I worked in a gun shop from 1978 to 1987 and in all those years I NEVER saw anyone come in to sell us his used Ruger. Plenty of used everything else but no Rugers. That speaks volumes! r
Thanks again for another great video. An older friend, after telling me all the adventures he's taken his Security Six on, passed his along to me to be my new adventure gun. It is truly one of my treasures. He bought it in 1973. It still had the original grips on it with a Tyler T-grip added. It's a low back model, only made for a couple of years. Smooth as silk.
I mistakenly bought a pre 1975 Ruger six-inch blued Security Six model in the early 80's. It has a distinctive hump on back of the grip (which they got rid of after 1975) making it near impossible to get correct grips for it as they're all post 1975 grips. But I adapted a Hogue Mono Grip for it, and it's been a great shooter for almost 40 years since I bought it used from a guy up in Maine. Every time I load a new 357 Magnum load or a 38 special +P load I always test accuracy and look for excessive pressures in my Ruger Security Six before I think of putting those loads in my Smith and Wesson Model 19 or Taurus Model 66. It's been a reliable and well-built handgun and has done what Bill Ruger designed it to do.
I'm finally escaping California, Mixup Kid. Just worked a trade at Route 66 G&A in Barstow. Virginian Dragoon and a Ruger Blackhawk 357 for a Smith and Wesson Model 28-2. Will be bringing them with me over into Northern Arizona. As for the Security Six, I have the Service Six my Grandfather Carried back in the 80's as a Corrections Officer. Still tight as can be and hammering Nails out to 75 yards with my 158 Gr SWC handloads
I'm glad to hear that you are finally making the big move. And it sounds like you made a great trade. I have a Virginian Dragoon in .44 mag and it is a well-made and accurate beast. Maybe someday I will come across a nice Service Six and do a review on it.
@@mixup98just picked her up from the gun shop today. Gotta ask, you have any cylinder binding issues with yours? Seems mine has issues with the cylinder binding with certain cartridges for no observable reason
@@Courier-Six I have several questions. Are you having a problem with the Dragoon or the Blackhawk? Are you using reloaded or factory ammo? It is possible that the primers are not seated properly and are sticking up slightly, causing them to rub and bind on the back plate. Check the primers on unfired cases that are binding and see if you notice any rub marks. A small burr around the firing pin hole can also cause binding issues.
@mixup98 Dragoon with Factory and Handload ammo, but only certain rounds in certain chambers. What may bind the cylinder in one chamber won't in the chamber next to it. Starting to suspect I may have gotten into a lemon
I obtained my dad's 4 inch blued with factory target grips when he passed away a little over 5 years ago, It's the epitome of the classic .357 magnum. Solid, heavy, shoots great.
Back in the mid 80's I was out in CA where my brother was stationed at Pendelton in the marines. We went to a couple shooting ranges in that area and one revolver I rented at the range was a blued 4" Security Six. I ended up finding a new 4" stainless Security Six in 1987 for 259.95 plus tax. Its still my main 357 wheel gun.
I don't believe I mentioned it in this video but also paid $260 for mine, which was the full retail price at the time. I bought it in a small gun shop in East Las Vegas, which is still there today, and I am still buying guns from them!
I have a Security Six from that timeframe, my grips are like your Redhawk grips. I paid $205 and it has over 10,000 rounds through it. It has had zero hiccups and seems to have gotten smoother over the years.
