The Cool Ruger Single Six 22mag / 22lr Convertible 6.5" barrel
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- Опубликовано: 20 дек 2018
- Ruger Single Six Convertible: Lets you switch between 22 long rifle & 22 magnum cylinders, comes with both cylinders, great for plinking!
We changed out the sights to these Williams brand fiber optic ones - great improvement!
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I purchased a blued Single Six with 6.5 inch barrel sometime in the 70’s. The action is very smooth and the trigger is great. The bluing has a lot of character now because I have carried it and used it so much. I really like the way it looks.
Back when I was a kid my father had an old Ruger single six and it was a lot of fun but he sold it long before I could get it form him . This was back in the early 70's or late 60's and I have been looking for one like it , it was black with black grips and the old open sights . Wish I had it now as he is not well .
Got one of these for my Mom about 15 years ago. She always loved it. One of these days when I get back home it will be mine again.
I bought one back in '96. I got the 5-1/2 inch stainless version. Great revolver! I chose that over the Smith and Wesson 617. No regrets whatsoever. My dad liked it so much he bought the exact same model except his is blued. I would never get rid of mine.
My father left me his blued Single Six with same convertible cylinders along with a couple thousand 22 shorts. Have the original box and receipt where it was purchased at Rich's in early 1960s.
I just inherited the exact same blued single six from my grandfather. Same as you, original box, receipts, etc. It’s cool to keep these relics in the family.
my father left me his also and it's by far my most accurate firearm also
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This was my first handgun purchase. I bought a blued 6 1/2” in 1993. Will never sell it. You can learn all handgun fundamentals on it at a low cost. Fun and accurate!
It was mine also, in 1979. And yes I still have it and it still looks and shoots as new.
Best gun I own. I have more fun shooting this gun then I do any other firearm I’ve owned. I can’t believe how natural it points and the accuracy is great. Lol time to piss my wife off and get a vaquero!
The transfer bar was added in 1973 all prior models were offered an upgrade to include the transfer bar. I love this gun. I had one in blue many years ago. Great explanation!
Thank you.
I have the blued version. Best $125 I ever spent. Bought in LNIB condition back in '92-'93 just before I got out of the USMC. Still have it to this day.
I’ve owned on for years now and really enjoy shooting it !
I’ve been shooting the Ruger Blackhawk since 1962 , I’ve always enjoyed single action revolvers!
EXCELENTE REVOLVER. como todo lo que fabrica esta notable empresa,se distingue siempre por sus materiales y SU ROBUSTEZ sobretodo. Bravos esa es la manera de construir las armas. Además yo soy fanático de los revólveres de acción simple,y estoy mirando este video con gran interés, aunque no entienda nada de lo que dice.❤❤😊
I have the convertible in stainless I bought new 30 years ago for $250.00 , it was the best 250 I ever spent.
I have a 50th anniversary commemorative with both cylinders and love it. Old, and old school, but a solid performer and accurate. Love it. Pairs well with the vintage 10/22
I love mine, took many a pack rat on the run with it, super accurate and looks as beautiful today as the day I bought it over 20 years ago!
I bought mine in 1992, paid under 300. Still looks brand new.
I have one like yours only blued , picked it up new in 1976 ( Made in the 200th year of American Liberty stamped on the barrel ). I target shoot with it and hunt , also keeps unwanted critters down at the farm .
I shoot it , 2 daughters , and the grand kids shoot it. 3 genarations over 46 years . And problem free .
It shoots as good as the day it came out of the box . We keep it clean and a little lube . Long live the Super
Single Six .-----------------------If you put a little oil on your cylinder rod and ejector rod they will work much smoother :-)
Beautiful in stainless. I have the same 6 1/2" Single Six but blued. I am still impressed with the quality of manufacture of my 1980 revolver. Also my trigger pull, barely over 2 lbs., is very light and crisp.
I got it as a "companion" to my RUGER 96/22 magnum lever action rifle. (Yes, Ruger once made a lever action rifle!)
