Barrel length options for the Service Six included 2.75 and 4 inches. 9mm models boasted a cleverly designed patented sprung cylinder ring which engaged the grooves of the rimless 9mm semi automatic cases. 38 Special-only and 9mm Luger chamberings. 357 Magnum, however some police departments specified.
The Service Six was a basic fixed sight model, and like the Security Six mostly manufactured in. Service Sixīrought out shortly after the Security Six, the Service Six model, or alternatively the "Police Service Six" was an attempt to capitalize on the lucrative law enforcement service revolver market. Barrel lengths available on the Security Six included 2.75, 4, and 6 inches. 357 Magnum cartridge which allowed for firing the shorter. Security Sixes could be ordered with either service or target shooting style square butt grips, and most were chambered for the. The majority of these guns were manufactured with adjustable open iron sights but a few were sold with fixed sights. Introduced in 1972, the Security Six was the original model of the new series. This feature allows for easy cleaning and lubrication.ĭisassembly of the Security Six goes as follows:ĥ: Insert pin and decompress main spring. Requiring only a flathead screwdriver or even an empty shell to take off one screw on the grips.
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All Security Six series revolvers came with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) supplied wooden grips, however, some of the Speed and Service Six models were shipped with rubber Pachmayr grips containing the silver Ruger emblem in the 1980s.Īnother desirable feature of the Security Six is the disassembly. 38 S&W and 9x19mm Parabellum (9mm Luger). Featuring six- round cylinders, the Security Six series represented one of the first modern revolver designs to feature the safer transfer-bar based lockwork, and was chambered for a variety of centerfire ammunition cartridges including. Medium- framed in size, these revolvers were initially manufactured in a blued carbon steel finish in 1975 stainless steel versions of all models were added to the lineup. The Security Six and its variants were more or less identical in basic design, with the differences between the various models being expressed by the exact options and features available. The Ruger GP-100 replaced the Security Six in the Ruger product line. While Ruger's Security Six line has been out of production since 1988, a total of over 1.5 million revolvers were produced and they remain well-liked and respected, as well as highly sought after in the second-hand market. The Security Six and its derivatives also became the standard issue service weapons of a large number of police departments, in addition many were exported overseas. Various models were issued by US government agencies as diverse as the former Immigration and Naturalization Service, the Postal Service, Border Patrol, and numerous police agencies. The "six series" line enjoyed sales success because of their basic features, solid construction, and competitive pricing. As with all Ruger firearms, the Security Six revolvers were robustly designed with large, heavy-duty parts for durability and to allow for investment casting. Ruger used investment casting for most parts in an effort to hold down production costs.
The corporation's earlier designs had been Colt Peacemaker style single action revolvers. Also I had never heard of a 5" Security Six until someone here on the forum showed us one there were a small number made on special order.The introduction of the Security Six and its variants marked Sturm Ruger's first attempt to enter the double action revolver market. I haven't heard of a 2.5" Security Six but then I had never heard of a 3" Ruger Police Service Six until the one I am now the proud owner of showed up. Put your tape on the face of the cylinder and out to the muzzle to confirm. The barrel length is probably 2.75" rather than 2.5". As long as it hasn't been abused it will probably outlast all of us.Īll that said, if the weapon is in good shape I'd probably pay the $375 if the seller doesn't want to come down.
The 157-827XX appears to have been made in 1981 that's alright though. 357 Magnum Security Six in the winter of 1973. How do the Security Six's stack up? Good piece of gear? I had a SP101 but sold it since it was a little too small. I know of Security Six's but never owned or shot them but I'm in the market for a short barrel 357 mag revolver. Marine24 wrote:Came across a stainless Security Six with 2 1/2" barrel, adjustable sights, pachmyr grips that is supposedly an early model (serial number 157-827XX).
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