Single Six Blue or Stainless?

[kennyv]

Thinking about buying a new single six 22. I know I like the 5 1/2 "
barrel length. But which one Blue or Stainless? Help me decide.

 

[PeteG]

Stainless

 

[xtratoy]

Stainless

+1

 

[WIL TERRY]

BLUE !!

+47

 

[hutchman]

Blue......

 

[rugerguy]

it all depends on what YOU really like and otherwise, shop the "deal".................to me that is the determining factor........

 

[AlanJ65]

Both? You know someone was going to say it.

 

[ranger1]

I have one of each and like them both equally...although the blued version is about 5 oz. lighter and feels more balanced in my hand.

 

[williamc]

Love my stainless. It has a really nice heft and awesome balance. And it's shiny.

 

[Kevin]

I'd vote for stainless as well. You know the next decision will be what sort of custom grips? Stag, exotic wood, micarta, and if so what color. Tough choices. Post some pictures though.

 

[Crazy Carl]

I prefer stainless in my handguns & it does have a tad more heft, due to the stainless vs. alu grip frame.

That said, blued w/wood sixguns sho am purty...

 

[Motex66]

Blue Old Model Three Screw. I know you said new, but I like to get an Old Model when there is a choice. Might take more time but their out there.
John in Texas

 

[Stoots]

I like stainless!

 

[Uncle Howie]

I prefer stainless for its rust-resistance.

I seem to have "rusty" hands, and have had a couple of heart-breaking rusty fingerprints show up over the years on my firearms.

Granted, a quick wipe-down should have prevented them, but... sometimes... I get sloppy.

With stainless, I've never had to worry about forgetfulness!

 

[SR22PSHOOTER]

Simple if you cannot decide you better get both. Personally I would pick the Stainless one, I just like how they shine it's almost like they are smiling at you when you look at them.

 

[Hondo44]

AS you can see it's mostly a matter of preference. I prefer blue in traditional style guns like single actions. However, for more logical and practical reasons consider these:

For me a holstered field gun is stainless. You won't have to worry as much about finish wear, rusting, sweaty hands, etc. And you might want to consider grips of man-made materials instead of wood.

Otherwise for me on the range or plinking, I use my blue guns.

If you can't decide, just look for the best deal, you can usually find blue guns a little cheaper. Also look at used blue guns to get an idea what they will look like after some years of use. In fact for a using gun, I always prefer a good used gun for a better price and also not having to worry about putting the 1st scratch on it.

 

[Larry from Bend]

I vote Blue AND Stainless!!
:wink:

 

[wproct]

Love my stainless. It has a really nice heft and awesome balance. And it's shiny.

Nice revolver, and photo. 4 5/8 in bbl, just the way God intended! :mrgreen:

 

[williamc]

Thanks! This is my favorite firearm. What a hoot to shoot!

William

 

[hpman66]

The grip frame and ejector housing on the blued is anodize aluminum and it is all SS on the stainless Single Six. That's the reason that the blued models are lighter than the stainless models.

 

[GHP]

I wouldn't turn down a bagain on a blued single-six but I much prefer stainless.
You can just polish out most scratches instead of having the gun reblued. I also much prefer the steel grip frame over the aluminum.

My $0.02.
GHP

 

[Mythotto]

I am also a Big Fan of the Stainless - I just love the look and feel much more.
Pic of my 2003 SS

 

[RugerHound]

I'm on board with the "Both" crowd! If the gun is rare(ish) then I find 'shooter grade' and 'collectable' versions. Rugeritus you know... *sigh*

 

[eveled]

stainless

 

[REP1954]

I prefer the weight and balance of the all steel Single Sixes over the blue and aluminum guns but I have always liked the looks of an all blued gun best. Therefore my blued Single Sixes have been converted over to steel grip frames and ejector housings. I have a Stainless 6 1/2" Single Six that is one of my favorite guns just because it does everything so well I couldn't care what it was made of or by who.

 

[trouble]

Stainless, I've lusted after a SS 5.5" Single six for many years, i have an older Blued 6.5". Love it but would prefer SS, I like the look and it's resistance to weather etc. is real nice.

 

[GHP]

My pair of Single Sixes in stainless (poor picture).

GHP