BTW, .22 WRM (magnum) is a fairly powerful rimfire round and i'd be OK using it for self defense - far more than a .25 caliber pistol.
I just picked up a stainless 5 1/2" made in 1975. Expected a slightly lighter trigger (partially due to age); my trigger pull gauge is right around 4 lbs. exactly; still a fine trigger for a SAA-style revolver.
Just got it and it's beautiful!
I have the same model and I put a dab of orange paint on the front sight and changed the grips.
Gorgeous gun, I’m so glad i have one too ! Purchased mine i ‘92 still looks brand new, a testament to it’s quality.
I have the 50th Anniversary model. It's a beautiful gun and has the gold inlay saying 50th Anniversary.
I bought one new in 2002. Goes great with my wife’s smaller 1960 Ruger Bearcat her dad gave her.
I bought mine in 1980 for $125.00 brand new. Still looks great and shoots great.
I believe that if you spend enough time with this gun, you don't even need the sights.
A few years ago I put about 50 rounds through one of theses. By the end of that box of ammo, I was hitting a soda can at ten to fifteen yds shooting from the hip.
It was becoming as natural as pointing my finger at the can.
Still have the stainless 6 1/2, I bought new back in 1975 at Ace Hardware.
Great video. Good camera work, good editing and straight to the point. Well
done! Subbed.
Thank you.
@@HammerStriker how much does this beautiful gun cost 😍
@@rickeybullington6314 MSRP on these ranges between $800 and $900 on average. That will vary a lot depending upon where you happen to find one.
@@HammerStriker think you very much. Its a very nice gun 🔫 👌 👍 ☺
I have the Single Ten. I love it.
The one I bought today looks exactly like yours I had the same problem with the blacked-out sights. I couldn't see my sight picture when aiming at a black bullseye. So whet i did was take a tad of white paint an carefully touched it to the front sight blade. Now the blade stands out. I did like your sights, front and back, and will check them out to purchase.
I agree on the sites, just ordered the Williams sites!
Nice video. I got a KNR-5 used in 2002 with only the mag cylinder. Paid $185. So I sent it back to Ruger to "fit" an LR cylinder and check the gun over. It cost me $50 to FedEx the gun and Ruger sent me a list of what they checked and included the extra cylinder and manufacture date. Shipping back to me was free. Cost was $90 including my $50. Total outlay for my early 1980's KNR-5 was $275. Not too shabby. It is a sweet shootin' revolver with either cylinder and will shoot anything from .22 shorts to magnums. Will never sell or trade this gun, fuhgeddaboudit!
I paid $315. fo my 1980 Single Six and, aside from a bit of "holster wear" on the blueing it is in great condition AND the .22 mag cylinder was UNUSED! I bought it only for .22 mag use.
@@ericb.4358, swell deal my friend on a good gun. Mine is what Ruger called Satin Stainless and has the 5.5" barrel, rosewood grips and target adjustable sights with a sweet "quick draw" style ramp front sight. No fiber-optic anything. Shoots straight, fires most any rimfire ammo from Flobert-Patronen (6mm) to CCI TNT magnum rimfire with the two cylinders. No bogus toy, this is a real, hefty pistola. Sets nicely in a holster rig.
Very nice review. I have the 357/9mm convertible. I like it but I’m going to see if those sights will work. That was a good idea. I figured that if shtf those guns are super reliable and can use a variety of ammo. I have some other pistols in 22 and 22wmr but that single 9 has had me tempted.
Thank you. That Single Nine is a lot of fun. We do have a video on that one as well, in addition to this Single Six video.
