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Ruger Security Six

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Ruger Security Six by Ruger

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Technical Specifications

Type Revolver
Country of origin United States
Manufacturer Sturm, Ruger
Produced 1972–1988
In service 1972 – Present
No. built 1,240,000~1,500,000
Variants * Service-Six * Speed-Six
Weight 33.5 oz (4 inch barrel)
Barrel length * 2.75 inch (70mm) * 3 inch (76 mm) * 4 inch (102 mm) * 6 inch (152 mm)
Cartridge * .38 S&W * .38 Special * .357 Magnum * 9×19mm Parabellum (9mm Luger)
Action Double action/Single action
Feed Six round cylinder

Data from Ruger Security-Six (Wikipedia, 2026-09-22). Text licensed under CC BY-SA. Image: CC BY-SA 3.0 — MatthewVanitas.

Compatible Calibers (2)

.357 Magnum
Rifle
Bullet: 8.89mm
Case: 29.16mm
.357 FM
.38 Special
Pistol
Bullet: 8.89mm
Case: 25.58mm
.38 SPL

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