Finally...pistol quest finished
Posted: Thu May 31, 2012 9:11 pm
Since the time I was 15 years old, I have ALWAYS wanted a Ruger Single Six. Have shot several over the years which has only made my thirst stronger.
Every Ruger that I have seen at a gunshow was either overpriced or overpriced/ridden hard.
Low and behold, the internet to the rescue. Spied a stainless Ruger Hunter Single Six with three holsters and a red dot mounted. Price was right, though I did try to haggle, but no luck. I did ask the current owner to install both cylinders and make sure they lock up correctly. Couple days pass, and sadly, the owner advised he would not be comfortable selling the pistol to me. Wow....major kudos to the owner. I did advise that I am OK with this, as, at worst, Ruger would warranty as necessary, and that I wanted to complete the deal. Owner advised, no deal.
Two months pass and I receive an email out of the clear blue from the owner, advising me that he took the pistol to a qualified individual for inspection. He advised, the lockup is fine....and would I still be interested???? Oh....heck yeah!
Pistol finally arrived safe and sound. Lockup on both cylinders is normal for the Ruger security six pistols. Polished the stainless with Gun Brite (works superb on blued and stainless.
Have not shot it yet, but I will wring it out on Saturday.
Patience, timing, and good fortune finally won out!!!
Every Ruger that I have seen at a gunshow was either overpriced or overpriced/ridden hard.
Low and behold, the internet to the rescue. Spied a stainless Ruger Hunter Single Six with three holsters and a red dot mounted. Price was right, though I did try to haggle, but no luck. I did ask the current owner to install both cylinders and make sure they lock up correctly. Couple days pass, and sadly, the owner advised he would not be comfortable selling the pistol to me. Wow....major kudos to the owner. I did advise that I am OK with this, as, at worst, Ruger would warranty as necessary, and that I wanted to complete the deal. Owner advised, no deal.
Two months pass and I receive an email out of the clear blue from the owner, advising me that he took the pistol to a qualified individual for inspection. He advised, the lockup is fine....and would I still be interested???? Oh....heck yeah!
Pistol finally arrived safe and sound. Lockup on both cylinders is normal for the Ruger security six pistols. Polished the stainless with Gun Brite (works superb on blued and stainless.
Have not shot it yet, but I will wring it out on Saturday.
Patience, timing, and good fortune finally won out!!!