Hooked on Six Series

[stonebuster]

Since I bought my first Speed Six I was hooked. When we lost power, internet & TV for a couple days I dug a Speed Six out, switched the rubber to Herretts wood grips and put a factory DAO hammer from a nycpd Service six in it. (Thank God for battery LED lites)

If Ruger ever made a better revolver for carry, I don't know what it would be. Reminds me of a slightly beefier S&W Model 65. I borrowed the DAO hammer from the nycpd Service six in the middle and found another hammer to modify to make nycpd gun DA/SA since I had another nycpd gun anyway(bottom). Found an old post of a former Ruger armoror that showed how to make hammer modification.

 

[WAYNO]

I particularly enjoy my Sixes.
I know folks also like their GP100's, but I've yet to own one that would favorably compare in any way, to any of my Security/Speed Sixes.

 

[hittman]

They make ‘em in blue too ……..

 

[stonebuster]

That's a real beauty there, hittman. Looks like you might've put some Ren Wax on it.

 

[stonebuster]

I particularly enjoy my Sixes.
I know folks also like their GP100's, but I've yet to own one that would favorably compare in any way, to any of my Security/Speed Sixes.

I'm down to a 3" & 4" GP100 but up to 3 Speed Six, 2 Service Six and one Security Six.

 

[hittman]

Wax? Goodness no, that’s for the Smith guys LOL

Quick wipe with a Pro Shot Silicone cloth works for me

 

[gunman42782]

The Six Series were awesome revolvers.

 

[Armybrat]

I only had one - this Service Six .357 - bought it new in 1975.
Gifted it to one of my sons 30 years ago.

 

[hittman]

Gettin’ some cool plum on that one

 

[rugerguy]

Nice ones 'stonebuster' and love them Herrett grips on them, had the early Sixes, carried one for years but actually wore it out and had a couple of others that the cylinder ratchets, /ejectors failed on them, ( would rotate, out of position when no cases in the cylinder) oh well and no help from the factory, in fact the service director at that time Dick B., got to the point I would have to send them in money and upgrade to another "latest" models, so hung them all up..yes look great in boxes, and out of the safe, BUT lots of use on the PD range, and oh well, same story with the K framed 357s from S&W, used to split forcing cones, bad design with that flat cut under the cone for the clearance of the gas ring on the cylinder, made for a weak spot, I think we bought some of the last barrels they had in 4 in., many years ago, but like I said look great , especially on a display like Ron does, awesome......(y)(y)

 

[stonebuster]

That's the first I've heard about the cylinder ratchet/ejector failures. I usually shoot 38spl in them and have several so maybe if I spread the round count between the several I own they will outlast me. The forcing cones on all my Six Series revolvers look perfect with no noticeable wear unlike my 2016 GP100 which shows significant wear on the rear of the barrel. Thanks for the warning, I'll keep an eye on them.

 

[Armybrat]

Gettin' some cool plum on that one

Yep, the right side matches too…

 

[stonebuster]

Looks like another Six Series revolver is going to be mine shortly. Very late production true 3" Service Six 357 in stainless. The latest known Speed Six sn# is 162-547xx from what I read on this forum. This Service Six is 162-534xx, so about 1300 units earlier than the last Speed 6. Advertised as 2 3/4" but sure looks like my other two 3 inchers. EDIT: After jerking me around all week waiting for a shipping price the seller came up with $410 shipping for a $650 gun bring to a grand total of just under over $1100. I asked if she'd lost her mind? Deal's off

 

[weaselmeatgravy]

Looks like another Six Series revolver is going to be mine shortly. Very late production true 3" Service Six 357 in stainless. The latest known Speed Six sn# is 162-547xx from what I read on this forum. This Service Six is 162-534xx, so about 1300 units earlier than the last Speed 6. Advertised as 2 3/4" but sure looks like my other two 3 inchers.

My highest numbered Six is a little lower than yours at 162-53009, but it is also a stainless 3" Service Six, model GF33. Pretty scarce configuration. There has been at least one more GF33 found recently by a forum member, his is 162- 52479, so maybe there was a purge of old contract revolvers somewhere. I got mine in 2011, so I know it wasn't part of a recent dumping.

 

[dobegrant.45]

very nice setup, only have 1 4" stainless security six, but it is a sweetheart

 

[moparclan]

Nice sixes pictured here. Ended up with a few over the years too.

 

[hittman]

That low back Speed is on my bucket list …..

 

[Randyzzz]

I was sorta looking for a Dan Wesson, but seeing all these pics and doing some research, I don’t think I will be going that way. Once finances permit. I’ll be looking for my own Six.

 

[wproct]

Having moved onto the GP100 years ago I had forgotten how sleek the six series revolvers are.

 

[stonebuster]

My highest numbered Six is a little lower than yours at 162-53009, but it is also a stainless 3" Service Six, model GF33. Pretty scarce configuration. There has been at least one more GF33 found recently by a forum member, his is 162- 52479, so maybe there was a purge of old contract revolvers somewhere. I got mine in 2011, so I know it wasn't part of a recent dumping.

At GB checkout the seller hit me with $407 shipping so I refused to pay. Seller relisted & now back up for auction.

 

[Watertender]

At GB checkout the seller hit me with $407 shipping so I refused to pay. Seller relisted & now back up for auction.

What kind of shipping would cost that much? Was one of the Royal family going to bring it to you in a limousine and walk up to your door on a red carpet strewn with rose petals?

 

[stonebuster]

What kind of shipping would cost that much? Was one of the Royal family going to bring it to you in a limousine and walk up to your door on a red carpet strewn with rose petals?

Seller claimed it was GB overnight shipping FFL to my FFL. UPS

 

[contender]

Those shipping prices are way over the top. Sounds like they are using shipping charges to get more for the gun AND not pay as much in GB fees.

I missed a 4" Security-Six a few weeks back. A local sale ad, asking $400 for a stainless one. Sadly,, I was the second person to reply. The first guy took it.

 

[weaselmeatgravy]

I missed a 4" Security-Six a few weeks back. A local sale ad, asking $400 for a stainless one. Sadly,, I was the second person to reply. The first guy took it.

I remember 20-some years ago (back when there were newspapers) being the second caller to a guy selling a barely used Colt Anaconda for $400.

 

[mk70ss]

My one Six.

 

[sceva]

What is a Six Series?

Oh yeah, something like this. .38 Special, stags and a Tyler-T



I agree with what Dan said about the Herrett's although I modified the ones I used to have by cutting them off leaving about 1/8" on the bottom and rounding the edges. They were a great grip until I got the stags and tyler then they went to someone else.

 

[stonebuster]

My one Six.

But it's a dandy!

 

[Ruger00fan]

At GB checkout the seller hit me with $407 shipping so I refused to pay. Seller relisted & now back up for auction.

wow, people try to do that?? Terrible.

back to hunting for the next six

 

[hittman]

Yeah, if a seller doesn’t specify actual shipping $$ in the description or won’t confirm with me the amount to my zip code, I just don’t bid. Red flag for me.

 

[stonebuster]

wow, people try to do that?? Terrible.

back to hunting for the next six

I had withdrawn the money for the USPS MO already before she added shipping at checkout.. Next day walked into my indoor range & saw a Colt Detective Spec. 1978 tagged $699. Settled on $650 and left with it. Very nifty little six shooter.