Service Six Durability

[kbm6893]

I have a really nice Service Six on the way and am looking forward to getting it. How does the Six series compare in strength with .357 with the GP100 or S&W 686 or S&W 66?

 

[louiethelump]

As tough or tougher by a little than the 66, a bit less so than the GP or the 686. They don't tend to get end shake or get out of time as easily as the 66.

 

[rugerguy]

Much like the K frame S&Ws, chambered for 357 magnum,. the Ruger Security Six is very comparable to them, NOT to the GP100 or the 586/686, as they are 'true" 357 mag frames.Over the years we have seen BOTH the K frames (in 357 mag) AND Security Sixes that have shot them selves "loose"...know lots of guys that shoot mainly 38 special, and they are 'like new', rock solid...........

 

[roaddog28]

I have a really nice Service Six on the way and am looking forward to getting it. How does the Six series compare in strength with .357 with the GP100 or S&W 686 or S&W 66?

I am a big Security/Service Six fan. I have owned a Service Six 4 inch longer than any double action revolver. I have a S&W 66. I also had a S&W 686 and a Ruger GP100. To answer your question. The Service Six is stronger than the S&W 66. As far as the 686 and GP100, they are stronger than the Service Six but not by alot. Both are heavier and have a full barrel under lug. That means they will soak up recoil better. But too me they are both muzzle heavy do to the full underlug. Both have always reminded me of a Colt Python. I believe the Security/Service six is the best handling doube action revolver Ruger ever made. They are the closest to the S&W K frame magnum only stronger. The Security Six will hold up to lots of 357 magnums. I doubt that most people will ever wear a Security or Service Six out.
Yes you can wear one out if you pound the Security/Service if a person gets crazy with handloads of 125 gr full power magnums at high velocity. This round will erode the forcing cone and cause flame cutting. But you can wear a GP100 and a 686 out too by shooting too many of these types of rounds.
Bottom line: The Service Six your getting will handle factory 357 magnums like the 686 and GP100. I like the Service Six better than the 686 and GP100. That is why I sold both of them and still have my Service Six. I think this says a lot about the Six series.
Regards,
Howard

 

[roaddog28]

I have a really nice Service Six on the way and am looking forward to getting it. How does the Six series compare in strength with .357 with the GP100 or S&W 686 or S&W 66?

I am a big Security/Service Six fan. I have owned a Service Six 4 inch longer than any double action revolver. I have a S&W 66. I also had a S&W 686 and a Ruger GP100. To answer your question. The Service Six is stronger than the S&W 66. As far as the 686 and GP100, they are stronger than the Service Six but not by alot. Both are heavier and have a full barrel under lug. That means they will soak up recoil better. But too me they are both muzzle heavy do to the full underlug. Both have always reminded me of a Colt Python. I believe the Security/Service six is the best handling double action revolver Ruger ever made. They are the closest to the S&W K frame magnum only stronger. The Security Six will hold up to lots of 357 magnums. I doubt that most people will ever wear a Security or Service Six out.
Yes you can wear one out if you pound the Security/Service by loading crazy handloads of 125 gr full power magnums at high velocity. This round will erode the forcing cone and cause flame cutting. But you can wear a GP100 and a 686 out too by shooting too many of these types of rounds.
Bottom line: The Service Six your getting will handle factory 357 magnums like the 686 and GP100. I like the Service Six better than the 686 and GP100. That is why I sold both of them and still have my Service Six. I think this says a lot about the Six series.
Regards,
Howard

 

[Glupy]

I checked my Security Six and Speed Six but I can't really comment on longevity.

My revolvers only have about 12,000 rounds through them.

Glupy

 

[Armybrat]

My safe queen Service Six is about 30 years old. Maybe 150 rounds through it.

 

[ADP3]

An old buddy of mine has a Security Six from 1973 with right at 40,000 rounds through it. I'm certain of the round count because I've done the reloading for him over those 38 years. He broke a set of grips once when it fell out of a truck but that's the only thing that he has had to replace. His case is not unusual. Those guns are built to last.

Best Regards,
ADP3

 

[ronto]

Is the six-series built to last?...plan on passing it down to many future generations...may be known in the future as great-great grandpas' gun.