![]() ![]() The same is not true for the Six Series, or the Redhawk (or for that matter the K/L and N frame S&W revolvers). A GP100 can be made to fit anyone's hand. The GP100 also used a peg style grip frame which eliminates the distinction between round and square grip frames and also allows the revolver to accommodate grips that allow for a much wider range of hand sizes and trigger reaches. The GP100 was an evolution of the Six series and the Redhawk, incorporating the crane lock. It was designed from the start to use investment castings that made them much more economical to produce than a S&W K frame, and the lower cost of production of the Six series more than offset their lower retail price. ![]() Word was Ruger never made a dime on them?įact is that they produced over 1.5 million of them over a 16 year production run (1972-1988) and Ruger still produces the Redhawk (1980 to present), which is an upsized Security Six with the added crane lock. They replaced them with the smaller SP101 and the larger GP100. The word was that they cost too much to make and that Ruger never made a dime on them. That's okay I can build it back up and eventually the 2020 Python will be around in large numbers (and hopefully they will have the teething issues fixed by then)…….unlike the Security Six. I've actually been saving up for one of the new Pythons, but I didn't want to let this one go so I dipped it into my savings. You know people talk about certain Colts and Smith & wessons being hard to find, but I have had a heck of a time locating a nice Security Six.or a Police Six/Speed Six. Placed it next to my GP100 3" for the sake of comparison. It's a 151 prefix and a serial number search shows it being made approximately 1975 (pre-billboard). It was an internet auction, but the auction company is only a few miles from my house so I was able to give it a thorough exam before the bidding began in earnest. When it was all said and done with I paid $541.80. For me that' s a bonus because I like short barreled revolvers. Well it took several years but I finally found a decent Security Six with the 2.75" barrel. ![]()
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