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Posted: 1/17/2021 1:14:17 AM EDT
[#1]
My first handgun :)
Good times |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 1:15:05 AM EDT
[#2]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Wat? School bus bandit? |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 1:20:36 AM EDT
[#3]
I miss my stainless 2.75” Service Six...
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Posted: 1/17/2021 1:24:06 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Yea some CLP took the rust off and apart from the grips I like it. Didn’t think the store would have ammo but they did. Can’t wait to try it out. I didn’t even know they loaded 180gr in 357 but I ordered a thousand 158gr hard cast to try out. https://i.ibb.co/GHWzdW9/0-B3-B7246-A261-4-EB9-BE91-3842-D2140-C64.jpg First you score a smoking deal on a great revolver, and then you get .357 Magnum ammunition for $20 a box?! Have you bought your lottery tickets yet? |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 1:25:48 AM EDT
[#5]
I love the security six!
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Posted: 1/17/2021 1:28:07 AM EDT
[#6]
Still have mine, still shoots great. Built to last.
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Posted: 1/17/2021 1:30:38 AM EDT
[#7]
Friend of mine bought one just like your in worst shape last year for $250.oo otd.
Took to a gunsmith for total reblue and clean up. Now it looks like it came from the factory. Nice gun op. |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 1:36:08 AM EDT
[#8]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm old enough to remember when the cops carried those.  You mean one of these:  Attached File |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 1:36:27 AM EDT
[#9]
You got a great deal. Give it a good cleaning, then shoot the heck out of it.
Don't refinish it. It won't increase the value, and a poor re-blue will dull the markings. |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 1:41:56 AM EDT
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I mentioned before, that after one range trip, the Ruger was traded for a S&W. I have no regrets.
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Posted: 1/17/2021 1:49:24 AM EDT
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Crazy timing on this thread. A year or so ago my dad gave me several revolvers. Just tonight I finally busted them out to look them over.
One was a security six.  I’m not much of a revolver guy but I have some mint old revolvers now. The others were a single six 22 with two cylinders and an old army black powder .44. |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 2:11:57 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I don't think I'd even reblue it. It has character, and nothing you do will ever increase the value of the gun. As it sits, it's about a $200 gun. Reblue it and it'll still be a $200 gun since it was refinished - but it won't have any of the character. I'd clean the duct tape residue off of the grips and oil the gun really well, and just have a nice, solid 4" .357 revolver. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: That looks awesome, I’ve been looking around online for a place to reblue it, with my luck I would make it look even worse. I don't think I'd even reblue it. It has character, and nothing you do will ever increase the value of the gun. As it sits, it's about a $200 gun. Reblue it and it'll still be a $200 gun since it was refinished - but it won't have any of the character. I'd clean the duct tape residue off of the grips and oil the gun really well, and just have a nice, solid 4" .357 revolver. This enjoy it as it us |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 2:14:32 AM EDT
[#13]
OP, you are so far ahead of this deal, you need to pimp that thing out.
Send it here Some good grips, New wood And park it. That thing would be rad! |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 2:18:11 AM EDT
[#14]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Crazy timing on this thread. A year or so ago my dad gave me several revolvers. Just tonight I finally busted them out to look them over. One was a security six. https://i.imgur.com/fOJCOiK.jpg I’m not much of a revolver guy but I have some mint old revolvers now. The others were a single six 22 with two cylinders and an old army black powder .44. That gun is mint; I'm jealous  |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 2:27:37 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That gun is mint; I'm jealous I don’t think it’s ever been shot actually. I know my dad never did which I believe him as he had more guns than he knew what to do with, and I haven’t yet. I’m pretty sure he bought it new so nobody before him. |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 2:38:23 AM EDT
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I bought a PD seizure Speed6 a long time ago that was in worse shape I'm guessing. Cleaned it up and sprayed it with ALUMA-HYDEII , still looks like a beater revolver but its not rusty.
