Ruger Single-Six 22 Mag ** It's going back **
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- My 1968 Ruger Single-Six is going back to Ruger. But I think this will have a happy ending. Check out this second installment on the Ruger I found in a Pawn Shop. Aside from some "acne" and the fact that it was not a 22LR but a 22 Magnum it has a ton of promise. But the big question after the first video was . . . can it shoot? And the answer is . . . well, yes and no. One things for sure, it's an interesting tale with, I hope, a happy ending.
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I agree with Jeff. Do not give negative people the satisfaction of letting them control you with their virtue signaling. Normal people take it for granted that you know how to check your firearm. Enjoy your videos George. Thanks
Thanks Keith. I appreciate that comment and I appreciate your sub!
I agree. Another generation or two and we will have an entire generation afraid to get out of bed in the morning due to the risks involved.
@LTVoyager doubt it.. cops will still exist bud
I know its a matter of to each his own, I wouldn’t have a problem with the “New” transfer bar, system. I understand that they do send back all the parts removed. But while they have it you might ask them to fit a 22LR cylinder to change it up, while its there. Gives you the option 22wmr or 22LR done with factory backing then. Just a thought.
I asked them about the 22lr cylinder and they will no longer replace just the missing cylinder. They will only re-fit a new matched pair of cylinders . . . for $200. I'm not willing to go that route. But thanks for the suggestion!
I bought a Ruger super single six in 1976 when I turned 21. It was roll stamped made in the 200th year of American liberty on top of the barrel. Love that revolver. Over the years I lost the .22 lr cylinder, sent in to them to have a new one fitted, and they overhauled it free. I had not noticed, over the years, but when I got it back I was amazed at how much the trigger pull was improved. And there was no charge, only the new cylinder. Can’t beat that costumer service.
I watched the entire video since I am a Ruger Single Six owner since 1982. It was originally a 9.5" barrel and shot very well with a young man's eyes. On varmint hunting trips with friends, it is the firearm of choice. In 1991 I had it customized by shortening the barrel to 7.5" so it would fit in my Ruger branded, Bianchi flap holster. The muzzel was crowned and very fine sights installed. It has taken countless ground squirrels, several coyotes, jackrabbits, skunks, porkies, rock Chuck's, magpies, and grouse. Your old style sights work well for plinking but fine sights allow me to extend the range significantly. I only use the magnum cylinder for night hunting while on coon or mountain lion hunts. Good luck with your "new model". Ruger customer service is world class !
Have had one for years. No such problems with mine. Accurate as hell. Is the revolver I first taught my kids and grandkids to shoot with.
Yep,same here kids and grandchildren they love to shoot it,had to stay on the safety issue because it hardly has a jump and could lose respect because it is so easy to shoot.then they shoot the 9mm and the facial expression changes because of the extra power and noise.
Looking forward to seeing the results after you get it back from Ruger.
Me too! I'm going to try to get it to the post office today.
Grand video yet again George, thanks for the upload. As you are probably aware here in the U.K. we can no longer own this type of firearm, but I remember back in the day ( 60’s! ) learning to shoot a single action .22 revolver at 20yds at my local village rifle club, happy days!! Please don’t get upset over all this showing a 1000 times that the firearm is unloaded/safe people forget it’s your house and land and (as far as I know you’re not an instructor!) if you want to wave a loaded firearm around that’s your business. Anyone with an interest in shooting will know the score. Once again thanks for all your hard work and time bringing us such informative material. Kind regards Clive from deepest Dorset England 👍
Thanks Clive. I appreciate that!
George, take it to a good gunsmith he can re-crown for you and save the three screw from change, and do it cheaper than what it would cost for shipping insurance.
About ten years ago I had a Ruger 41 mag single action and it shot the same way, got fed up with it and traded it for a 9mm…. Now I wish I would of checked on the muzzle like you did, but that’s water under the bridge now…. Nice video ….very informative….
Thank you. There is a 41 mag in my past as well. It was a S&W.
Ruger has great customer service. In the late 80's I purchased a used .44 Carbine that was made in 1962. Under recoil, the rounds in the tube would sometimes fall out onto the ground. I sent it back to Ruger and they fixed it free of charge. I would definitely re-install the original components when you get it back. There's nothing quite like that sexy four click sound when you draw the hammer back.
