Colt Frontier Scout vs Ruger Single Six
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- čas přidán 19. 04. 2022
- Comparing two classic Single Action Revolvers in .22 caliber, the Colt Frontier Scout and the Ruger Single Six.
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My hubby has a Ruger Single-Six he's had since early or mid 1960's. He swears by it in every way. Balance, accurate and still in pristine condition. He's 82 and can still drive nails with it.
What a beautiful cat! We had a Maine Coon mix who looked a lot like him. His heart gave out at 5 years old unfortunately, but he was the best cat ever.
Also, I had a single 6 that I wish I never let go...
This guy is nine now. He's a great cat and my good buddy.
My fiancée and I have a 10 year-old tabby and an 8 year-old calico. I love them so much, since they’re the first cats I’ve ever had!
@@hickok45 I had one just like that he's beautiful. We called him fat kitty he did enjoy his food😋
The more you are around firearms the more you appreciate Ruger. They make a rugged, American made gun and they always have run a great business. They are often the first one into a trend. They get ripped for sometimes being more brute then athlete but-just like in life-give me the guy that gets it done rather then the slick salesman. Good job Bill. We appreciate it.
I bought my Single Six in 1970. New in the box for $69. I still own it and other than some holster wear it is in pristine condition. This video brought back some memories for me. My cousin and I ran a trap line in those days and he carried the Colt Frontier and that Ruger Single Six rode with me. Fond memories. Thanks for taking me back there!
Ruger's Revolvers are such tanks I've got 2 and plan to get more! Just love that I can carry em, shoot em drop em scratch em up and they still shoot every time!!
every vid you go with "small" bullets, even more when it's revolver/lever, the vid is always a smooth and nice history lesson, thanks hick.
Good to see slamfire again. I enjoy plinking with my Uberti 22 clone. Time always just seams to slow down when I shoot 22. Thank you Sir and John for all your hard work.
You have to slow down with a single 6. Shot placement is key
I prefer the Ruger. Always been a revolver girl, myself. Cowgirl at heart.. 🥰
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There may have been a time I would’ve preferred the Colt but the Ruger Single Six is the best .22 revolver one can hope to own. I use mine nearly daily and enjoy it thoroughly.
My friend had a single-six back in the early 80s. It was the perfect plinking gun. Accurate as heck.
Sadly i lost my dad in December of 2020. But he left me a Ruger single 6 from 1969. What an amazing plinker.I'll never part with that fine beauty even with all the wear n tear on it. just adds to the beauty!! Thanks for all your videos... Your a good and bad influence hahahaha!!!
It's good that you have that Single Six to remember him by and to enjoy shooting. Make sure you have a good gun safe for it so that you can pass it on down when the time comes.
@@hickok45 Thank you for all your amazing videos. I absolutely have it in a very safe safe. It will stay with me forever!
I love my Single Six. I’ve had it since the mid 80’s. Shoots as good today as it did then. Especially in .22wmr
I wonder if all single six pistols accept the.22wmr cylinder or only certain ones?
@@law7dog …from what I understand, due to legal issues, Ruger requires factory fitting for their cylinders…wish it was a different reality 😢😢😢
That model RUGER was the first handgun I ever shot, I was 6! My dad would put it in his cowboy boot when we went to the big city!
I have 2 consecutive ser.# of the Colt Frontier Scouts. Can remember my father buying them new in early 60's. Some of my funniest shooting memories are with them and my father.
Another beautiful video! Tanks again Hickok45! Have a nice day!
The older I get the more I appreciate having a cat as a pet
Same here. Very independent.
i love the single action 22s thanks john for the demo
2:57 having the other firearms gives a great illustration of scale and proportion visually.
Especially in terms of size and calibre. Excellent inclusion.
Slamfire is one beautiful cat!
This is one of my favorite videos. I'm still in love with the single six I got several years ago.
So glad you just did this video I was looking at buying a frontier scout. Thanks for mentioning about putting five rounds in and leaving the hammer on an empty chamber. Love these cowboy guns and how a single action sounds!
