first Ruger revolver - Security Six .357

Jay1958 · 01-06-2008, 12:54 PM

I just purchased my first Ruger revolver, a used Security Six .357 magnum in stainless steel with a 4-inch barrel. I can't wait to take it to the range, but unfortunately it looks like it will be about two weeks before I get a break in my schedule, since the outdoor range I belong to closes at 5pm in the winter.

Unless I break down and pay the $15 to go to the indoor range after work.... hmmm.... decisions, decisions.

Gordo1 · 01-06-2008, 03:37 PM

About 15 years ago i took my son to a gun show in Miami. He really wanted a auto pisol but I spotted a Ruger Security (barrel length either 5 1/2 or 6 inch 357 mag. He has since gone to Tennessee and now Kentucky and has it with him.
Lately I have purchased a Taurus PT 940 40cal semi, medium frame.
The Taurus, after getting rid of some problems has turned out to be "not a bad gun". MY son and I have struck kind of a deal. An exchange of sorts. My Taurus for his Ruger (at least on a trial basis).
My problem is, he knows all about the Taurus, he was here when I bought it. Now the Ruger. It is a Ruger Security. Barrel length unknown to me right now. From memory I think it was 6", but can find no Ruger security with that barrel. Has anyone seen one, had one or heard of one.
Keep in mind, this is friendly gesturing between dad and son. I want the Ruger (maybe), he wants the Taurus semi, 40 cal.
My question, has anyone seen or heard of a Ruger Security with a 5 or 6 inch barrel.

neophyte · 01-06-2008, 05:30 PM

Jay1958: Sir; good gun =good experiences.
follow up with $15.00

'WOW'

shooting range.

texnmidwest · 01-06-2008, 06:14 PM

Ruger made the Security Six in three barrel lengths. 2 3/4", 4" and 6" lengths. These fine revolvers were made from 1970 to 1985. My -06 blue book of gun values lists them in excellent condition at 300.00. Hope that helps!

two-70 · 01-06-2008, 06:21 PM

very fine guns

29er savoy · 01-06-2008, 09:31 PM

i have a ruger security six stainless 6" bbl. bought it new in 1982 it's been a great gun i like the way it break's down for cleaning using only a dime to remove the grips.

mk70ss · 01-07-2008, 12:09 PM

You'll be passing that Ruger down to your children. They last forever and keep shooting.

Bookman · 01-07-2008, 06:35 PM

+1. I bought a 6" Ruger Security Six (stainless) 21 years ago in Kittery, Maine. It's been a favorite gun ever since. Accurate, reliable and tough as nails.

Ruger was nuts to stop making these guns in the 1990's.

Reddbecca · 01-07-2008, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bookman

Ruger was nuts to stop making these guns in the 1990's.

They stopped making them because the Security Six was proving too expensive to continue making, the result being a loss in profits.

That's the real reason the GP-100 came into being. It's not necessarily that much stronger than a Security Six, it was more cost effective to build without sacrificing quality.

mk70ss · 01-09-2008, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bookman

+1. I bought a 6" Ruger Security Six (stainless) 21 years ago in Kittery, Maine. It's been a favorite gun ever since. Accurate, reliable and tough as nails.

Ruger was nuts to stop making these guns in the 1990's.

I love the Kittery Trading Post, great place to browse for hours.

big boomer · 01-10-2008, 03:21 PM

In the other forum to name all your Rugers I forgot to mention my sec. six stainless a really great revolver, mines a 4".

snuffysmith · 01-21-2008, 05:14 AM

I've got the sec. six w/2.75" barrel in ss. I love it . It sets on my night stand right now. I own three Rugers but am hoping for more. I want a 40 or 45 next.

Snuffy

Col. Angus · 04-16-2008, 05:56 PM

My first gun, Oct. 2007. Ruger Security Six. It is a fantastic shooting weapon. Hit small 8 1/2 x 11 bb gun targets from 50ft with it my first time shooting it. Beautiful. Best part of my gun......heh...sit down kids....

I paid $20 bucks. Friend didn't want a revolver.....gun, 2 speed loaders, rubber grips and wood grips, carry case and 50 rounds of .38 and .357.

JASON6969 · 04-28-2008, 05:49 PM

i recently acquired a security six.It is blue with 23/4 barrel.i love it get excellant groups with it using winchester 130grain 38 special fmj and winchester 357 magnum 110 grain jhp.

muskrat · 04-28-2008, 05:54 PM

I have a Ruger Service Six, 4 inch in 357 mag that I bought used in the early 80s. Great gun. I have never had a problem even when I carried it for a week in the rain (bear hunt in northern Mich). Still have it and shoot quite often.

neophyte · 04-28-2008, 06:02 PM

Jay1958: Sir; were you able to do a range report? I'd forgot all about your new one until now.

RANGE or SHOOTING report from another NC boy.

GlockMeister · 04-28-2008, 06:06 PM

You got/picked a good one out there Jay. Go ahead, pay the $15 bucks for the indoor range. Go ahead, shoot that flame thrower. lol

Don357 · 04-28-2008, 09:28 PM

I've got one of the stainless 4" Security-Six's with the Pachmayer Presentation grips. My wife used it as her service revolver while working for Loomis Fargo. It's a great sooting piece. You got a real find. I hear they're getting scarce and more expensive.

Oxford · 04-28-2008, 11:35 PM

Here's pictures of my .357 Mag Ruger Security Six Stainless Steel revolver. The front opening police holster was bought from a member of g&g for $30.

01-06-2008, 12:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jay1958 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 157	first Ruger revolver - Security Six .357 I just purchased my first Ruger revolver, a used Security Six .357 magnum in stainless steel with a 4-inch barrel. I can't wait to take it to the range, but unfortunately it looks like it will be about two weeks before I get a break in my schedule, since the outdoor range I belong to closes at 5pm in the winter. Unless I break down and pay the $15 to go to the indoor range after work.... hmmm.... decisions, decisions. __________________ http://www.yourweapons.com/

01-06-2008, 03:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gordo1 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 28	Ruger Security ?????????? About 15 years ago i took my son to a gun show in Miami. He really wanted a auto pisol but I spotted a Ruger Security (barrel length either 5 1/2 or 6 inch 357 mag. He has since gone to Tennessee and now Kentucky and has it with him. Lately I have purchased a Taurus PT 940 40cal semi, medium frame. The Taurus, after getting rid of some problems has turned out to be "not a bad gun". MY son and I have struck kind of a deal. An exchange of sorts. My Taurus for his Ruger (at least on a trial basis). My problem is, he knows all about the Taurus, he was here when I bought it. Now the Ruger. It is a Ruger Security. Barrel length unknown to me right now. From memory I think it was 6", but can find no Ruger security with that barrel. Has anyone seen one, had one or heard of one. Keep in mind, this is friendly gesturing between dad and son. I want the Ruger (maybe), he wants the Taurus semi, 40 cal. My question, has anyone seen or heard of a Ruger Security with a 5 or 6 inch barrel.

01-06-2008, 05:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
neophyte Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,616	Jay1958: Sir; good gun =good experiences. follow up with $15.00 'WOW' shooting range. __________________ Craig By the standards of most

01-06-2008, 06:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
texnmidwest Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South east Wisconsin Posts: 2,387	Ruger made the Security Six in three barrel lengths. 2 3/4", 4" and 6" lengths. These fine revolvers were made from 1970 to 1985. My -06 blue book of gun values lists them in excellent condition at 300.00. Hope that helps! __________________ "Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati" (If all else fails play dead)

01-06-2008, 06:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
two-70 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ponca city, oklahoma Posts: 1,755	very fine guns __________________ What Would Jesus Do ????? Just Ask Him.

01-06-2008, 09:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
29er savoy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Somewhere out there Posts: 153	i have a ruger security six stainless 6" bbl. bought it new in 1982 it's been a great gun i like the way it break's down for cleaning using only a dime to remove the grips.

01-07-2008, 12:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
mk70ss Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mass Posts: 69	You'll be passing that Ruger down to your children. They last forever and keep shooting. __________________ Life is a contact sport, play hard.

01-07-2008, 06:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
Bookman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: 10 paces south of Canada Posts: 738	+1. I bought a 6" Ruger Security Six (stainless) 21 years ago in Kittery, Maine. It's been a favorite gun ever since. Accurate, reliable and tough as nails. Ruger was nuts to stop making these guns in the 1990's.

01-10-2008, 03:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
big boomer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minn. Posts: 572	In the other forum to name all your Rugers I forgot to mention my sec. six stainless a really great revolver, mines a 4".

01-21-2008, 05:14 AM	#12 (permalink)
snuffysmith Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: central Arkansas Posts: 445	I've got the sec. six w/2.75" barrel in ss. I love it . It sets on my night stand right now. I own three Rugers but am hoping for more. I want a 40 or 45 next. Snuffy __________________ time & weather changes everything

04-16-2008, 05:56 PM	#13 (permalink)
Col. Angus Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sandy beaches and distant reaches. Posts: 11	My first gun, Oct. 2007. Ruger Security Six. It is a fantastic shooting weapon. Hit small 8 1/2 x 11 bb gun targets from 50ft with it my first time shooting it. Beautiful. Best part of my gun......heh...sit down kids.... I paid $20 bucks. Friend didn't want a revolver.....gun, 2 speed loaders, rubber grips and wood grips, carry case and 50 rounds of .38 and .357.

04-28-2008, 05:49 PM	#14 (permalink)
JASON6969 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: BOOGER WOODS GEORGIA Posts: 65	i recently acquired a security six.It is blue with 23/4 barrel.i love it get excellant groups with it using winchester 130grain 38 special fmj and winchester 357 magnum 110 grain jhp. __________________ It's the unconquerable soul of man,not the nature of the weapon he uses,that insures victory.

04-28-2008, 05:54 PM	#15 (permalink)
muskrat Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14	I have a Ruger Service Six, 4 inch in 357 mag that I bought used in the early 80s. Great gun. I have never had a problem even when I carried it for a week in the rain (bear hunt in northern Mich). Still have it and shoot quite often.

04-28-2008, 06:02 PM	#16 (permalink)
neophyte Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,616	Security Six Jay1958: Sir; were you able to do a range report? I'd forgot all about your new one until now. RANGE or SHOOTING report from another NC boy. __________________ Craig By the standards of most

04-28-2008, 06:06 PM	#17 (permalink)
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 3,860	You got/picked a good one out there Jay. Go ahead, pay the $15 bucks for the indoor range. Go ahead, shoot that flame thrower. lol __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

04-28-2008, 09:28 PM	#18 (permalink)
Don357 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Semmes Alabama Posts: 210	I've got one of the stainless 4" Security-Six's with the Pachmayer Presentation grips. My wife used it as her service revolver while working for Loomis Fargo. It's a great sooting piece. You got a real find. I hear they're getting scarce and more expensive.

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