I have the blued version, same 6 1/2 inch barrel. Mine was made in 1992 and I bought it used in 2005 for $240. It is very accurate and fun to shoot. It is based on the XR-3 Red grip frame, the same as Blackhawk frames allowing you to swap grips. You can dry fire the gun with no damage. As per the black sights, it's easy to take White Out and dab that on the back of the patridge front sight, big improvement without having to buy other sights! Happy shooting🤠
You got a good deal. I bought my 1990-vintage stainless Single Six Convertible used in 1993 for $200, but the seller was desperate for cash. I did have to send it back to Ruger, because the previous owner had dry-fired the gun excessively and the firing pin had started to peen the chamber edges, making spent casings stick after firing. Although Ruger says it's safe to dry-fire these guns, I just make it a habit to avoid doing this to any rimfire.
I bought mine in the early 90’s from a friend of mine for $150.00. It looks brand new, I have the original box and the red felt bag for the extra cylinder. It’s stainless steel with a 5 1/2 inch barrel. I love this revolver, but my kids and grandkids don’t like it because it’s a single shot revolver, LOL. They rather shoot the semi automatics that I have.
Your video was outstanding and I liked the sights that you put on your revolver. Semper Fidelis. 😁👍🇺🇸
Thank you. Sounds like you have a very nice revolver.
Nice overview. Beautiful gun. I always loved the Ruger revolvers. They are almost a work of art. A bit pricey, though. For the price of one of these, you can get 4 Heritage Rough Riders. Still, they are nice. Thanks for the video.
Thank you.
Another great review. I was watching a review for the Heritage Rough Rider, but I think I like this revolver better. The build quality looks nicer to me. I don’t mind paying a lot more for it.
Thank you. I actually have a Rough Rider and will be doing a video on it, it has a 16" barrel.
This revolver is leagues beyond a heritage.
Nice video!
Thank you.
If only they had made it double action. I’ve used mine for 40 yrs. still a nice tool.
Then it wouldn't be a SINGLE SIX. Ruger makes the SP101(8 shot), GP100(10 shot) & LCR, S&W makes the 18, 43, 63, 317 & 617(10 shot), Rossi makes the R98, Taurus makes the 94 & 942, the Taurus Model 992 Tracker is a convertible .22LR / .22 Magnum available Blued or Stainless. There are a lot more double action .22 revolvers available but most are not convertible. So why not have a .22LR and a .22 Magnum double action revolver?
You can NEVER own to many guns.😁
Then change the name to double six. It would be a heck of a weapon.
@@skyburner694 Ever seen an old High standard 9 shot DA convertible ? I also have a colt new frontier sa convo and a 651 Smith and a rare slabside H&R 603. Love the 22mag
@@thomasreece3903 HS double nine scarce now
Nice pistol! But I’ll stick with my 3-screw bought in 1957.
Love You video it was very informative my question I just bought me a single six in the blued version it did not come with a magnum cylinder is a used pistol they had a another one that had a magnum cylinder with it we put it on there at fit perfect I guess my question is even though it doesn't says convertible on the pistol it will take a 22 magnum also correct
These single sixes are as close to perfect as a person could need for a rural area gun. I do wish ether Colt had taken the durability of the Ruger or Ruger had taken the craftsmanship of the Colt and made a perfect single action revolver. I do own Freedom arms, but they changed the grip angle of the Colt and so are a category of their own,
It's easier to line up the cylinder if you close the loading gate first.
I just bought one yesterday. Stainless, convertible, 6-1/2" bbl., used but in pretty nice condition; a little dirty. It has the transfer bar and adjustable sights, and the sales guy and I figured it was probably 20 to 25 years old. I bought it for $295, which I thought was a pretty low price. Was it? I put a $100 deposit on it, because I need to get another NJ pistol permit to purchase it. I thought these particular Ruger Single Sixes were worth more than $295. Am I mistaken? Anyway, it seemed like a good deal, and I'm looking forward to getting it.
Now who buggered up that front sight mounting screw ? ( 4:23)
I had the old Ruger Super single 6 convertible with 3 screws and 6 1/2” barrel. Sold it to a friend. I also had the Colt New Frontier in 22LR with a 7 1/2” barrel which was stolen. The Colt was much lighter and handled much better than the Ruger and was more accurate.
