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Title: Ruger Service Six
Post by: gunman42782 on March 28, 2011, 03:07:38 PM
Just bought this one.  Didn't even put it on lay a way!  Got it for $250 straight up.  I think I did OK on that!  I do wish it was a .357, but alas, it is chambered for .38 Special.  But, as I have a couple thousand .38s loaded up right now, I think I know what I will be shooting for awhile. 

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Title: Re: Ruger Service Six
Post by: WatchManUSA on March 28, 2011, 03:23:24 PM
Nice find!
Title: Re: Ruger Service Six
Post by: BAC on March 28, 2011, 03:28:58 PM
That's really nice looking!
Title: Re: Ruger Service Six
Post by: twyacht on March 28, 2011, 05:10:51 PM
Always thought the Service and especially the Police Service Six, Security Six, .357 versions were beauties. Well designed, well balanced, great shooters.

Do you plan on keeping the grips? or trying something else.

$250,,,sounds great. Don't sweat the .38,  I might be wrong, but I think it could handle some +P rds. The frame is just as stout as the .357 frame.

Maybe someone can chime in on that.

Congratulations.
Title: Re: Ruger Service Six
Post by: gunman42782 on March 28, 2011, 05:23:23 PM
Yeah, it can handle +P all day long.  I have a set of cheap rubber grips on it now, and just ordered some Hogues.  I have Hogue grips on all my DA revolvers.  Nothing feels as good to my hand. 
Title: Re: Ruger Service Six
Post by: alfsauve on March 28, 2011, 09:37:49 PM
Even though it might endanger my membership in the S&W group, I'll say that it looks pretty good.  And for $250 it was a steal.
Title: Re: Ruger Service Six
Post by: warhawke on March 29, 2011, 05:21:48 AM
I agree, if you are going to carry a Ruger boat-anchor it should be in .357 mag, but nice score nonetheless. I do so want a Security-Six in .357 with adjustable sights and a Python barrel, that is my Grail pistol.
Title: Re: Ruger Service Six
Post by: Badgersmilk on March 29, 2011, 10:15:09 AM
Cool shooter!  Sounds like a good price to me.  GO HAVE FUN!  ;D
Title: Re: Ruger Service Six
Post by: shooter32 on March 29, 2011, 12:52:31 PM
Nice addition, you'll love it. I have a Security Six that I bought new in 1983 and love the thing!  Enjoy!
Title: Re: Ruger Service Six
Post by: capbyrd on March 29, 2011, 01:01:08 PM
Awesome!  I wish I could find one for 250. 
Title: Re: Ruger Service Six
Post by: Hazcat on March 29, 2011, 05:36:03 PM
Beaut and great price!
Title: Re: Ruger Service Six
Post by: blackwolfe on March 29, 2011, 06:12:12 PM
At $250 you stole it.  The Ruger "SIX" series are about the best there is in my opinion.  My first handgun ever was a used Security Six .357 4 inch in stainless I bought used about 35 years ago.  I still have it and a speed six now also.  If I'm not mistaken I THINK the only differance between the .38 and the .357 is the chamber bore.  Ruger targeted the law enforcement with the six series and many agencies wanted .38s as opposed to .357 magnums.
Title: Re: Ruger Service Six
Post by: fightingquaker13 on March 29, 2011, 10:23:52 PM
You won't regret buying it, you will regret selling it (unless its to me for $275 ;)). Seriously a great gun. I've shot them and I love them. You got a great price, it will always go bang and your grandkids will thank you for buying it.
FQ13 who does love Ruger wheelguns ;D