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Just wondered what your preferences would be....
I bought my first Ruger Security-Six in the regular skinny barrel variety. I also have one in the heavy barrel configuration which is just right. I've never much cared for all the weight up front on the GP-100s and felt that Ruger's beefing up of the Security-Six was an ill-advised and unnecessary reaction to S&W's 686.
Security-Six Pros: Better trigger, better balance, easier to carry and has more and better options for grips.
Cons: Aluminum sights are durable, but scratch/wear easily.
The front sights are better on the GP-100 and the recoil better controlled, but it's a bit heavier and tougher to conceal. Grips are limited due to the grip stub. Can't put rounded grips on. Also, on the 6-inch guns, the Security-Sixes were almost perfectly balanced for field use.
The grips and sights on this Security-Six were swapped out
with better options. Millet sights and rounded Pachmayrs were
added, making it a great concealed magnum.
The 6-inch Security-Six was one of the most underrated guns of
all time, I think. Still, the GP-100 revolvers have quite a following.
I bought my first Ruger Security-Six in the regular skinny barrel variety. I also have one in the heavy barrel configuration which is just right. I've never much cared for all the weight up front on the GP-100s and felt that Ruger's beefing up of the Security-Six was an ill-advised and unnecessary reaction to S&W's 686.
Security-Six Pros: Better trigger, better balance, easier to carry and has more and better options for grips.
Cons: Aluminum sights are durable, but scratch/wear easily.
The front sights are better on the GP-100 and the recoil better controlled, but it's a bit heavier and tougher to conceal. Grips are limited due to the grip stub. Can't put rounded grips on. Also, on the 6-inch guns, the Security-Sixes were almost perfectly balanced for field use.
The grips and sights on this Security-Six were swapped out
with better options. Millet sights and rounded Pachmayrs were
added, making it a great concealed magnum.
The 6-inch Security-Six was one of the most underrated guns of
all time, I think. Still, the GP-100 revolvers have quite a following.