Ruger security six 357

[mitchsnap]

Hi to all. New to this forum. Recently purchased a Security Six 357 for 200 bucks. Barrel has strong lands and grooves. Bluing is worn. Seems to be tight. Timing seems good. No pitting. Bought it as a self defense gun. Has I beleive original grips with diamond design in wood grips at screw. S/N is 154-6396x. Was wondering when this was produced. Thanks for any input.

 

[WAYNO]

Hi to all. New to this forum. Recently purchased a Security Six 357 for 200 bucks. Barrel has strong lands and grooves. Bluing is worn. Seems to be tight. Timing seems good. No pitting. Bought it as a self defense gun. Has I beleive original grips with diamond design in wood grips at screw. S/N is 154-6396x. Was wondering when this was produced. Thanks for any input.

This one's pretty new. 1979. :wink:

You have a great gun. 200 bucks is a great price for even a shooter-grade Security Six. Got a photo, or further description?

Welcome to the forum!

WAYNO.

 

[GP100man]

WELCOME TO THE RUGER FORUM.COM

& a mitey fine find ya found!!!!!!

When I find em I have no $$ ,when I have the $$ I can`t find em !!!

Enjoy !!!!!

 

[Geezer]

You found yourself a great revolver at a great price!

 

[mitchsnap]

Is the a production chart showing dates of manufacture with serial numbers? Thanks.

 

[roaddog28]

Hi and welcome,

Great buy on the best kept secret in the medium frame revolver. I have a Police Service Six 4 inch and I feel its my best all around revolver. I also have a GP100 and numerous Smiths but I always fall back on my Police Service Six. I would suggest getting some good aftermarket grips to shoot with. I have the original grips myself but I am saving them and put some Hoques for shooting.
Good luck with yours.

Regards,
roaddog28

 

[dlh38or45]

There is a chart of serial numbers and years of manufacture on the Ruger website.

DLH

 

[mitchsnap]

Just found the website and info. Thanks. Great source of information. They actually provide everything you need to check out your firearm.

 

[mohavesam]

So...
In 1979 your revolver sold new for around $259 retail. That equates to well over $750 in Obama dollars. You paid $200 and you're wondering whether you got a deal. :?

Either Ruger guns depreciate like a mexican breakfast or I'd say you got a deal on a 'lifetime' revolver that may someday (hopefully never) just save your family's bacon.

 

[mitchsnap]

Trying to post some pics of my gun. Any help would be appreciated. Saved pics in my Pictures. But can't copy and paste. Thanks.

 

[CanonLyles]

There's a sticky in the "Gallery" forum that will tell you to do it. Very easy to use and helpful.

 

[Glupy]

There's a sticky in the "Gallery" forum that will tell you to do it. Very easy to use and helpful.

Create an account in a posting service; photobucket is easy and free.

Store you pictures in you photobucket account.

Paste the link to the picture in your forum reply.

Easy!

Dave

 

[reuben_j_cogburn]

Roaddog?
Do you keep that picture in your wallet?.........
It has been surfacing a lot!
Actually I'm jealous.. Always wanted one, but all I could get was a 3" model 13 smith.... but it will do...... :wink:

reuben....

 

[toyhunt]

Hi to all. New to this forum. Recently purchased a Security Six 357 for 200 bucks. Barrel has strong lands and grooves. Bluing is worn. Seems to be tight. Timing seems good. No pitting. Bought it as a self defense gun. Has I beleive original grips with diamond design in wood grips at screw. S/N is 154-6396x. Was wondering when this was produced. Thanks for any input.

Found a stainless in Flag. pawn shop for around $300 before tax.Looks like new.Longer barrel.Can't buy it as I just got a Vaquro.Worth getting in future,as I don't have a DA yet?

 

[mitchsnap]

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Pics were taken with my cell phone. Loaded with six talons that came with the gun. Not pretty but I'm sure it will stop almost anything in it's tracks.

 

[WAYNO]

Good for you! 8)

WAYNO.

 

[mitchsnap]

Are there any issues that I should be aware of concerning this firearm? Produced in 1979. Thanks, again for everbody's input.

 

[WAYNO]

They are pretty bullet-proof!

Not knowing its history, ya might want to field strip it, and make sure it's good-n-clean, and lubricated on the inside. Field stripping is pretty easy with these guns.

Don't know if you've got an owners manual, but they are available online from Sturm Ruger.

http://www.ruger.com/products/_manuals/securitySix.pdf

WAYNO.