That's what I heard. And I hope I'm about to experience it for myself. And yes I really hope to get all the parts back intact and reclaim that four click sweetness!
That is what you expect from Ruger... Super customer service! Quality product, reasonable price, great value, terrific customer service!
I have had 3 Ruger Revolver sent back.to have safety transfer bars installed. Blackhawk 3 screw 357 mag, a Single Six and a Bearcat. The Single six also.had 22mag cylinder replaced because of timing. The turn around was quick.All parts that were replaced.were.returned with exception of 22 mag cylinder. I also.new some of the people and shot with them in quality control and range manager so could just give them the guns. The plant is about 50 miles from me in Newport, NH. I also am an FFL holder and would send guns back for customers. There great people at Ruger and will help any way they can.
Thanks for that. I have high hopes because Ruger comes highly recommended by others I respect.
Ruger is a company that stands behind its products. I've owned a 10/22 since 1978 and it is as accurate as the day I bought it!
Great video as usual. Really great that Ruger is going to fix the crown on a 50+ yr old firearm. I'm looking forward to seeing if that fixes the accuracy issues.
Thanks! I'll sure post the results for you to see.
Nice find! I miss when a single six was my only handgun- I was so well practiced with it. There wasn't a squirrel within 75 yards that was safe.
As for the safety nannies, I don't cater to them.
Thanks Pat. I'm hoping Ruger returns a real shooter to me. We'll all find out in a month or so.
@@TargetSuite Back before I knew about Ruger fixing the older ones, I traded into a 1957 single six that was unsafe. The sear was worn badly and would randomly drop the hammer. I'd love to go back in time and send it to Ruger. I'd still have it.
Yep that would be a nice one to have even if it was converted.
I recently purchased a ruger single 9. 9 rounds of 22 mag. New. Love it. Had a manufacturing issue. Ruger fixed and it was only gone a week at no cost to me. Now works perfect. Best warranty work I’ve ever had on anything.
Yep. I have the gun back now . . . unmodified. I'll be posting an update in a couple of weeks.
Two thumbs up for Ruger for offering to fix it. They really are a class complete. I forgot to mention that in my earlier comment
Yes, I think you are right. They sure came highly recommended!
Mine is a stainless with 5 3/4 barrel. Mid seventies vintage. Never had an ounce of trouble with it.
I know I wouldn’t want me shooting at me. One time on a mountain canyon on the far side I told my brother see that small white rock on far side. 22 Winchester Magnum I aimed and fired and reholstered
before the stone flipped down the cliff.
It’s a transfer bar type. Rock solid reliable for nearly 50 years now.
Definitely need ear plugs that cylinder barrel gap and muzzle blast will cause permanent inner ear damage without. The shock wave will over load the eardrum mechanism as well.
Great story about shooting across the canyon. Some would call that a "mic drop" moment.
Riuger costumer service is second to none. Always has been. Kudos Ruger!
@Steve Harutanian Yes. Ruger's service is great. But this story is not over yet. I'll be posting an update in a couple of weeks.
Love my Ruger Single Six. Bought mine in like new condition from a pawn shop just outside of Camp Lejeune back in '93. Paid $125 out the door and still one of the best buys I've ever made. I got it primarily because of the extra 22wmr cylinder at first, but I found I hardly ever use 22wmr. It's the oldest gun I have in the safe right now probably my favorite .22lr gun.
Sounds like you got a great one and at a great price. They are fantastic guns.
Do not drink well water G
Nice work on finding the issue, can't wait to see the improvement once Ruger
does it's magic !!
Thanks!
WoW !! Ruger is a fantastic Company! To stand behind their work like that is more than what youd expect from any Arms Manufacturer. Im a Ruger fan already starting out with the Service-Six i originally owned way back in the early 70s, i have a Security-Six on layaway right now, and its good to know that Ruger stands behind every one of their products that they put out. With just a waiting period for everything to happen is a small price to pay for excellence. Im so glad you didnt get burned by purchasing it through a pawn shop. Kudos to Strum Ruger!!
Thanks David Greve. I went into the shop with eyes wide open. I knew they were would be very flexible based on how long it had been there but I also knew it could be a disaster. All for the channel. You guys are worth it! And it looks like it will work out in the end.