A few of my firearms have made it into what I call my "permanent collection." I'll never get rid of them. My Ruger Police Service Six made the cut. Thanks for the video, MixUp! I really like that Security Six
My dad bought a Police Service Six back sometime in the '70s, and that was our home defense gun for years even after he passed away. The gun passed on to me. There are different guns protecting the home now, but my dad's gun is one that I will never let go of. It's got fixed sights, but very smooth and plenty accurate. Yeah, don't much care for the original grips though as it makes shooting 357 very memorable. LOL
Sir, your video on the Security-Six brought back some good memories of my early days as a cop. In 1973, I was a very young cop in my hometown. Our PD issued us the S&W Model 10-5, a blue steel, 4-inch barrel,.38 Special. I loved the Model 10, but most of my brother/sister officers clamored for the .357 magnum. Our Chief gave us permission to purchase our own .357, with a few requirements. Brother officers were being murdered by Black Panthers in those days, and that fact alone had many of us "jacked-up", and carrying extra firepower in the form of secondary back-ups. Charter Arms Undercover commanded most of the snubby sales locally. For myself, I purchased my first .357 and violated my Department rules of carrying magnum ammo in it. Didn't make too much sense to carry a .357 and put .38's in it because of politics. This was April 1973 when I purchased my Ruger .357, and boy-howdy was I proud. My purchase was one of the first production runs of Security-Six Models. Some of these officers had purchased the S&W Model 19 or the Colt Trooper. These two models fell under PD-rules and were considerably more than U had at the time. Young cop with a family to support, but a new double-action revolver had hit the gun stores, this was the Ruger Security-Six. This was a compact revolver, plenty of good thick steel in the top-strap, adjustable or fixed sights, rugged, durable, and easy to break down and clean. I got the job-okay for my Ruger to be carried on duty. I remember gathering up as many .38's and .357 ammo as I wa able and headed to the range for qualification and carry. This being the early 150-series Security-Six with the backstrap issue that had some of the early buyers caterwauling.. For myself I could shoot .38's with no roll-issue except when I shot magnums. My Security Six did rock & roll when using magnums, but there was an easy fix without selling your Security Six back then. Our Range Instructor suggested getting a set of Herrett's "Shooting Star" target grips and then shoot the magnums. Those Shooting Star Target Grips were superb. The barrel-roll ceased when shooting magnum loads. From that point forward, until my retirement in 2020, that 100-dollar Security Six (new) that Ruger was a silent partner to some of the best and worst times while riding on my side in the squad car. The Herrett's made this a manageable handgun when shooting hot loads. I don't even know how many rounds I fired in my Ruger in a 40+year career. We qualified every year per State Regs plus the occasional service pistol matches that I participated in, a well used six-gun still able to deliver good service. Sorry for the length of this post sir.
Hello David. No need to apologize for this post as I found it fascinating. I would like to thank you for your 40+ year law enforcement career. I'm a retired corrections officers and it is always good to hear from my LEO brothers. I can only imagine the stories your Ruger could tell if it could talk. Perhaps I missed it in your comment but do you still own your Security Six?
I brought one during Bi-centennial cerebration on July 4 1976 stainless steel for 99.99 called liberty series with cracking bell symbol. When the production close down in 1988 at South Port, CT I brought a lift over factory wood grips old style at 50 cents a piece. I also brought a remainder of security six in box from warehouse with my FFL for $200.00 a gun both blue and SS finish. It is very impressive gun from my old home town South Port, CT.
I got my Security Six in 1980 (brand new) and to this day it’s still my favorite revolver. It’s a solid built pistol and has never failed me. Mine is nickel finish and looks like the day I purchased it.
I absolutely love the Six series revolvers! I have two now, an early stainless Security Six (it has the early style grip frame so its kind of rare) and I recently got a late model Speed Six with 2.75 inch barrel. The Speed Six was neglected badly and I've been working on restoring it. I finally got it to where I'm happy with it and I've been carrying it from time to time now.
When I first left home my parents gave me a Ruger GP-100. Still have it as well as all my late father’s Colt and S&W’s revolvers. They will all go to my sons when I’m gone. 👍🏻🇺🇸
I bought my Security Six in 2009 for $375. It was made in 1980. I had a guy make me Elk stag grips for it. Love the gun. Thanks for the video. Enjoyed it.
my first handgun was a 6" blued security six i bought when i turned 21 in 1984. i now still have it along with the other 2 sixes in 4 and 2,75" and an sp. ruger makes a good revolver.
I'd love to see that with your Pachmayr grips. Those are lovely, looking revolvers. You may not put out a video every week, but when you come back, you knock it out of the park like this video. I hope you and your family are doing good. Thanks for another stellar video. Peace... Joe
I was detailed to the Border Patrol Academy in 1986. The USBP was issuing the Ruger Security Six in .357 magnum as the duty revolver for their Agents. In the 6 months that I was there I (and many other Agents) fired between 1000 land 1500 rounds of .357 magnum each month. Those guns held up and I carried mine until 1996 when the Patrol switched to the Beretta M96 Brigadier in .40 S&W. Awesome revolver. When I turned mine in it was still in time and very accurate. I hated to let it go but Bill Clinton's regime would not let us buy our Service guns.
I bought a Secuity Six back in 1972 when I got out of the service, it was a blued 4 inch model. This was a sweet little revolver but like so many other people I sold it to buy something else...maybe my wifes wedding ring. The good thing I still have the wife after 46 years but I'd still like to have the revolver back.😊
My uncle was "Security" in Las Vegas after Korea and years on the California Highway Patrol and Clark County. He always carried a bobbed Ruger Speed 6. His holster always reminded me as a kid as a jock strap..
I love the sound of a ricochet in the morning. 😃 Ruger makes fantastic revolvers. I like the way that they use coil springs instead of leaf-type springs.
Sweet revolver. I had a blued 4". Sold it in the 80's when we needed funds and have kicked myself ever since. About 10 years ago, my mother gave me my Dad's Police Service Six, also a 4". I love this revolver as well, but still miss the Security Six. Keep safe, Mixup, and keep 'em coming!
