I have a spare aluminum alloy Single Six grip frame and walnut grip that I hope to be able to use on the Wrangler I have on order. If this works out it should make a fairly good lightweight single action 22.
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I have a spare aluminum alloy Single Six grip frame and walnut grip that I hope to be able to use on the Wrangler I have on order. If this works out it should make a fairly good lightweight single action 22.
Go to about 0:35 in the video on the bottom of the page and listen to what the guy says about the grips.
https://ruger.com/products/wrangler/models.html
I hope EVERYONE in the US buys one of these. When the market gets oversaturated the price will come down to a more reasonable point.
I just pre-ordered mine from Kentucky gun co.$172.99, shipped free..
My initial reaction to the picture was " Oh look, a kind of bigger Bearcat" I will watch for one of these to show up.
These little guys look VERY accurate. My LGS said he will sell them for $180
https://gunblast.com/Ruger-Wrangler.htm
If the aluminum alloy is the factor that makes revolvers cheap, I hope they start making nine and ten shot double action revolvers with aluminum frames for like $200 THAT would get me excited!
I saw on another forum that the dealer cost is $149. I noticed one review said the trigger pull was 3 pounds 14 oz. If true I am kind of surprised Ruger would let them out of factory with a light trigger like that. In my experience a Ruger factory trigger is usually 4 1/2 pounds to 5 1/2.
My local dealer said he had ordered a bunch, and already had 6 spoken for.
They're going to put a massive dent in Rough Rider sales, it sounds like. With a Ruger for $180, I wouldn't even look at a $130 Taurus (Rough Rider). I know not to expect anything very nice for that price range, but it has to be better than the RR.
Waco, was that Gunpro, or a different LGS? It's been a while since we've been back to Springfield. I need to stop in and say hi to Neil next time I'm in town.
From the videos, it looks like Ruger has done a good job on the Wrangler. As far as not having adjustable sights - it's a SA clone - it's like any other SA - you learn how the particular gun shoots and the sight picture that goes with it - it's not that hard.
I have a Heritage RR - 4 3/4" and have never had any issues with mine - shoots well and is accurate enough t for critters and a knock around gun on the farm - hat the safety it has but never use it. I don't think the price on the Wrangler (real world price) is unreasonable and I can see picking one up when they become available and probably getting rid of the Heritage. Ruger's customer service is good - what's not to like on this new one? I'm thinking one in black with a nice set of wood grass would make a good replacement for the Heritage and if there were any problems - Ruger will take care of it. Not so sure Heritage would do the same.
At first I thought- “where’s the cylinder flutes?”- then I thought they might use the LCR Pepperbox style and I’m ok with no flutes!
I just learned that my nephew is going to gunsmith school. He will need projects. My Heritage is going with him. I may get a Wrangler.
I just posted this in another thread, but might as well post it here too. The gun looks good. Yep, at that price I'm very tempted to get one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssr08sY9HVU
The kid's thinking of how they'll get to shoot that thing someday[emoji3]! Range report please. I don't get excited about new guns often, but I am about this one.
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I have 4 steel targets hung approx 125 yards up our south hill. I hit the 10” gong 4 out of 6 with the first cylinder I shot through it. The trigger is probably 4-5lb, not much creep. It is nice and light, the guy at the pawn shop was a huge fan of it. I’ll update when I get more time to shoot, super busy getting things in gear for planting season here currently.
I just picked one up this morning at a gun show, $189 retail. I really like the feel of it. I was a defender of the cheap little Heritage Rough Rider, but for only $60 more for the Ruger, I think the Wrangler is a far, far better value. I haven't shot it yet though...
I bought a Rough Rider about 20 years ago with a 6.5" barrel, adjustable sights, a .22 WMR cylinder and laminated grips that I think was a good value too.
People who buy a Wrangler are also getting a good value.
If everyone is getting there money's worth then they're both good values and neither is a "far, far better value" than the other.
They're not the same price and they each have different features and designs.
There's no reason to rank the value of a Rough Rider against the Wrangler because it's like comparing apples to oranges.
If someone wants an affordable model with a birdshead grip, a longer barrel or adjustable sights then that's what they will buy, and it will be a good value.
I don't see a Wrangler being made with a 9 inch barrel.
I hope that you enjoy yours as much as I have enjoyed mine.