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One of these days I would like to find a nice 4" Ruger Security 6 at a decent price.
Right now, right after Christmas is definitely not the right time though!
Super solid built guns built for a lifetime of use. Yes, the old Ruger police and security revolvers of the 1970s and 1980s were great. They've become classics in their own rights. My very first handgun (purchased new in 1980) fell into that category, and I still have it, i.e., a stainless Ruger Speed Six .357 Magnum. ![[Linked Image]](https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/gallery/80/full/119104.jpg) Leave aside the fixed sights as a advantage or a disadvantage, if you had to choose between a M66 and the Speed Six, what would you take?
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My 442 no-lock is almost always with me in a Mika holster. For its “Get off me!” purpose it is ideal. ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/prKLfFQ5/WP-20160702-15-02-43-Pro-highres.jpg) I was amazed how accurate this one is if you concentrate on the tiny sights and stack the trigger just right. Though not so much required for close up, it’s still nice to know they’ll go where pointed at 15 yards: ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/sf0dK331/15-B5-A01-E-83-C4-46-F1-87-D9-7-DCAD9-CEFF1-B.jpg)
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Leave aside the fixed sights as a advantage or a disadvantage, if you had to choose between a M66 and the Speed Six, what would you take? A more apt comparison would be between the Speed Six and the S&W Model 65 in its FBI configuration.
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I went with the Speed Six. I went with them a couple of times.
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I went with the Speed Six. I went with them a couple of times. Sounds interesting! And the reason is? Let me guess: durability.
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I went with the Speed Six. I went with them a couple of times. Sounds interesting! And the reason is? Let me guess: durability. I think he was attempting some kind of double entendre joke.
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I think the 442 is about the only smith you can get without a lock now. I've ran across several new ones lately without it. I have one, but with the lock, I did put the oversized hogue grips on it, makes it much more enjoyable to shoot.
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442, 642 and the 43C of all things, can be had without the lock.
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I like J frames. I always have one in my front pocket. My wife carries one in her purse. I have one at my front door. When you reach for the door knob you can put your other hand on a 640-1. One is on loan to my wife’s sister. They all are on the job as we speak. Hasbeen ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/7Zj8sXp9/8-CF9-F401-BAFA-4-DC3-AE37-5-E48-A835711-F.jpg)
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I went with the Speed Six. I went with them a couple of times. Sounds interesting! And the reason is? Let me guess: durability. Durability is a good reason. I remember when Smith forcing cones were cracking and being blamed on the 125 gr jacketed HP’s. Ruger wasn’t blamed for that. The Rugers are bull strong. Another reason is I like 2-3/4” barrels compared to the 2-1/2” Smiths. But the other one is a 3” postal gun that is relatively rare. Not saying I don’t like K frames but the new ones are for 38 Specials. Obviously a guy would need to buy an older gun In either version to get what you want.
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… Not saying I don’t like K frames but the new ones are for 38 Specials. Obviously a guy would need to buy an older gun In either version to get what you want. Nothing wrong with the new 66-8’s. Improvements have been made.
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Great carry piece. And the Simply Rugged holster just snugs it right to my hip ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/GfnyJFH.jpg)
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