Love those Ruger revolvers! I have a 3-inch barreled SP-101 and a GP-100 with a 4.2-inch barrel, both in .357 magnum. I really enjoy shooting the GP-100; the double action trigger has really smoothed out. Thanks for sharing your firearms with us!
Writing from (you know where) Sunny New South Wales, Australia. I never know what I like more about your channel. The interesting and informative firearm content of the beautiful Nevada scenery. 😊
I just bought a 6" stainless version brand new old stock in the box. It has factory rubber grips. Not a fan of rubber grips and I wanted a 4" but this one came up for sale so I bought it. Thanks for the video.
I still have my S.S. duty weapon, that I bought new back in the 1970's. I carried it for five years. I also have three barrels in the three various lengths for my girl. She has never failed me.
So you can change the barrels on revolvers, like if you want a 4 inch barrel, you can take the 2 inch barrel off and put a 4 inch one on the revolver you already have?
@@adamcuneo7189 Yes you can, a Gunsmith is always the best to have it done by, but when I saw how long it would take, I checked into it. You need a solid vice to hold your firearm, large wrench to R&R the barrel, and a set of feeler gauges to match up the barrel headspace with what you removed. I have 2 - 4 & 6" barrels. With the 6" currently on my girl. Each has advantages, and drawbacks.
BEAM IN! Now you hitting home again Mix... I have a blue 2 1/2" security six and a 4" blue speed six and I will NEVER sell them. Fabulous revo's. Built like a tank. I like them better than the GP series.
Great video. I was particularly interested in the disassembly/reassembly process. I've owned a Speed Six since forever, but used it so very little that I never had to disassemble it for cleaning. Now I know how to do it. 🙂
Beautiful revolver!! Hello Sir, nice day. As experienced as you are, you'll not likely ever actually get "rusty" as it were. I love watching you shoot, and it was also a treat to watch you easily take down the revolver and reassemble it just as easily. Many revolver owners seldom go that far. Great vid and as always, nice to see you. Stay blessed! :)
I've had mine for 48 yrs.now. Never a malfunction. It's my everyday carry in the winter and is definitely on my hip when I'm out deer hunting. Although I hunt with a rifle 99.9% of the time, I have taken 6 deer with the Security Six (4 inch barrel).
Great video. I remember the video you made when you got this revolver. I had just bought 2 older Security Sixes. One blued one stainless, both with 2 3/4” models. Love these older Rugers. Thanks for bringing it out again to show folks.
Nothing like a good solid 357 Ruger. I got a GP100 5 inch barrel and love it. Had a return spring issue after about 500 rounds and might have been my fault when installing shims. But Ruger fixed it and I had it back in less than a week and they also put on a new cylinder as well. Their customer service is absolutely great.
Stupid question here: When you send it back to the manufacturer for repair or warranty work, do you have to pick it up at an FFL and go through NICS when it's sent back?
@@DG-oq8hj I had to send my Blackhawk back to Ruger for warranty repair. After I called Ruger, they emailed me a shipping label. I printed it out then went to office max for a box and bubble wrap. Ruger cs said I had to drop the package off at a FedEx ship center. Ruger fixed it and it was delivered to my house a week later. No ffl or background check required.
Great channel! I bought mine exactly like yours 42 years ago, thousands of rounds later it’s in excellent condition and I still have the original box and pamphlet. I just had to chime in.
Love this video. First gun I owned was a S&W M-66 Stainless bought to use working security. My friend still has it. Those old wheel guns are very reliable and easy to use. They had real wooden grips with deep checkering too and when I qualified with 300rds full power .357 police reloads, the grips turned my hand into hamburger. LOL. Great disassembly, reassembly video.
I have one that everyone tries to tell me doesn t exist. It has a 2.5 inch barrel,trench rear site and thin grips that i never found replacement for because noone makes them. It was made in 1973 according to Ruger. I got it used in 85 for 150 bucks. Still shoots great
Life and medical bills got in the way, and I had to sell off my first little collection of firearms in 1980. Included in that collection was a 1976 edition, blue steel Security Six. It was rock solid, very, very accurate and served as my alternate duty revolver until 1980. To this day I miss that revolver and find myself searching the used revolver shelves in gun and pawn stores for one to "fill the hole" so to speak. Take care and keep up the great work you do!
I bought a Security 6 with a 6 inc barrel and it , unknown too me , had a bad barrel. I tried too find a replacement for it but none existed , so I found a 4 inch barrel and it is a great shooter now. I also have the GP 100 in matt stainless.
