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Glad to see these are back. I probably won't buy one since I already have a couple 1894s, but still good to see the classic making a comeback. I don't remember exactly what I paid, but for sure less than $400 each for my .44 and .45 1894s - they were the Big 5 Sporting Goods models, so the...

Inside the secure vault I keep a Ruger GP100 loaded with 38 spl +P hollowpoints (I have nothing against using 357, but this happens to be what's in it currently). And on top of the secure vault I keep active hearing protection - amplifies normal sounds so I can hear even better, but protects...

Interesting thread. I got my Single Six when I was shooting cowboy action as a lower cost practice alternative, so "accurate enough" was good enough. I think I only put 1 box of 22 Mag through it, and the rest has been LR. Now I keep it as a fun plinker and a good starter gun for teaching...

This is such a cool thread - love it. I'll go with the Blackhawk, although part of me wants to say Single Six

Yes, from my experience replacing the trigger subassembly on a security six. All of the OEM and aftermarket replacement parts were listed as being suitable for both.

Slightly off topic from the grip frame but relevant to the model changes - there was an old style and new style of trigger spring. My 150-series Security Six (with a broken trigger spring) takes the old style. Ruger no longer has replacements, nor does Numrich or anyone else I have asked. Anyone...

Hondo - thanks for the info. That's very helpful. And Jimbo, truer words never typed. That advice might save me from another half finished project. Or if not, at least I've been warned.

Among the many things in life that confuse me, I include the Ruger single action frames. In this case, I'm trying to understand if the New Vaquero Birdshead .44 Mag, Model: 10596, has the heavier Blackhawk frame like the old Vaqueros or the lighter New Vaquero frame. I'm assuming it has to be...

Lee, Your thread is still going! I don't know if you still check it, but I just want to say thanks for posting this. Others have correctly pointed out how awesome the gun is and how entertaining & informative your posts are. In addition, I found it emotionally moving because it reminds me of my...

Well, I found a picture on Gunbroker of a Security Six trigger assembly and it has the right angle to show how the correct installed configuration - confirming what I already thought. I just wonder how many times I'll have to chase that spring across the room trying to get it in like that. Are...

OK - need a little help here. The trigger spring broke on my Security Six (150 prefix). Ruger sent me a new one with no problem. But I'm a little stumped on 2 things. First of all, the spring Ruger sent me is bigger than the old one. I checked with Ruger and they assure me they only stock one...

I have KRBN-455WX, ser # 48-2437xx (2005 mfg), case envelope 3/3/2005