Ruger Wrangler .22 - anybody seen one?

All the reviews are very positive.

Apparently you're getting the fit and finish of a standard Ruger, but with cheaper materials and fixed sights.

I got rid of my Single Six when I got a K-22. It was tough to love a gun that takes less than 10 seconds to shoot dry and a minute to reload.
 
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I'm interested.

I've got a decent sized collection and have more revolvers than semi autos. But I don't have any single actions yet. I've been interested in getting my first SA but what hangs me up is I'd rather spend money on reloading supplies to feed all the revolvers I already own. Thus, every time I contemplate getting a SA or trading a gun for a SA I get hung up on the idea that any SA is going to be nothing but a toy in my collection. It's not like I carry every single gun in my collection, but most have a practical purpose. A SA in my collection would be nothing but a toy.

Now a Ruger SA for $175-200 in a caliber I don't have to reload for and a caliber I'm already stocked up on...that's a toy which is much easier to justify purchasing.
 
Elroy said:
Hope you find the one with the high muzzle velocity modifications.

HAR HAR!!! CHORTLE CHORTLE!!!
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Did I strike a nerve with your “racing striped” Single Six or do you mean that in jest, friend?

Hard to tell on account of the attitudes from some people... especially from someone who often speaks of themselves in the third-person...
 
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hkcavalier said:
All the reviews are very positive.

Single Sixes have alloy frames too. Aluminum. The Wrangler is a pot metal gun (zinc alloy) with an aluminum alloy cylinder.

Apparently you're getting the fit and finish of a standard Ruger, but with cheaper materials and fixed sights.

I got rid of my Single Six when I got a K-22. It was tough to love a gun that takes less than 10 seconds to shoot dry and a minute to reload.
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Some of the early Single Sixes had aluminum frames. The vast majority have steel frames and aluminum grip frames.

The new Wrangler has a steel cylinder, an aluminum frame and a zinc alloy grip frame.

The New Ruger Wrangler Rimfire Revolver | Real Guns - A Firearm and related publication
 
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I have two Heritage Rough Riders. My 4" in my opinion is a **** shoot because it shot 4" low and left from on a bag. Had to file and bend the front blade for it to hit near poa. My 6" isn't bad but I doubt it could make quarter size patterns. I guess for $159 what can one expect.

If I could get $150 for both Heritages then I would go for one of the new Rugers.
 
LEO918 said:
Ruger introduces a new lighter, handier model - fitted with a non fluted cylinder???
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Less machining.

This really isn’t meant just as a lighter gun. The alloys used for frame and grip frame are for budget reasons, ditto the cerakoted barrel.

Seems these guns will come with a free spin pawl. I’m kind of on the fence about that choice... how far away from classic Colt lockwork do you want to get??
 
JayFramer said:
Less machining.

This really isn’t meant just as a lighter gun. The alloys used for frame and grip frame are for budget reasons, ditto the cerakoted barrel.

Seems these guns will come with a free spin pawl. I’m kind of on the fence about that choice... how far away from classic Colt lockwork do you want to get??
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Don't know if you are familiar with Ruger's New Model revolvers, but one of the pet peeves is that when you are indexing the cylinder to load, the action "clicks" AFTER the empty chamber has passed. The free spin pawl is a big help.
 
"Don't know if you are familiar with Ruger's New Model revolvers, but one of the pet peeves is that when you are indexing the cylinder to load, the action "clicks" AFTER the empty chamber has passed. The free spin pawl is a big help."

That feature may not be too important with a .44 but the free spin pawl is a great help with a .22!!!
 
That's actually a really sweet price.

I was planning on getting a Heritage Arms Rough Rider eventually, but now I'm thinking of getting one of these instead.

Now if only they'd offer a Combo Model with a .22WMR Cylinder, then that would tip the scales immediately.
 
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Dirty Harry Callahan said:
That's actually a really sweet price.

I was planning on getting a Heritage Arms Rough Rider eventually, but now I'm thinking of getting one of these instead.

Now if only they'd offer a Combo Model with a .22WMR Cylinder, then that would tip the scales immediately.
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Ditto, compadre.

I think I’m going to pass on a Single Six and take a chance at the new Wrangler. I’ll wait a month or two to avoid the price hike of introduction and to see if any immediate recalls happen or problems are found.
 
I'd think about buying one but they are not available for sale in Minnesota or Massachusetts. Antiquated Saturday night special laws prohibit it.
 
Jeff Quinn reported that the 22 Mag cylinder from the Single Six fit and functioned in the Wrangler. Wouldn't be surprised if Ruger comes out with a combo version down the road...
 
Texas Star said:
I don't buy a cheap finished gun...
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+1. I don’t either but there seems to be a market for them. Anything that makes shooting more affordable for new shooters is fine with me.

FWIW, when my girls were young I bought one a S&W M-63 Kit Gun and the other a Ruger Bearcat. They still have them too. Pretty girls deserve pretty guns.
 
Hopefully an adjustable sight version will be in the pipeline.
 
We get people into the shop on a fairly regular basis looking for "a cheap .22 revolverer". These folks don't want to hear about the quality and cost to make a a 617/ SP 100 or even a Single six. Even a $400 Charter Arms is a non starter for some. They want ( and can only afford) CHEAP. This offering should give them that .
 
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