Ruger Single six impulse buy..

[BullRunBear]

Mohican1 mentioned wanting a Single-Seven in 327 mag. A few years ago I found a Single-Six in 32 H&R magnum in almost mint condition. Glad I didn't hesitate. That thing loves 32 long wadcutter ammo and it made me a huge fan of the 32 caliber. And when 22lr was hard to find during the last shortage, I could load 32 longs for less than 22s cost. Already had the brass, used my own cast bullets and a tiny amount of powder. (Don't have my loading notes handy.) The biggest cost was the small pistol primer.

Some people don't like single actions because they are slower to load and unload. They are missing out on a lot of fun. And there are no bad Ruger single actions. Just find the caliber, grip and barrel length that suits you.

Jeff

 

[BigBlue 94]

Love the gun and I really dig the Shrade Sharpfinger Scrimshaw. I collect pre 2004 US made Shrades.

Thank you. Im not sure of the year on the knife, though it is USA made. Unfortunately, the blade surfaces are kind of fubar'd. I need to try and clean it up. The bottom two in this pic are Schrades as well. Buck on top and a case hammerhead above the scrimshaw scrade.

One of my SS's is a 32mag Bisley with engraved cylinder. Big fan of the 32 and the ruger bisley grip.

The wrangler I bought about a month ago hasnt been fired yet. I am converting it to a birds head grip. Fully high polished stainless grip and loading gate, and polished factory trigger and hammer. Stainless pins with factory black cylinder. Gonna be doing the frame in a brown duracoat. Then ive got to make a holster of course!

 

[J-Bar]

You were not impulsive, you were admirably decisive! Not every good choice requires lots of pondering.

I proposed to my wife after dating 5 weeks. We celebrated 50 years last June.

 

[Mohican1]

Thank you. Im not sure of the year on the knife, though it is USA made. Unfortunately, the blade surfaces are kind of fubar'd. I need to try and clean it up. The bottom two in this pic are Schrades as well. Buck on top and a case hammerhead above the scrimshaw scrade.

One of my SS's is a 32mag Bisley with engraved cylinder. Big fan of the 32 and the ruger bisley grip.

The wrangler I bought about a month ago hasnt been fired yet. I am converting it to a birds head grip. Fully high polished stainless grip and loading gate, and polished factory trigger and hammer. Stainless pins with factory black cylinder. Gonna be doing the frame in a brown duracoat. Then ive got to make a holster of course!

 

[Mohican1]

Great pic with some good looking hardware Sir! I collect Case as well. The bottom two Uncle Henry Shrades are LB7's. IMO better constructed than Buck's famous 110. I like the Buck. But I had one break at the lock field dressing a deer. Buck replaced it no questions. The Shrades do sharpen easier.

 

[Tallball]

Nice purchase!

I've owned three and they've all been excellent.

 

[bannockburn]

Bartojc

Sweet deal on a great looking Single Six! If I didn't already have an older Single Six I would be on the lookout for something like that!

 

[Mohican1]

Great looking 3 screw

 

[Mohican1]

Mohican1 mentioned wanting a Single-Seven in 327 mag. A few years ago I found a Single-Six in 32 H&R magnum in almost mint condition. Glad I didn't hesitate. That thing loves 32 long wadcutter ammo and it made me a huge fan of the 32 caliber. And when 22lr was hard to find during the last shortage, I could load 32 longs for less than 22s cost. Already had the brass, used my own cast bullets and a tiny amount of powder. (Don't have my loading notes handy.) The biggest cost was the small pistol primer.

Some people don't like single actions because they are slower to load and unload. They are missing out on a lot of fun. And there are no bad Ruger single actions. Just find the caliber, grip and barrel length that suits you.

Jeff

 

[Mohican1]

Jeff that is the beauty of the .32 as it takes so little lead and even less powder to really enjoy it. In a pinch you can load it hot enough for personal protection or take up to deer sized game broadside at reasonable range if need be to feed yourself. Loaded down, it is hard to beat for small game. Great accuracy and minimal meat loss.

 

[Tallball]

The 32's look kind of like this:

Ruger Single Six 32 H&R magnum

• Tallball
• Dec 13, 2018

 

[Mohican1]

You were not impulsive, you were admirably decisive! Not every good choice requires lots of pondering.

I proposed to my wife after dating 5 weeks. We celebrated 50 years last June.

 

[Mohican1]

Congratulations on 50yrs!!! Our first date was 3/3/85, engaged 4/19/85 married 6/29/85. Still together over 35yrs of marriage. AND she is fine with full gun safes and mounted animals I've taken. Blessed! Hope we make 50yrs also.