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Posted: 1/17/2021 8:48:48 AM EDT
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Reblue it yourself. Those Rugers soak up the Brownells stuff. Probably only need 2 applications to get the full color out of it.
You just need to get all of the grease and oil off with carb cleaner. Best to take it apart. The Security Six series are very easy to strip down |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 9:35:57 AM EDT
[#18]
I gave my Dad one for Christmas in 1977. I was 20 and had just returned from 15 months in the Philippines while in the Air Force. It was the first time I had much money and could buy him a decent gift. It is a 4” and I still have the original box. Sadly my Dad died in 2009. I’m taking good care of his security six.
You made a great trade OP. |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 9:49:00 AM EDT
[#19]
Only Ruger revolvers I like better are the speed six (fixed sights) and the Sp-101.
You did really good, get yourself a couple boxes of Ammo and you’re all set. |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 10:39:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Touche'  I see TN - Millington here. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: I'm old enough to remember when the cops carried those. Good grief, I’m old enough to have carried one as a cop. Touche' I see TN - Millington here. Near Knoxville. I dry fired mine thousands of times. Really improved the trigger, or at least strengthened my finger enough that I thought it was better. |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 10:44:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: id shoot it first. if you find someone to do the bluing for another 5 boxes of 5.56, do it, if not, just get new grips and shoot the snot of out of it. it will be great! This ^ |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 11:01:52 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I don't think I'd even reblue it. It has character, and nothing you do will ever increase the value of the gun. As it sits, it's about a $200 gun. Reblue it and it'll still be a $200 gun since it was refinished - but it won't have any of the character. I'd clean the duct tape residue off of the grips and oil the gun really well, and just have a nice, solid 4" .357 revolver. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: That looks awesome, I’ve been looking around online for a place to reblue it, with my luck I would make it look even worse. I don't think I'd even reblue it. It has character, and nothing you do will ever increase the value of the gun. As it sits, it's about a $200 gun. Reblue it and it'll still be a $200 gun since it was refinished - but it won't have any of the character. I'd clean the duct tape residue off of the grips and oil the gun really well, and just have a nice, solid 4" .357 revolver. LO fucking L I'll take all you can find for that. The shit that gets stated in GD as fact.  Bet you're still getting 5.56 for a quarter/round, too, right? |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 11:10:34 AM EDT
[#23]
@alaskan_9974
If need be, get a main spring kit from Wolfe for the Ruger GP-100. I put a reduced weight main spring in a Service Six and it greatly improved the trigger. |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 11:13:42 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Its a good solid revolver and the precursor to the GP100. It is not quite as robust as a GP100, but it can handle a moderate diet of magnums as long as you dont go with crazy hot loads. Think of it as Ruger's "K" frame like a Model 19. It uses a similar construction to the GP100, and you can easily swap out broken parts like the hammer axis pin or trigger module(if they ever break). They made the same basic gun under three names: (Police) Service Six, Speed Six and Security Six. I've got the 2 3/4" snubby version of the Police Service Six. https://i.imgur.com/VF8jwy1.jpg Service Six was my first duty gun. |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 11:16:30 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Thought it was a marketing name until I looked it up...just thought it looked like a classic and liked how they had a reference to 1776 on the frame. Looks like I am SOL for ammo until I can get components to roll own. "Liberty Model" All Rugers produced in 1976 carry that rollmark. |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 11:37:09 AM EDT
[#26]
Send it to Ruger!
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Posted: 1/17/2021 11:40:01 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Ruger will refinish the gun for about$120 And it will come back looking brand new |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 11:40:39 AM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Thanks I wouldn't have thought to ask them, didn't know they did that kind of work. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Ruger will refinish the gun for about$120 Thanks I wouldn't have thought to ask them, didn't know they did that kind of work. they did a very nice job |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 11:40:50 AM EDT
[#29]
I have a USPI Contract Speed Six.
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Posted: 1/17/2021 11:40:54 AM EDT
[#30]
OP, if your local store has any more .357 at $20 a box, go back and clear the shelves.
