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Security Six or S&W 66-1?
- Thread starter baddarryl
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Crazy88Fingers
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Both are great revolvers. The Security Six was built from day one to handle .357 magnums, whereas the 66 was adapted from the .38 special K-frame. So if you like to shoot a lot of full-blown .357, the Security Six will be better suited for the task. On the other hand, the S&W has a much larger after market; i.e. grips, sights, etc.
Take these factors into consideration, and try each gun in your hand. Like I said, they're both great. You just need to decide what your expectations are and what you prefer.
For what it's worth I have a S&W K-Frame and a Security Six. I like the trigger on the S&W more. But I shoot the Ruger more accurately.
Take these factors into consideration, and try each gun in your hand. Like I said, they're both great. You just need to decide what your expectations are and what you prefer.
For what it's worth I have a S&W K-Frame and a Security Six. I like the trigger on the S&W more. But I shoot the Ruger more accurately.
FoghornLeghorn
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Which one I bought would depend upon intended use. You say "shooter."
If you're planning to shoot thousands of rounds annually, hot loads, lots of rapid fire double action work, I'd go with the Ruger.
But if you're simply saying "shooter" as opposed to a safe queen, if you're like 99.9% of the rest of us gun owners, and you'll likely only shoot it a couple of hundred rounds a month, if that, I'd go with the Smith.
I own a 66-1. I stay away from lightweight, high velocity bullets. There have been issues with 125 grain magnum loads. I use 158 grain bullets loaded to 38 special velocities. That's also something you don't have to worry about with the Ruger.
If you're planning to shoot thousands of rounds annually, hot loads, lots of rapid fire double action work, I'd go with the Ruger.
But if you're simply saying "shooter" as opposed to a safe queen, if you're like 99.9% of the rest of us gun owners, and you'll likely only shoot it a couple of hundred rounds a month, if that, I'd go with the Smith.
I own a 66-1. I stay away from lightweight, high velocity bullets. There have been issues with 125 grain magnum loads. I use 158 grain bullets loaded to 38 special velocities. That's also something you don't have to worry about with the Ruger.
Had a Smith.......
......and still own a couple Rugers (Speed Six and Security Six, 2 3/4 barrels).
Both will last for years though the Ruger will hold up to magnums better. Heavy duty revolvers.
The Ruger triggers can be made nicer if the spring kits are still available for them. Both of mine have them. Purchased the firearms with them in. But even with those kits, the Sixes still don't have triggers as smooth as the K frame had. Gave my stepson a blued Speed Six that didn't have the kit. Man that's a horrible trigger!
......and still own a couple Rugers (Speed Six and Security Six, 2 3/4 barrels).
Both will last for years though the Ruger will hold up to magnums better. Heavy duty revolvers.
The Ruger triggers can be made nicer if the spring kits are still available for them. Both of mine have them. Purchased the firearms with them in. But even with those kits, the Sixes still don't have triggers as smooth as the K frame had. Gave my stepson a blued Speed Six that didn't have the kit. Man that's a horrible trigger!