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Post by rWt on Mar 26, 2017 17:40:28 GMT -5
Is the Ruger Security Six a good candidate for conversion to .45 Colt?
Would it be stronger than a converted S&W 38-44, or Model 57/58?
I've read about quite a number of S&W conversions and zero Ruger conversions.
Just curious.
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Post by squawberryman on Mar 26, 2017 19:07:05 GMT -5
Post pics when David Clements finishes it please.....
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Post by bushog on Mar 26, 2017 19:26:45 GMT -5
Is the Ruger Security Six a good candidate for conversion to .45 Colt? Would it be stronger than a converted S&W 38-44, or Model 57/58? I've read about quite a number of S&W conversions and zero Ruger conversions. Just curious. NO |
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Post by 2 Dogs on Mar 26, 2017 19:41:33 GMT -5
The Security Six is on a much smaller frame than the
Smith 38-44. So no, not a big enough platform.
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Post by rWt on Mar 26, 2017 20:49:01 GMT -5
Thank you!
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Post by CraigC on Mar 28, 2017 12:58:53 GMT -5
Not enough real estate, similar to a K-frame. You can probably find someone to turn it into a five-shot .44Spl though.  |
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Post by elvaquero on Apr 8, 2017 10:39:55 GMT -5
I am not against conversions to other calibers. But the Security Sixes are fine guns that have been out of production for a long time. Ruger isn't making them any more. The value of a Security Six is likely to be gone if converted to a caliber they weren't designed for. IMO, it would make better sense to convert a different .357 that is in production to another caliber.
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Post by CraigC on Apr 12, 2017 9:57:59 GMT -5
I have to disagree. Security Sixes are far from what I would consider collectible and they made many thousands of them. They'll always play second fiddle to a similar vintage S&W. Folks are still building customs on the Ruger Maximum and there's a whole lot less of them around than Security/Speed/Service Sixes. On the subject of conversions, if you'll notice, folks aren't losing any money on custom guns built by the big name gunsmiths. The idea that you'll never recoup your money on a custom guns just doesn't hold true any more.
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Post by okiehoosier on Apr 17, 2017 17:31:02 GMT -5
How does the cylinder of the Security/Speed/Service Six compare to the GP-100? Same diameter and length or not?
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Post by CraigC on May 1, 2017 8:33:08 GMT -5
Smaller.
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Post by potatojudge on May 5, 2017 18:17:36 GMT -5
Is there much of anything that's worth doing to them from a custom standpoint? We have a 44 GP100, S&W 69, mid frame 44s from the factory, S&W has come out with all manner of 9mm, 40S&W, and 10mm revolvers. It's hard to imagine spending thousands on a caliber conversion with a new cylinder. I look at my Security Sixes and aside from triggers, sights, and grips, I just don't see much to do with them. They're stuck just being a good 357 that fills the gap between the K and L frames. Maybe a 356 GRN (41 mag necked down) but that'd require a 5 shot cylinder I'm sure.
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Post by CraigC on May 6, 2017 10:21:23 GMT -5
Would make a neat .41Spl. Probably still have to be a five-shot but would possibly be suitable for 1200fps loads.
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2017 21:46:27 GMT -5
Except for the 9mm Speed Sixes, they're just a gun. They're about K Frame size, but sturdier.
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Post by davet on May 20, 2017 17:34:26 GMT -5
I would think a Security-Six converted to 40 S&W with the cylinder cut for Moonclips would make a dandy sell-defense revolver. Of course it would cost a bit for all the reboring/rechambering but the end result would not only be unique but a very practical gun. I say this not having a SS around to measure the cylinder to see if 6 40s would fit. If they don't disregard this whole post. (smile)
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PS: Yea, I know S&W made a 40 revolver but it has the stupid Titanium cylinder, IL and floating firing pin. All deal breakers for me.
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