80's ruger security 6 4" ss

stuckinthe60s · May 21, 2023, 04:42 AM

did this model have any quirks or recalls?

jetinteriorguy · May 21, 2023, 05:35 AM

Mine hasn’t had any issues, it’s had a ton of use and never needed a thing. It’s a real work horse. I’ve polished the fcg and shimmed it with slightly lighter springs and it works and shoots as good as any pistol I’ve had in a self defense role. I carry it in my car every day.

stuckinthe60s · May 21, 2023, 07:50 AM

thanks. what does the correct ruger rear sight screwdriver look like? did they supply one with the gun like colt, etc?

jetinteriorguy · May 21, 2023, 01:47 PM

I bought mine used and the sight is a little banged up so the seller included a new replacement. But to replace it looked like a PITA and other than aesthetics the other one worked fine so I left it alone. I just use a small screwdriver with interchangeable bits and use the best size bit that fits the sight screw, nothing special. I keep this screwdriver in my range bag and there’s always at least one bit that fits on any size sight screws on all my pistols.

stuckinthe60s · May 21, 2023, 05:22 PM

ok, thanks again.

bamaranger · May 22, 2023, 12:50 AM

I have posted numerous times before that back in the day, the US Border Patrol wanted to determine what was the toughest most durable K frame size DA revolver. The instructors at FLETC GA shot Colts's, Smith's (I don't believe the L-frame was out yet} and Rugers heavily until they broke. The Ruger DA 6's were the walk away no doubt winners.

CajunBass · May 22, 2023, 05:31 AM

I had one back in the 80's that had a problem with the cylinder binding up when shooting. I sent it back to Ruger. They must have fixed it because it never had the problem again. My ex got that gun when we split up. I tried to buy it from her, but no deal. She knew a good gun when she shot it.

stuckinthe60s · May 24, 2023, 05:51 AM

thanks Cajun. you were the first to list a quirk.
btw...im down in Suffolk.

**4V50 Gary** · May 25, 2023, 07:16 AM

The Ruger design outlasted both Colt & S&W in TX DPS torture tests.

51cskipper · May 25, 2023, 05:06 PM

Just a note about the security six. I loaded up some rounds recommended by John Wooters of Shooting Times. First time I pulled the trigger, I was nailed with a thunderous muzzle blast. I opened the cylinder and had to use a rod and hammer to drive the cases out.
I took it to a smith...he found no damage and everything in spec.
Just a +1 for one of the strongest revolvers around.

Armybrat · May 27, 2023, 08:33 PM

My Service Six (the fixed sight version) has served me & my son well since I bought it new 40+ years ago.
The frame bluing has turned a little plum shade, but I kinda like it.

CajunBass · May 28, 2023, 08:26 AM

Quote:

thanks Cajun. you were the first to list a quirk.
btw...im down in Suffolk.

I always thought the B/C gap was set too tight at the factory, but the repair order just said something like "repaired" with no details.

Mr.RevolverGuy · May 28, 2023, 09:57 AM

What can be wrong with these?
NOTHING I say

stuckinthe60s · May 29, 2023, 06:06 AM

gun in back...what do you call those style grips? does it have a rh thumb rest?

.45 Vet · June 5, 2023, 09:44 PM

I believe those are just the factory target grips. They come up for sale on ebay once in a while.

SIGSHR · June 6, 2023, 12:17 PM

Bought my 6" stainless used in 1976, installed a Bullseye/Trapper spring set, that lightened the trigger pull nicely while retaining 100&% reliability. Pachmayr grips for shooting comfort.

May 21, 2023, 04:42 AM	#1
stuckinthe60s Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2017 Location: Va., Ct., Mo.. Posts: 877	80's ruger security 6 4" ss did this model have any quirks or recalls? __________________ Retired Military Aviation Former Member Navy Shooting Team Distinguished Pistol Shot,NRA Shotgun/Pistol Instructor NSSA All American, Skeet/Trap Range Owner

May 21, 2023, 07:50 AM	#3
stuckinthe60s Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2017 Location: Va., Ct., Mo.. Posts: 877	thanks. what does the correct ruger rear sight screwdriver look like? did they supply one with the gun like colt, etc? __________________ Retired Military Aviation Former Member Navy Shooting Team Distinguished Pistol Shot,NRA Shotgun/Pistol Instructor NSSA All American, Skeet/Trap Range Owner

