Security Six barrel bob

My first post, go easy on me.

I've got a 6" blue Security Six that I bought in 1980. I never really used it for hunting just target shooting and now I'd like it better if it were a 4".

Called Ruger about doing a rebarrel and the fellow who answered the phone was less than helpful saying that they only use their remaining barrels for "emergencies".

I saw pictures of some Security Six revolvers with the barrel bobbed and what appeared to be a S&W front sight pinned in place.

Any guidance as to who does that type or similar work would be appreciated.

Rick

Actually, I'd resist the idea of spending a lot of $$ having it cut down. I'd just hunt for a factory gun in 4" to swap or buy. OR,, you can get into looking for spare parts and find a 4" barrel as they are not as hard to find as the shorter ones. If you find a barrel,,, a good gunsmith can install it for you fairly easily. Plus,, you can keep the 6" barrel in case you ever want to sell it etc.

The emergency is when someone either blows up a gun or it's impossible to determine who was responsible for blowing up a gun that ws submitted for repair. Already hashed that out with Ruger two years ago. I'd follow contender's advice and buy a whole gun. There are many sellers on gunbroker who often sell guns that were destroyed buy sawing the frame in two but the remaining parts are fine. I've bought many single action parts this way for one part or another. It's much easier than dealing with Ruger.

Sounds like a good reason to get a second gun! Heck, they are all over Gunbroker.

Hobie":viqe6wi0 said:

Sounds like a good reason to get a second gun! Heck, they are all over Gunbroker.

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One of a million reasons to get "another gun".