From what I understand, 22LR is .222" diameter and 22WMR is .224" diameter. Even with the proper cylinder in use, the 22LR bullet is .002" smaller zipping down the barrel bore. Will the small lead projectile expand enough to properly engage and seal the .224" barrel bore? Not sure.
I may have bought my last revolver allowed by the Canadian Government, the same 6 1/2" Single Six stainless. Probably get the registration/gun in 3 month's. I guess I could fire .22 shorts and .22 blanks in the LR cylinder too. Cowboy action & 3 gun shoots, weeeee
Have one with 9.5 inch barrel. Shoots like a small rifle.
I'm not much of a revolver guy, but this is pretty sweet. Thanks for the vide and cheers!
FlamQ Dbltap thank you very much for the advice. Is there a model of the Ruger that you can suggest? Many thanks and Merry Christmas!
There are a few things to consider:
1) "Single Action Army" style with the loading gate, the Vaquero, Blackhawk and "Single" series.
2) Double Action with flip out cylinders (more common today) - Redhawk or SP/GP series.
Hammer Striker Thank you as always. Merry Christmas to you both!
Cool beans. 🙃
Where did you get your Williams sights for your Single Six ?
nice
Thank you.
Enjoyed your video, I'm interested in the Williams sights for the single six new model 6.5 barrel um what's the difference between the green rear sights, or have green front red rear, or go with same colors front and rear
Interested in different types of grips
I had one of these many years ago and they are great guns. However if your on a budget the Haritage single six are less then 200 bucks and great shooters. The Ruger does have a better fit and finish and adjustable sites but the Heritage is a great gun for the money. Ruger single six run 600 to 800 bucks, the Heritage runs 150 to 200 bucks and shoots just as good.
Got one..blued
Me too. Box and receipt where it was purchased at Rich's in 1962. It was my fathers.
But, does it shoot?
I have a new one and the loading gate is stuck
Can you carry with all 6 rounds loaded
Yes, all modern Rugers and older SAs that have had the update applied are safe to carry hammer down on a fully loaded cylinder.
I have a Colorado centennial,American Bicentennial single six. Squirrels die!!!!
Just bought one of these. Just one cylinder. No label on it. So, I don't know if it's 23lr? Or magnum? Or? Help.. Thanks!
The safest thing to do is have a gunsmith inspect it and tell you. Anything I say without actually seeing it would simply be a guess.
If it is not labeled magnum ,it is most likely not. A lot of magnum cylinders are not fluted ,but the reg. 22 is. You should be able to tell just bc of the .02 diff in bullet diameter. If you still can tell......ask the man who can.
The first models of this do not seem to be marked on the cylinder. You can only tell by the bore size. The mag will not fit into the .22LR bore. The .22LR will fit into the mag bore, but loosely. In the normal .22LR bore, using the correct round, they will fit snugly, and if turned downward, the bullets will not easily fall out.
The magnum cylinder is round without the concave indents on it it is also stamped 22 win magnum it should also be engraved lightly w the last 3 digits of the guns serial no. If it is a convertible.
the statement about the term "new" denoting the gun having the transfer bar system only applies to Blackhawk and Single-Six models. The Vaquero was added to the line two decades after a Ruger went with the transfer bar system. All Vaqueros have a transfer bar. The term "New" when used with a Vaquero means it has a slightly smaller frame which is closer in dimensions to the old Colt Single-Action Army. The Blackhawk, new or old, and the old Vaquero has a larger frame than a Colt.
Magnum only nothing else
WARNING ! The barrel bore diameter is not the proper size to shoot .22 MAGNUM ammunition accurately in this Ruger revolver, because the bore diameter is .219" inches. To shoot .22 MAGNUM rimfire ammunition accurately the bore diameter must be .223" inches !
Can you carry with all 6 rounds loaded
Yes, all modern Rugers and older SAs that have had the update applied are safe to carry hammer down on a fully loaded cylinder.