Impluse Buy - Speed Six

[doc540]

I was halfway looking around for a centerfire sihouette match Ruger and ran across an old, stainless, 2.75" Speed Six with a Tyler T and a nice IWB holster for not much money.

Speed Six was my first carry gun back in the '80's.

I remember how well it shot, so how could I resist?

Mailing funds tomorrow.

 

[Zebraranger]

Their definitely hard to resist especially if the price is right. I have the 2-3/4" Security Six also with the Tyler T grip. For me the Sixes are the perfect size revolver. I would like to add a Speed Six to my small collection sometime.

 

[doc540]

Price was the deciding factor.

I look around at what Smith and Colt snubs are selling for, and I think a Speed Six is their equal if not superior.

Little bigger, little heavier, but it will put the lead on the money.

 

[exlogger]

Some guys have all the luck.

I've seen several Service and Security Six models, but that DANG Speed Six keeps alluding me! :evil:

Congratulations (I think).... I shall not covet thy neighbors Speed Six.

Just kidding, I'm glad you found "a nice piece" of your past. :wink:

 

[bvd1]

Great find. I am currently looking for the same.

 

[kstoneking]

Doc, your Speedsix isn't an impulse buy, it's a reunion!

Kenny

 

[doc540]

Doc, your Speedsix isn't an impulse buy, it's a reunion!

Kenny

EXCELLENT way to look at it! :lol:

 

[Timbo22]

Congradulations, good score! I've had that same impluse for a while now. I wish I could find a nice Speed Six to make it happen. Any of the double action Six series are few and far between at gun shows in northern Virginia. I saw a stainless GF-84 (fixed sight Service Six, 4" barreled, 38 Special) in Fredericksberg but passed on it. It was fair to good cosmetically with Pachmyer "gripper" grips and marked "LEX PD". A few minutes with a Scotchbite pad would even up the finish and make a nice utility revolver. Kicking myself now.

 

[doc540]

"Utility revolver", I like that.

 

[Sax.45]

Great score, I was at a gun show a few weeks ago and got extremely lucky. First table i went to the vendorhad a SS security six ,4" barrel adj sites. Great condition, and was willing to haggle, ended up getting that gun.Before leaving I figured I'll take one more walk around and while I was looking at other tables a older gentleman was trying to sell a SS speed six 2 3/4" to a vendor, the vendor offered him a real low ball price for it ,he declined his offer and walked away. I asked what he was looking to get for it and we made the deal. I know how you feel x2.

 

[Keltyke]

In the late 70s, I had the choice between a 4" Ruger Security 6 and a S&W Model 13. I chose the 13. I've always regretted not getting the Ruger.

 

[Chris]

Doc
Isn't it great when you trip over these things, great pick up for sure.

 

[doc540]

Doc
Isn't it great when you trip over these things, great pick up for sure.

Payment sent yesterday, so by this time next week I should have it in hand!

My old friend, the brick Speed Six Schmidt house. :lol: