I attempted to send a private message to MtGun44, but there was an error. Maybe his mailbox was too full of garbage from people like me.
I wanted to know if there was a difference in strength between the Ruger Service Six chambered in 357M vs 38sp?
I’m not eloquent. I spent some time on my message (even if it doesn’t look like it). So I copied it and will paste it here:
Hello Sir,
I’m sorry to bother you. I’ve been lurking on castboolits for the last 10 years or so. And reading a lot of the old stuff. Maybe I have 10 posts to my name.
There’s a pristine Ruger Service Six at my local gun shop for $450. I went to buy it today but found out it was chambered for 38 special and I walked out with a very good S&W model 13 instead for $650.
It got me thinking. I suspect the service six 38 Special is identical to the 357 service six except for chamber depth. So I did a search on castboolits to try and find an answer. I found a post by you stating they were the same. I remember your name as someone I highly respect and so I decided to PM you to verify.
I’ve decided I need to give my two Son in Laws 4 inch 357 magnums. I have a half lug fixed sight GP100 and now this Model 13. But I cannot leave myself without one. I’d be fine with keeping this service six for myself if I know I can hot rod 38’s.
I apologize for the long story. I do appreciate all the knowledge I’ve received from reading your posts; even if I’ve forgotten most of it.
Sincerely,
Ted