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leadcounsel · January 31, 2014, 03:31 AM

The Security Six would probably last the average person several lifetimes of shooting without needing repair, with basic maintenance.

It's an excellent revolver, well suited for back country, with manageable recoil for a smaller shooter.

It'll take care of any 2 or 4 legged predators except probably a bear... and you'd need to step up so an unmanageable .50 caliber SW 500 or a long gun to help her with a bear.

So, send her off with the Ruger, some quality training and ammo, and a can of bear spray, and a bearbell and whistle and other back woods tools and feel confident she'll be fine.

January 31, 2014, 03:31 AM	#23
leadcounsel Junior member Join Date: September 8, 2005 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,119	The Security Six would probably last the average person several lifetimes of shooting without needing repair, with basic maintenance. It's an excellent revolver, well suited for back country, with manageable recoil for a smaller shooter. It'll take care of any 2 or 4 legged predators except probably a bear... and you'd need to step up so an unmanageable .50 caliber SW 500 or a long gun to help her with a bear. So, send her off with the Ruger, some quality training and ammo, and a can of bear spray, and a bearbell and whistle and other back woods tools and feel confident she'll be fine.