“Today we will be reviewing Slam Five”
I don't expected special guest on this one, "a surprise to be sure, but a welcome one"
Such a pretty cat! I love when he makes an appearance
He IS a pretty boy. He's also a big old lovable bundle of fur, always wanting to be a "lap cat." :-)
@@hickok45 Those are the best cats! :)
22 revolvers look fun
They are
Me before clicking: ah, let’s see some revolver action….
Me after clicking: never mind those pea shooters, focus in on that kitty!!! 😍😍😍
Hickok45, PLEASE do more vids on early double action Colts: New Police, Police Positive, Official Police, etc. Love your stuff! :)
Haha that furball at the beginning was nice
Hickok, could we get a gulf war guns video?
Brilliant suggestion
Both Gulf Wars?
Was born the year after his first video and remember watching u when I was five glad I found u again legend
I just found a old Single Six 3 screw at the local shop. And for a good price so, it's mine now. 1959 vintage and VG-Ex condition. Has 5 /12" barrel and original black plastic grip panels. Haven't shot it yet but I will soon. The way ammo prices have gone up - even .22LR, a revolver makes a lot of sense as it slows you down and for the centerfires, it makes saving your brass super easy so you can reload and save money, tune the loads, etc. For recreational shooting and even woods use, a revolver really is about ideal. Not that I don't like autoloaders... just saying. Love you vids Hickok - and always good to know that John is behind the camera.
I bought my used Colt .22 scout single 6 with both the 22 LE and 22 WMR from a cowboy out of Granby Colorado after I had my 16th birthday wiring in the hay. It is still my baby even after buying over a dozen other pistols. My first date with my future wife (back 57 years) was shooting that pistol. I love your channel!
Thank You Hickok45!
This is officially my favorite video of yours because of the cat lol
a nice vidio midweek, and right up my street, thank you mr Hickok.
I have a 1965 single six my dad bought brand new. Love it and all the memories
My first handgun was the Ruger single six. My dad bought it from a Western Auto in 1970 when I was 12.
Awesome place to shoot. everything is set up perfect I love that gong instant legend
Mr. Hickok I've got the exact same Ruger single six. I absolutely love it, one of my all time favorites. I believe it was produced in the 50's. Just a great firearm from days gone by long long before computer controlled CNC's. Then I've got my pre serial number Sears & Robucks .22lr Ted Williams edition bolt action rifle, another beauty and another of my all time favorites. "Life is good" 😁
Kind of funny to think that the most wholesome channel I know on CZcams is a weapon channel!
I love the sound these SAA pistols make.
My Scout looks a lot worse than yours, but it has been a reliable companion since I bought it new in 1957. The Scout is a perfect kit gun; light to carry; shoots anything from CB caps to birdshot with never a misfire. I spent a lot of time on horseback back then and felt that a single action with 5 shots was a safer choice than anything else. My only other handgun at the time was an old Luger. The 9mm was too destructive on rabbits and such. Besides, it cost a quarter a shot! The .22 worked just fine, left enough rabbit for supper, and I could afford the cartridges. Shorts and CB caps in the Scout were perfect for keeping the rat population down around the feed bin and quiet enough that it would not batter the ears back before anyone ever thought of hearing protection.
I had been wanting a Single Six, but as soon as I saw the Scout behind the counter at our local hardware store, the Single Six went out the window. The Ruger has always looked a bit like a pregnant guppy to my eye - and then there was that ugly flat loading gate! Can't say exactly what it is, but the Scout just is prettier than the Single Six. My school lunch allowance was 50 cents a day - I did not eat lunch for a while because every cent I could get went toward saving up for the Scout.
After all of these years, my little Scout is still the one I pick up when I am going for a walkabout - except these days my excursions could more rightly be called "hobbleabouts". All of my grandkids live in non-free states, so unless one of them finds his way back to Texas or some other free state, I will just have them stuff that little Scout into the casket with me.
Will you adopt me?!
i had that cat's twin the entire time i was growing up. He brought us dozens of birds & gophers & taught many dogs a lesson in combat.