@@TargetSuite Big George! I will get mine out of layaway hopefullly soon. .357 Service-Six. Blue. It is at a pawn shop too. Just eyeballing it, it looked like it was never fired yet. Cant wait to test it out.
If you watch the video in slomo for the CCI Maxi Mag at 15 yards, your third shot actually goes through the same hole as the second shot. I picked up a Single 9, 22 mag in stainless with factory fiber optic sights a little over two years ago. If I do my part from a rest, I have put all 9 shots within a nickel at 25 yards. Those sights make all the difference. Years ago I had a single six exactly like yours (3 screw) purchased new with the same sights that are on yours now. If my groups were inside a 3 inch circle, I considered my shooting lucky. Better sights, better groups. Especially with my "Old guy eyes" now, (over 70).
Yep, I picked up on the double shot. Some have said three went through that same hole. I can't see it. I had planned to show off the target in the last segment and just turned off the camera too soon.
My very first pistol I bought was a Ruder single six with the 9 inch barrel. It is very accurate. I still have it and I am now 70 years old. I bought it on my 21st birthday.
That's awesome Richard. Glad you hung on to it!
My old single six is reliable and accurate as he'll, love it, my kids are learning with it as well
Awesome!
I had a 1981 redhawk that had a serious barrel problem. Ruger replaced the gun with a new one. They are awesome making sure ruger owners are happy with their products.
One of my sons bought me a 8 shot Redhawk for my B-day a couple years ago. Took it to the range and tried to sight her in to no avail. Sent it back and Ruger said they had to destroy the gun. Sent me a brand new one. Great CS. Now, all I buy are Rugers.
Nobody in the industry can better Ruger for service.
I've heard that from a lot of folks. This will be my first experience with them. So far, so good!
Agreedl Let's hope it remains that way. I sent a 44 carbine back that I had bought used (WELL used) that was jamming. They fixed, no questions asked. Not sure what they did.
A friend of mine even blew up a Super Blackhawk 44 Mag, hand loading too hot for sillouette. His fault, and he admitted it to them. They sent him a NEW gun, no charge. Not sure if they would to THAT today, but they are still the best.
Not only is the service good, but they will send you a prepaid shipping container to send it to them. This is on top of having quality products. I have a wall full of Rugers, rifles and pistols. I am very happy to see Ruger buy Marlin. Now we'll have quality Marlin lever guns again.
My first shooting experience was with the humble Single Six. Lived that Gun. It was my favorite anytime my dad took me out to shoot. Hmm, I might need to source one of these with my TH-cam millions.
Haha! Tell me where you found those $$$millions.
Ruger is a class act. Nobody’s perfect. Being willing to fix a 50 year old defect at no charge is commendable. Can’t wait to see their Marlins.
Yep. Class all the way!. Ditto on the new Marlins!
BTW Charles, it's always good to hear from you! Thanks!
@@TargetSuite George, I look forward to your videos every Tuesday morning. They’re one of the highlights of my week. I can’t understand why everyone doesn’t chip in a couple bucks a month to help support your high quality, entertaining productions. Keep up the good work!
Thank you!
That really is awesome of Ruger to do that . Sadly , rare these days .
I think that would solve the problem. Nice move with Ruger 😎👍
I think it will be night and day after they do their work and believe your assessment to be the likely culprit. Definitely can't wait to see the group results when you get it back. Subscribed.
Thanks for the comment and thanks for the sub! It will be good to close this chapter. Like you, I think it will end well.
We have a Mini-14 that after every second-third shot the trigger group would fall out. We contacted Ruger and they asked for the gun. We sent it to them (they paid postage). Upon return they had stated what was wrong with the rifle. They further informed us they examined the entire rifle, replaced the trigger spring and they deep cleaned the entire rifle. Ruger went way above 'Fixing' the rifle. We are very satisfied Ruger owners.
Thanks for that Larry. There have been some detractors in the comments, but the vast majority of the people have spoken very highly of Ruger customer service. So far that's been my experience as well.
I have the new model Ruger stainless 6 1/2 barrel with the transfer bar manufactured in 1972. With the transfer bar, you can load all 6 cylinders safely.
