80's ruger security 6 4" ss

[stuckinthe60s]

did this model have any quirks or recalls?

 

[jetinteriorguy]

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]

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

 

[jetinteriorguy]

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]

ok, thanks again.

 

[bamaranger]

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.

 

[CajunBass]

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]

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

 

[4V50 Gary]

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

 

[51cskipper]

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]

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]

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]

What can be wrong with these?
NOTHING I say

 

[stuckinthe60s]

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

 

[.45 Vet]

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

 

[SIGSHR]

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.