Ruger Security Six - The Firearms Forum

sub-moa · 10-02-2012, 07:16 AM

I have a early-80's Ruger Security Six .357 with 6" bbl. It's stainless steel finished with some type of aftermarket wooden grips ( attractive). It is in excelent condition. I have been thinking of selling/trading. Any ideas on value? Thanks

goofy · 10-02-2012, 07:24 AM

You need to read the sticky.On the top of the forum you are in.It say's read before you post.
We need pictures to give you any info.
Mike

sub-moa · 10-02-2012, 07:42 AM

Sorry I thought perhaps a "Ballpark"

ozo · 10-02-2012, 07:43 AM

Ballpark-$500
Need pics......always need pics.

Snakedriver · 10-02-2012, 08:00 AM

Also, tell us what series it is. What is the number before the dash? Probably a 150 or 151. It makes a difference in the value.

Alpo · 10-02-2012, 08:33 AM

500? For a Security Six? Wow. They musta REALLY made a price jump.

goofy · 10-02-2012, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alpo

500? For a Security Six? Wow. They musta REALLY made a price jump.

I'm with you on this

At 100% it is only worth $400.
And this one does not have the original grips that puts it under the 100% price.
Mike
PS. I am still waiting to see pictures.

Telcotech · 10-02-2012, 09:15 AM

I agree w/ Alpo & Goofy on the stated value. They are great guns though, had one in blue several yrs. ago, bought it at a g.s. for $200. Well built, but it was not a Smith or a Colt that's for sure. I see them around at sport auctions, & g.s.'s going for generally around $350 for the stainless ones & $50-75 less for the blued versions.

Alpo · 10-02-2012, 09:56 AM

I was thinking maxing closer to three. A 4" is more popular, so it would probably get a little more money than a 6. Might get 350 for one of them.

sub-moa · 10-03-2012, 11:18 PM

Hope these help...not the best pics

Alpo · 10-04-2012, 08:23 AM

What y'all think? Herrett Jordan Troopers?

Telcotech · 10-04-2012, 10:29 AM

Alpo-
Good call.....I'm thinkin $300 all day long also.. now that the pics are up....maybe $350 if IT had the 4" tube.. with a bit of trigger work and better sights....they are keepers though...good, well built handguns.

sub-moa · 10-05-2012, 02:38 PM

Thanks for all the input guys I appreciate it. I feel beter, I traded it straight up for a Glock 17 Gen 3 that is nice as well.

goofy · 10-06-2012, 06:08 AM

If you traded for a Glock You traded down not up.
Mike

sub-moa · 10-06-2012, 09:11 AM

I don't know mike, around here the gen 3's are going for 425-475 everywhere.

Alpo · 10-06-2012, 09:55 AM

I don't think he was talking about a monetary loss, with that "traded down" remark.

More like "you traded a Mercedes for a Yugo. You traded down".

And I agree.

goofy · 10-06-2012, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alpo

I don't think he was talking about a monetary loss, with that "traded down" remark.

More like "you traded a Mercedes for a Yugo. You traded down".

And I agree.

Yep! That's what I ment

Mike

sub-moa · 10-06-2012, 04:41 PM

Oh.... Well I wouldn't argue there guys. I like the old Rugers and I'm not into Glocks at all, however these were traders and I'm really only looking at dollars, not anything I want in my collection.

10-02-2012, 07:16 AM	#1
sub-moa V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Kentucky Posts: 407	Ruger Security Six I have a early-80's Ruger Security Six .357 with 6" bbl. It's stainless steel finished with some type of aftermarket wooden grips ( attractive). It is in excelent condition. I have been thinking of selling/trading. Any ideas on value? Thanks __________________ "America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln -->

10-02-2012, 07:24 AM	#2
goofy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Contributor Posts: 2,063	Re: Ruger Security Six You need to read the sticky.On the top of the forum you are in.It say's read before you post. We need pictures to give you any info. Mike Last edited by goofy; 10-02-2012 at 07:25 AM..

10-02-2012, 07:42 AM	#3
sub-moa V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Kentucky Posts: 407	Re: Ruger Security Six Sorry I thought perhaps a "Ballpark" __________________ "America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln

10-02-2012, 07:43 AM	#4
ozo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 2,772	Re: Ruger Security Six Ballpark-$500 Need pics......always need pics. __________________ http://www.nranews.com/#/nranews, "ozo. you're off your rocker sir." -johnlives4christ http://www.prisonplanet.com/ -America,Bless GOD-

10-02-2012, 08:00 AM	#5
Snakedriver Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SW. Florida Posts: 1,219	Re: Ruger Security Six Also, tell us what series it is. What is the number before the dash? Probably a 150 or 151. It makes a difference in the value. __________________ Fear is a reaction..........Courage is a decision

10-02-2012, 08:33 AM	#6
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,772	Re: Ruger Security Six 500? For a Security Six? Wow. They musta REALLY made a price jump. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.

10-02-2012, 09:15 AM	#8
Telcotech V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Central Iowa Posts: 257	Re: Ruger Security Six I agree w/ Alpo & Goofy on the stated value. They are great guns though, had one in blue several yrs. ago, bought it at a g.s. for $200. Well built, but it was not a Smith or a Colt that's for sure. I see them around at sport auctions, & g.s.'s going for generally around $350 for the stainless ones & $50-75 less for the blued versions.

10-02-2012, 09:56 AM	#9
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,772	Re: Ruger Security Six I was thinking maxing closer to three. A 4" is more popular, so it would probably get a little more money than a 6. Might get 350 for one of them. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.

10-03-2012, 11:18 PM	#10
sub-moa V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Kentucky Posts: 407	Re: Ruger Security Six Hope these help...not the best pics Attached Images __________________ "America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln

10-04-2012, 08:23 AM	#11
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,772	Re: Ruger Security Six What y'all think? Herrett Jordan Troopers? __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.

10-04-2012, 10:29 AM	#12
Telcotech V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Central Iowa Posts: 257	Re: Ruger Security Six Alpo- Good call.....I'm thinkin $300 all day long also.. now that the pics are up....maybe $350 if IT had the 4" tube.. with a bit of trigger work and better sights....they are keepers though...good, well built handguns.

10-05-2012, 02:38 PM	#13
sub-moa V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Kentucky Posts: 407	Re: Ruger Security Six Thanks for all the input guys I appreciate it. I feel beter, I traded it straight up for a Glock 17 Gen 3 that is nice as well. __________________ "America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln

10-06-2012, 06:08 AM	#14
goofy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Contributor Posts: 2,063	Re: Ruger Security Six If you traded for a Glock You traded down not up. Mike

10-06-2012, 09:11 AM	#15
sub-moa V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Kentucky Posts: 407	Re: Ruger Security Six I don't know mike, around here the gen 3's are going for 425-475 everywhere. __________________ "America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln

10-06-2012, 09:55 AM	#16
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,772	Re: Ruger Security Six I don't think he was talking about a monetary loss, with that "traded down" remark. More like "you traded a Mercedes for a Yugo. You traded down". And I agree. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.

10-06-2012, 04:41 PM	#18
sub-moa V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Kentucky Posts: 407	Re: Ruger Security Six Oh.... Well I wouldn't argue there guys. I like the old Rugers and I'm not into Glocks at all, however these were traders and I'm really only looking at dollars, not anything I want in my collection. __________________ "America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln