HighValleyRanch
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A long time ago, I posted some pics of my unique Ruger security six.
It's almost to the point of where I want it.
But after carrying it AIWB, and getting rid of my nickel plated 2.5 inch smith 19, I want a shorter barrel than the 4 inch.
I found a gunsmith who will shorted, crown and cut a dovetail for a windage adjustable front sight on the shortened revolver. I plan to ditch the adjustable rear sight and manufacture a fixed combat sight for the rear that will fit the rear cutout and match the front sight for point of impact.
I wanted the barrel cut so that the name and emblem will be centered, and that will come out to a 3 inch barrel. Pretty close to 3" GP100 I think.
I don't plan on ever selling this gun, so degrading the value of a stock 4" SS is not my concern, now that I have modified this gun to my exact liking.
Took it to the range yesterday and I was shooting 3 inch groups at 15 yards double action off hand standing.
The action on this is incredible. Feels smoother than any SW I've ever owned and I've owned a few!
The top strap will be milled for a dovetail for a Novak front sight. I saw that the GP100's Match Champions have a Novak dovetail for front sight, and I am waiting to hear back from Novak sights to see what is available for this project.
Just thought I would share, and open to any suggestions on the project.
I had thought about doing the shortening myself, but opted for a professional job.
As stated before, the hammer is a Bisley hammer welded onto the Security six hammer, and there is an old thread here somewhere on that project. Silky smooth cocking with this hammer one handed, not too long for double action.
Enclosed is a photo of the proposed shortened Ruger SS by photoshop so I could get an idea of how it's going to look.
It's almost to the point of where I want it.
But after carrying it AIWB, and getting rid of my nickel plated 2.5 inch smith 19, I want a shorter barrel than the 4 inch.
I found a gunsmith who will shorted, crown and cut a dovetail for a windage adjustable front sight on the shortened revolver. I plan to ditch the adjustable rear sight and manufacture a fixed combat sight for the rear that will fit the rear cutout and match the front sight for point of impact.
I wanted the barrel cut so that the name and emblem will be centered, and that will come out to a 3 inch barrel. Pretty close to 3" GP100 I think.
I don't plan on ever selling this gun, so degrading the value of a stock 4" SS is not my concern, now that I have modified this gun to my exact liking.
Took it to the range yesterday and I was shooting 3 inch groups at 15 yards double action off hand standing.
The action on this is incredible. Feels smoother than any SW I've ever owned and I've owned a few!
The top strap will be milled for a dovetail for a Novak front sight. I saw that the GP100's Match Champions have a Novak dovetail for front sight, and I am waiting to hear back from Novak sights to see what is available for this project.
Just thought I would share, and open to any suggestions on the project.
I had thought about doing the shortening myself, but opted for a professional job.
As stated before, the hammer is a Bisley hammer welded onto the Security six hammer, and there is an old thread here somewhere on that project. Silky smooth cocking with this hammer one handed, not too long for double action.
Enclosed is a photo of the proposed shortened Ruger SS by photoshop so I could get an idea of how it's going to look.