First gun I ever shot, still own it! It was my Father's back in the 60's. Modified hair trigger. My Mother would not let me have it until I was 21! lol! I have a few guns now, but that will be the one you will have to pry from my cold dead fingers. :)
Grew up on a cattle farm in Northern California. My Father loved Ruby Red Grapefruit. He would buy them buy the case. The ones that got older or not would be set on top of fenceposts and shot by us with wad cutters. :) You talk about mist. :)
This is one I've never owned. I did have a very cool 6" GP100... and I let it get away.... loved the take-down - Rugers are engineered so well. Thanks!
I’ve owned some beautiful Colt and Smith & Wesson revolvers and all but one are gone. The .357 revolver I’ve kept is my blued 4” Security-Six. No, it’s not nearly as refined as the Colts and Smiths, but it’s a gun I trust will never fail me. Great video!
Well Sheriff, that Security Six is sure a very nice one. My only stainless pieces are a S&W model 60 and a Ruger Mark III. When I found out my Six (blued) was manufactured in late 1972, I made sure it was properly fully cleaned then packaged it up and put it away about 20 years ago, original box and receipt. Ended up doing the same with my 6 inch Python from about the same time frame as haven't been able to establish exact year. Only a price sticker on the box. Great shooting.
Beautiful revolver in outstanding condition! Ruger always has made a quality product, but wow! Those 80,s revolvers are super well made. The take down part of the video was my favorite part , awesome design and build quality! Another excellent video! Thanks for what you do!
My old and weathered first gen square back had the worst 16 LB DA pull I’ve ever felt and thin grips when I got it but a new thicker set of walnut grips, a wolff 12 lb hammer spring and reduced trigger spring made a world of difference. It’s one of my favorites now.
Great video my friend! I can really appreciate and share your passion for well made, Ruger revolvers. My father had a Ruger single six from the mid-60s that I inherited when he passed away several years ago. It was the gun I learned to shoot on as a kid, and one that I will pass on to my son one day, so it stays in the family. Great little .22, smooth as silk to shoot and a really nice quality revolver.
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I worked in a gun shop from 1978 to 1987 and in all those years I NEVER saw anyone come in to sell us his used Ruger. Plenty of used everything else but no Rugers. That speaks volumes! r
Thanks again for another great video. An older friend, after telling me all the adventures he's taken his Security Six on, passed his along to me to be my new adventure gun. It is truly one of my treasures. He bought it in 1973. It still had the original grips on it with a Tyler T-grip added. It's a low back model, only made for a couple of years. Smooth as silk.
The 357 Redhawk and Security Six - two of the greatest revolvers Ruger ever made.
I concur.
I have one in blued 4in since 1983, I also have a Blackhawk (357) also in the blued.
Super Redhawk is an improvement on the Redhawk in terms of function, but not aesthetics.
I mistakenly bought a pre 1975 Ruger six-inch blued Security Six model in the early 80's. It has a distinctive hump on back of the grip (which they got rid of after 1975) making it near impossible to get correct grips for it as they're all post 1975 grips. But I adapted a Hogue Mono Grip for it, and it's been a great shooter for almost 40 years since I bought it used from a guy up in Maine. Every time I load a new 357 Magnum load or a 38 special +P load I always test accuracy and look for excessive pressures in my Ruger Security Six before I think of putting those loads in my Smith and Wesson Model 19 or Taurus Model 66. It's been a reliable and well-built handgun and has done what Bill Ruger designed it to do.
I'm finally escaping California, Mixup Kid. Just worked a trade at Route 66 G&A in Barstow. Virginian Dragoon and a Ruger Blackhawk 357 for a Smith and Wesson Model 28-2. Will be bringing them with me over into Northern Arizona. As for the Security Six, I have the Service Six my Grandfather Carried back in the 80's as a Corrections Officer. Still tight as can be and hammering Nails out to 75 yards with my 158 Gr SWC handloads
I'm glad to hear that you are finally making the big move. And it sounds like you made a great trade. I have a Virginian Dragoon in .44 mag and it is a well-made and accurate beast. Maybe someday I will come across a nice Service Six and do a review on it.
@@mixup98just picked her up from the gun shop today. Gotta ask, you have any cylinder binding issues with yours? Seems mine has issues with the cylinder binding with certain cartridges for no observable reason
@@Courier-Six I have several questions. Are you having a problem with the Dragoon or the Blackhawk? Are you using reloaded or factory ammo? It is possible that the primers are not seated properly and are sticking up slightly, causing them to rub and bind on the back plate. Check the primers on unfired cases that are binding and see if you notice any rub marks. A small burr around the firing pin hole can also cause binding issues.
@mixup98 Dragoon with Factory and Handload ammo, but only certain rounds in certain chambers. What may bind the cylinder in one chamber won't in the chamber next to it. Starting to suspect I may have gotten into a lemon
My first center fire revolver as a civilian, in 1980, Ruger Security-six in blue. Still have it, and it still hits what you aim at.
