Ruger Forum

Quick Draw McGraw · October 19th, 2012, 08:03 AM

Woop woop! .. just made the last payment' & picked up' my new
Ruger Speed Six' last night, (still all giddy with new gun lust)*
38' spc .. 2-3/4" & in beautiful like new condition' $350.oo total
Will try to get some pics of her this weekend.

I was wondering if its ok to use +P ammo?
No mention of it on gun or in manual.
& if any of you "Ruger 6" enthusiests would have a clue as to
the manufacture date? # (159-85756)
Thanks for lookin.

~ Joe

Alpo · October 19th, 2012, 08:51 AM

Looks like 1984- Ruger Security Six, Single Six, Service Six Serial Number History

Alpo · October 19th, 2012, 08:56 AM

As for +p ammo:
Is the speed six rated for +p?

Lone Star · October 19th, 2012, 11:03 AM

It'll take any .38 Special ammo. I mean any normal, safe commercial loads. This is not a suggestion to load hyper handloads.

bwinters · October 19th, 2012, 11:20 AM

The ruge 6 series was given the same heat treatment regurdless of chambering so no problem 38 or 357.

roaddog28 · October 19th, 2012, 12:54 PM

Congrats on your Speed Six. And yes all the six series of revolvers will handle any factory 38 +P ammo. They are strong revolvers and yours might out live you!
Give her a good cleaning and take it to the range.
Good luck,
Howard

espresso · October 19th, 2012, 01:07 PM

Pics, Pics!

I wanna see it

LeMat · October 19th, 2012, 01:46 PM

You'll be splitting cases before you damage that Six.

Quick Draw McGraw · October 19th, 2012, 06:54 PM

Hey' Thanks fella's very much for the info & links*
You guy's are a wealth of knowledge!
I can't wait to take her out for a spin' this weekend.

~ Joe

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Thanks again*

exlogger · October 19th, 2012, 08:34 PM

WOW

Nice Rosco you got there buddy. Your pics are nothing to sneeze at either.

The Six Series. Classy, durable, and just plain good lookin!

87hurricane · October 20th, 2012, 12:08 AM

That is one nice looking gun, makes me want one to compliment my 4" .357 Six

CTJack · October 20th, 2012, 02:47 AM

Great looking gun. Enjoy! When I got my 357 Service Six it didn't come with a manual. So I called Ruger and asked them to send me one. While I was on the phone with them I asked to be transferred so I could ask that same question about the 357. The Guy was very polite but I could hear a little "lightness" in his voice, almost a chuckle, when I asked him the same question. His answer was essentially that the six's were built to handle any new factory loads. I think it will shoot loads stronger than my old wrist would want to shoot.
There is always good advice here. When in doubt give Ruger a call.

Quick Draw McGraw · October 20th, 2012, 06:25 AM

Thanks guys

.. I just found out there's a gun show out at the fair grounds
this weekend, got to get her some decent leather' .. Im thinkin I could probly
use it's holster for my pre-war m&p snubby as well (k-frame 2')
I like the feel of these stock grips just fine*

~ Joe

LeMat · October 20th, 2012, 08:59 AM

Looks like you found yourself a nice little piece of perfection there Joe!

gunsofun · October 20th, 2012, 10:57 AM

Hi - I am new here. Hope this does not constitute a hijacking of the thread. I just brought home a 1980 vintage stainless Speed Six in 357 mag. It is in very good shape overall for a 32 year old gun! But, I can turn the cylinder by hand one stop at a time in the direction opposite the trigger advance when the cylinder is locked into the frame. Is this the way it should be, or did somebody mess with the cylinder stop lever? It locks up with a little play when the hammer is cocked - which I take it is normal. I will try to post a photo - sweet little wheel gun. Thanks for any info you can provide.