I have the little Ruger 22 single action too.
I have a colt new frontier with adjustable sights, windage and elevation and a latter model ruger single six with the transfer bar for handgun silhouette in South Australia always watch your videos great content and dry humour.
Tony
Love my Stainless Ruger in .22/.22MAG. Fun, Accurate ole' girl. EVERYBODY loves shooting it. Thanks for this one...
Always a good day when good ol' Slamfire comes out to play. 😸
I have a Ruger single six. Fun to shoot. I prefer a couple 9 shot high standards in the collection They are surprisingly accurate and well made.
How you doing man. I LOVE YOU FOREVER AND ALWAYS !! GREATEST TEACHER I COULDVE EVER ASKED FOR!
My single six was given to me by my Grandfather it was his favorite pistol.. I will be giving it to my children when I pass ..
Both very fun guns. I don't currently have a Ruger Single Six in my collection, but my father had two when I was young and I remember shooting them quite well. I do own a 1969 Colt Frontier Scout and have had it out the the range a fair number of times over the last 40 years and the thing is just a joy to shoot. Mines not convertible though and only shoots 22LRs, but has held up very well over the years and still shoots accurately.
After watching this video I knew I had to get my Stainless Steel Ruger single 10 out for some range time. I have been shooting my S&W 617 a lot (with the Speed Beez loading kit), but slowing down is in the works.
Single six is my dream gun. Had pistols in Australia but can't be bothered jump through the hoops here in New Zealand. Shame as these hand guns are awesome
Slamfire said both hands when peting a kitty😉❤
Great little pistol, the ruger. Love to own one. I've had no experience with the little colt.
God bless all here.
I had a U.S. Firearms 22lr/22mag. What a beautiful piece.. It was made in the old Colt building. Unfortunately traded it for a hunting rifle for my Kido,, I sure wish I had thought that one through..
Now they are hard to find...
The Ruger is a super-great value! Love them.. They just work..
Great video. 👍👍 my favorite is the ruger black hawk in .357.
I've had a Colt Frontier Scout since I was 13 when my dad gave me his for my birthday in 1965. The first ones were .22 magnums and did not come with a long rifle cylinder. ".22 Magnum" is stamped on the barrel. The big wow was the .22 magnum round. They began to be sold with .22 LR cylinders around 1965.
When Hickock leaves an un-shot 2 liter bottle it activates my OCD big time. Hahaha
Yikes !
Happy 420 Hickok n partners
i have a 1957 ruger with both cylinders and i love it
You should do a comparison of the frontier scout and the .22 peacemaker
Ballistol fixed my sink water sprayer plunger. Helpful tip ... it's safe on rubber washer seals ...
I have a super single six I love it thanks for showing us
My first gun is the 22 Colt single action army that I got in 1962. I still have it with Rose Wood grips and I still have the original grips. I'll never sell it! I'll probably give it to my brother in law or my brother. I love that revolver, many adventures with it.
Love the cowboy stuff. I grew up riding horses and watching westerns. I spent some time riding around Marshal of the Ohio territory.
I bought about 10 years ago that Colt Frontier Scout aluminum alloy convertible 1967 and its sister Colt Peacemaker all steel construction convertible as well 1972 both near mint in the box !!!
Slamfire is GORGEOUS
I agree; he's a pretty boy!
As always, great video ++
Die Katze ist sehr fein, Herr Lehrer!
I am such a huge fan of your videos, and the fact that your a cat lover only furthered that! 😺
You can't get much better than a good single action .22LR/WMR convertible gun. They are so much fun to shoot, accurate, and easy functioning guns.
I still have my grandpa's SA Frontier Scout in WMRF and his Winchester 52c Sporter. Best of both world's for 22 ammo.
My first revolver was the single six with the mag cylinder. Longest barrel available. I use it as my small game sidearm for squirrels when bow hunting. Great with the adjustable rear sight.
I wish i could get a revolver in my country
Is the cats name *actually* Slamfire?? 😂 that's amazing.
