Ruger Security-Six in.357 Magnum Type Place of origin United States Production history Manufacturer Produced 1972—1988 Variants. Specifications Weight 33.5 oz (4 inch barrel) length. 2.74 inch (70mm). 3 inch (76 mm). 4 inch (102 mm). 6 inch (152 mm). (9mm Luger) Double action Feed system Six round cylinder Sights Fixed and adjustable iron open The Ruger Security-Six and its variants, the Service-Six and Speed-Six are a product line of introduced in 1972 and manufactured until 1988.
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These revolvers were marketed to law enforcement, military, and civilian self-defense markets. Contents. Development and history The introduction of the Security-Six and its variants marked Sturm Ruger's first attempt to enter the double-action revolver market. The corporation's earlier designs had been -style revolvers.
Ruger used for most parts in an effort to hold down. As with all Ruger firearms, the Security-Six revolvers were robustly designed with large, heavy-duty parts for durability and to allow for investment casting.
The 'six series' line enjoyed sales success because of their basic features, solid construction, and competitive pricing. Various models were issued by US government agencies as diverse as the former, the, the, and numerous police agencies.
The Security-Six and its derivatives also became the standard issue service weapons of a large number of police departments, in addition many were exported overseas. While Ruger's Security-Six line has been out of production since 1988, a total of over 1.5 million revolvers were produced and they remain well-liked and respected, as well as highly sought after in the second-hand market.
The replaced the Security-Six in the Ruger product line. Features The Security-Six and its variants were more or less identical in basic design, with minor differences in sights (fixed or adjustable) and frame (round or square butt). Although medium- in size, the Security-Six was somewhat stronger than competing guns like the Smith & Wesson Model 19 as the Ruger featured a thicker frame without a sideplate cutout, a stronger barrel shank support that prevented catastrophic barrel failure in the six inch model revolvers, larger, stronger internal parts, and an increased diameter cylinder with offset bolt locking notches.
The new revolvers were initially manufactured in a finish; in 1975 versions of all models were added to the lineup. Featuring six-, the Security-Six series represented one of the first modern revolver designs to feature a hammer powered by a coil spring utilizing a transfer-bar firing system, and was chambered for a variety of ammunition cartridges including and, as well as and (9mm Luger).
All Security-Six series revolvers came with supplied service-style. The wood grips were all manufactured for Ruger by W.F. Lett Manufacturing in New Hampshire, a now-defunct contractor. Most of these wood grips featured a diamond-shaped panel of pressed checkering, though smooth walnut grips with uncheckered panels were shipped with some commemorative models. Oversized walnut target/combat grips were also available as a factory option. During the 1980s, some of the Speed- and Service-Six models were also shipped with rubber Pachmayr grips containing the silver Ruger emblem.
Another feature of the Security-Six was straightforward disassembly, which required no tools with the exception of a flathead screwdriver, coin, or cartridge case rim used to remove the grip screw. Disassembly of the Security-Six is as follows: 1: Make sure the firearm is unloaded. 2: Turn out grip screw.
3: Remove Grips. 4: Compress main spring. 5: Insert pin and decompress main spring. 6: Remove main spring. 7: Remove hammer pin. 8: Remove hammer. 9: Release and remove trigger assembly.
10: Release and remove Cylinder. Security-Six. Ruger Security Six with a 3' barrel and rubber grips. Introduced in 1972, the Security-Six was the original model of the new series. The majority of these guns were manufactured with sights, though a few early models were sold with. Security-Sixes could be ordered with either service or ' (combat) -style square butt.
Nearly all Security-Sixes were chambered for the.357 Magnum cartridge, which also permitted the use of the shorter.38 Special cartridge. Ruger also chambered the Security-Six in.38 Special for some police orders by fitting different cylinders that could only accommodate the.38 Special cartridge. Lengths available on the Security-Six included 2.75, 4, and 6 inches. The.357 Magnum, four inch barreled model was standard issue to uniformed officers of the former U.S. As well as Patrol Agents of the U.S. Until both agencies adopted.40 caliber semi-automatic pistols.
Service-Six After a few months of production, Ruger renamed the fixed-sight version of the Security-Six the Service-Six or alternatively, the 'Police Service-Six'. This was largely a marketing decision and an attempt to capitalize on the lucrative law enforcement service revolver market. The Service-Six was normally chambered in.357 Magnum, though Ruger also built versions in.38 Special and 9mm Luger (Parabellum) for some police orders. Military contracted for the fixed-sight.38 Special variant adding a lanyard ring to the butt and designating it the M108.
It was to replace aging for issuing to air crews and. The 9mm variant featured cylinder chambers bored to headspace the cartridge on the case mouth instead of the rim, using a spring to permit extraction of the fired case. These alterations allowed the rimless 9mm cartridge to be used in a revolver design. Barrel length options for the Service-Six included 2.75 and 4 inches. The 9mm was also marketed under the designation M109. Speed-Six. Rare Speed-Six variant in, which uses to chamber the rimless cartridges Incorporating fixed sights and a round-butt frame, and available in.357 Magnum,.38 Special,.38 S&W (.38-200), and 9mm Luger, the Speed-Six was intended for use by plainclothes detectives and others desiring a more concealable handgun.
The standard barrel lengths available for these models were the same as those for the Service-Six, but also included a 3-inch length in certain law-enforcement contract orders, such as for the U.S. Postal Service (Model GS33-PS). The.357 Magnum, three-inch barreled model was standard issue to Special Agents of the former U.S. As well as Patrol Agents of the U.S. Working plain clothes assignments until both agencies adopted semi-automatic pistols.
The.38 S&W variant (in England known as the.380 British or.38-200) was equipped with a military-style lanyard ring, and was sold to law enforcement organizations in India. References.
Finally, I have rubber grips for a 150 prefix Ruger Security Six! For those of you that know me, you know that I have quite an obsession with the Security Six revolvers. My latest acquisition is a older 150 prefix blued model and if your unfamiliar with this model it has a flared grip frame that is hard to fid grips for as no one currently makes grips for the 150 pre-fix guns. Jay Scott used to make a pair of grips they fit both the 150 and 151 pre-fix guns although they are walnut and not rubber. You can still find them on on e-bay or Gun Broker occasionally. The easiest way to tell if the fit both pre-fix guns is they have two holes for the grip pin and the bottom slightly flares out.
I have been looking for a set for a while but can't find one. So I got creative and started experimenting with different set of rubber grips. I wanted the trigger guard to stop wacking into my finger.
Well, after a looong search, I found a winner! I altered some Pachmayr presentation grips made for a Ruger Redhawk and they, surprisingly, fit remarkably well. Before: After.