RUGER SINGLE SIX COLORADO CENTENNIAL 22LR/22MAG SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER
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ontarget
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Lots and lots of Single Six convertibles on the used market.
I would NOT pay extra for a commemorative model, unless you're from Colorado and it has some special meaning to you.
If the price is right, I would say go for it.
The SS is 10x the gun than a Wrangler will ever be. Not putting down the Wrangler but the SS is just far better. And yes I have several of each for first hand knowledge.
I would NOT pay extra for a commemorative model, unless you're from Colorado and it has some special meaning to you.
If the price is right, I would say go for it.
The SS is 10x the gun than a Wrangler will ever be. Not putting down the Wrangler but the SS is just far better. And yes I have several of each for first hand knowledge.
NorthBorder
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I have a single six convertible w/ a 4.5" barrel and I really enjoy it. I had a Wrangler but sent it down the road. It shot well but not accurately. If I pointed it north the round went north, other than that...
UncleEd
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The special edition Colorado SS has a stainless steel grip frame, extra deep
blued cylinders and frame, barrel. Should come with a wooden presentation
case with key lock. I thought it was quite beautiful.
blued cylinders and frame, barrel. Should come with a wooden presentation
case with key lock. I thought it was quite beautiful.
I have a Single Six convertible purchased in 1980. It has been a good revolver although the 22 WMR cylinder rarely gets used.
Unless a Colorado compmenertore means something for you, I'd get a standard Single Six and save a few pennies.
Unless a Colorado compmenertore means something for you, I'd get a standard Single Six and save a few pennies.
CraigC
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The Colorado Centennial is a nice rendition of the Single Six. I almost bought one years ago but had already been bitten by the Old Model bug. They have a higher level of polish, a stainless grip frame and nice cocobolo grips.
Must be a long lost brother as I too buy boxes for things I don't have!
DT Guy
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I would definitely get the Wrangler over the Single-Six (having had both, and still having the Wrangler)-advantages of the Wrangler include:
1. A built-in exercise function; opening the loading gate can develop muscles you never realized you had in your fingers and hand
2. Increased stopping power; rather than launching the tiny .22 projectiles point-forward, where they're smallest, it launches them sideways, increasing potential stopping power by 2-300%
3. A child-like sense of surprise and wonder whenever you shoot; yes, you aimed at that thing over there, but imagine the delighted surprise you'll have when you actually hit that thing way over THERE
4. It's CHEAP; you can revel in the feeling of economic and financial acumen you've demonstrated by only spending $200 on a completely non-functional firearm, rather than $600 on one that just boringly functions and hits as expected-you're the next Warren Buffet!
5. It's a gunsmithing trade school in one gun; you'll have hours of fun trying to decide how to make the bullets come out point-forward (if you're willing to give up that increased stopping power), how Ruger managed to make three of the chambers slightly large, one correct and two slightly tight (think of the tool changes needed to do that-above and beyond!), why the cylinder gap varies by 50% from one side of the cylinder to another and other fun projects. When you're done, you'll be nearly ready to build your own SA revolver from soup cans and water pipe-similar to what Ruger did
6. The fun of explaining to people on the internet that, 'for the money' it's really a great value
Larry
1. A built-in exercise function; opening the loading gate can develop muscles you never realized you had in your fingers and hand
2. Increased stopping power; rather than launching the tiny .22 projectiles point-forward, where they're smallest, it launches them sideways, increasing potential stopping power by 2-300%
3. A child-like sense of surprise and wonder whenever you shoot; yes, you aimed at that thing over there, but imagine the delighted surprise you'll have when you actually hit that thing way over THERE
4. It's CHEAP; you can revel in the feeling of economic and financial acumen you've demonstrated by only spending $200 on a completely non-functional firearm, rather than $600 on one that just boringly functions and hits as expected-you're the next Warren Buffet!
5. It's a gunsmithing trade school in one gun; you'll have hours of fun trying to decide how to make the bullets come out point-forward (if you're willing to give up that increased stopping power), how Ruger managed to make three of the chambers slightly large, one correct and two slightly tight (think of the tool changes needed to do that-above and beyond!), why the cylinder gap varies by 50% from one side of the cylinder to another and other fun projects. When you're done, you'll be nearly ready to build your own SA revolver from soup cans and water pipe-similar to what Ruger did
6. The fun of explaining to people on the internet that, 'for the money' it's really a great value
Larry
The guns were made in 1975.
Jim Watson
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The Colorado commemorative was popular because its stainless grip frame looked sharp and added mass.
Some were even parted out to get a stainless grip frame for a centerfire.
Some were even parted out to get a stainless grip frame for a centerfire.
Mark_Mark
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if anybody is looking for Single Six in all different flavors, including the Colorado Centennial. My honey hole shops got them! PM me and I’ll give you their contact, they FFL ship
@DesertFox here you go bud!
@DesertFox here you go bud!
Ohen Cepel
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The Colorado version has some gains as mentioned above. If you find a shooter, at a shooter price and like it, I would buy it.
Many (I have one) are NIB as no one opted to shoot them. They bring a bit more $$ but not a ton. I forget the details but it is a bit uncommon as it may be the only Ruger made commemorative revolver actually made by Ruger. Or, something like that, memory is foggy at times.
The SS are nice revolvers.
Many (I have one) are NIB as no one opted to shoot them. They bring a bit more $$ but not a ton. I forget the details but it is a bit uncommon as it may be the only Ruger made commemorative revolver actually made by Ruger. Or, something like that, memory is foggy at times.
The SS are nice revolvers.
Mark_Mark
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I find commemorative to be cheaper than the factory original. Nobody wants them anymore, best part was, They were not shot much if at all. Give me all the #1, SAA, Colt 1911…. I love buying Commemorative to Shoot!
CraigC
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Remember the limited run Bisley Single Six with the stainless grip frame? Folks were pilfering them for their grip frame too. That was before there was any factory stainless Bisley offering.
Grabbed it. Side by side comparison with a Super Wrangler took a few seconds. Has both cylinders and presentation box. Prolly 95%.
Were there other states commemorated for other anniversaries or is this a one-off for Single Six?
Were there other states commemorated for other anniversaries or is this a one-off for Single Six?
