Ruger Security Six- first gun purchase

[JimmyR]

OK, so I was planning on buying an M&P, SR9c, or PX4 Storm for my first gun. I was biding my time. And then I went on Armslist...

I just brought home my first gun purchase- a Ruger Security Six .357 with a 6" barrel. I have two other, smaller weapons, but both were handed down after my father passed away, and use either underpowered (.22 short) or harder to find (.32 Long) ammo. This thing is in amazing condition, looks like its hardly been fired, but was made in 1978 based on the serial number.

I think I might be a little excited. Can't wait to put some rounds through it...

 

[thumperdogg]

Congrats!! I was looking at the same gun on there, if it were only closer!!

 

[Que]

That's a great firearm and one that I regret selling. Enjoy it and hold on to it.

 

[doctrpt]

Here's a site that has the .32 longs, just in case you might need them. Decent price too, about the same as most .380 Auto I buy these days.

32 S&W LONG : Ammunition To Go

 

[kalboy]

Congrats on a fine gun purchase! You have a very well made gun, by all means enjoy!
These folks below sell ammo, including 32 long very reasonably.... and no financial sodomy on the shipping!
Pistol Ammunition | SGAmmo.com

 

[pokersamurai]

Great buy. Semi-autos are machines, but revolvers are works of art.

 

[JimmyR]

@pokersamurai- I would agree with you, but I have to say the Beretta 92 is a really pretty machine.

@kalboy and @doctrpt- Luckily Orion Arms near where I live has the Fiocchi 32 Lungo in stock for a similar price. I just like the idea of semi-retiring the old guys- they really are mementos of my dad to me, more than anything else.

By the way, I'm looking at a bandolier holster for this little beauty, and have one in mind. Go to my thread and share your wisdom: https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/accessories_and_gear/218365-bandolier_hoslter.html

 

[coorslight]

I have a 6" blued Security Six that I picked up a few years ago, It is well made, stronger than it needs to be, and accurate as hell. I let my Students use when doing Firearms classes. They all like it. Enjoy

 

[JimmyR]

As soon as I get some free time to go to the range- perhaps later today- I think a test fire is in order...

 

[357 Terms]

The "Six" series Rugers are a great choice for a first purchase.

Those are the types of guns that will last a lifetime, and then some.

 

[cbseniour]

You could not have made a better decision but hold on tight when you fire it the first time it will be a new experience.

 

[calcot7]

Great gun. Congrats! You'll have alot of fun with it.

 

[Dirtebiker]

My first handgun was a Police Service Six in stainless! Great gun, still own it almost 30 years later!

 

[Pete]

I bought one for my daughter after she decided she liked revolvers. She usually shoots 38 special reloads. She can handle 357 standard & defensive rounds through it. It is overbuilt & will last forever.

Its a great gun. Nice pick. Next you'll be picking up a snubbie...

 

[Big Charlie]

Great buy. Semi-autos are machines, but revolvers are works of art.

GP100's are machines and I'd love to have one. There is virtue in simplicity when you consider a world without replacement parts. That said I love my Glock 21 and plan on getting a G20. I'll get a .357... eventually. Congrats on the Security Six.

 

[tmkr]

There are outstanding revolvers,I have been trying to wear mine out for over 20 yrs.
Still trying.

 

[mjblazor]

I have a stainless security six 4" and a 2.75" blued speed six. Love them!

 

[pinhead56]

The security-six is a fine revolver, I love shooting it, but a 4 inch barrel with factory wood grips are only comfortable for 38 spl. Full house 357 magnums with those grips will make you say "WHOA!"
Just HOLD ON TIGHT! or change 'em out for some Hogue's etc.

 

[minuteman32]

The stainless 4" version was my 1st real carry gun, too. Excellent gun, wish I still had mine, but it was stolen out of my house in NM several years ago.

 

[JimmyR]

@pinhead: My Sec 6 has a six inch barrel and houge unigrips. I'm gonna take it to an indoor range, but i have to use some .38 special rounds. I am looking at buying some original wood grips and a set of pacmyer grips, and we'll see which ones I stick with

This gun is turning me into a wheel-gun man.

@Pete: I already own a S&W Regulation Police (pre-model 31) snubbie, but I am looking at buying a S&W 442 from an INGOer. We'll see how it goes...