Is the 9.5 inch Single Six worth more than the shorter versions?

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Sub sailor

Discussion Starter · 9 mo ago

I was wondering if the long barrel (9.5 inch) Single Six is worth a premium over the shorter versions such as the 6.5, 5.5, or 4 5/8 inch versions? I did not mention the 7.5 inch Hunter version because with the ability to mount a scope, they have always been more expensive. Does anyone have any information or opinions. Thanks for your help!

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LtCrunch

· #2 · 9 mo ago

Judging from completed sales on Gun Broker and Blue Book of Guns it doesn't seem to make much difference Sub Sailor.

I'd have to spread sheet it out to be sure but at best a $50 premium from what I saw.

From my perspective they're more of a conversation piece than any actual increase in utility.

They are neat though albeit ungainly for packing and plinking.

Mi dos centavos,

Frank

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chicharrones

· #3 · 9 mo ago (Edited)

Sub sailor said:
I was wondering if the long barrel (9.5 inch) Single Six is worth a premium over the shorter versions such as the 6.5, 5.5, or 4 5/8 inch versions? I did not mention the 7.5 inch Hunter version because with the ability to mount a scope, they have always been more expensive. Does anyone have any information or opinions. Thanks for your help!

If and when Ruger starts production of Single Sixes again, the 9.5 inchers have always had the same retail price as the other non-stainless convertible Single Sixes. When I bought my new 9.5" about a decade ago, the gun shop pricing was the same as the other convertibles.

In the used market, the Single Six values and prices I've seen have been based mostly about three screw versus non-three screw, condition, or what kind of grip panels it has.

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chicharrones

· #4 · 9 mo ago

LtCrunch said:
From my perspective they're more of a conversation piece than any actual increase in utility.

They are neat though albeit ungainly for packing and plinking.

Mi dos centavos,

Frank

I'll concede it's not really a holster gun, but it is easier to pack than a rifle and you get the increased sight radius if you're an open sight shooter. Plus some muzzle velocity gains if you're a .22 mag shooter.

It really comes down to if can you hold that long barrel steady enough. With a larger set of grips I say, "no problema".

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chicharrones

· #5 · 9 mo ago

Just to follow up that those stocks/grips are Herrett's model RR (not RSB). They pop up on eBay from time to time under a search of "herretts grips ruger".

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· #6 · 8 mo ago

not to me , id buy it because you want that version , not as an investment item , but then that is the philosofy i always employ - i buy what i want and let my heirs worry of the resale - which none will