Got my new Ruger security six!

[Redhorse]

Some of you noticed and commented on my earlier post about that security six I was considering buying. Well, here it is, you guys talked me into it!


Also, the front sight is chipped. I can still shoot it, but if I want to get it fixed, what should I do?

 

[BehindBlueI's]

That looks like a Service Six to me. A Security Six should have an adjustable rear sight.

 

[Regnar]

Smooth as silk

 

[357 Terms]

That looks like a Service Six to me. A Security Six should have an adjustable rear sight

The Security Six was first introduced with the 150-0001 serial #, a fixed sight version was introduced later, and then re-named the police Service Six.

This six may be a 150 prefix Security Six with fixed sights (or maybe a 151, i can't remember when the designation changed)

Kinda rare, and a great 357 regardless of its name!!

Better pics would help.

 

[M67]

That looks like a Service Six to me. A Security Six should have an adjustable rear sight.

Like 357 said, not all Security Sixes have adjustables. I've only seen one in person that didn't. Kind of a cool oddity. Should be pre warning label I beleive

 

[Slawburger]

Congratulations, it should serve you well.

If there is one thing INGO is good at, it is talking people into buying more firearms.

 

[SwampDude]

I like the fixed sight setup. My favorite S&W .357 is the model 65 with fixed sights. It makes for a great day-pack gun.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Like 357 said, not all Security Sixes have adjustables. I've only seen one in person that didn't. Kind of a cool oddity. Should be pre warning label I beleive

There are blued fixed sight Security Sixes, which were made from 72-74. Stainless Security Sixes were introduced in 75. I don't think there was any overlap. I'm quite willing to be proven wrong, as gun companies sometimes do special runs or the like, but I bet its a Service Six.

 

[Redhorse]

Err my mistake everyone, I meant police service six. Got a little excited with the post!

 

[warthog]

That is one of those revolvers I have all three barrel lengths of, was able to recently get the two inch from a small estate sale. Without doubt the Security Six is my favorite 357 of all time.

Congrats on a greet new revolver!

Edit: well the Service Six was a nice revolver too but it lacked the adjustable sights. I still have one to complete my "Six" collection though. All you need is a Security and a Speed and you too will have all three.

 

[drillsgt]

Great looking gun, I love the Speed and Service Sixes, congrats.

 

[kalboy]

Great looking gun, I love the Speed and Service Sixes, congrats.

Same here, great gun you've gotten OP! Congrats!

 

[Redhorse]

Thanks everyone! I'm really happy to have it, it's my first .357

 

[45fan]

Security or Service, the Six line is a great one. I have connected a 75 yard shot on a coyote with my wife's Service six, 2 3/4" barrel, fixed sights and all. Considering its only real role was personal defense, and (typically) range wouldnt be over 10 yards, this revolver really shines no matter what I have asked of it.

 

[jspy5]

I had a 4" Stainless Security Six as my first carry pistol. Had it in an upside down Safariland shoulder holster which helped with the weight of everyday carry, but it was still a beast to get used to.This was probably in the late 70"s early 80"s.

 

[NKBJ]

Excellent revolver.
4" Security Six was my wadcutter target loaded rabbit hunting weapon of choice in the '70's.

 

[ru44mag]

Err my mistake everyone, I meant police service six. Got a little excited with the post!

Awe man!!! I wanted to see BBI wrong at least once! LOL. Nice revolver!! Love me some Ruger revolvers!

 

[Redhorse]

Thanks guys! I think i'm going to try and take a deer with it. Any ideas on the chipped front sight?