Ruger New Model Single-Six

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I was thinking of getting a new Ruger Single-Six to carry in my pack when hiking for a day or longer. It's legal to shoot in much of the NH (state and federal land) wilderness as long as you're a short distance from trails, campgrounds, etc.
So I would expect its primary use to be plinking.
The Convertible .22LR/.22Mag. There are a lot of models to choose from. I like the 5.5" length.
I'm not so sure whether to go with stainless or blued or fixed or adjustable sights.
I'm leaning towards the blued, fixed, 5.5".
What do you think?
 
My mom has a Single Six and it's sweet. Tons of fun to shoot but i've only done it in .22LR so I don't know much about .22Mag.
 
I agree with he length and fixed sights I would lean slightly toward the stainless version if its a woods gun. Beyond that I sure some will argue over carrying LR and Mag as being not efficient or since its convertible it may cause issues. However I disagree I think the versatility of the ability to use high strength rounds will be work it. So I like the convertible version as well.

In short: Convertible Fixed 5.5" Stainless
 
The only two stainless models (5.5" and 6.5") both come with adjustable sights.
The only two models (5.5" and 6.5") with fixed sights are both blued.
 
I had the single six in 5.5 inch and it's one of the guns I deeply regret trading off. I may have to fix that mistake, but doing it over I'll be getting the 6.5 inch tube on it. It was a great shooter with either cyclinder, better than I could do without a rest. I'd get the longer barrel next time for the better offhand balance and bit longer sight radius. Plus I think the longer tube looks a bit better. I used to make it my camping gun, plinked with the LR cylinder, but carried it with the magnum in place.
 
I'd prefer stainless but then I'd also have the adjustable sights. Are they really necessary? I did adjust the sights on my GP100 when I first got it but I doubt I ever will again.
I understand it may shoot differently with the LR vs. the Mag so that's an argument for adjustable sights.
I was thinking the fixed sights would be less likely to snag on stuff in my pack.
 
I've got one, and I certainly recommend it. A very accurate gun. I'd shy away from the fixed sights on a convertible tho, as mine shoots about an inch and a half higher with with magnums out to about 30 yards, and keeps going up from there. Pretty easy fix with the adj. unit though, just a couple clicks gets you right back where you should be. Good Luck!
 
the advantage to adj sights is that you can tune the sight picture for your personal use.
5.5" bbl is a great length.
Stainless is more forgiving, but blue shouldn't cause any problems so long as you treat it well. (think about getting/making a full flap holster, too)
single 6 is a blast to shoot, though I've never tried it with magnums. .22lr seems to work fine and I don't have to worry about mixing ammo between that and the long gun. (10/22 or Henry lever)
 
Get either one, you won't regret it. I have an older bearcat and a few different length blackhawk models. I used to own a 10" barreled gun. Now that was a lot of fun with the magnum cylinder.
 
Another thread stoking the .22 handgun coals:grumpy::p

I have decided that my next purchase is either going to be a .22 revolver like the single six, a .22 semi auto like the Mark III, or a old misurp TT33 or CZ52 (not a .22 but inexpensive to shoot/feed)

If i pick up a revolver I think I'd go with 5.5" barrel and fixed. Of course I don't think I'd be picking up a convertible. 22lr is good (and cheap) enough for me :thumbup:
 
hey, Gunz - try a Browning buckmark in comparison to the MkIII. schweet shooter!!
 
AF said:
I was thinking of getting a new Ruger Single-Six to carry in my pack when hiking for a day or longer. It's legal to shoot in much of the NH (state and federal land) wilderness as long as you're a short distance from trails, campgrounds, etc.
So I would expect its primary use to be plinking.
The Convertible .22LR/.22Mag. There are a lot of models to choose from. I like the 5.5" length.
I'm not so sure whether to go with stainless or blued or fixed or adjustable sights.
I'm leaning towards the blued, fixed, 5.5".
What do you think?
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My dad has the .22/.22mag, blued, 5.5" fixed sights. I shoot it every chance I get when I am back visiting. It is great fun and accurate for plinking.
 
I have owned a couple over the years, first one purchased in 1981. I recommend the single six in any form for a dependable carry pistol.
 
I vote thumbs up for the Single Six, stainless or blued, and 5.5 inch or longer barrel. My recommendation is to go with the extra cylinder model for 22/22 mag. If you don't, you'll probably eventually wish you had. One more thing, don't, repeat, don't fan it! Excellent way to bugger it up. You can't go wrong with Ruger products. Over the years I've repaired about every make of handgun that's commonly in use but very, very rarely a Ruger. Then, when I have worked on a Ruger it usually was due to the owner doing something dumb, like taking it completely apart. I have a number of personal Rugers, long guns and handguns, and love 'em all!
 
I'd go 5-1/2" stainless. Oh wait, I already did, about 22 years ago.

Makes for a lot of inexpensive shooting practice if you go in for that sort of thing. Nice break to see if the .45s are giving you any bad habits.
 
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