Security Six Fans?

[Hobie]

I just "won" an auction on Gunbroker for a look-alike to my late lamented (divorce casualty) 4" stainless Security Six. This is one of the later guns just like the dear departed with the scalloped right recoil shield. I think I paid too much at $365 shipped but don't care.

You see, it has bugged me all these 25 years that I had to sell that gun to eat (or pay the lawyer, the late and beloved Paul Pysell). I know, I got the house, kids, etc, but it still bugged me. Silly, I know.

Anyway, I'm looking forward to getting the gun. Rob has posted his friend Rick's Celtic knot carved T3P which I think would suit the gun just fine.

I really loved the old gun and JD Jones even published my article on choosing it as my first handgun. It will be good to get "it" back, well as close as it will come. I do have Dad's blued 4" Speed Six. We really liked these guns.

OK, enough rambling. Anyone else here have a thing for this revolver series?

[Aggie01]

I'm not a big DA fan, the only one I have that seems to "sit right" in my hand is my H&R 999 Spartsman.
That being said, my dad recently got a 4" stainless security six and loves it. I built him a box of 50 173gn keiths over 13.5 gn 2400. When I handed him the box, he said" this will last me 20 years", a month later he is asking for more "just like those- don't change anything".
50 rounds in a month is LOT of shooting for the old man. He really likes that Security Six and has taken to carrying it in the truck on a daily basis.

[Frank V]

Hobie, The Security Six is a very well made, tough, accurate, six-gun, as you know from having had one. You will enjoy it & I don't think $365 is too much on todays market, congratulations, let us know how it shoots when you get it. Frank

[twbryan]

The first handgun I bought. My mother actually had to sign for it. And yes,I still have it. The finish is worn,but I could always post a pic..

[robl]

I always wanted a Security Six, I "sold" 33 4" SS Security 6s to my MP buddies back at Fort Huachuca. It was/and is one of the most versatile guns made.
I always recommended the 4" medium frame .357 The M-66 was JUST enough more expense at Sierra Vista Jewelers & Guns for the young GI's to opt for the bargain Security 6.
I just grabbed a old used blue Security Six for 225. a month or so ago. Very smooth, carried a lot shot a little by it's looks, someone jeweled the sides of the hammer and trigger a LOT of blue wear and a set of N frame grippers on it

I am so glad you finally found the ONE that you were looking for, I know that you mentioned this particular hankering nagging at you.
Security Six: Rugged, Accurate, reliable, more packable than it's big brother GP100,and still out there used at a decent price. I guess I too, am a fan .

[lah]

Security Six & Speed Six revolvers are boss. Anytime you find a good sixgun for under 400.00, it's not all bad.

[salvo]

hobie congrats! I have a similar story, the first center-fire handgun that I bought myself was a 4" stainless Security Six. I have not traded or sold very many of my guns, but the only gun I am sorry I sold was that Security Six. Someday I'll replace it, I'm just unsure if it will fill the hole.

[ceb]

Way to go Hobie, I know you've been lookin for awhile. I love the security series, far more than the GP-100. I used to shoot PPC with a 6" Stainless Security-Six against the bull barrell Smiths every one had. Got some laughs, but I could shoot Master class with it. I traded my 4" stainless for a 4" Model 19 Smith, something I still regret, maybe I can come across a replacement. I still own a 4" blue Security-Six. Great sixguns!

[Charger Fan]

I got this one a while ago, for what I considered a pretty decent deal...which ends up being $10 more than you paid for yours. It's a great little gun, the action feels good & it functions well.
My only complaint is the sharp edges on the hammer, I wish it was more rounded.

[rexster]

Congratulations. Hobie! I am a fan of the Ruger double-action Sixes, with a 4" Speed Six inches from my hand as I type this. My Security Six has a 6" barrel, and I have yet to shoot it, as its sights were loose when I bought it as pre-owned. I will probably install a Bowen rear, and have yet to decide on a front sight. I am considering something other than stock, perhaps a Patridge type.

[twbryan]

Here's mine,battered and worn,like me,but still functional.

[Hobie]

While I was here today I thought I'd post a photo of this gun as well...

[ravenwolf]

Here's a pic of my SS after one of our summer league shoots. If I remember we just finished up shooting 150 rounds out of her in competition. She does tend to show her dirty side

[Hobie]

RobL,

Just found the pic in classifieds. Dang nice and perfectly suitable for my gun. I might like the Celtic cross better though.

[Ken O'Neill]

I've owned 4 of them over the years - a blued 6", and stainless 6", 4" and 2 3/4" versions. All of them were good accurate and dependable revolvers. I probably should have kept them all, but that hindsight doesn't help now.