Retired Sheriffs K9 Sgt, Swat sniper, FBI certified firearms instructor.All the lunatics crying about how you handled the pistol need to find themselves a hobby like knitting or finger painting cause they don’t have enough sense to be commenting on your video. I saw nothing wrong with the way you were handling your pistol, you obviously have enough experience with guns to know if your gun is safe or not. Ignore the lunatics
Thanks! Yep, I try to balance my sensitivity with an internal bent that wants to be less gracious😉
I'm sure you'll be thrilled with the repairs. My 1976 6" barrel with 22 WMR shoots 1" groups at 7 yards and 1 1/2" groups at 15 yards. With 22LR groups spread out a little! Ruger has the Best Customer Service!!!
I've got my fingers crossed. Thanks.
One of the best guns around. I bought an old three Screw single six. Rugers are some of the best revolvers in the world. You’re not gonna please everybody. And even the best made guns can have problems.
Amen. And regardless of the naysayers, Ruger's customer service is fantastic.
Rugers service is great best I've ever dealt with no matter what the product was
I've had nothing but excellent responses from Ruger. They've helped me with several issues and have never charged me. I'll bet they could line you up with a .22 LR cylinder if you wanted.
Amazed at all the comments about what you “should” do. It’s your gun. Do what you want to do. Nobody else's business. Not even the ever present safety Karens. Reminds me of the folks that always respond with “You SHOULD have bought a......” whenever you show them a new purchase.
@Jason B I don't mind the feedback. But then my filter has a pretty fine screen😉
Your idea was better than mine, sending it to Ruger, getting it fitted for new 22 & 22mag cylinders, check timing etc.... I would have just recrowned it. I've had amazing luck with Ruger service. Better to send it back to them, good decision.
Thanks!
Morning George, sorry to see your little Ruger has to go back for some work. At least now you know why it was for sale in a pawn shop. Best of luck with the repairs. Oh as far as safety goes always treat any firearm as a loaded gun and we are all good( I must have been asleep when you were showing an unsafe move as I haven't seen any of concerns)
The downside to buying used Firearms has that there's generally a reason they're up for sale. That was my experience with two 1894s I bought on GB. One thing that's hard to talk about on a platform like this is safe handling when it requires violating the muzzles space. But we do it all the time when we're cleaning semi auto rifles and revolvers. It just never gets talked about.
I hope that is your problem - it is great of Ruger to step up and take care of it. I still have to take mine out and look to see If I can find out what year it was made. Mine is a tack driver.
Me too. I pretty sure Ruger will make it right!
My sisters ex husband bought a Ruger single six 9 1/2"barrel about 30 yrs ago. He asked me to help sight it in, but it shot so inaccuratly it was impossible to sight it in. If I remember right the groups were over 6 inches at 15 yds.
it has a lot to do with the shooter
In it's current condition, this one is "grouping" 3-4 inches high at that distance, but we'll see what things look like when I get it back.
looking forward to your testing it again when you get it back from ruger. i had one years ago that shot the same as yours with 22 mag. i sold it not thinking anything about it being a crown issue.
I hope to have news in 6 weeks or less. I'm pretty confident the new crown will help a lot. We'll all see together just how much.
This is exactly why I'm glad Ruger bought Marlin. They stand behind their products.
Amen! Can't wait to see what they do with my pistol and with Marlin!
I just gave away a 22 LR cylinder for a Single Six. By brother had one and the pistol was stolen out of his truck. I have a new model with both cylinders, plus a 357 convertible. Crazy shooting 9MM out of a Ruger Black Hawk.
Try it with the .357 .44 Bains and Davis cartridge. Necked down .44 mag case.
I had a Ruger Single-six way back in the 1980's in .45 Colt. The cylinder axle would not stay in position. Meaning that it would move forward along the muzzle with each shot. Since I bought it used it did not occur to me to call Ruger so I traded it in on a shotgun. I now own a Redhawk and really appreciate the quality of the tool.
Yep Ruger would have made it right for you. But the Red Hawk is a nice revolver as well
That was a easy fix and quite common you traded a great gun for just a shotgun
My grandad bought this Ruger back in 1970. Paid $150 for it and that is what I learned to shoot with when I was 9 years old. I have it along with the box of .22 Mags he bought with it.