I obtained my dad's 4 inch blued with factory target grips when he passed away a little over 5 years ago, It's the epitome of the classic .357 magnum. Solid, heavy, shoots great.
Back in the mid 80's I was out in CA where my brother was stationed at Pendelton in the marines. We went to a couple shooting ranges in that area and one revolver I rented at the range was a blued 4" Security Six. I ended up finding a new 4" stainless Security Six in 1987 for 259.95 plus tax. Its still my main 357 wheel gun.
I don't believe I mentioned it in this video but also paid $260 for mine, which was the full retail price at the time. I bought it in a small gun shop in East Las Vegas, which is still there today, and I am still buying guns from them!
260 dollars 50 years ago, is equivalent to 1,660.18 today. Man I hate inflation. Make it stop.
@@exothermal.sprocketIf we would have known, I would have invested heavily and kept them for this time.
I have a Security Six from that timeframe, my grips are like your Redhawk grips. I paid $205 and it has over 10,000 rounds through it. It has had zero hiccups and seems to have gotten smoother over the years.
The iconic revolver will never die!
Indestructible gun ,it's probably the strongest 357 revolver ever made ,
A few of my firearms have made it into what I call my "permanent collection." I'll never get rid of them. My Ruger Police Service Six made the cut. Thanks for the video, MixUp! I really like that Security Six
Maybe someday I will break out more of my "permanent collection" firearms and do reviews on them.
My dad bought a Police Service Six back sometime in the '70s, and that was our home defense gun for years even after he passed away. The gun passed on to me. There are different guns protecting the home now, but my dad's gun is one that I will never let go of. It's got fixed sights, but very smooth and plenty accurate. Yeah, don't much care for the original grips though as it makes shooting 357 very memorable. LOL
Sir, your video on the Security-Six brought back some good memories of my early days as a cop. In 1973, I was a very young cop in my hometown. Our PD issued us the S&W Model 10-5, a blue steel, 4-inch barrel,.38 Special. I loved the Model 10, but most of my brother/sister officers clamored for the .357 magnum. Our Chief gave us permission to purchase our own .357, with a few requirements. Brother officers were being murdered by Black Panthers in those days, and that fact alone had many of us "jacked-up", and carrying extra firepower in the form of secondary back-ups. Charter Arms Undercover commanded most of the snubby sales locally. For myself, I purchased my first .357 and violated my Department rules of carrying magnum ammo in it. Didn't make too much sense to carry a .357 and put .38's in it because of politics. This was April 1973 when I purchased my Ruger .357, and boy-howdy was I proud. My purchase was one of the first production runs of Security-Six Models. Some of these officers had purchased the S&W Model 19 or the Colt Trooper. These two models fell under PD-rules and were considerably more than U had at the time. Young cop with a family to support, but a new double-action revolver had hit the gun stores, this was the Ruger Security-Six. This was a compact revolver, plenty of good thick steel in the top-strap, adjustable or fixed sights, rugged, durable, and easy to break down and clean. I got the job-okay for my Ruger to be carried on duty. I remember gathering up as many .38's and .357 ammo as I wa able and headed to the range for qualification and carry. This being the early 150-series Security-Six with the backstrap issue that had some of the early buyers caterwauling.. For myself I could shoot .38's with no roll-issue except when I shot magnums. My Security Six did rock & roll when using magnums, but there was an easy fix without selling your Security Six back then. Our Range Instructor suggested getting a set of Herrett's "Shooting Star" target grips and then shoot the magnums. Those Shooting Star Target Grips were superb. The barrel-roll ceased when shooting magnum loads. From that point forward, until my retirement in 2020, that 100-dollar Security Six (new) that Ruger was a silent partner to some of the best and worst times while riding on my side in the squad car. The Herrett's made this a manageable handgun when shooting hot loads. I don't even know how many rounds I fired in my Ruger in a 40+year career. We qualified every year per State Regs plus the occasional service pistol matches that I participated in, a well used six-gun still able to deliver good service. Sorry for the length of this post sir.
Hello David. No need to apologize for this post as I found it fascinating. I would like to thank you for your 40+ year law enforcement career. I'm a retired corrections officers and it is always good to hear from my LEO brothers. I can only imagine the stories your Ruger could tell if it could talk. Perhaps I missed it in your comment but do you still own your Security Six?
@davidabney7700 Thank you for your service sir, I love the Security-Six line as well, what type of ammo did you carry for duty?
Super nice hand cannon!
I've got the stainless 2 3/4 inch police service six .357 magnum, still carry it from time to time.
