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    Security Six Mainspring Length?

    Hammer spring length (uncompressed) = 1.75 inch 17 Coils
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    Speed Six Parts

    What parts are you looking for?
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    Ruger Security Six Pawl

    Where in Maryland are you located?
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    SPEED SIX EJECTOR?

    Once the ejector rod is unscrewed from the cylinder/yoke assembly, you need to replace the star washer with a new one, otherwise the rod will work itself loose.
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    Replacement sights for a Ruger Security Six

    I must be dyslexic. The front sights are for the Six revolvers to regulate POA/POI for elevation. Are these what you're looking for? I only have black blades.
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    Replacement sights for a Ruger Security Six

    Chickenlips, Are these the types of front sights you're looking for? PM me the height.
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    speed six cylinder rotation

    Check the position of the pawl which may be too far back to fully engage the ratchets. Adjustment is made by taking the pawl out of the trigger group and bending the "toe" upwards.
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    Front sight on Speed Six

    Fixed sight Sixes have 3 heights available: .182", .206", and .266", and are held in place with a role pin. The replacement front sight requires drilling from both sides once the sights held in place using lock jaw pliers. Bit diameter in .062". Then roll pin is tapped in using a roll pin punch...
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    Security Six Timing Issue

    I'm referring to the width of the pawl tip. The width of pawl controls the timing. If you fail to carry up, check the position of the pawl tip (nose) with the cylinder open. The pawl should be recessed into the window but not more than 1/32 inch. The toe and heel of the pawl determines the...
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    Security Six Timing Issue

    Welcome to the forum. I believe the problem you are having is that the ratchets on your cylinder have worn a bit. To correct the timing, you need to get a slightly oversized pawl. Measure the width of the pawl at the tip where it engages the ratchet and get another one .001-.002 inch wider.
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    Blown up Smiff 'N Wishin'!!

    Rugers are not immune from Kabooms. http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/sho ... p?t=382585
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