I've said it quite a few times in the comments, old guns with family history . . . priceless! I hope you are enjoying that old gun. Thanks for sharing!
Own several Rugers, sent a Gp100 in for split forcing cone, I got a brand new one revolver back. Sent a SP101 4"bbl in, cylinder bores too tight, got back the gun with a new fitted cylinder. Their quality control might miss here and there, but their warranty policy is the best IMO. Ruger sells a lot of firearms, at good prices. I'll always consider Ruger whenever Im shopping for a new firearm. (As I was watching, I was thinking about the crown on an older revolver might be worn... :-) ) Good luck.
Thanks for your comment. I'll be posting an update on this little gun in a couple of weeks.
Sir I just purchased a ruler 22LR , bought mine new, a bit expensive but I check my crown seem to be an even taper . Haven’t had a chance to shoot it cuz I had to have a triple bypass so I have to wait until I get back on my feet. Really enjoyed your shooting and the education.
Thanks for your encouraging comment and thanks for sharing your story. Godspeed on your recovery.
What wonderful customer service. Can't complain about that!
Yes, That was an amazing response!
Another reason to smile at the thought of acquiring my next Ruger.... Blackhawk? NMB? Redhawk? Super Redhawk?
More than just one of thes Ahhh, yessss!!!!!
Glad I can help 😎
I have a Heritage Rough Rider 6.5" barrel 22 LR and 22 Magnum and it performed way better! The metal holds after continued firing. It is accurate and easy to use. The mechanism is quiet and the cylinder moves with ease. Accuracy is a lot better than a Ruger.
I was looking at a brand new Single Six at my local Mills Fleet Farm and the clerk advised me to go with the Rough Rider, which was also $30 cheaper, after watching this I am glad I listened, I got the 4.5" model.
@@DeWin157 Great move! You will be pleased!
@@victoriousmaximus1659 Thank you, I cannot wait to take it to the range out at the family farm, I have about 750 rounds of .22LR that I got when I got my 10/22 last year.
I have a security six in .357 mag and at the 8 year mark I discovered a porosity in the bore. I sent it back and the gunshop thought it was unfired.It had about 1500 rounds through it. I got my gun back in about a month total rebarreled and ready to go with a thank you letter for bringing this problem to their attention. They are the best when it comes to warranty work.
Thanks for sharing your experience. That is what I heard about Ruger and am excited to see what they do with this old gun!
Many years ago I bought a junk box at an auction , it contained a River Bearcat of mid sixties vintage, the pistol was inoperable with a cylinder that was rusted in place. I called River to ask if it was worth fixing and was told to send it back . I did and they contacted me and told me that they needed to upgrade the safety bar, I told them to do it and three weeks later they sent me a beautiful working pistol at no charge all because of that safety recall.
Wow! That's a great story. Thanks for sharing!
I just bought a 1959 vintage 3 screw un-molested Single Six with the original black plastic grips and in VG-EX condition. .22LR - super happy about finding this and the price was prob 75% of what I'm seeing these go for so again, that's good. I haven't shot mine yet but will soon. Thanks for sharing this vid - and I am sure that it won't hurt your accuracy to have that recrowned.
It's been my experience, the Ruger 3 screw is the finest single six ever built. I had a .22 cal. and my father owned a brace of .357 Ruger 3 screw models. I'm now the owner of one, and my brother owns the other. I wish I still had the .22 as well.
Hi Ronald. Several have suggested this same thing, but I have lots of other testing off camera (without barrel support) that said the same thing. Poor accuracy. As a long time "precision shooter" I know the affects of barrel pressure on downrange POI, but at 15 yard with a steel frame and barrel revolver I don't think it would make a measurable difference. We'll see when I get the modified and re-crowned gun back from Ruger and if necessary, I'll modify my test. Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment!
Ruger is the best you could of broke bent it. they will make it better than new. and usually not charge. There customer service is second to none. I think you will be amazed when you get it back. are you going to have them fit a 22 LR cylinder.? can't wait for it to come back I will be looking forward to the next video on it God Bless
I'm also anxious to get it back.. I'll certainly be sharing the result, good or bad, with you guys. And God bless you as well.
