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Thanks for all the replies. They are asking $325, stated that was his lowest price. Sounds like he's in the ballpark. Not sure if I want to swap my lcr even trade for it or not. Will have to sleep on it and see what the morning brings. Are they as rugged as the gp100?
The sixes were Ruger's first double action revolver, but they are definitely rugged. There was quite a debate back in the '70s about whether the K-Frame Smith & Wesson or the Sixes (Security Six, Service Six and Speed Six) revolvers were stronger, focusing mainly on forged vs cast construction. Debate never really closed, but I think the nod would go to the GP100 between the two Rugers. Mainly for the thickness of the metal where the barrel screws into the frame.
On the Sixes, the ejector rod centerline coincides with the centerline of the cylinder. That means the frame cutout for the ejector is close to the barrel threads. On the later Ruger DA revolvers the ejector rod is offset, allowing a little more thickness for the barrel threads. Also, even without this difference, the GP100 is a bulkier, heavier frame. There is just more metal in it. That means to me the GP is stronger.
As far as rugged is concerned, there are other factors at play. The advancing hand is (I think) the most fragile and critical part of a revolver. Whether the GP's is more rugged than the Sixes, I don't know.
If I was going to carry a six-shot DA revolver all day, it would be the Sixer. It is fully capable of firing any commercial 357 round made, just as the GP100 is. Neither one has any worry about being adequately rugged.
If I was going to shoot in a competition with a couple hundred rounds, I would go for the the GP, not because it can stand up to lots of rounds better, but because my hand would, using the heavier gun.
I really like my Security Sixes. All stainless and 2.75", 4" and 6" and wish Ruger had made companion pieces in 22 RF (How cool would a 9 or 10 shot be to practice with alongside the .357?) and wish they still made them. I also wish for a GP/SP type grip stud so grip shape could be customized for individual hands better.
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