Trooper.

Don357 · 01-13-2008, 10:52 PM

If you can find one,( get two because I want one) look at an IzMech MP-412. It's a polymer frame, top break(like the old Scholfield's) .357 mag made in Russia during the Clinton years. It was supposed to be for the US market, but the Clinton / Yeltzin agreement banned import then. Production has since stopped. Check it out at "Modern Firearms And Ammunition". I forgot the actual URL. Any way, I WANT ONE!!!! BTW, they were in limited distrubition in Europe.

Jimbo Indy · 01-14-2008, 02:51 PM

Another vote for the GP100. A spring kit and some internal cleanup is usually required for best trigger action but they are accurate and reliable. Had a SW686 about 20 years ago. It too was nice but I do not feel it was as strong as the Ruger. The Rugar also has a unique grip mounting system that allows you te attach all sorts of grips form round butt to square to whatever. When ammo manufacturers test proof loads they use Rugers unless a true test barrel is available. That ought to tell you something about strength. Bottom line is what fits your hand and balances best for you.

Palladin8 · 01-14-2008, 03:21 PM

I voted other. I know you don't like the GP-100 but it really is a well built well balanced pistol. The felt recoil is milder with the full underlug and in my opinnion the extra weight from the underlug causes the pistol to recoil more inline instead of climbing up. I could be wrong and i'm sure someone here can correct me on this. My Uncle had and still has the GP-100 and I was all set to buy one until a classmate needed money in a bad way and sold me a 6" stainless taurus. The price was right ($80.00) and that's why I bought it. Had I to do all over again I should have bought the GP-100. Nothing against the Taurus it has been a pretty good pistol but I don't shoot it as accurately as with the GP-100 and it doesn't like the heavier bullets like the 158s. The Taurus' main duty is collecting dust in the gun safe.

BattleRifleG3 · 01-14-2008, 04:25 PM

How time flies. Both pistols are now in the family.

Don357 · 01-14-2008, 05:29 PM

Hey BRG3,
Tell us which one you like best. I'd lay money that it's the Ruger!

BattleRifleG3 · 01-15-2008, 11:58 AM

I actually like the Colt better myself due to slick action and bull barrel.

View Poll Results: Tuger Secirity Six vs Colt Trooper, both in 6" 357/38
Ruger Security Six	13	39.39%
Colt Trooper	7	21.21%
Other that you believe is superior in some physical way besides price	13	39.39%
Voters: 33. You may not vote on this poll

12-09-2006, 04:51 PM	#22
FutureMarine Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: PRK Posts: 1,946	i love my S&W model 19 __________________ Semper Fi

12-11-2006, 12:24 PM	#24
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Images: 13	I wouldn't be interested in anything larger than 6 shot, and would actually prefer 5 if available in a hunting size. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

01-12-2008, 02:14 AM	#25
BOOMER67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1	RUGER... NUFF SAID I have a stainless 4in security six,i bought it (or stole it so to speak) from a reputable gun store in fair condition with pachmayr grips. after some t.l.c. it looks-shoots and is as dependable a weapon as you will ever find for 230.00 Rapid fire.158 grain rounds did nothing more than warm the barrel and upset the range master... over 200 rounds that day and atleast 1000 since. Well, you get the message.

01-12-2008, 09:52 AM	#27
two-70 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ponca city, oklahoma Posts: 1,778	the old colt trooper MkIII's were very good shooting guns, hard to beat it or the ruger security six __________________ What Would Jesus Do ????? Just Ask Him.

12-09-2006, 02:06 PM	#21
olaftheproud Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 47	http://www.taurususa.com/images/imagesMain/608SS6.jpg 8 shot 357 mag and good price

12-10-2006, 02:33 PM	#23
BlueOvalFitter Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 2	I picked up a Ruger Security Six,blued,2-3/4" barrel,357,last weekend.It currently has Pacmyar grips on it but I have the wooden grips too.It was made in 1976.And,it shoots great!

01-12-2008, 03:41 PM	#28
big boomer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minn. Posts: 980	Dear BattlerifleG3 I have owned both the sec. six(stainless) and a trooper Mk3(blued) and both were great. When my company left town and I was out of work I sold the colt because it was worth more and easier to sell. But it means it will cost more than the Ruger to buy. Take your pick and I think you'll be happy. I have tried some of the other ones talked about but like the two you picked. the gp-100 is a nice gun but the sec. six looks nicer in my opinion.

01-12-2008, 05:09 PM	#29
Don357 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Semmes Alabama Posts: 272	Get the Ruger.It's more gun for less money. Far safer than the Colt, and will handle any load you want to shoot. I have a SS 4" and love it.

01-12-2008, 06:54 PM	#30
utahvarminter Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 487	Smith and Wesson 686 6"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you can find one in good condition - a Model 27. Got a trigger job done on mine, and it shoots like a dream. __________________ My Photo Album

01-13-2008, 06:06 PM	#31
okole Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NW Montana Posts: 61	Guess I'm one of the few, the proud, for the Colt. I have a MKII Trooper that is the most accurate handgun I have ever owned. I briefly had a GP 100 but got rid of it as it punished the finger behind the trigger guard every time it was fired. I've owned S&W M19's and 27's but they were not as accurate as the Trooper.

01-13-2008, 10:52 PM	#32
Don357 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Semmes Alabama Posts: 272	If you can find one,( get two because I want one) look at an IzMech MP-412. It's a polymer frame, top break(like the old Scholfield's) .357 mag made in Russia during the Clinton years. It was supposed to be for the US market, but the Clinton / Yeltzin agreement banned import then. Production has since stopped. Check it out at "Modern Firearms And Ammunition". I forgot the actual URL. Any way, I WANT ONE!!!! BTW, they were in limited distrubition in Europe.

01-14-2008, 02:51 PM	#33
Jimbo Indy Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 75	Another vote for the GP100. A spring kit and some internal cleanup is usually required for best trigger action but they are accurate and reliable. Had a SW686 about 20 years ago. It too was nice but I do not feel it was as strong as the Ruger. The Rugar also has a unique grip mounting system that allows you te attach all sorts of grips form round butt to square to whatever. When ammo manufacturers test proof loads they use Rugers unless a true test barrel is available. That ought to tell you something about strength. Bottom line is what fits your hand and balances best for you.

01-14-2008, 03:21 PM	#34
Palladin8 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 404	I voted other. I know you don't like the GP-100 but it really is a well built well balanced pistol. The felt recoil is milder with the full underlug and in my opinnion the extra weight from the underlug causes the pistol to recoil more inline instead of climbing up. I could be wrong and i'm sure someone here can correct me on this. My Uncle had and still has the GP-100 and I was all set to buy one until a classmate needed money in a bad way and sold me a 6" stainless taurus. The price was right ($80.00) and that's why I bought it. Had I to do all over again I should have bought the GP-100. Nothing against the Taurus it has been a pretty good pistol but I don't shoot it as accurately as with the GP-100 and it doesn't like the heavier bullets like the 158s. The Taurus' main duty is collecting dust in the gun safe.

01-14-2008, 04:25 PM	#35
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Images: 13	How time flies. Both pistols are now in the family. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

01-14-2008, 05:29 PM	#36
Don357 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Semmes Alabama Posts: 272	Hey BRG3, Tell us which one you like best. I'd lay money that it's the Ruger!

01-15-2008, 11:58 AM	#37
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Images: 13	I actually like the Colt better myself due to slick action and bull barrel. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf