Ruger Single-Six
| Ruger Single-Six | |
|---|---|
Ruger New Model Single-Six (stainless) on top and Ruger "Old Model" Single-Six (blued) on bottom. | |
| Type | Single action |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Sturm, Ruger |
| Designed | 1953 (Old Model) 1973 (New Model) |
| Manufacturer | Sturm, Ruger & Co. |
| Unit cost | $534-754 (MSRP) |
| Produced | 1953–1973 (Old Model) 1973–present (New Model) |
| No. built | Over 700,000 (Old Model) Over 1,057,000 (New Model, as of 1993) |
| Variants | Old Model, New Model |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 32–40 oz (910–1,130 g) |
| Length | 10.25–15 in (260–381 mm) |
| Barrel length | 4.625 in (117.5 mm) 5.5 in (140 mm) 6.5 in (170 mm) 9.5 in (240 mm) |
| Cartridge | .22 LR, .22 WMR, .17 HMR, .32 H&R Magnum |
| Barrels | 6-groove |
| Action | Single-action revolver |
| Feed system | 6-round cylinder |
| Sights | Fixed or adjustable iron sights (the Hunter model has provisions for mounting a scope) |
The Ruger Single-Six is a single-action rimfire revolver produced by Sturm, Ruger & Co. The Single-Six was first released in June 1953.
The Single-Six is currently produced as the New Model Single-Six. The term "New Model" simply means that this model includes Ruger's transfer bar mechanism for increased safety, allowing one to carry the revolver safely with all six chambers loaded. Prior to 1973, the Single-Six was produced without the transfer bar mechanism, making it less safe to carry with all six chambers loaded, and with the hammer resting on a loaded chamber. The transfer bar safety allows the revolver to fire only when the trigger has been pulled. Ruger provides the transfer bar safety upgrade free of charge for owners of any old model Single-Six, though this may come with a significant trigger-feel penalty.