How rare are "snubby" Security Sixes?***mine now**

[kristop64089]

I have happened on to another Security Six deal. This one is a Blued SS, with a 2-3/4" barrel, adjustable sights and square butt grips.

There is no box or papers, and finish is strong.

I tried the usual suspects, to gauge value, and no luck.

He is asking $400, or trade for hunting rifle(which i may give him my 300WM for it).

$400 seems ok, I just don't want to over pay.

 

[T.A. WORKMAN]

We would need to see some pictures of the gun,
serial #? is it a low back framed gun? caliber?
Warning roll mark? Scalloped or un-scalloped
recoil shield? Help is here we just need more info.
Terry

 

[kristop64089]

These are the only pics I have on the gun.
http://midwestguntrader.com/cl_upload/0 ... 550746.jpg

http://midwestguntrader.com/cl_upload/0 ... 430488.jpg

Owner says the only bluing wear is on the muzzle. Serial number is a 155***
It has a warning label as well. My gun is worth at least $450(or more), but isn't rare in the least bit. This little gun seems to be a bit harder to find.[/url]

 

[WAYNO]

Although not "extremely" rare, we do know that there's much fewer short barrels, than the longer barrels.

While I don't like seeing the inflation of value on the superb Security/Speed/Service Sixes, that is a fact of life, and at least, fortunately, this inflation was postponed much longer than with other models.

A short time ago, I really thought $350 was high, for the model you describe, but I also know it's not likely that I could not go out today, and buy one for that price.

So, I guess a feller bites the bullet, and pays the price.

That is a fine gun.

WAYNO.

 

[BearHawk 357]

If your rifle is worth around $500 and the guy is asking $400 for the Security Six then I would keep the rifle and offer they guy $375 OTD for the Ruger. You "save" $125 and you get to own both guns. Fronting gun money kind of sucks sometimes but it's not like you have to come up with a really high dollar amount for this one. Sometime down the road, you could put your rifle up for consignment, in a local gun shop, and recover more than 100% of your revolver investment if you wanted to do so.

Either way......get that Security Six!!!

 

[T.A. WORKMAN]

That is a fine looking piece!
As noted above buying these guns in the $300.00 to $350.00
days are over. IMHO its worth the money.
Best of luck
Terry

 

[kristop64089]

what were the original grips?

I have my eye on a set of grips, and box/papers.

The rifle is my new 300wm. I can live with out it, as there are more out there. I wish I could front the money, but I promised the wife I would stop buying guns, so I have to sacrifice.

I traded off my LCR, but really want a snubby. I love the "Six" series of guns. I have a GS32N, but can't carry it, and I swore I would grab the next 2incher I saw. Well, this is the only one I have seen locally.

 

[Greebe]

Hey thanks for the tip off. I just got off the phone with this guy and he let me buy it for $380. Nice....


Haha. Just kidding. Did I get ya?

Greebe

 

[kristop64089]

Hey thanks for the tip off. I just got off the phone with this guy and he let me buy it for $380. Nice....


Haha. Just kidding. Did I get ya?

Greebe

My heart hit my throat, that's for sure. BUT< I did tell the guy, if someone gives you the cash, sell it. I never lock people into a deal, until the day of the meeting.

AND, in the spirit of competition, I will get the gun, just to keep anyone else from getting it. :mrgreen:

 

[COR]

My fiance spent $399 + tax here in western Pa and surprised me this past Christmas (I aw the receipt, yes I am nosey). It's a SS model and the first one I have seen or handled (except for pics)and they aren't making any more. I think she did great at that price and what a surprise since I only mentioned the gun with that barrel length once or twice as a model I had my eye out for.

5 years ago $325-350 ...today $399. I think it's worth $400 all day in that shape. They are the only length I would own in that model. Mine shoots great with every load I have tried too. Slap on a set of stag grips and you are ready for a BBQ.

 

[Greebe]

Hey thanks for the tip off. I just got off the phone with this guy and he let me buy it for $380. Nice....


Haha. Just kidding. Did I get ya?

Greebe

My heart hit my throat, that's for sure. BUT< I did tell the guy, if someone gives you the cash, sell it. I never lock people into a deal, until the day of the meeting.

AND, in the spirit of competition, I will get the gun, just to keep anyone else from getting it. :mrgreen:

Haha thats cool.

I am always nervous about posting links to things I am considering buying. I once had a "friend" buy something right our from under me after I told him about it. Can you say Pi$$ed Off. Anyways after that I never give any tips to people about things that I might want to buy.

Greebe

 

[rich642z]

I just bought one on the 3rd of this month A Ruger Security Six for $275+ tax. I had to get gun registered because it is mandatory in Omaha,Nebraska where I live. So total all together was $304.00 It does have a pinned rear sight. When I saw it there were some gangbangers looking at to buy it and I thought to muself,NOPE,NO WAY THEY ARE GOING TO GET IT. It came home with me. I love Ruger revolvers and Ruger P95s 8)

 

[Heliman]

Rarity is relative to where you are in the country, I think. In my neck of the woods, I see them on a regular basis. A year ago, I had one Speed Six snubbie. Soon got another, than about 2 months ago, picked up a third one. All that made me want to get all 3 calibers in blue and stainless. Once I went looking, it was realtively easy to assemble. Including the cost of the two rare 9mm's, the average price was a hair over $425.

Not that long ago, I picked up a boxed blue Security Six for $250. So, bargains are out there, but the prices are going up, IMHO.

Dave

 

[lfpiii]

Expect prices to keep going up. I have noticed in the midwest that as LEos retire. Many that may have carried revolvers at one time and later carried autos as per their department are going back to revolvers. Medium or "K" frame size in 357 are no longer made. I have not seen one in my area go for less than six. In 2009 a local dealer got 24 security sixes 2-3/4 barrel sold out at $799.99 in less than 4 days.

 

[kristop64089]

Well, I picked it up. It's in great shape. I found the receipt to my rifle, and my OTD price on it was $385 1.5 yrs ago(so that is my out-of-pocket cost).

My only complaint is the target grips. I wish there was something smaller I could put on.

I bought a set on ebay, they are for a speed six(look for them in the EE tomorrow, but this has the square frame, so while the grips fit, they do not look right.
I also have a pair of Houge Monogrips, but I like my wheelies to wear wood.

Do I have any options?

 

[41 mag fan]

If yo0u can't find any drop me a line I can make copies of the originals in wood. Steve

 

[kristop64089]

I'm still cornfused as to what the originals looked like
ETA: Never mind, I know now.

 

[tek4260]

Expect prices to keep going up. I have noticed in the midwest that as LEos retire. Many that may have carried revolvers at one time and later carried autos as per their department are going back to revolvers. Medium or "K" frame size in 357 are no longer made. I have not seen one in my area go for less than six. In 2009 a local dealer got 24 security sixes 2-3/4 barrel sold out at $799.99 in less than 4 days.

:shock:

I'd have to leave that state!! Smith 66's still go for around $350 used here.