bobbyzoeller
Bearcat
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Today I purchased my very first Ruger double action revolver. In the past I've owned literally dozens of Smith & Wessons and Colts, but never a Ruger. I've owned single action Rugers in the past and a .22 Ruger automatic but never a double action revolver.
Here are my questions:
First, the gun is a Ruger Security Six in stainless steel with a serial number of 151-80214. It does not have all of that warning crap on the barrel. Can you please tell me when it was manufactured?
Secondly, I bought this particular Ruger specifically because I have read it is a much most robust revolver in terms of being able to withstand a steady steam of .357 magnum ammunition. I've always considered a Smith & Wesson Model 19 with a 2-1/2" barrel one of the supreme carry guns of all time but I've heard, true or false, that they are quite fragile when firing 125 grain jacketed rounds and that the forcing cone is prone to cracking especially if there is an excessive lead build up. My question is, compared to a Smith & Wesson Model 19, how would you rate a Ruger Security-Six in terms of reliability and overall quality?
Third, I paid $300 for this revolver earlier today. It is near mint, although it has been fired a little. The grips are perfect and I do not think they have ever been off the weapon. The finish is more or less flawless and it has a barrel length of 2-3/4." There was no box. How does this price compare with others out there?
I passed up the chance on a Speed-Six earlier last week that I noticed at a local pawn shop where the listed price was an amazing $279. It was as new with a short barrel in stainless steel as well. So, when I noticed this Security-Six for $300 at another location, I had to have it.
Thanks.
Bobby Zoeller
Louisville, Kentucky
Here are my questions:
First, the gun is a Ruger Security Six in stainless steel with a serial number of 151-80214. It does not have all of that warning crap on the barrel. Can you please tell me when it was manufactured?
Secondly, I bought this particular Ruger specifically because I have read it is a much most robust revolver in terms of being able to withstand a steady steam of .357 magnum ammunition. I've always considered a Smith & Wesson Model 19 with a 2-1/2" barrel one of the supreme carry guns of all time but I've heard, true or false, that they are quite fragile when firing 125 grain jacketed rounds and that the forcing cone is prone to cracking especially if there is an excessive lead build up. My question is, compared to a Smith & Wesson Model 19, how would you rate a Ruger Security-Six in terms of reliability and overall quality?
Third, I paid $300 for this revolver earlier today. It is near mint, although it has been fired a little. The grips are perfect and I do not think they have ever been off the weapon. The finish is more or less flawless and it has a barrel length of 2-3/4." There was no box. How does this price compare with others out there?
I passed up the chance on a Speed-Six earlier last week that I noticed at a local pawn shop where the listed price was an amazing $279. It was as new with a short barrel in stainless steel as well. So, when I noticed this Security-Six for $300 at another location, I had to have it.
Thanks.
Bobby Zoeller
Louisville, Kentucky