
Today, the semi-auto is the more popular handgun for police work by far. 357 Magnum revolver was the standard sidearm for police, and for that matter, the choice of those on the other side of the law as well. But they have always been required to offer power, reliability, and long service life.
RUGER POLICE SERVICE SIX 357 FULL
The Service Six had a very clever cylinder ring that allowed loading of the rimless 9mm rounds without full or half moon clips. This less expensive version was designed to appeal to the Police Duty revolver market (with limited budgets). The revolver was also called the "Police Service Six" and had simple fixed sights (which knocked the price down considerably). In 1972 the "Economy Version" of the Security Six was introduced - the ' Service Six'. The Sicilian Connection (Pizza Connection)Ģ.75" barrel, stainless steel finish, and Hogue rubber grips There is also word that 25,000 Police-Sixes were manufactured for the Indian government in 380 auto.

Ruger also produced special orders of the Security Six in 38/200 (38 S&W) for overseas customers in India and Europe. Production ceased in 1987, when they were replaced by the GP-100, which was an improved and stronger version of the Security Six. Due to their price and strength, the design was a great success. Ruger hoped to gain police and armed security contracts, using sophisticated investment casting techniques in their construction, which allowed them to be competitively priced when compared to similar Colt or Smith & Wesson models. Starting in 1975, Ruger offered the Security Six in a stainless steel version. The first Security Six Revolvers were offered in Cobalt Blued finish. 357 Magnum, with some early production guns chambered for.


The Security Six was fitted with adjustable rear sights and was offered in. 357 Magnum /.38 Special revolver introduced in 1968, designed as Ruger's flagship offering for the double action revolver market. The Ruger Security Six and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors: Security Six
