38 special wad cutters and it seemed to shoot great so I would really be interested in what you all think. I cleaned it and fired it at the range with. Does this seem like a good price for a 33 year old gun? Lastly I could get this for about $200.00. Can anyone tell me if this would make a good home defense or ccw weapon?ģ. I searched the internet for a comparable model but couldn't find another 2 3/4 inch but is seems that all the 4 and 6 inch guns I find describe fully adjustable rear sights but this gun seems to have fixed rear sights. I am a SA pistol owner so I'm not that familiar with revolvers so I was wondering if I could get some answers. While the line closed on the Security/Service Six in 1988, Ruger. Model: Security Six Serial Number: 150-94096 Year of Manufacture: 1974 Caliber. The Ruger Service Six Series: Wheelgun Muscle, 70s style. Auction:14450122 LSB: 170321AG01 Make: Sturm, Ruger & Co. It was purchased as an off duty weapon by a family member who was only a LEO for about a year in the late 80's so I know there wasn't a lot of use during that ownership. Peterson lists current values of the Service Six in its 38 and 357 variants as between 200 and 350 with the 9mm, Model 109 bringing in up to 500. According to the serial number it was manufactured in 1975 and looks to be in excellent condition. I have an opportunity to purchase a Security Six (blue). I'm new to Rugers and revolvers in general but I was thinking of purchasing one for home defense or as a ccw weapon for when I'm out of NJ.