The only gun I regret trading, a Single Six (accuracy question)

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TennJed

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I have bought and traded many guns over the years. Only one I regret trading. A 6.5" stainless Single Six. I bought it used from a pawn shop and it was pretty beat up. Only came with the 22lr cylinder (I assume it was a convertible one at one time.)

I have never been able to shoot a 22 handgun as accurately. I have a MKIII, a 22/45, a S&W 617, and a Norinco TT Olympia, which are all very accurate, but it was something about that single six. I wanted something more at the time , it was pretty ugly to look at, and i figured Single Six were a dime a dozen so i traded her and am kicking myself ever since.

So my question is, do I replace it with a Single Ten or another Single Six? I like everything about the ST. (10rd Capacity, fiber optic sight), but it only comes in a 4 3/8" & 5.5". I am wondering how much of the previous single six accuracy was the 6.5" barrel? For you guys that know more about accuracy than me, could I hope for similar results from a 5.5" or should I stay with the 6.5"? I know it will vary by individual gun by as a general rule.

Holding them in a store I do not seem to be able to tell any real difference from a handling and comfort standpoint. Decisions, decisions.
 
I would think the stroke on the 10 would be shorter than the 6. The laws of physics must apply unless they changed the internals. If you didn't notice the difference in the length of the pull than I would go with the 10. Multiples of 10 make those with "obsessive compulsion disorder" feel happy when they open their box of ammo. :D

P.S. Does Ruger even offer the regular 6 shot anymore?
 
I never shot either one, only held them both in my hands and admired in the store. Cool guns, I am still thinking of getting one some day. My understanding is that both guns priced very similarly. But here is a thought: wouldn't it be a lot more fun to occasionally shoot those 22 Magnum loads?

I use my 357 guns with 38 Spl most of the time on the range. But it's so much fun every once in a while to put a box of real 357 thought ! I assume same would go for 22LR/22Mag revolver... Just something to think about.
 
My SS has been a frequent companion in the yard, on the farm, in the woods and in my vehicle.
I once shot pistol competitively and understand it is not as accurate at the semi-auto models. I don't believe it is intended to be.
It will be a heartbreaker day if I ever have to give it up.
In addition to being a classic all on it's own it is simply a cool gun to hold and shoot.
 
My very first firearm purchase was back in 1969. My dad had to sign for it because I was only 17. It was a Ruger Single Six with a 6.5" bbl and the extra magnum cylinder. I paid $69 for it. Sold to a buddy in the guard for $100 a few years later. He still has it and wouldn't think of selling it.
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Go with the S-6! It's painful loading/unloading the S-10 ten-at-a-slow-pain-full-one-by-one-by one. BUT, I do like the fiber optic front sight.

..I should just get another cylinder and just swap out cylinders at a time. :P
 
It seems that accuracy types lean towards the 6-shot if you can find them. While a 10-shot may shoot as well, you are counting on 10 cylinder holes being correctly aligned with the forcing cone instead of just 6. I don't think this is much of a factor but I follow the logic.

Here is a 5-shot group @ 50 yards from a single six. This was my old silhouette revolver with the 9.5" barrel. I don't think the 9.5 barrel helps accuracy but it does give more sight radius. I think any of them with a good crown would be under 1" @ 25 yards with good, standard velocity ammo. Hope this helps.

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A single six will most likely be more accurate that the shooter. I had a 9&1/2" one that would shoot under an inch at 25yds a MK 1 target that I had at the same time would do the same. This was 15 years ago and I cant shoot that good with iron sight any more.

There will be some difference between guns of the same make and model but most single six's should be accurate with the ammo they like (under 2" at 25 yds rested). I have a new model with a 5.5" barrel and it shoots about 2" at 25 YDs, more my fault than the guns. Get the Single Six or Single 10 and enjoy. :)
 
I have a fare share of revolvers but none of them shoot like this Single Six and it really likes WRF as well as magnums. 22lr in HV shoot rather well also.

 
Now I had a Single Six, shot it a lot, was not that accurate with LR, not bad at all with WMR. I carried it a lot , ( even had a boo-te-full holster and belt, just like Gene Autry, by golly.) because it was the only .22 revolver I had. Then I got a S&W Model 63, wow, night and day, that little 63 was twice as accurate and more fun to shoot. My youngest son now is the proud owner of the Single Six, he likes it so no loss. Just my experience, but that is why they make different flavors of ice cream, to each his own.:) { Black Walnut is my go to Flavor }
 
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