I'm gonna say no, because at 1:36 he almost called the cat something else, which I'm assuming would be its real name.
It would be interesting to add the Uberti Model P Junior to these. All steel, a smaller SAA, very well made.
I picked up a 50th anniversary single six a few years ago very nice
Evenin,Sir. I realize your a Colt Guy.. But every revolver enthusiast in America should own at least one Single Six.
KITTY! 🐈⬛
I like the Ruger Bearcat! Hope to have one someday.
That’s a nice fluffy butterball! Looks like a friendly and sweet buddy
Yes, he's my buddy, for sure. He spends way too much time in my lap.
Very informative video
All the westerns on TV in the 50's no doubt! 🤠
My dad had a Single Six. I liked it, but once I hit about 12 my pinky started hanging off the bottom of the grip. It's a 22 so wasn't like it was hard to hold onto, but a friend had the Ruger Bearcat .22 with a Bisley grip and it was much better. I seem to remember he didn't have a 22 WMR cylinder and also didn't have the adjustable rear sight that dad's Single Six had. Still would reach for his every time when we were out plinking.
I have a single six, a vaquero 357 and a Black Hawk 45 long. I love them all, they give you just a little more to do and slows down the ammo burn 😄
I'm on my 3rd super single six. Love them. Just put a hundred rounds through mine today.
I have a single six convertible 1957. It was very leaded up barrel and would not group. I put a mixture of white vinegar and peroxide in the barrel and let it soak for 20 minutes. Totally different gun now. Long be it.
I have a new model 4 5/8" blackhawk in 41 win mag...cant shoot it much at all but I know it'll work when i need it to
I love the Single Six! The Ruger Bearcat is pretty cool too.
The Ruger Bearcat in stainless is the one pistol I want to collect for it's close in design that of the Colt Frontier Scout which I do own vintage 1967 with it's matching .22Mag cylinder as well !!!
Love your animals Hickock
Brother you are a wealth of knowledge. Thanks .._
Think it's time for you to do "The Last .22 I'd Ever Sale." Think it would end up being a high viewed video. Also think Glock will not be in the top 5.
it be his field-master he brought for john on day1 birth
I am interested in getting a .22 revolver as a first gun, because everyone kid wants to be a cowboy, and some kids never grow up
Hmm like your joke but we both know Glock don’t make revolvers
@@grimjaw5862 Didn't specify revolvers only. Just the last .22 he'd ever sell...and Glock still won't make the list :-)
Just wondering if you would do a Mr. Hickok45 - My Favorite Vintage is …? Could be a Long Gun, Revolver, Pistol, Long Bow, etc. …
i absolutely LOVE your cat. Wish I had a single action revolver of any sort :/
He's a great cat. He just now this morning interrupted by laptop work as he demanded to replace my laptop. He's such a lap cat, except he usually just hangs around for five or ten minutes and then head on to other endeavors. Unless, it's in the afternoon, which is when he's looking for a spot for his usual three-hour nap. :-)
I have the Ruger Super Wrangler. It’s so much fun!!
I have a single 10. It's a work of art!
I'm just here for the cat
Hey Hickok. Greetings from Pennsylvania. In case you didn’t know, you can still send that Single Six back to Ruger for the “free recall”. They’ll add the transfer bar and mail the firearm and the old parts back to you for free. I have an old one (1968?), but I’ve chosen to keep it original. Fun guns.
P.S., I got an email from you with a Maryland phone number to text. Scam alert?
Dear Mr hickock45, I didn't know that you love cats as much as I do
I have a couple of great cats. Slamfire is a real gem.
Slamfire probably exits before the shooting starts. No way any cat enjoys that noise. Hopefully CZ will be a good influence on Colt, even if they move some of their operations out of hartford. Colt sold lots of guns to the government and that is why they weren't as responsive to the civilian market.
i have both...the colt is a q model made in 1958.....the ruger single six was made in 1969 it is a three screw....i enjoy shooting both....the only complaint i have about the colt is the take down screw to remove the base pin...both were pawn shop find...