All copies of guns are not the same you can have 2 made , one after the other. One may be a tack driver the other may be garbage. Ruger does a great job of working with customers and most always will fix the problem.
Ruger fixed the same issue on my stainless American Talo 22lr at no charge. It's a beautiful rifle and shoots great at 300 yards better now at 300 then before at 50. Large improvement.
Wow! Thanks for the confirmation on the muzzle Crown issue. Now I'm really pumped!
I inherited my dad's Single Six Convertible--.22 and .22 Mag cylinders came with it. Luckily, it was in my possession when my apartment was broken into, and many of his firearms were taken, including a Ruger Blackhawk, in .357 Magnum. FYI, Ruger's HAD the policy of installing transfer bars on all of their old style single action revolvers, for free, ever since the new design model was released. My dad didn't send in either of his revolvers, wanting to keep them "original." He taught me the "dead cylinder" rule, and that's ALWAYS how they've been carried. Shooting at the range or target shooting on my property, all six holes get filled.
I'm sure sorry about the break-in and the lost. But glad you at least got to keep that Single-Six.
@@TargetSuite I lost a matching numbers Winchester Model 94 Buffalo Bill Commemorative rifle and carbine set also, as well as a mid 1950's era Model 94, with a Williams peep sight on it. Dad put a Herter's 1.5x 28mm objective pistol scope where the rear dovetail was, on the (Buffalo Bill) 26" octagon barreled rifle. As soon as you brought it up to look through the scope, even as small as it was, you could instantly see the crosshairs--it was freaky, how FAST you could get "on target" with it...
@@TargetSuite P.S. The weapons were at my Mom's home, but she and Dad's divorce was just being finalized upon his passing, and she had a history of doing as she wished, rather than as she should, so I took them. My spending habits back then precluded my being smart enough to buy a gunsafe, but even if I had it, the landlord likely wouldn't have wanted one sitting on my apartment's hardwood floors.
I really appreciate your videos. You make very clear and easy to follow presentations. Nice work!
I appreciate that!
Retired gunsmith here, lots of armchair experts in the world. You did the right thing.
Thanks! It's good to get feedback from someone who understands.
I bought a 1980 RUGER Single Six precisely for its .22 magnum cylinder. Turns out the .22 LR cylinder was well used and the .22 mag cylinder was UNused! Great trigger (1.86 pounds) and very crisp. Decent accuracy. For a Hunter leather snap strap holster for it.
Now it's the "companion" to my RUGER 96/22 mag rifle with its Green Mountain hexagonal barrel.
Awesome! Thanks for the comment. How do you like that 96/22M. I'm looking for a magnum rifle as well.
The one that I have that is made and 72. Works perfectly. Super accurate. Even amongst your best gun makers like Ruger and others. You’re gonna have problems at times.
Another thing you could try is, instead of resting the barrel/ejector housing on the sandbag, rest the frame immediately in front of the trigger guard on the bag. Alternatively, a Bullsbag where you rest your entire forearm in the vee produces great precision for me. Looking forward to the follow-up vid.
Thanks. I hope to wrap this up in six weeks or less. It all depends on how quick Ruger is on the turn around.
Remove the trigger & hammer parts and keep them. That ensures YOU have them. Hearsay lately has been Ruger is keeping the old parts after the safety update.
Haply shooting when it returns.
Sending it back has risk because they keep parts if anything has been modified. But from the looks of the screws, it doesn't look like the gun has ever been opened up.
Ruger is an amazing company. I've owned a few and fired dozens, and I'd buy Rugers anytime.
Amen!
I love my rugers... I am sure ruger will address the problems and you will be a happy camper
I got an email from them today saying they received the pistol. I thought that was nice
@@TargetSuite I am sure they will take care of you.. you might need to remind them how many are following this.
love my single ten and Ruger service.
Awesome! I'd love to have a modern Single-Six as well. That Single-Ten sounds . . . just right! On the hunt!
Good luck on that Volver that is probably the problem and don’t worry about the safety police they’re out there floating around everywhere I think it’s ridiculous to check a gun to and three times check it once through it thoroughly and correctly and be done and we don’t have to show it everytime.
Thanks!
Mine is the new style, 9 1/2” barrel, got it when I was young, now I’m old...
Old is a state of mind . . . I've been told😉
To the rules gurus out there, I get their concern about safety. One can never be too safe, but guns require all types of handling during cleaning and repair, or showing on TH-cam that don’t necessarily appear safe and wouldn’t be in other venues. We even look down the barrels of guns. A nice double check on a single action is to remove and replace the cylinder before handling. For semi autos I break them down and reassemble first.
I think Ruger will take good care of you. I had trouble with a cylinder pin on a Vaquero. It almost arrived before I hung up the phone. 😀
You made some good points about gun handling. I tried to address them on the fly but wound up editing out all of those comments because they weren't really processed ahead of time. I think I will address that in a future video. Because you are right. In some scenarios we handle guns differently because it's necessary. They aren't monsters. And they don't just "go off"
It’s a dilemma. Keep the 3 screw or update it to a safer system. If you plan on shooting it, I’d update. I think I would let them update 2 cylinders. I bought one new late 70 ‘s or early 80 ‘s. 125.00 dollars. Love that little pistol.
I have two Ruger revolvers. Both have the transfer bar so I can load all six. I love them both. One is a .357 from a pond shop. Second is a super single six .22 that I bought new. Both shoot excellent, me , not so well. Please do a follow up video when you get it back.
You bet Daniel! I should get it back in three or four weeks.
I have one of these old Rugers too. I heard that years ago they had a recall . I might of been misinformed but I was told not to send it back. The fix was due to a lawsuit from Colt to remove the 4 clicks when cocking the hammer because its Colts patented signature.
Ken the lawsuit was from someone who loaded six and had an accidental discharge that hit his leg. There may have been other lawsuits as well I'm not sure. Anyway, the Colt patent had long ago expired. Thanks for the comment!
Great job don’t worry about the gun handling you knew it was safe someone’s always got something to complain about
Thanks!
Hey, it happens to anything now and then. Kudos to Ruger for taking care of it without balking. I bought a new Smith 63-4 some years back, and it had to have the barrel and the cylinder replaced before it ever fired it`s first shot. They took care of it also, and now it`s a very nice little revolver.
I know Smith has had a few ups and downs over the years in the public eye, but they are still a great company like Ruger. It just pays to deal with companies like that
Well done my friend. Good eye as well. I've agreed on a price for that 22 mag Henry but I think the guy is wavering.
Thanks Phillip! I hope your deal goes through! I guess you could tell from the video I'm On the Hunt now as well😉
I was going to mention that in my post on your other video, but it was too long to post.
Lost a screw for the rear sight vertical adj on my .44 mag. Ruger wouldnt even send me one unless I sent the gun back in to have that xfer bar put in. For a screw. I went out and bought a new model just to strip parts like that off it, just so I wouldnt have to alter my Old Model.
P.S. what others here have said....ignore the safety Nazi's. Its understood you cleared it, and if you want to emphasize it, go for it. If not, also go for it. It all depends on how you want to portray your content. Its YOUR content.
Thanks! I appreciate your comment!
it was you resting the barrel not your hands, never do that with any gun if you want the best accuracy
That is certainly true when you're shooting a rifle. Bit I don't think it effects steel frame/steel barrel handgun accuracy at 15 yards in a measurable way. Regardless I had lots of other testing that indicated horrible accuracy. Thanks for the comment!
Absolutely will affect the accuracy even with a handgun. BIG time.
I'll test that when I get the gun back.
Bench rest technics. Better results can be obtained by resting the body, arms and hands, while holding the gun in the hand. Resting the barel itself can cause flyers ETC due to variations in grip pressure. Rugers can vary in accuracy potential. I am spelling challinged.
Agree.
Good thoughts. Thanks! But I rest the forearm of my 1959 Marlin 336 on the bag and since the forearm attaches to the barrel at 10" from the receiver it is the same as resting the barrel. Still I get sub MOA groups with both handloads and Remington Green and Yellow CoreLokt. Here is a link to that video. th-cam.com/video/wT0lWTzN_7w/w-d-xo.html Let me know what you think.
@@TargetSuite I was discribing pistol technics. With rifled I like to have the rest back by the receiver or under it.
I think that will solve the problem. Ruger’s customer service is awesome.