 

[Mohican1]

The 32's look kind of like this:

Ruger Single Six 32 H&R magnum

• Tallball
• Dec 13, 2018

 

[Mohican1]

6-1/2" is my favorite to shoot. Nice piece.

 

[Confederate]

After my first gun purchase in 1978 (a Ruger Security-Six), I found I couldn't afford shooting it, so I bought an RG .22LR Model 66 cowboy pistol for about $60. It was a hoot to shoot and i loved it. But the Ruger Standard Auto was $92, so it wasn't long before I traded the RG in for a Ruger. The Ruger was a much better gun than the 66, but alas, not as fun to shoot.



The RG 66 wasn't as good as the Ruger Standard Auto, but I missed it
when it was gone. I didn't have a WMR cylinder for it, though.

And I missed the RG.

In 2005 I bought a Ruger Single-Six to make up for it, and it was a wonderful gun. The RG had an aluminum frame and a steel cylinder and barrel, so weight-wise, it reminded me of my cowboy gun when I was a kid. But the Ruger, with its WMR cylinder, was so much more. And it's a gun I'd recommend to any gun owner, especially someone who has bought their first handgun and is looking for a fun second gun.

Why would anyone buy not only a revolver, but an obsolete revolver at that? If you have to ask, then it's probably not for you. But if you're here, it probably is. Everyone should have one, in fact. It's two guns in one, and that's another reason to have one. The .22 WMR cylinder means it is a good gun to have for hunting and it can even be used for self defense.

 

[Confederate]

Sweet deal on a great looking Single Six! If I didn't already have an older Single Six I would be on the lookout for something like that!
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I prefer the sights on your Single-Six to the ones on mine. Ruger makes all of its sights look the same, whether you're shooting a Single-Six or a Redhawk, a Blackhawk, or a GP100. The sights all look the same. Why Ruger does that I don't know, but it's one thing that I don't like about Rugers.

 

[CraigC]

These were cool guns with some of the best grips Ruger has ever used. I remember when they went on closeout from Davidson's they were $259 and we got Dad one for Christmas. Wish I'd snagged myself one as well.

 

[Mohican1]

After my first gun purchase in 1978 (a Ruger Security-Six), I found I couldn't afford shooting it, so I bought an RG .22LR Model 66 cowboy pistol for about $60. It was a hoot to shoot and i loved it. But the Ruger Standard Auto was $92, so it wasn't long before I traded the RG in for a Ruger. The Ruger was a much better gun than the 66, but alas, not as fun to shoot.

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The RG 66 wasn't as good as the Ruger Standard Auto, but I missed it
when it was gone. I didn't have a WMR cylinder for it, though.

And I missed the RG.

In 2005 I bought a Ruger Single-Six to make up for it, and it was a wonderful gun. The RG had an aluminum frame and a steel cylinder and barrel, so weight-wise, it reminded me of my cowboy gun when I was a kid. But the Ruger, with its WMR cylinder, was so much more. And it's a gun I'd recommend to any gun owner, especially someone who has bought their first handgun and is looking for a fun second gun.

Why would anyone buy not only a revolver, but an obsolete revolver at that? If you have to ask, then it's probably not for you. But if you're here, it probably is. Everyone should have one, in fact. It's two guns in one, and that's another reason to have one. The .22 WMR cylinder means it is a good gun to have for hunting and it can even be used for self defense.

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[Mohican1]

Great story, like you I had an RG66 in .22lr. Mine was in blue with white plastic grips. I shot a brick most Saturdays with it in the early 80's. Bought it used for around $50. I could shoot it well once I figured out where to hold to 25yds. It never failed me. I had other RG's that were really terribly made. Not the 66. Thank you for the memories.

 

[dbluefish]

My single six, oooops my bad but it is SA only, lol. BTW the above is a pretty nice looking revolver.

 

[Mohican1]

My single six, oooops my bad but it is SA only, lol. BTW the above is a pretty nice looking revolver.
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Pretty New Frontier Colt. Very nice.

 

[BigBlue 94]

I prefer the sights on your Single-Six to the ones on mine. Ruger makes all of its sights look the same, whether you're shooting a Single-Six or a Redhawk, a Blackhawk, or a GP100. The sights all look the same. Why Ruger does that I don't know, but it's one thing that I don't like about Rugers.

I can think of two good reasons. Ease and efficiency of manufacture. And it makes moving from one (Ruger) gun to anther (Ruger) gun easier on the eyes with a familiar sight picture.

 

[CraigC]

S&W does the same thing. Why would you need different sights for every model? Also makes aftermarket replacement easier.

 

[Armored farmer]

Another single six fan right here.


I'm always on the lookout for a Hunter model with both cylinders and rings. I keep having a recurring dream of hunting squirrels with a scoped Hunter and .22 shorts.