0:47 love the lines of the older Rugers especially security six
Ah yes the old GP 100. Got mine in the early 90’s. Still have it….Love that thing 👍
I brought one during Bi-centennial cerebration on July 4 1976 stainless steel for 99.99 called liberty series with cracking bell symbol. When the production close down in 1988 at South Port, CT I brought a lift over factory wood grips old style at 50 cents a piece. I also brought a remainder of security six in box from warehouse with my FFL for $200.00 a gun both blue and SS finish. It is very impressive gun from my old home town South Port, CT.
I got my Security Six in 1980 (brand new) and to this day it’s still my favorite revolver. It’s a solid built pistol and has never failed me. Mine is nickel finish and looks like the day I purchased it.
Can’t beat those old Ruger Revolvers MixUp.
The best pistol I ever had!!!!
First .357 I ever fired was my military roommates when we were assigned to the Nellis AFB in 72. Lloyd Tiller, a good guy👍
Great video especially the disassembly of the gun. I didn't realize you could take it that far down.
Got mine in January of 78, was my first duty gun in police academy 1984, great memories. Thank you mix
Bought mine in 1978….brand new. First center fire handgun I got. 6” blue….. LOTS of rounds through it!
OUTSTANDING! I like the Tundra.....I have a Security Six like yours and I have a Tundra too.
Heck yeah, great minds think alike! 😎😎
I absolutely love the Six series revolvers! I have two now, an early stainless Security Six (it has the early style grip frame so its kind of rare) and I recently got a late model Speed Six with 2.75 inch barrel. The Speed Six was neglected badly and I've been working on restoring it. I finally got it to where I'm happy with it and I've been carrying it from time to time now.
When I first left home my parents gave me a Ruger GP-100. Still have it as well as all my late father’s Colt and S&W’s revolvers. They will all go to my sons when I’m gone. 👍🏻🇺🇸
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I bought my Security Six in 2009 for $375. It was made in 1980. I had a guy make me Elk stag grips for it. Love the gun. Thanks for the video. Enjoyed it.
All excellent revolvers.
Nice piece of hardware.
my first handgun was a 6" blued security six i bought when i turned 21 in 1984. i now still have it along with the other 2 sixes in 4 and 2,75" and an sp. ruger makes a good revolver.
One thing i have learned watching your videos, you are never rusty. Some really nice Rugers. As always enjoyed the content !
I'd love to see that with your Pachmayr grips. Those are lovely, looking revolvers.
You may not put out a video every week, but when you come back, you knock it out of the park like this video.
I hope you and your family are doing good. Thanks for another stellar video. Peace... Joe
I carried my father's Security Six in the 90s as a commissioned security guard.
Thanks for the video !
I was detailed to the Border Patrol Academy in 1986. The USBP was issuing the Ruger Security Six in .357 magnum as the duty revolver for their Agents. In the 6 months that I was there I (and many other Agents) fired between 1000 land 1500 rounds of .357 magnum each month. Those guns held up and I carried mine until 1996 when the Patrol switched to the Beretta M96 Brigadier in .40 S&W. Awesome revolver. When I turned mine in it was still in time and very accurate. I hated to let it go but Bill Clinton's regime would not let us buy our Service guns.
I bought a Secuity Six back in 1972 when I got out of the service, it was a blued 4 inch model. This was a sweet little revolver but like so many other people I sold it to buy something else...maybe my wifes wedding ring. The good thing I still have the wife after 46 years but I'd still like to have the revolver back.😊
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My uncle was "Security" in Las Vegas after Korea and years on the California Highway Patrol and Clark County. He always carried a bobbed Ruger Speed 6. His holster always reminded me as a kid as a jock strap..
@@danichicago9140 was it in .357 Magnum?
@johnfeliciano585 yes. Stainless with the original wood grips. The hammer was bobbed and im sure the action was cleaned up.
@@danichicago9140 Oh wow, how many inches was the barrel on his?
I love the sound of a ricochet in the morning. 😃
Ruger makes fantastic revolvers. I like the way that they use coil springs instead of leaf-type springs.
Love to see 40 yr old guns that have been well maintained! That's how they become family heirlooms.
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THAT'S A BEAUTIFUL WHEEL GUN
357 still a very effective self-defense round as an 85-year-old Idaho woman proved. Beautiful firearm.
Sweet revolver. I had a blued 4". Sold it in the 80's when we needed funds and have kicked myself ever since. About 10 years ago, my mother gave me my Dad's Police Service Six, also a 4". I love this revolver as well, but still miss the Security Six. Keep safe, Mixup, and keep 'em coming!
We all have been there my friend
I love the sound of those plates. Ding dong dong.
Beautiful pistols. You're a heck of a shot!
