Ruger Service Six vs Smith & Wesson Model 65

Side-by-side technical comparison

Ruger Service Six

HandgunsDiscontinued

Smith & Wesson Model 65

HandgunsDiscontinued

Overview

Spec

Ruger Service Six

Smith & Wesson Model 65

Manufacturer

Sturm, Ruger & Co.

Country

Production

1972–1988

1972–2005

Units produced

Approximately 400,000

Unknown

Specifications

Spec

Ruger Service Six

Smith & Wesson Model 65

Overall length

235 mm

222 mm

Barrel length

102 mm

102 mm

Weight

0.86 kg

0.96 kg

Magazine capacity

6 rounds

6 rounds (cylinder)

Action type

Double-action revolver

Double-action revolver

Trigger type

DA/SA

Double-action / single-action

Sights

Fixed blade front (adjustable on Security Six)

Fixed front ramp and rear square notch

Calibers

Ruger Service Six

.357 Magnum .38 Special

Smith & Wesson Model 65

.357 Magnum .38 Special

Ruger Service Six Smith & Wesson Model 65

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