Used Security Six

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foghornl

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OK guys 'n' gals, I ran accross this item Saturday night, just before closing time at my favorite local gunshop...
Ruger Security Six (didn't note the serial #) 4" barrel, fixed sights. Going by Jim March's revolver checkout guide, seemed to be in great mechanical condition. Cylinder lockup is very tight, and it has about the smallest cyl/bbl gap I have seen.
I noted a bit of finish wear (blued, not stainless) near the muzzle, and 2 tiny [almost invisible] rust spots.
Is $275, with 2 boxes of Rem 158Gr SJHP a reasonable price?
TIA
 
Sounds at least $50 too warm to me, but judging from others' comments last week on another revo's price, I might be behind the times.
 
Ruger Security-Six w/ Fixed Sight's?

I have never seen one; but their Speed-Six was equipped
that way. Must have been some sort'a limited production
run? I would definitely knock off $50 to $75, if it did not
have adjustable sight's.:cool: :D :) No since in paying for
something that the weapon is without.:eek: :(

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

I have the exact same revolver--I posted a while back about the oddness of having a Security Six with fixed sights and was told that Ruger made a version with fixed sights for a while before coming out with Service Six. I really like mine--it's tight and shoots where I point it. The price seems a little high to me, but.....
 
Thanks for the quick replies, folks. Unless I can work a deal for a few extras, I think I'll pass on this one. I had heard that Ruger had a few Security Six models with fixed sights, but this is the first one I have seen.
 
Here in the Philly 'burbs, the Ruger Securiy/Speed/Service Sixes are beginning to go up in price. Models in excellent condition I've seen recently are closer to $300 ( or more) than to $200.

It has been a while since they were made, and they are a very desirable combination of size, accuracy, and strength.
 
Chief- I stand corrected. You certainly did post earlier,
regarding the fixed sighted Ruger Security-Six.

Bob C- I agree, what a great compromise in a nice
size package. I always have liked the Ruger Security Six/
Service Six, and Speed Six.

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
 
Assuming it's a .357 version versus .38, and assuming you want a shooter/carry gun, given the shape it's in, I'd pay that. A tight, low-gap gun of a type you want doesn't come along every day.

But then again, I'm in California - good used guns come available a lot less often than they do elsewhere.
 
I think i'ld go for it,the ammo here in phoenix would go for $45 or $50 if go can find it abd i don't think there was ever a better medium frame revolver made by any one,just make sure the serial prefix is 151 or higher,the 150 prefix guns have a different grip size and you'll have lots of fun finding grips for it.
 
Well forhorn, I just purchased one of these myself. Price was $249.00. I think I got a decent deal. Gun was in excellent shape, not a scratch or nick on the original wood grips. The only wear sign was light cylinder line--otherwise not a mark, or rust. I think guns, like everything else, are a bit more expensive in the metro NY area. Well, maybe a lot more. There's also a lot less gun shops, for a given area, than in the west or south.

I was considering a new EAA "Windicator" revovler. Store owner thought it was a better idea to spend a few bucks more for a "brand name" piece and turned me on to the Sec. six that had just come in. Called Ruger and was told the gun was made in April 1972. I'm looking forward to picking it up. (Gotta wait to have my permit "amended", dontcha know. They register your handguns here in the Empire State:mad:) Am shopping for some larger grips and holster(s). Don't know much about these guns, although I did check out some sites for pricing before going to make the deal. Seems they used to be quite prolific, esp. as service piece for many departments. Many people quite fond of them, seem to shoot well, accurate, etc. Not the sexiest 357 in the world, but hey, neither am I.
 
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