May 21, 2023, 05:22 PM	#5
stuckinthe60s Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2017 Location: Va., Ct., Mo.. Posts: 877	ok, thanks again. __________________ Retired Military Aviation Former Member Navy Shooting Team Distinguished Pistol Shot,NRA Shotgun/Pistol Instructor NSSA All American, Skeet/Trap Range Owner

May 22, 2023, 12:50 AM	#6
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,303	Ruger DA 6's I have posted numerous times before that back in the day, the US Border Patrol wanted to determine what was the toughest most durable K frame size DA revolver. The instructors at FLETC GA shot Colts's, Smith's (I don't believe the L-frame was out yet} and Rugers heavily until they broke. The Ruger DA 6's were the walk away no doubt winners.

May 22, 2023, 05:31 AM	#7
CajunBass Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2005 Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia Posts: 4,767	I had one back in the 80's that had a problem with the cylinder binding up when shooting. I sent it back to Ruger. They must have fixed it because it never had the problem again. My ex got that gun when we split up. I tried to buy it from her, but no deal. She knew a good gun when she shot it. __________________ For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 (NKJV)

May 21, 2023, 05:35 AM	#2
jetinteriorguy Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2013 Posts: 3,173	Mine hasn’t had any issues, it’s had a ton of use and never needed a thing. It’s a real work horse. I’ve polished the fcg and shimmed it with slightly lighter springs and it works and shoots as good as any pistol I’ve had in a self defense role. I carry it in my car every day.

May 21, 2023, 01:47 PM	#4
jetinteriorguy Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2013 Posts: 3,173	I bought mine used and the sight is a little banged up so the seller included a new replacement. But to replace it looked like a PITA and other than aesthetics the other one worked fine so I left it alone. I just use a small screwdriver with interchangeable bits and use the best size bit that fits the sight screw, nothing special. I keep this screwdriver in my range bag and there’s always at least one bit that fits on any size sight screws on all my pistols.

May 24, 2023, 05:51 AM	#8
stuckinthe60s Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2017 Location: Va., Ct., Mo.. Posts: 877	thanks Cajun. you were the first to list a quirk. btw...im down in Suffolk. __________________ Retired Military Aviation Former Member Navy Shooting Team Distinguished Pistol Shot,NRA Shotgun/Pistol Instructor NSSA All American, Skeet/Trap Range Owner

May 25, 2023, 07:16 AM	#9
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,832	The Ruger design outlasted both Colt & S&W in TX DPS torture tests. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

May 25, 2023, 05:06 PM	#10
51cskipper Member Join Date: March 7, 2019 Location: California Posts: 60	Just a note about the security six. I loaded up some rounds recommended by John Wooters of Shooting Times. First time I pulled the trigger, I was nailed with a thunderous muzzle blast. I opened the cylinder and had to use a rod and hammer to drive the cases out. I took it to a smith...he found no damage and everything in spec. Just a +1 for one of the strongest revolvers around. __________________ The strongest reason for the people to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against the tyranny of government. -- Thomas Jefferson

May 28, 2023, 09:57 AM	#13
Mr.RevolverGuy Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 988	What can be wrong with these? NOTHING I say __________________ Mr.Revolverguy http://www.dayattherange.com Firearms Reviewed and Reported On: An unbiased opinion with real world use.

May 29, 2023, 06:06 AM	#14
stuckinthe60s Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2017 Location: Va., Ct., Mo.. Posts: 877	gun in back...what do you call those style grips? does it have a rh thumb rest? __________________ Retired Military Aviation Former Member Navy Shooting Team Distinguished Pistol Shot,NRA Shotgun/Pistol Instructor NSSA All American, Skeet/Trap Range Owner

June 5, 2023, 09:44 PM	#15
.45 Vet Senior Member Join Date: May 21, 2004 Location: Western Penn. Posts: 387	I believe those are just the factory target grips. They come up for sale on ebay once in a while. __________________ For those who've never fought for it, the price of freedom shall never be known...

June 6, 2023, 12:17 PM	#16
SIGSHR Senior Member Join Date: September 13, 2005 Posts: 4,700	Bought my 6" stainless used in 1976, installed a Bullseye/Trapper spring set, that lightened the trigger pull nicely while retaining 100&% reliability. Pachmayr grips for shooting comfort.