Ruger Wrangler .22 - anybody seen one?

Fishinfool · Apr 22, 2019

I probably wont buy one, as I already have a Bearcat that fills that role, but I think they are an excellent idea, and will sell well. If they are a sales success, I am sure you will see additional options like barrel length and adj. sights.

My first handgun was a 3 screw fixed sight Single Six with the extra .22 mag cylinder. Took a lot of small game with it, and fired many bricks of WW T-22's thru it. Perfect woods gun, and shot to its sights with most brands of LR ammo. Not so much with .22 mags though. For this new gun to be practical with a mag cylinder, adj. sights will be needed.

Everyone needs a good .22 SA for just the fun factor alone.

Larry

Darkenfast · Apr 22, 2019

I once had a Single-Six with the extra Mag cylinder and didn't much like the .22 magnums. I'd be happy with the .22LR-only on this handgun. Gunblast's text-review shows a table of groups with a wide variety of ammo. If the ones in the stores are just as accurate, this will be good choice for a lot of people as a beginning or kit gun.

Grayfox · Apr 24, 2019

I like the looks of single actions. I watched a lot of westerns as a kid.

But I've mentioned before that my beat up old hands just don't work with the traditional SA style revolver. Not only do I not shoot one worth a hoot, the trigger guard beats the **** out of my knuckle. I've owned a number of Ruger and Colt style centerfire single actions over the years and ended up selling them all.

I have given thought to getting a .22 single action just to see if that'll work. The Wrangler seems to be a good gun and the price is cheap enough. I just might give it a try. Although I'd really prefer adjustable sights. We'll see what happens if I can get one in my hand.
Unfortunately, Ruger is notorious for announcing new guns only to take a year or more to get them on dealer's shelves.

oddshooter · Apr 24, 2019

It scares me when I see a company building solid products decide to produce a budget line.
It happened in guitars and killed some manufacturers as they made the rest of their line "inexpensive" as well.

Chasing the bottom of the market can get expensive. I hope it doesn't spread to the rest of their line like a virus.

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Backlighting · Apr 24, 2019

If it was DA I might buy one. I like the easy ejection of spent shells that a DA has.

JayFramer · Apr 24, 2019

A DA flip top top break would be cool. Something along the lines of a Webley but of course made as inexpensively as possible while still being of good quality.

alwslate · Apr 24, 2019

I predict that Ruger will do right well with it just as it is

Rayfan87 · Apr 24, 2019

JayFramer said:
A DA flip top top break would be cool. Something along the lines of a Webley but of course made as inexpensively as possible while still being of good quality.

Like an H&R 999 Sportsman?

hkcavalier · Apr 24, 2019

diyj98 said:
It may very well be a great little revolver, but I always take reviews from sources that accept advertising dollars with a grain of salt.

There will be a glowing article on the Wrangler in an upcoming issue of American Rifleman.

Ruger donates a lot of moolah to the NRA. I'm not saying it's quid pro quo, but...American Rifleman always gives a positive shout out to Ruger products, old and new. That, plus the regular advertising dollars, adds up to a pile of cash.

In no way does this mean that Ruger makes bad guns, quite the opposite. Like most of the guys here, I own Rugers. But you're just not going to get an objective review from an NRA publication.

pasound · Apr 24, 2019

I'm curious. I want to hold a Wrangler at the store and see how it fits my hand. I could buy one if it feels right.

Mike SC Hunter · Apr 24, 2019

cyphertext said:
Not knocking the Wranger, but has Jeff Quinn ever not spoken highly of any gun he has tested? I don't think I have ever seen a negative review from him on anything.

YOU NAILED IT......They don't bite the hands that feed them.......Same with hickcock45........Paid to push a product.

shouldazagged · Apr 24, 2019

Rayfan87 said:
Like an H&R 999 Sportsman?

I've wanted one of those for many years. I shot one once. Trigger wasn't great, but it was accurate and pointed well.

Drm50 · Apr 24, 2019

OLDSTER said:
I agree. I don't put any credibility in either Jeff Quinn or Hickok .45. They've never reviewed a gun they didn't love to promote for the manufacturers and dealers that furnish their guns.

I don't watch Quinn and only tuned in Hickok to see him run the
new SIG 210. Gun did well, Hickok shot it vert well. He didn't bad mouth it but was kinda puzzled why anyone would want one.???
I watched him several more times. He is not knowledgable on older guns. He doesn't claim to be. He isn't a hunter, I don't know what he is. Nothing against him I just don't understand where he's coming from.

shouldazagged · Apr 24, 2019

oddshooter said:
It scares me when I see a company building solid products decide to produce a budget line.
It happened in guitars and killed some manufacturers as they made the rest of their line "inexpensive" as well.

Chasing the bottom of the market can get expensive. I hope it doesn't spread to the rest of their line like a virus.

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It worked pretty well for S&W with the budget line autoloaders like the 915.

But that was then.

Tom K · Apr 25, 2019

What the heck is that weird notch in the side of the hammer?

cyphertext · Apr 25, 2019

oddshooter said:
It scares me when I see a company building solid products decide to produce a budget line.
It happened in guitars and killed some manufacturers as they made the rest of their line "inexpensive" as well.

Chasing the bottom of the market can get expensive. I hope it doesn't spread to the rest of their line like a virus.

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That was how Ruger started out... making an affordable firearm for the working man. But I do get what you are saying.

I don't forsee one of these on my must buy list, as I already have an old model Single Six. However, I do see a market for these. If these had been out several years ago when my son wanted a "cowboy gun", we may have went with this over the Heritage Rough Rider.

Drm50 · Apr 25, 2019

Tom K said:
What the heck is that weird notch in the side of the hammer?

I haven't handled one yet but I suspect that notch is for the mechanism that allows cylinder to rotate during loading and unloading.

mg357 · Apr 25, 2019

It looks interesting

It kind of looks like a larger version of the Ruger bearcat.

Isis1200L · Apr 25, 2019

I actually got to hold one of these cute little poppers in my hands today.
Our LGS had a couple, and by that I mean 2, just 2, that's all they got from Ruger,
and both had already been snagged.
A buck .89 is all it'll cost you to have one of your own.
Heavier than I thought it would be. The silver and black version
is nicer looking, to me, than the straight black.
I have small hands, and the grips fit me pretty good.

They've already had many inquiries as to when the next allotment will come in.
I'm thinking there'll be people stopping in as often as they can
to be next in line to buy one.

HOUSTON RICK · May 22, 2019

Fellow Houstonians, Carter's Country is advertising Ruger Wrangler's in stock (Black, silver and bronze). I have no financial interest, just passing the word.

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