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Ruger Single-Six

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31: 294: 426: 422:. Both of these revolvers are stainless steel variants of the Single-Six design with fiber optic sights. The Single-Ten is chambered in .22 Long Rifle, with ten chambers and a 5.5 inch barrel, whereas the Single-Nine is chambered in .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (.22 WMR), with nine chambers and a barrel length of 6.5 inches (170 mm). 279:
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
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cartridges can also be fired in the Long Rifle cylinder. For those models that ship with both cylinders, the last 3 digits of the serial number are engraved on the front of the cylinder; only cylinders that have been properly timed should be used with any given revolver. The term
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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.
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as well, in a seven-shot stainless steel variant, with barrel lengths of 4.62 inches (117 mm), 5.5 inches (140 mm), and 7.5 inches (190 mm).
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Ruger manufactures several "convertible" models that ship with both a .22 LR cylinder and .22 WMR cylinder, allowing the use of both cartridges. The
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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
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Ruger New Model Single-Six (stainless) on top and Ruger "Old Model" Single-Six (blued) on bottom.
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cartridges). Ruger reintroduced this caliber option in 2002, and in September 2014 released the
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Custom Long Barrel 45 Colt/45 ACP Blackhawk over Standard Ruger Single-Six 9.5 inch barrel
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refers to those models which have fully adjustable target sights.
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Return of the Ruger New Model Single-Six in .32 H&R Magnum
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From 1984 to 1997 Ruger chambered the New Model Single-Six in
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Index


Single action
Sturm, Ruger
Sturm, Ruger & Co.
MSRP
Barrel
Cartridge
.22 LR
.22 WMR
.17 HMR
.32 H&R Magnum
groove
Action
Single-action
revolver
cylinder
iron sights
scope
single-action
rimfire
revolver
Sturm, Ruger & Co.
transfer bar safety

.22 LR
.22 WMR
.17 HMR
.17 HM2
blued
stainless steel

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