Security Six--A Classic!

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Cosmoline

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Well my love for wheelguns has been revived! I just picked up a Ruger Security Six a few days ago and had a chance to try it at the range today. This one is blued, with a 6" barrel. .357 Magnum, of course. I'm used to modern Rugers, which are really heavy. Too heavy in some cases. The Security Six is a bit lighter than the GP-100's and quite a bit easier to handle. I like it's old fashioned look, too. Though this one was made in 1977, it seems to harken back to the DA's of the '20's and '30's. Say what you will about Ruger, he had an eye for beauty.

It performed very well at the range. It did esp. well with moderate .357 loads and some .38 special wadcutters. It was easy to aim, and the lighter frame made it easier to hold up for extended periods. The trigger could be smoother, but it works fine. My only problem was that it tossed some copper back at me a few times. I'm not sure if this indicates a timing problem or not. It could just be the ammo. Anyone else had this problem?

I took it apart tonight, and after the usual troubles it all went back together. No rust at all, in spite of its age. Everything works great. With a little oil it's no longer creaking.
 
Not so loud...

...some of us don't want the word to get around. I want to pick up a few more yet and if the truth gets too widely known the prices of the existing guns will keep going up.

Quick--more posts on how great ultra-light S&Ws and hefty GP-110s are!
 
I'm glad that you like your Security-six, but I'd have to put up near the top of the POS list. It would be right up there with other POS revolvers like the Smith M-27, Colt Python, Colt New Service, Colt and Smith M-1917s...
 
jar: I hope that by POS you mean Pass Over to Seeker_Two, because I'll take two of each, please!

Cosmoline: As a 2.5" Security Six owner, I'll second the classic nomination. It's the most underrated revolver out there. But keep that a secret--I have a few more to buy...
 
Security Six: Thought that was a 2 3/4" bbl...?
Not a 2.5" bbl. That particular model was nice but prefer the heavier barrel of the GP100 but prefer the 686 to that. Longer term, have a friend in the Border Patrol used to shoot with and his security six wouldn't shoot for beans. But he would take my 686 and shoot like a house afire. Think most security sixes are APOS as the other writer indicated. Still like the 2 3/4 though.
 
Had a Speed Six at one time (same as Security Six but with a rounded grip, fixed sights and 2.75" barrel). The only thing I didn't like about it was the small (for me) standard grips. Added a Tyler T-Grip and that problem was solved. It was used when I got it, and I probably shot it more than any other centerfire pistol I've ever had. Never showed any additional wear - and it would put bullets on target like they were guided missles. Two hand, one hand, weak hand, point shooting, aimed fire, whatever. It was always very accurate and comfortable to shoot. It's hard to imagine anyone would not like it.

I just had to have one of those "wonder nines", so I traded it off. I wish I hadn't. I don't know I would prefer one to a GP100 with a 4" or longer barrel - but consider the Six series snubs superior to the 3" GP100 size and weight wise.
 
Yup. We need to get the word out so that someone new to wheelguns doesn make a mistake and pay big bucks for a POS M-25 when they could get a great Rossi, Tuarus or RG instead.

I think it is near criminal that some people start rumors about how good some of these POS guns are just for their own gain. I guess that's the only way they can get rid of them. It does seem unfair though.

So for all you folk thinking about getting a revolver, here is the difinitive list of the ones to avoid.

Stay away from
  • any S&W revolver that doesn't use modern MIM parts
  • avoid ANY S&W revolver with a two digit model number
  • NEVER buy anything made way back before WWII.

Colts need their own list since there are so many POS models.
  • Army Specials
  • Police Positives, PARTICULARLY the Police Positive Special
  • Detective Specials (should be called the DEFECTIVE Special)
  • Pythons, Anaconda or anything named after a Snake
  • Official Police
 
Hold On Folk's-

What, a Ruger being a POS? No way my friend's,
especially the Security-Six model and its cousin's.
I had two 4 incher's, one blue and one stainless
and they were both high quality firearms.:) The
stainless model was as impressive as a Smith
& Wesson model 66, of that era!:cool: I think
Ruger should have sought the opinion of gun
owner's, before discontinuing the Security-
Six'es production.:D

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
 
I agree

with ALA DAN. I have had a Security Six since 78 and never had a problem wth it. Mine was made in 76 and has "MADE IN THE 200th YEAR OF AMERICAN LIBERTY" stamped on the side of it. I can agree the stock grips are a bit small so I went with PACHMYER grips. And it will go bang with everything that fits in it.
 
I always thought the Security Six was an example of how to design a Model 19 if you wanted it to last for ever! (smiley face goes here)
 
A few here seem to be severly humor-deficient or at least a little slow on the take-up but that's beside the point.

I have a 6" stainless security six that is by far my favorite range gun. made in 1976 with the little bicentenial inscription too...paid $180 barely used about ten years ago.
 
:(
I sold mine some years back, never stopped regreting it.
Recently I bought a S&W model 66, it does kinda share a resemblence with the Security Six.
Oh, by the way, Ala Dan, you were right, 9 or so months ago you advised me not to buy a Taurus Tracker, but go with a Smith. Well, you were right;)
Not that I had any problems with the Tracker, but there is "something" about the 66 that really gets to me. Plus, it fits my hand really well. So, this is a belated thank you, albeit a bit of a sheepish one.;)
 
Well, Prodigalshooter-

Thanks for the kind word's!:) Just trying to keep a friend
from making a mistake.:eek: Some member's here have
the Taurus Tracker, and dearly love 'em. I guess beauty
does lie in the eye's of the beholder, after all!:D Smith
& Wesson revolver's have always been #1 with me;
and I have never waivered from that one bit.:cool:
The S&W model 66 is one fine handgun; and I hope
you enjoy it for many year's to come!

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
 
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