Ruger New Model Single-Six

I like the 5.5" barrel. I'd prefer stainless. Not only does it resist corrosion but if you scratch the gun on a rock, a Scotchbrite pad will often rub the scratch out. I'd go with adjustable sights, especially on a convertible.

DancesWithKnives
 
DWK2 said:
I like the 5.5" barrel. I'd prefer stainless. Not only does it resist corrosion but if you scratch the gun on a rock, a Scotchbrite pad will often rub the scratch out. I'd go with adjustable sights, especially on a convertible.

DancesWithKnives
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This is what I'm leaning toward now. I appreciate all the comments.
 
The Single - Sixes are great. I have two early versions that have seen a lot of use.
Its personal preference, but I stay away from 22 mags. The ammo is to expensive IMHO. For that kind of money, I can load small center fire rounds.
I shoot a lot of rounds every year though, so if a person doesn't shoot a lot it wouldn't be to bad.

I prefer blued guns. They have making blued guns for a lot of years, and if taken care of, will last a long time and still look nice. On guns that I use, I like the look of a blued gun that has seen a little use....
I've owned a few Stainless guns, rifle and pistols, but just never could warm up to them. But in all fairness I just prefer guns that are older, so that eliminates the Stainless in most cases.

Either way you decide to go, you will get a lot of years of enjoyment out of the 22
 
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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I've had a Single-Six for almost twenty years now. It's been a great gun for plinking, and I've put thousands of rounds through it.

I see no issues with it being convertible -- Ruger produces a fine quality firearm, and I've had no problems shooting either round through it.

I have a blued gun, and if I had it to do over I think I'd get the stainless one. I have had a few issues with rust on the gun, and have to oil it fairly often. I would also get a longer barrel (mine is the short barreled version).

This is just a great looking gun:
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This isn't a tactical gun, so concealability isn't really an issue. I think having a longer barrel would be nice for the weight and accuracy over longer ranges.

As nice as this gun has been, I really don't use it much. It's not a good self-defense weapon, so I don't carry it. The only exercise it gets is ventilating a water bottle now and again.

Pros: Fun, cheap to shoot, not too expensive to buy.

Cons: Slow to reload, low powered round.
 
I have the 5.5" Stainless with adjustable sights and love it. It is fun and cheap to shoot as well as accurate. I mainly stick to .22lr with the occasional rat shot and magnums but the latter two are exspensive to shoot.

Now that I think about it I need to get a holster for it, thanks.
 
Own a Ruger Single Six SS Convertible, 5.5" w/adj sights.

Best thing is that it is a Ruger - well designed, over-built and they stand behind all their stuff. Own quite a few..handguns and rifles but no shotguns.

Good trail/back pack handgun. Like most .22 revolvers heavier than semi-autos, IMHO. Betters shooters, sure..any more fun, nope.

If I were to carry on a belt would have a high rise or cross draw Kydek holster made up. I personally like CCI Velocitors in .22 [40 gr HV] for small game/varmints. Should be an heirloom firearm for your son, grandson or great grandson.
 
I still have a Single-Six I bought while stationed in Upper Michigan during the winter of '75-'76. LOTTA rounds through that old critter since then.
I have two others, one a 4 5/6-inch blued adjustable in factory form, the other a $1200 custom four-incher fixed version.

A couple years ago I compared four .22s, two were autos, one was a Smith DA revolver, the other was the 4 5/8-inch SS. Despite the "common" knowledge that single-actions can't shoot worth a hoot, the SS kept up easily with the others off a rest at 25 yards.

For most purposes, I'd go with an adjustable-sighted version.
.22s are notoriously picky & variable with different brands & types of ammunition, and being able to adjust yours for the round you're most likely to use when you carry it & want to raise your chances of hitting whatever you shoot at can be a very important plus.

My four-inch fixed SS was not built to be a plinker & it's regulated for .22 Magnum loads. That one was set up for a specific purpose with specific Magnums, and it doesn't shoot to point of aim with standard .22 loads.

Fixed sights are generally less viable with .22s than with centerfires.

Denis
 
You may have it the rest of your life. My first handgun purchase was a blued super single six. Later on, I would purchase one in stainless. Should have held out for stainless to begin with. Check to see if there are any regulations on barrel length for hunting...may be a factor. I would recommend 5.5" stainless adjustable sights combo for 22lr and mag.
 
i have a 50 year anniversary single six convertible, and i love it. its a great one to plink with and have fun, but if i was gonna put a .22 in my backpack it'd be my MkII target model. why not the GP-100 in your pack? a box of .357s and a box of .38s would be a better idea imo.
 
I've had a blued convertible Single Six since ~1980. It's my favorite hand gun and I highly recommend it. It's as accurate as I am, well balanced, feels good in the hand. I will say that in all the years I've used it I've used the .22 Mag cylinder only a couple of times. The regular .22 LR is as much as I ever need.
 
Having owned a couple blued ones---traded off for something I wanted more at the time.

If I were to get another-it will be a stainless 5.5in barrel--ADJ sights. Thing is they are pushing $500 now---$500 buys you a solid- more powerfull centerfire arm and the SS has lost its niche.

At or around $500 retail:
Glock
M&P
SP101
GP100
P95
Just to name a few

I honestly believe you are better off with a MkIII or Buckmark these days.
 
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