Thanks Buffalo. I am confident they'll resolve this. And I think some of that confidence came from things you have said about Ruger on your channel.
Nice piece from a stand up company. My lipseys .327 mag single 7 had a tiny area of over wood on the left grip that would bite your hand with hot loads. Ruger cleaned it up and improved the fit of nearly every other external surface! Great companies deserve loyal patrons. Ruger isn't perfect but they are damn close to it!
Yep, no company is perfect, but Ruger works hard at achieving it.
Looking forward to the next video, post-Ruger repair.
You and me both!
Probably can't get them anymore, but I added an adjustable trigger stop to eliminate over travel which really helped.
Getting it re-crowned locally by a competent gunsmith will probably be nearly as cheap as sending it to Ruger. Of course you may prefer the installation of the transfer bar safely, which will be a freebee. I would probably want to keep it original.
Hi Jon. Sending it back to Ruger is cheap. And here at the farm the nearest gunsmith is 50 miles away. When I called customer service I asked how much the recrown would be and they offered the service at no charge. And the safety modification is easily reversible
Good eye. I got a really good deal on a different kind of gun because the previous owner couldn't hit a wall if he was locked in the room. Closer inspection I later found a flaw IN the barrel. What a surprise. I was able to replace the barrel for $50 & still came out feeling good about the investment. Devil is in the details.
You are right about the details. And I missed this one when inspecting it at the pawn shop. But, I probably would have bought it anyway and done what I'm doing now. Thanks for watching!
Smart move sending your gun to Ruger; bet you will be happy when you get it back .
Hope so. It's my first dealing with them. Ruger does come "highly rated"😄
Since we now live in the instant Information Age where so many people post reviews or watch product reviews before making purchases a company like Ruger is very smart to carry out such a incredible customer service program. Also I don’t think it’s just that alone but I think they truly believe in caring for the customer. I love most everything about Ruger firearms, especially the revolvers
Yep! Looks like the pattern of mine - all over the place. At least I have a place to look for my issue. Thank you for posting this.
Ruger doesn’t want the liability of a negligent discharge.
I hope you do another video when you get the single six back from Ruger
Yes sir as soon as I get my hands on it I'll be making the next video with it
I was thinking "bad crown" or leade up or coppered up forcing cone when you shot the 1st group. But, my experience with revolvers in .22 Mag is normally the lightweight frangible target bullets don't do so well jumping thru the foorcing cone. If you were local, I'd recrown it for ya. LOL
Sounds like you are somebody with real "professional" experience. Yes, I wish we were neighbors :-)
I would make sure I knew how to put it back to original condition, and then do that when it comes back. I have been waiting to take my newly acquired single six out to the range and see how it shoots.
def, crowns are any issue..I purchsed a sks, that had to have a crown re-done..and it def made one heck of a large difference in groups at 50 and 100 yards with open sites....great video...keep em coming..
Thanks. I appreciate that!
You could get the 22lr cylinder while you're at it.
I asked. They want $210 for two new cylinders and won't do just one. Not in the budget. Thanks!
Ruger is top notch in customer service. It's cool they'll re-crown the pistol, that's stepping up. As for the upgrade, I personally won't have one that hasn't been fixed to include the transfer bar safety. I actually use mine, not have them as safe queens to be showed off bragging that it's umpteen years old and not safe to carry fully loaded. It seems silly to me that people actually want those pistols just for those reasons, but then again I use them for hunting and carry them. If there's an empty chamber in any weapon I have, a cartridge needs to occupy that spot. Explains why I only have Ruger's for single actions pistols.
The reason a lot of people, including myself, will not have the mod done is because it often makes the trigger pull much heavier, adversely impacting accuracy. This happened to my brother with his late 60s single six. Loading the gun correctly and having 5 for carry just isn't that big a deal on a non defensive gun
@Jon James Thanks for your comment. I'm looking forward to seeing what the mod does to this guns "shootability".
I love single sixes. I have a stainless with 22lr and 22mag now that I have owned since the 80s. However I have never owned a 22mag that would shoot really well. All of mine have always shot 22lr subsonics better than anything. But 22lr always better than wmr. Just my experiences. Love the videos and I am a new subscriber.
Thanks for your feedback! And Thanks for the sub!