Single Six Disapointment

[powwowell]

I ran across a like new Single Six at a good price. It's a 1989, or 1990 model. I'm disassembling it for cleaning and to familarize myself with the inner workings. The grip frame is not steel! Not is the ejector housing. Have I been hoodooed?

 

[Sam Johnson]

No, that is the way they were made. shoot and enjoy... Pics..?

 

[Armybrat]

I still have my 1959 Single Six...the backstrap & trigger guard is aluminum.

Look closely at it in the pic - the blue finish is worn off the grip frame from 50 years of handling & shooting:

 

[DPris]

You haven't been hoodooed, you've been asleep for many, many years.
Denis

 

[Montelores]

If you were not already aware of it, the blued models have aluminum grip frames and ejector rod housings, which make them lighter than the comparable stainless steel models (with those parts being steel) by a perceptible amount.

Pick up an equivalent length s/s model and you will observe the difference. The heavier weight makes for a very different feel. This might (or might not) be a consolation.

Monty

 

[caryc]

A word of advice....Don't buy a Blackhawk or you'll get hoodooed again. :mrgreen:

 

[tomiswho]

I'm worried that I might be too old to even attempt to hoodoo again.... if I remember how?

 

[caryc]

I'm worried that I might be too old to even attempt to hoodoo again.... if I remember how?

It's like riding a bicycle. If you get to old you just fall off.

 

[Ale-8(1)]

The early three-screw Single-Sixes had steel ejector rod housings, and after they went to the aluminum ones some after-market steel versions were available. You might pick one up here in the Classifieds section.

 

[powwowell]

At one time or another, I've definitely been hoodooed, asleep and I guarantee you I'm old. Older than some folk, anyhow.

I've been reading about how superior the Single Six was, when compared to, say a Rough Rider. I've read about how steel was better than pot metal. So, I assumed that the Single Six was 100%, macho, grade A steel. Thanks to all who have set me straight.

Here are a few pics of my newest purchase. It might not be all steel, but I love it anyway.

 

[Ale-8(1)]

It's high-quality steel where it counts, in the barrel, frame, cylinder(s), and internals.

The use of decent aluminum in the low-stress parts like the ERH and grip frame help keep the cost down, and some appreciate the reduced weight.

They are simply a great gun.

Welcome to RugerForum, by the way.

 

[mohavesam]

"If them parts were made of steel, your Momma'd be limpin'."

:wink:

Steel frames and ejector housings are available from Ruger and aftermarket sources (Brownell's), as well as parts guns ansd swappers.
On most Riger SA guns, folks who traded the alloys for steel end up swapping them back for balance and woodswalking ease.

 

[williamc]

No funny business about that gun. That's a fine firearm.

I have a SS Single Six, and it's my favorite gun. It always makes me smile when I pull it out of the safe.

William

 

[captainjack]

Just to make life more confusing, my blue, Bisley New Model Single Six made in 1986 has a steel grip frame and an aluminum ejector shroud. I have fired a friends New Model (not Bisley) and really like the weight with the aluminum grip frame better.

 

[Kevin]

That is a nice, clean looking single six. Mine has a big scratch on the aluminum grip frame, very shiny... Hope you enjoy shooting yours.

 

[caryc]

Just to make life more confusing, my blue, Bisley New Model Single Six made in 1986 has a steel grip frame and an aluminum ejector shroud. I have fired a friends New Model (not Bisley) and really like the weight with the aluminum grip frame better.

The Bisley grip frame was only made in steel, whether blued or stainless.

 

[contender]

You've seen that you weren't hoodooed,, and that you have a fine revolver. But to compare a Ruger Single-Six to a Heritage Rough Rider,, is not a fair comparrison. I'm glad to know you chose the Ruger,, as it'll last a lot longer,, and serve you better than the Rough Rider.

 

[Tommy Kelly]

You have the best gun ruger has ever made. It's a everyday fun gun cheap shooting and just plain enjoyable. If it isn't gotten rid of it will last thru several generations of use with a little care. Years and years of enjoyment and memories to be made with it. Don't get me wrong the big guns are nice but a good 22 is a year round use gun.

 

[RT55]

Good choice on that Single Six. My first .22 revolver was a Heritage Rough Rider, and I had more than my share of misfires due to light strikes. Got rid of it and picked up a Single Six, and then another one. Good dependable guns, haven't had a single misfire in either of them, using the same ammo as before.

 

[Tensaw]

Yes Sir, a good choice. Everyone should own at least one. . . or two. . . or three

 

[americal]

You've seen that you weren't hoodooed,, and that you have a fine revolver. But to compare a Ruger Single-Six to a Heritage Rough Rider,, is not a fair comparrison. I'm glad to know you chose the Ruger,, as it'll last a lot longer,, and serve you better than the Rough Rider.

+10

 

[slowpoke]

Here are a few pics of my newest purchase. It might not be all steel, but I love it anyway.

Whats not to love?!!