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Posted: 1/17/2021 11:52:12 AM EDT
[#31]
Ruger revolvers are my favorite.
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Posted: 1/17/2021 11:54:21 AM EDT
[#32]
I regret selling my 6" Security Six.
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Posted: 1/17/2021 12:03:02 PM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryMy first duty weapon that was department owned. We were required to carry .38, no .357. About a year in, the department allowed carry of personal weapons in .38, 9mm and .45. I switched to a Colt Combat Commander in .45. I bought a stainless Police Six off Gunbroker a few years back because I was feeling nostalgic. |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 12:08:02 PM EDT
[#34]
 Had one like this, and it's one of the guns I most regret selling. Beautifully made, good shooter, now a classic. Yours looks a little janky, OP, but it should clean up. |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 1:30:25 PM EDT
[#35]
Should have never sold mine.
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Posted: 1/17/2021 1:36:02 PM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I regret selling my 6" Security Six. Likewise.
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Posted: 1/17/2021 1:42:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: evolved from this early model https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/183309/panzer4a_jpg-1783076.JPG Love the PzkPfw IV. Cramped as hell inside but then again, people weren't as big back then as they are now. |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 1:43:57 PM EDT
[#38]
Had a few SP101s and finally settled into a Security Six, great pieces for the buck.
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Posted: 1/17/2021 1:54:47 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted: 5 boxes of 556 is 100 rounds ar 1 dollar a round If you are in AK I bet its $2 a round You paid $200 for this |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 1:56:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Wat? |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 2:00:33 PM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I have a USPI Contract Speed Six. https://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af78/miami_jbt/Mobile%20Uploads/cid_28.jpg Ok, now I'm jealous of you, fucker! That's the best police service revolver ever made when you figure durability and value into the equation. |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 2:12:40 PM EDT
[#42]
I like the wear on your gun. I'd do something about that goop on the grips, but I would leave the metal as is.
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Posted: 1/17/2021 3:00:53 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Yea some CLP took the rust off and apart from the grips I like it. Didn’t think the store would have ammo but they did. Can’t wait to try it out. I didn’t even know they loaded 180gr in 357 but I ordered a thousand 158gr hard cast to try out. https://i.ibb.co/GHWzdW9/0-B3-B7246-A261-4-EB9-BE91-3842-D2140-C64.jpg Those are some of the best .357 bullets out there. Nice score. |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 3:03:55 PM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm old enough to remember when the cops carried those.
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Posted: 1/17/2021 3:05:23 PM EDT
[#45]
RUGER WILL RE-BLUE IT FOR YOU FOR $130
https://ruger.com/service/partsService.html https://ruger.com/service/partsService.html |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 3:07:12 PM EDT
[#46]
The gun in the OP looks like the "high-back" model.
So, aftermarket grips are widely available. Frankly, I like the original factory grips. Use some adhesive remover to get that tape-gunk off the grip in the OP. |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 3:09:48 PM EDT
[#47]
You got one of the best .357 Magnum revolvers ever made in exchange for 5 boxes of 5.56.
You had a good day. |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 3:15:23 PM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Solid shooter, heavy action and nothing you do will ever really lighten it up. That's an early SN gun, so you are stuck with the factory grips or having a custom set made. Other than that, get a holster and get to shooting! https://i.postimg.cc/Pq5qKC7Q/IMG-20210116-204645175.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/K8NznP0Y/IMG-20210116-204721392.jpg His is the later grip style. You have the early style.  Attached File |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 3:16:43 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryQuoted: That looks awesome, I’ve been looking around online for a place to reblue it, with my luck I would make it look even worse. Ruger will reblue it. |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 3:18:47 PM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I don't think I'd even reblue it. It has character, and nothing you do will ever increase the value of the gun. As it sits, it's about a $200 gun. Reblue it and it'll still be a $200 gun since it was refinished - but it won't have any of the character. I'd clean the duct tape residue off of the grips and oil the gun really well, and just have a nice, solid 4" .357 revolver. $200? LOL |
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