Ruger Forum

cjbs2003 · June 9th, 2011, 08:37 PM

I just got a Ruger Security Six, 6" barrel, stainless steel with a 151XXX serial number. Which puts it as a manufacture date of 1979. I got it from my grandfather who says less than 200 rounds have been put through it. It shoots normal every day rounds like a champ. Anyways, my biggest hopeful use for it will be a woods gun. I'd really like to be able to shoot hot loads through it. In particular, Buffalo Bore hard cast rounds. According to the box they are 180 gr, 1400 fps, 783 foot lbs at the muzzle. So... Can this gun stand up to the punishment these rounds and rounds like it would put out, or am I asking too much from an older gun like this? I really don't want it to blow up in my face. Thanks!

JohnD13 · June 10th, 2011, 03:41 AM

The Security Six will handle anything Buffalo Bore loads.

terry_p · June 10th, 2011, 03:51 AM

From the Buffalo Bore web site for that load:

Quote:

Our 357 mag. ammo adds more power than ever before to the 357 mag. This ammo is safe to shoot in ANY all steel 357 revolver - this includes J frames. This ammo is no harder on your gun than any other normal 357 ammo. Please don't phone us and ask if this ammo is safe in your gun. It is, providing your gun is in safe condition for use with any normal 357 ammo.

Imagine shooting them out of a Scandium J Frame, Woo Hoo.

ServiceSix · June 10th, 2011, 03:54 AM

Don't worry, that Security Six won't blow up in your face

LAGun · June 10th, 2011, 04:49 AM

If it's factory/SAAMI standard ammo that Security-Six will take it...

stuart9534 · June 10th, 2011, 05:43 AM

I have shot the Buffalo Bore 180 gr. from my 6" Security six, and it was not fun to get through all 20, but the gun was fine.

cjbs2003 · June 11th, 2011, 05:52 AM

Thanks for the replies... I recently put better grips on it than the old wood factory ones. That was the only thing I have done to the gun. Hopefully the grips will make the gun a bit more comfortable to shoot with the high power loads.

Anyone know why they put on the box not to expose the ammo to temps above 110 degrees? I have never seen that on any other box of ammunition? Just wonder how you know if the ammo didn't sit in a FexEx or UPS truck roasting in the sun and then boom! HAHA

SFC · June 16th, 2011, 07:26 PM

I have had my Security Six 2" brl since 1976 and have never had any problems. I love it and have shot 38 Spl, 38 +P and 357 Mag. Great carry firearm

Bassleg · June 16th, 2011, 07:48 PM

That is one strong gun shoot it and have fun.

RedHawk41Mag · June 17th, 2011, 03:29 PM

Built to last...shoot the hell out or it like I have. Thousands of rounds later, my 4" ROCKS!!

weldermyass · June 17th, 2011, 06:41 PM

I've put some hand loads threw mine I probably shouldn't have but it took em like the true hot load whore it is.

newtron · June 21st, 2011, 10:19 AM

I've had mine forever. It will handle anything!

viking78 · June 22nd, 2011, 09:46 PM

It will handle it, try some of this if you get the chance. my sec 6 loves it! I've never chrono'd it myself, but they claim 1750 FPS from a 6" barrel!
DoubleTap Ammunition
It sure goes kaboom

Jim B · August 1st, 2011, 11:09 AM

The Security-Six is one of the most durable guns that Ruger ever made. My stainless steel 4" is nearly 40 years old and despite thousands of rounds of .34 and .357 it shoots as well as it did when it was new.