Love those Ruger revolvers! I have a 3-inch barreled SP-101 and a GP-100 with a 4.2-inch barrel, both in .357 magnum. I really enjoy shooting the GP-100; the double action trigger has really smoothed out. Thanks for sharing your firearms with us!
You are very welcome John and thank you for sharing your collection with us.
My dad left me a 1976 stainless 6in model when he passed in 2014.
Writing from (you know where) Sunny New South Wales, Australia.
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I just bought a 6" stainless version brand new old stock in the box. It has factory rubber grips. Not a fan of rubber grips and I wanted a 4" but this one came up for sale so I bought it. Thanks for the video.
I still have my S.S. duty weapon, that I bought new back in the 1970's. I carried it for five years. I also have three barrels in the three various lengths for my girl. She has never failed me.
So you can change the barrels on revolvers, like if you want a 4 inch barrel, you can take the 2 inch barrel off and put a 4 inch one on the revolver you already have?
@@adamcuneo7189 Yes you can, a Gunsmith is always the best to have it done by, but when I saw how long it would take, I checked into it. You need a solid vice to hold your firearm, large wrench to R&R the barrel, and a set of feeler gauges to match up the barrel headspace with what you removed. I have 2 - 4 & 6" barrels. With the 6" currently on my girl. Each has advantages, and drawbacks.
@@TheDukie54 That's awesome, thanks for the info :)
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Now you hitting home again Mix... I have a blue 2 1/2" security six and a 4" blue speed six and I will NEVER sell them. Fabulous revo's. Built like a tank. I like them better than the GP series.
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Nice comparisons. Love revolvers
Great video. I was particularly interested in the disassembly/reassembly process. I've owned a Speed Six since forever, but used it so very little that I never had to disassemble it for cleaning. Now I know how to do it. 🙂
Beautiful revolver!! Hello Sir, nice day. As experienced as you are, you'll not likely ever actually get "rusty" as it were. I love watching you shoot, and it was also a treat to watch you easily take down the revolver and reassemble it just as easily.
Many revolver owners seldom go that far. Great vid and as always, nice to see you. Stay blessed! :)
I've had mine for 48 yrs.now. Never a malfunction. It's my everyday carry in the winter and is definitely on my hip when I'm out deer hunting. Although I hunt with a rifle 99.9% of the time, I have taken 6 deer with the Security Six (4 inch barrel).
Ruger! Please bring the legendary Security Six back! The GP100 is a tank, but nothing I want to carry everyday.
Great video. I remember the video you made when you got this revolver. I had just bought 2 older Security Sixes. One blued one stainless, both with 2 3/4” models.
Love these older Rugers. Thanks for bringing it out again to show folks.
Excellent video. The Security Six is a cool part of Ruger's history. Loved the disassembly video.
Beautiful piece!
Nothing like a good solid 357 Ruger.
I got a GP100 5 inch barrel and love it.
Had a return spring issue after about 500 rounds and might have been my fault when installing shims.
But Ruger fixed it and I had it back in less than a week and they also put on a new cylinder as well.
Their customer service is absolutely great.
Stupid question here: When you send it back to the manufacturer for repair or warranty work, do you have to pick it up at an FFL and go through NICS when it's sent back?
@@DG-oq8hj I had to send my Blackhawk back to Ruger for warranty repair. After I called Ruger, they emailed me a shipping label. I printed it out then went to office max for a box and bubble wrap. Ruger cs said I had to drop the package off at a FedEx ship center. Ruger fixed it and it was delivered to my house a week later. No ffl or background check required.
Great channel! I bought mine exactly like yours 42 years ago, thousands of rounds later it’s in excellent condition and I still have the original box and pamphlet. I just had to chime in.
That is a gorgeous revolver! Love the grip color. Thanks for the review and disassembly 👍
just picked up another security six , 1985 model , like yours, love it. added it to my police , service and single six
Love this video. First gun I owned was a S&W M-66 Stainless bought to use working security. My friend still has it. Those old wheel guns are very reliable and easy to use. They had real wooden grips with deep checkering too and when I qualified with 300rds full power .357 police reloads, the grips turned my hand into hamburger. LOL. Great disassembly, reassembly video.
I have one that everyone tries to tell me doesn t exist. It has a 2.5 inch barrel,trench rear site and thin grips that i never found replacement for because noone makes them. It was made in 1973 according to Ruger. I got it used in 85 for 150 bucks. Still shoots great
Rugers are built like tanks will last two lifetimes
The Ruger Security Six was my first pistol years ago. Unfortunately I sold it to help buy my second pistol, I wish I still had it.
We always love your stuff. Thank u
You're very welcome Ryan and thank you!
