Opinions on Ruger Security Six?

[cosermann]

...Ruger should have never stopped making them.

Heh, heh. Yeah. The problem was that the manufacturing costs inherent in the design were so high it made it difficult for Ruger to make much money on them.

Thus, the GP100 series was designed to be more efficient/less expensive to produce, while still solid, and thus - profitable. It was a business-model necessitated redesign/refinement.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Heh, heh. Yeah. The problem was that the manufacturing costs inherent in the design were so high it made it difficult for Ruger to make much money on them.

I asked Mr. Fifer, Ruger's CEO, about a special run of Service Sixes and that was the exact answer I received. Got to respect that.

I am a big fan of the Service Six. I own several including a Police Service Six. You should be very pleased with that piece.

My condolences for your loss.

 

[Tom Threetoes]

I've had my SS since the '70s, it's a fine revolver, a 6" stainless. I'd love to find a nice 4 incher to go with it.

 

[XtremeVel]

I have both a 4 inch Security Six and GP100 along with a 2.25 inch SP101 and Ruger Blackhawk. The Security Six has always been my favorite of all the Ruger .357's...

 

[g+16]

security six gets my vote

 

[Slawburger]

Ruger Security-Six 357 magnum: Sturdy, accurate, reliable, easy to field strip and reassemble. I didn't care for the stock grips but with some larger after-market grips it felt great in the hand. Great firearm and a personal favorite.

 

[gunman41mag]

I like my RUGER SECURITY SIX, stainless steel with 2.75 inch barrel, built like a tank

 

[bdybdall]

I've had my 4' stainless Security Six for better than 30+ years. It is built like a tank. My only regret is that a relative took my Mustang grips and gave me a set of Pachmayrs after he borrowed the gun many years ago.

 

[cosermann]

... My only regret is that a relative took my Mustang grips and gave me a set of Pachmayrs after he borrowed the gun many years ago.

Here's something that might interest you - new Ruger factory grips recently found in an attic at the Newport plant:

RLG-Security-Six-Grips-Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.

 

[TLHelmer]

Great gun! It is reliable and an excellent home defense weapon.