New Ruger SingleSix

B52 · May 17th, 2008, 08:00 PM

My wife just asked me if I would like a Ruger Single Six .22LR/22WMG for father’s day. She knows I have been looking to get one for years, as a much needed cheap shooter. I was thinking about a 5.5" barrel, what do you all think? I will be mainly using it to target shoot, but will occasionally be using it on rabbits and other varmints. I am so excited, my wife rocks!

buckeyeLCPL · May 17th, 2008, 08:05 PM

Nice, on my list of things to get.

I have a 5.5" Uberti .45LC SAA clone, I think it is a good barrel length, nicely balanced (don't know about with a .22), and accurate. I would look at both a 5.5 and 4.75 and see which one feels better in your hand, but I doubt you could really go wrong with either.

frostyeyes · May 18th, 2008, 02:09 AM

Got one , great piece for plinkin and huntin bunny's and squirrels and such it's the 5.5 barrel, one of the fiber optic sight co.'s makes a direct replacement front FO sight for it that comes with 3 diff. color tubes, I think mine was 24.00 + shipping maybe Hi Viz. It was well worth it greatly improved my aquasitioning to the target, course I'm a old fart.

ccman · May 18th, 2008, 02:24 AM

I picked one up a few months back 5.5 " Barrel with the WMG cylinder as well. It is a fun gun. I say yes.

ccman · May 18th, 2008, 02:25 AM

O' and yes your Wife does ROCK.

Freakdaddy · May 18th, 2008, 10:43 AM

That's the exact same one I have. The 5.5 barrel length in my opinion is perfect and feels very balanced. It's one of the most fun guns I own. I put the Williams Fire Sights on mine as for me, it helps in target acquisition tremendously. The only problem with those is they sit a little higher than the OEM sights and it is a tighter fit in my holster.
MidwayUSA - Williams Fire Sight Set Ruger New Model Single Six Fiber Optic Green

One thing you'll definitely want to get is this spring kit. It lightens your trigger pull and smooths everything up in general.
MidwayUSA - Wolff Shooter's Spring Pack Ruger Bisley, Blackhawk, Single Six, Super Blackhawk, Vaquero

And now for a chance to pimp some pictures. The first is the stock gun and the second is with the fiber optic sights.

B52 · May 18th, 2008, 12:54 PM

Thanks for the info guys! I am going with the 5.5" I cant wait till Fathers Day!

rodc13 · May 18th, 2008, 01:01 PM

A Ruger Single Six was my very first handgun (back before the Earth cooled). It's an outstanding revolver and a great way to practice -- and lots of fun for small game hunting, too. I think the 5-1/2" barrel is just about ideal. My next handgun was a Blackhawk. Sold them both in time of need and have regretted it ever since. You just can't go wrong with one of these SAs.

ccman · May 18th, 2008, 01:22 PM

Freakdaddy. Looks good. I may have to get those sights.

SmokeEater2 · May 18th, 2008, 08:25 PM

I have the 5.5 in. bbl'd Single -Six and love it. that length balances very nicely.

May 17th, 2008, 08:00 PM	#1
B52 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 441	New Ruger SingleSix My wife just asked me if I would like a Ruger Single Six .22LR/22WMG for father’s day. She knows I have been looking to get one for years, as a much needed cheap shooter. I was thinking about a 5.5" barrel, what do you all think? I will be mainly using it to target shoot, but will occasionally be using it on rabbits and other varmints. I am so excited, my wife rocks!

May 17th, 2008, 08:05 PM	#2
buckeyeLCPL VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: displaced from Ohio Posts: 2,225	Nice, on my list of things to get. I have a 5.5" Uberti .45LC SAA clone, I think it is a good barrel length, nicely balanced (don't know about with a .22), and accurate. I would look at both a 5.5 and 4.75 and see which one feels better in your hand, but I doubt you could really go wrong with either. __________________ Fortes Fortuna Juvat We're mules lad. Mules that kill.

May 18th, 2008, 02:09 AM	#3
frostyeyes Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Livonia Mi. Posts: 200	Got one , great piece for plinkin and huntin bunny's and squirrels and such it's the 5.5 barrel, one of the fiber optic sight co.'s makes a direct replacement front FO sight for it that comes with 3 diff. color tubes, I think mine was 24.00 + shipping maybe Hi Viz. It was well worth it greatly improved my aquasitioning to the target, course I'm a old fart. __________________ Gun Control: What a long strange trip it's been

May 18th, 2008, 01:01 PM	#8
rodc13 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 2,309	A Ruger Single Six was my very first handgun (back before the Earth cooled). It's an outstanding revolver and a great way to practice -- and lots of fun for small game hunting, too. I think the 5-1/2" barrel is just about ideal. My next handgun was a Blackhawk. Sold them both in time of need and have regretted it ever since. You just can't go wrong with one of these SAs. __________________ Cheers, Rod "We're paratroopers. We're supposed to be surrounded!" Dick Winters

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May 18th, 2008, 02:24 AM	#4
ccman Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: CT,USA. Posts: 355	I picked one up a few months back 5.5 " Barrel with the WMG cylinder as well. It is a fun gun. I say yes.

May 18th, 2008, 02:25 AM	#5
ccman Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: CT,USA. Posts: 355	O' and yes your Wife does ROCK.

May 18th, 2008, 10:43 AM	#6
Freakdaddy Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sedalia, MO Posts: 36	That's the exact same one I have. The 5.5 barrel length in my opinion is perfect and feels very balanced. It's one of the most fun guns I own. I put the Williams Fire Sights on mine as for me, it helps in target acquisition tremendously. The only problem with those is they sit a little higher than the OEM sights and it is a tighter fit in my holster. MidwayUSA - Williams Fire Sight Set Ruger New Model Single Six Fiber Optic Green One thing you'll definitely want to get is this spring kit. It lightens your trigger pull and smooths everything up in general. MidwayUSA - Wolff Shooter's Spring Pack Ruger Bisley, Blackhawk, Single Six, Super Blackhawk, Vaquero And now for a chance to pimp some pictures. The first is the stock gun and the second is with the fiber optic sights.

May 18th, 2008, 12:54 PM	#7
B52 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 441	Thanks for the info guys! I am going with the 5.5" I cant wait till Fathers Day!

May 18th, 2008, 01:22 PM	#9
ccman Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: CT,USA. Posts: 355	Freakdaddy. Looks good. I may have to get those sights.

May 18th, 2008, 08:25 PM	#10
SmokeEater2 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 59	I have the 5.5 in. bbl'd Single -Six and love it. that length balances very nicely.