Used Security Sixes - Most I’ve Ever seen, but sad

Stopped by the Sportsman's Warehouse in Kalamazoo this morning. Somewhere, they dug up a bunch of used handguns, and dug up is the the operative term here. Besides the four (or more?) security sixes, they also had a couple of the old s&w semi autos 59xx, a slew of old smith revolvers, and even a couple of old Colt Cobras. Prices were a bit elevated, as you might expect, and none of the guns were in very good cosmetic condition. Strike that: they looked horrible.
The security sixes were all short barrel, and all 38 or 357. One was stainless.

At least they have them... Security Sixes don't come out of hiding too often in my neck of the woods.

Those Sixes can be cleaned up/refurbished and if they haven't been abused (barrel wise), will shoot good for someone for a long time. I know a guy that could bring them back to life :wink:

Are you that guy?

Sounds like a small PD needed some cash and so they cleaned out the arsenal. If they were issue guns then the problems could be nothing more than finish wear and just needing a good cleaning.

FergusonTO35 said:

Sounds like a small PD needed some cash and so they cleaned out the arsenal.

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This.

ncvikingfan said:

Are you that guy?

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Actually yes I am. I am a pretty serious collector of the Six series revolvers and have bought/refurbished and sold a good number of them over the years. A small example is in my write up abpout the Huntsville, AL gun show that ROCS was invited to (http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=292383) .

I really like the Six Series double actions but in this case agree that Ron is the guy to own these guns!

OP,
Any way to get in touch with the store to see what they have and their pricing? Or if you are thinking about them, you're in the drivers seat.

Here's the Kalamazoo store's page. The store ph # is (269) 775-3072

https://stores.sportsmans.com/sportsmans-warehouse/us/mi/kalamazoo/5215-century-ave

djw54 said:

they also had a couple of the old s&w semi autos 59xx

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I'd go take a look at those. I stumbled into a 5906 at a great price a few years ago and was amazed at just how good a gun it is. To this day I haven't found ANY full-size 9mm at any price I like better. The only thing I'd improve is, sometimes I wish it were the alloy-framed 5904, but when actually shooting it I prefer the full weight. Good stuff!

Sugar River said:

Here's the Kalamazoo store's page. The store ph # is (269) 775-3072

https://stores.sportsmans.com/sportsmans-warehouse/us/mi/kalamazoo/5215-century-ave

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Went there and couldn't find any used guns listed, all new and most OOS.

Oh well, such is life.

RoninPA said:

Sugar River said:

Here's the Kalamazoo store's page. The store ph # is (269) 775-3072

https://stores.sportsmans.com/sportsmans-warehouse/us/mi/kalamazoo/5215-century-ave

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Went there and couldn't find any used guns listed, all new and most OOS.

Oh well, such is life.

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Same here.