The perfect Security Six.
Nov 13, 2024 19:07:43 GMT -5
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Post by lscg on Nov 13, 2024 19:07:43 GMT -5
Well, at least my idea of the perfect Security Six. I’ve had this project in mind for many years now. and little by little, over the last six months I was able to bring my ideas to life.
I started by removing the warning label on the left side of the barrel.
I then reshaped the front of the ejector rod shroud. It was a fairly straight angle from the factory, but I always preferred the more graceful curve S&W revolvers tend to sport, so that’s what I went for.
Next i ground a scallop into the recoil shield. there was some pucker factor involved lol!
the edges of the top strap and the front corners of the front sight base originally came to a sharp angle. I always felt this looked bad, especially if that sharp edge happened to have any dings in it. to remedy this I beveled both the top strap and the front sight base.
for the sights i added a Bowen rear, and i then made a new front sight out of antique wrought iron my dad salvaged over 30 years ago from a ranch here in the hill country.
all the internal parts were cleaned up with 1200 grit sandpaper, and lastly i made the grips out of Steve’s Claro Walnut.
I was 14 or so when dad handed me this Ruger and an ammo can full of 38’s. since then it’s been a true friend, and is partly to blame for my love of Sixguns. Lord willing we’ll have many more good times together.
I started by removing the warning label on the left side of the barrel.
I then reshaped the front of the ejector rod shroud. It was a fairly straight angle from the factory, but I always preferred the more graceful curve S&W revolvers tend to sport, so that’s what I went for.
Next i ground a scallop into the recoil shield. there was some pucker factor involved lol!
the edges of the top strap and the front corners of the front sight base originally came to a sharp angle. I always felt this looked bad, especially if that sharp edge happened to have any dings in it. to remedy this I beveled both the top strap and the front sight base.
for the sights i added a Bowen rear, and i then made a new front sight out of antique wrought iron my dad salvaged over 30 years ago from a ranch here in the hill country.
all the internal parts were cleaned up with 1200 grit sandpaper, and lastly i made the grips out of Steve’s Claro Walnut.
I was 14 or so when dad handed me this Ruger and an ammo can full of 38’s. since then it’s been a true friend, and is partly to blame for my love of Sixguns. Lord willing we’ll have many more good times together.
