Ruger Super Single Six??

[Middletown]

I have seen several references to "Super Single Six" in post on this forum. Ruger's website doesn't show it as an offering and wondered what made a Single Six "Super". I have a Stainless with mag cylinder made a few years ago, does that qualify or do they exist but no longer made?

Not a big deal but something I was wondering about.

 

[bsparker]

I'm no expert, just picked up my first one two months ago. Mine was made in 1973, it's a super. My understanding was the "super" referred to having adjustable sights.

 

[BullRunBear]

If I recall, the 'Super' aspect referred to the transfer bar and full adjustable sights.

Jeff

 

[Bazoo]

Super does refer to the adjustable sights vs standard drift rear sight.

 

[Middletown]

Thanks for the answers, makes sense.

 

[PapaG]

Super, I'm pretty sure, was the adjustable sighted version. Not sure if both cylinders were needed for that appellation or not. I know I have one, transfer bar, 6 1/2", blue, adj sights, and both 22/22wmr. And with the 22 lr barrel it is on par with my Colt Woodsman for accuracy.

 

[Riomouse911]

I'm no expert, just picked up my first one two months ago. Mine was made in 1973, it's a super. My understanding was the "super" referred to having adjustable sights.

That ‘73 vintage SS looks great .

Stay safe.

 

[obiwan1]

Agree with PapaG. Mine was also made in '73. I keep the WMR cylinder in it. I have other .22LRs. Good shooting gun.

 

[Piranha451]

All of the Supers are convertible models w/adjustable sights.

 

[cfullgraf]

Super Single Sixes were produced from 1964-1972
https://ruger.com/service/productHistory/RE-SSSix.html

New Model Single Sixes were made from 1973 to 2015, at least by the attached Ruger serial number chart.
https://ruger.com/service/productHistory/RE-NMSSix.html

Apparently, the "Super" moniker was carried over for a couple years of the early New Model production.

My convertible Single Six was made in 1980. I purchased it in August, 1980 and the list supports the 1980 production year.

 

[Middletown]

Again thanks for the answers. Ruger may no longer can my Single Six "Super" it is still one of mine, my wife's and my family's favorite. Will always be a part of my family.