Life and medical bills got in the way, and I had to sell off my first little collection of firearms in 1980. Included in that collection was a 1976 edition, blue steel Security Six. It was rock solid, very, very accurate and served as my alternate duty revolver until 1980. To this day I miss that revolver and find myself searching the used revolver shelves in gun and pawn stores for one to "fill the hole" so to speak. Take care and keep up the great work you do!
That Redhawk is essentially a .44 mag size cylinder bored for .357…..that thing will never wear out👍🏼
Mine is the fixed sight service six. They are great revolvers. Keep up the good work.👍
Got mine in 1978, my first handgun. 6 inch blued. Still have it!
You're going to make me cry. Bought mine in "81" $197.00 Lost it in a house fire in "95"
You're making me cry for telling.
Ouch.
Fark
Paid $187 for mine around that thing. Left it in a hotel and they held it for me. Luckily. Also have a service 6 takecare
1987 model, $185 used from a gun show in 1999, a beauty. Black barrel, Hogue grips. A classic.
Thank you!!
I bought a Security 6 with a 6 inc barrel and it , unknown too me , had a bad barrel. I tried too find a replacement for it but none existed , so I found a 4 inch barrel and it is a great shooter now. I also have the GP 100 in matt stainless.
I have a Ruger Blackhawk single six that I bought over 41 years ago great gun
Love all your videos and this was another great one. Excellent disassembly/reassembly content. Your son is very lucky to have you for a father.
A classic beauty. Still have my Service Six, 4” blued bought in 1978. One of my first revolvers.
Have my gp100 for many years now and she's a sweet shooter
First gun I ever shot, still own it! It was my Father's back in the 60's. Modified hair trigger. My Mother would not let me have it until I was 21! lol! I have a few guns now, but that will be the one you will have to pry from my cold dead fingers. :)
Grew up on a cattle farm in Northern California. My Father loved Ruby Red Grapefruit. He would buy them buy the case. The ones that got older or not would be set on top of fenceposts and shot by us with wad cutters. :) You talk about mist. :)
This is one I've never owned. I did have a very cool 6" GP100... and I let it get away.... loved the take-down - Rugers are engineered so well. Thanks!
Very cool!
I’ve owned some beautiful Colt and Smith & Wesson revolvers and all but one are gone. The .357 revolver I’ve kept is my blued 4” Security-Six. No, it’s not nearly as refined as the Colts and Smiths, but it’s a gun I trust will never fail me. Great video!
Well Sheriff, that Security Six is sure a very nice one. My only stainless pieces are a S&W model 60 and a Ruger Mark III. When I found out my Six (blued) was manufactured in late 1972, I made sure it was properly fully cleaned then packaged it up and put it away about 20 years ago, original box and receipt. Ended up doing the same with my 6 inch Python from about the same time frame as haven't been able to establish exact year. Only a price sticker on the box. Great shooting.
Better than investing in gold or silver. Back to about 2010 and before prices for guns anyway.
My first handgun. Blue steel 4 inch barrel , purchased used in 1974. I wish I still owned it.
Thanks for the excellent tutorial on dissasembly !
Old Ruger 6-guns are great.
I love revolvers, especially 357mag. Those Rugers are nice, and built to last
GREAT review! Gotta love the shaving cream cans.
Beautiful revolver in outstanding condition! Ruger always has made a quality product, but wow! Those 80,s revolvers are super well made. The take down part of the video was my favorite part , awesome design and build quality! Another excellent video! Thanks for what you do!
I never seen one took apart. talk about easy cleaning .I want one of them for sure. Papa 😊
I hope you find a nice one Papa !!
Interesting take down. That's the only Ruger revolver that I'd care to own. I like the looks of it.
Thanks for the video.
My duty weapon back in the 70's. Built like a tank.
Excellent tutorial. Ruger security six stainless are the best wheelguns imo.
My old and weathered first gen square back had the worst 16 LB DA pull I’ve ever felt and thin grips when I got it but a new thicker set of walnut grips, a wolff 12 lb hammer spring and reduced trigger spring made a world of difference. It’s one of my favorites now.
Great video my friend! I can really appreciate and share your passion for well made, Ruger revolvers. My father had a Ruger single six from the mid-60s that I inherited when he passed away several years ago. It was the gun I learned to shoot on as a kid, and one that I will pass on to my son one day, so it stays in the family. Great little .22, smooth as silk to shoot and a really nice quality revolver.
In 79 ,cops confiscated my first one and in 80 ,bought one with a 6" barrel. First centerfire handgun I owned.
Seeing this makes me want a Security Six just for the cool disassembly!
As always, educational video and great shooting, Rusty!
I've got a Speed Six w/ 2.5" barrel and a bobbed hammer. Wonderful chunk of steel. I like it better than the Detective Special.
Wow! awesome ruger revolver! ❤️ 🇵🇭