Ruger Single Six Convertible - 9.5"

[Cal44]

There is a 9.5" model available at my LGS and I'm considering it.

There is a lot of discussion on the Internet boards that these convertibles are not accurate with 22lr as the bore is too large (to accommodate 22wmr).

Is this really true, or is it typical Internet BS repeated over and over so many times it is accepted as fact?

Other posts say this used to be true, but Ruger has fixed the problem -- but exactly how they fixed it isn't mentioned.

Anyone know the straight scoop on this issue?

Dave

 

[k22fan]

First I should warn you to file this reply away under worthless internet chatter because I’ve never owned a SS. Fact is I can’t stop myself from first thinking Security Six every time I read “SS”. However, I’ve shot next to a lot of satisfied SS owners at ranges. It’s safe to say most SSs have the extra cylinder and most owners of SSs are happy with their accuracy so I’m very skeptical about the claim that most SSs are inaccurate.

I mostly wanted to write that a gentleman brings his 9.5” SS to our indoor bullseye revolver night. He struggles with the rapid fire but enjoys himself. His SS is just right for minor problem varmints at home. It’s not as muzzle heavy as a lot of extra long barrel DAs.

Now sit back and wait for replies from SS owners. I’ll bet there will be a lot of them.

 

[contender]

The internet "experts" who dis the accuracy of the Single-Six are expecting match grade accuracy from a field gun.
First, when Ruger started building the Single-Six, the bore diameter was .222. Then, in 1958, with the introduction of the 22 magnum, and Ruger followed with a spare cylinder in 22 mag, they did enlarge the bore diameter to .224.
Rule of thumb; If you have an OM Single-Six with a serial number of 150,000 or LESS,,, it'll have the smaller bore. If it is 150,000 or HIGHER it will have the larger bore.
Real world shooting,,, I have several of both types. I can NOT tell the difference in accuracy between the two.
Lastly, Ruger hasn't "fixed" anything, except to make the bore diameter larger when the 22 mag came out.
Buy the 9.5 & enjoy if you want it!

 

[Hondo44]

Cal 44,

I could not have said it better than Contender, it's an urban myth, and you can take what he says to the bank!

I have three SSs pre 150,000 serial numbered Rugers with the slightly smaller bore and I can find no difference in accuracy between those and my .224" bore convertible SSs using 22 LR. And the accuracy from all of them is exceptional especially not being "match grade target" guns. My 9 1/2" is a tack driver with both 22 LR and Mag.

You'll love it, get and enjoy. If you carry it afield, a cross draw holster is the way to go for most of us.

 

[Black Fly]

I owned a new model SS convertible that I had scoped with a red dot. It was the most accurate handgun I've owned. That includes a scoped performance center S&W and a couple tuned up handguns. Mine was more accurate with the right 22 LR ammo than with 22 mag. Of course another shiny object caught my attention and I sold it, something I regret to this day.
Bfly

 

[SATCOM]

http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=188702

 

[jlh]

I had one some 40 years ago, great accuracy with either cylinder. 'Purchased it NIB for $130, from LGS, along with the Ruger, full-flap holster for $18.99...Unfortunately, I let it "get-away"...If another one should "come-along" at a good price, I would get it.....Don't believe the Internet "naysayers"....They are either expecting "match-grade" accuracy, and/or have never even handled the firearm in question.

 

[bigboredad]

I have a 4 5/8 ss it shoots great and had killed it share of rabbits snakes and lizards all with the lr cylinder. Never shot anything with the mag but Irreally enjoy havingg the option and for me tthere is nothing lacking in accuracy. Seems people always want to knock the Ruger convertibles but most of them have never owned one either

 

[cjs1945]

I have 4 5/8" and 5 1/2" old model and 4 5/8", 6 1/2" and 9 1/2" new model single sixes and all have both cylinders, and they are all vary accurate with most ammunition. Never had any complaints with any of them.

 

[flatgate]

I certainly have a ton of fun when I'm shooting my slightly fixed up Old Model........ 95.5% of the time with .22 LR ammo.



flatgate

 

[willk]

I am the proud owner of a 9.5" Single Six Convertible. It was built for Philip Braud, the second ever to shoot a perfect IHMSA score with a revolver. Philip has shot an IHMSA small bore score of 39, just one shot short of perfect with this Single Six. The little gun has been extensively modified but still retains its stock barrel. Modifications include the sweetest trigger ever on a Ruger, Bomar sights and finger grip grips. Single Six Convertibles can shoot with .22LR.

 

[mohavesam]

Nice catch. As opined above, the bore difference argument is academic. Train with this gun and you'll master it and it's effective accuracy, but it will still outshoot most weekend shooters.
With the mods you describe, it's a keeper I'd bet!

 

[rdf009]

Hard to beat a Single Six in any configuration. I think it's one of the best rimfire revolvers ever made.

I've had 15 of them in both .22 and .32 caliber, with barrel lengths ranging from 3.75 to 9.5 inches. Unfortunately I began selling them off after I was bitten by the dreaded "factory engraved Smith & Wesson" bug. The only one I have left is a New Model Convertible with a 5.5" barrel, and I shoot it as much or more as any other handgun that I own. I have a K-22 Smith and a few .22 J frames, and I think the Single Six is the more accurate than any of them.

 

[single action]

they shoot far better than I, have been shooting the some of the same guns since 1967 as well as newer and they all shoot great. You can take that to the bank... after many many thousands of rounds. Bob